ok-i have to come out and say right off the bat that i am not an artist, nor do i work with…read moreglass--although i did work at a company that did a lot of glass walls--think 1/2 inch glass--but this is a lot different. my girlfriend is the artist and works with glass and she and i had a discussion about coming here. i am totally enamored with the tour, the production and the information presented. what really blew my mind away is the trememdous customer service attitude that i witnesses today. she needs something specific, and the great care that was shown her in finding particular colors of glass really impressed me. too often it seems that in a lot of places the care of the customer is overlooked. not here--by a long shot. and you gotta take the tour even if you are not looking to buy or work with glass. it is fantastic to watch and i suppose in the oven room on a very cold winter day would be a great place to be but even so today was delightful even with the heat outside. thanks again for the time and care that everyone showed us today in trying to find something special. and yes, the drive was worth it.

Kokomo Opalescent Glass is America's oldest glass manufacturing company. They began manufacturing…read morecolorful sheet glass in 1888 and, today, produce 75% of the world's stained glass. I took a tour of their factory today. Tours are available weekdays by calling their office. The 45 minute tour costs $6 for adults and $3 for students. The tour starts and ends in their small gift shop. We visited and saw demonstrations of molten glass moving from furnaces to make sheet glass. We learned about how they mix colors and recycle waste glass. We visited their warehouse and learned about the different qualities of glass and how the glass is shipped. Finally, we saw artisans making decor pieces from the glass. Our tour guide was friendly and interesting. I had trouble hearing her in the furnace room, but still was able to follow. Closed shoes must be worn (no sandals). They provide safety glasses. We found ample parking in their lot. Restrooms are available on site. The buildings are ancient and interesting. The furnace building holds a beehive furnace that was interesting, but is no longer operational. Worth a visit to this Indiana treasure.

Wonderful place for shows as well as lessons! Never had a bad time here. They have shows where they…read moreshow off their students called Student Night and it's awesome! They also bring great artists from around the state and country. Plus, they sell some of the best guitars around town. Top place, would always recommend!

I have taken lessons, taught at, and attended events at Rhum Academy and have no complaints about…read moreany of these experiences. Rhum Academy gives a truelove unique experience to each student and provides opportunities for their students to perform and grow. The atmosphere is always friendly and the sound at their shows is always great.

Such a great place! Fantastic instructor, great music, BYOWine...or whatever. We went here for a…read morework team building outing, and I definitely coming back with my wine club! She'll play whatever music you want, and is always smiling and laughing. Give this place a try for sure!

From the owner: The excitement is building as we are opening our doors June 6th! In our gallery will be offering…read moreoriginal acrylic, watercolor & oil paintings, limited edition prints, handmade and custom jewelry, some specialized t's and hoodies, live plants, gifts & much more. In the studio we will be holding canvas & wood personalized paint parties, visiting artist events, art openings, jewelry making classes, studio art classes and even yoga! This space will also be available for private parties. We seriously cant wait to share this space with you all! We have some very pretty and very cool jewelry & gifts available for everyday. Will ship or deliver locally.

Love this store!! My daughter and I had so much fun making our creations!! The ladies are very…read moreinformative, creative and so encouraging! Atmosphere is very relaxing and you just want to stay and create all day! Definitely going back soon! Highly recommend to all ages!

If you want a proper art experience and a patient art teacher, Maren's Art Lab is your best choice…read more I booked a kids birthday party at her art studio and she was so patient and understanding with all my questions, comments and such. We had a 2 hour party for about 14 kids. She had a helper in as well. The studio at the Main squeeze was so spacious and well lit, Kids were placed at a safe distance on each table. She had them start out with decorating goody bags and then introduced tracing the outline, tracing each parts and then gently guiding them towards the painting the colors in. She and her helper did their best to help kids out with the tracing and outlining. She kept the kids very engaged and as the canvas dried she made an air dry clay unicorn horn with them. Of course every 6 year old wants to put various colored crystals on their unicorn horns! As everything was drying she did a small song/dance party for the kids. The goody bags were filled with candies and cute stuff. My daughter loved her birthday party and her friends enjoyed it as well. Highly recommend this place for any kind of art parties and seeing how patient of a teacher she is, if you are inclined towards art classes, she would be a great choice.

My kids took a Harry Potter camp here and loved it. They produced some really fun art pieces and…read morehad a blast doing it. I enjoyed the fact that the kids had a gallery exhibit on the last day so that parents could see what they had done over the course of the week long camp. The instructor was great with my kids. I think we will be back.

Excellent artists and professional classes . A great option for parties needing events for guests…read more Highly recommend .

From the owner: We are a small art studio.We off mant fun classes such as will e and canvas style…read moreparties,watercolor classes stain glass pottery chunky knit blanket classes and many more. We also travel and offer private lessons. We also donpet portraits and commissions.

