I saw ceramic Christmas tree painting events advertised on Facebook and decided to give it a go…read more The prices were a bit high for what I was expecting, but I splurged since making my own ceramic tree has been something I've wanted to do for a long time. Price points started at $65 for a small tree and up to $150 for a large one. My mom and I each got medium sized trees, which I think are about 12 inches tall. Painting other stuff there might be cheaper, but I'm not sure. The staff people on the day of the event were super nice and helpful. The directions were pretty straight forward: Paint three layers of your desired color on the tree and base and then it would take 2 to 3 weeks to fire and finish off. There were lots of paint colors with three or four kinds of finishes to choose from. They give you some recommendations and guidance if you ask. I ended up going with a blue ombre one. When they texted me the day it was ready to pick up, I drove back out that day to get it because I was so excited. It turned out beautiful! The light kit that came with it wasn't great. The lights were too small for the holes, so I bought replacement ones online and it's perfect. I would definitely recommend this place and do it again, but probably for special occasions since it can get pricey.

My sister and I took my mother here as an early Christmas gift to make ceramic Holiday trees. It…read morewas really fun. The staff helped everyone throughout the class with questions. They were even down to help picking colors that would look well together. I'm looking forward to taking more classes here in the future. I decided to make a Halloween tree since it's my favorite holiday.

What a wonderful studio. Liz was so very friendly, creative and encouraging. We had such a…read morefantastic time creating our glass bowls. I would most definitely recommend this great studio for a pleasurable and fun day of DYI. Thank you Liz

Pittsburgh has such an incredible collection of art studios, galleries, and museums and this is…read morejust another one to add to the list. I have been to several shows here over the years. A lot of my friends have had their works featured. In addition, they curate pieces from artists all over the country and the world. They also offer workshops and classes. An all-around great space.