I have known Kathy as a very close friend for years! I have also taken some lessons and consulted…read morewith her on personal projects. she is a very gifted and talented artist! more importantly she is gifted by the creator to share the love of Jesus thru her art, life experiences, as well as her character, compassion and love for her fellow man

From the owner: Interested in in-person instruction for you or your child? Kathy is now taking students for online…read moreinstruction for ages 12 and up. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned artist, Kathy is a great asset to you, gently guiding you into breakthrough. She meets you where you are and gives you tips and tricks to improve your artwork. When visiting her website, hit the "contact me" button to leave a message and she will email you or just simply call. Mediums covered are graphite, water soluble graphite, charcoal, pastel, acrylics. Students are to have their own supplies. She will gladly send a list. It's easy to purchase them locally or online. Kathy also leads a beginner's online art course for women ages 12 and up who want to reduce anxiety. (This is a different price point; contact for details) She incorporates the Word of God to help them get breakthrough. She helps Christian women reduce anxiety so they can live a more balanced and peaceful life.

Watercolor classes by Tom DeSomer have been such a great experience! I've taken several art…read moreclasses, but wanted to learn more about watercolors in specific, so I started attending classes about a year ago. As a beginner watercolor artist, I've appreciated the loose curriculum approach and activities Tom prepares, as well as the chance to do my own thing and learn how to paint something that inspires me. At this life stage a flexible schedule is high on my list so I'm loving that the class is offered in a way that I can tailor it to my calendar & I'm not out money if I can't attend a class every week. Exactly the creative outlet I was looking for!

From the owner: Watercolor classes for beginner & intermediate adult students (18yrs+) with a focus on watercolor…read morebasics design & technique. Classes run in 4 week intervals on the first four Thursdays of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Register online at www.desomerart.com/classes. (I am also offering a discount of 50% for any family members (15yrs+) who register with you.)

As someone with a disability who is also a creative, there's no question I resonate with ArtMix's…read moremission to transform the lives of people with and without disabilities through the creation of art. ArtMix is an Indianapolis-based non-profit organization that has been in existence since I was a kid in school, though it began life as Very Special Arts. They have four core programs, a variety of special projects, and quite a few opportunities to support them ranging from visiting their art gallery to joining them for First Fridays and others. As they note on their website, in the early days of public education for those with disabilities it was uncommon for us to be integrated into regular classrooms. An organization like this was used to fill in that gap. While I was often discouraged from creativity, this was an organization that encouraged it. The fact that I'm now a published writer, film critic, producer, and occasional actor is proof positive of how positive their influence can be. It should be noted that shopping in their gallery is by appointment only. Like a lot of non-profits, they have a small staff. The core programs for ArtMix include urban artisans, entrepreneur artisans, community classes, and artists-in-residence. In terms of accessibility, despite being in a challenging building they do well with ramps at the back entrance (and free parking in the back lot). The building itself is locked - there's a call box that you'll use (again, they request appointments). First Friday events are cool, the gallery is wonderful (and does support artists with disabilities. Yay.). I'm very pleased with this organization. It's only gotten better over the years. While I'm no longer that student sitting in a classroom, ArtMix reaches out even more these days and is truly a community organization. If you've never checked them out, I definitely recommend it.

Interested in supporting local artists, giving back, and purchase beautiful art? Art mix is the…read moreperfect place for this! I went for the second year to their holiday open house to do my yearly ornament shopping for family and friends. There are beautiful, one-of-a-kind ornaments, plates, bowls, and other ceramic pieces. All of the pieces are carefully made by the artists, fired on-site, and then made available in their gallery. I have been thrilled by the items I've purchased and the recipients love them!

We were down exploring the area came across artist Alley. It is literally an alley that have a…read morebunch of different paintings and artistic things in the middle of it.

I really like this approach to bringing art to the people of Kokomo and its visitors. Instead of…read morehaving an alley that becomes a neglected space where trash and graffiti accumulate, Kokomo and its Art Association developed this outdoor gallery to bring color and attention to the space. There are some guidelines that submitting artists have to follow especially considering that all the pieces will have to endure the elements. When the Artist Alley was created in 2014, it was thought that the art pieces would be on display from four to eighteen months. Each piece would have an associated plaque identifying the artist, the title, and the artist's thoughts/motivation for the pieces. There are mostly murals throughout the length of the alley. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find some small sculptures on pedestals too. And America's first car, the 1894 Pioneer by Kokomo's own Elwood Haynes is there at the entrance (I assume this is only a replica since it is in spectacular condition.) I hope that other visitors who live closer to Kokomo than I do will periodically update the art they find here. I only took photos of roughly half the pieces there. Review #2338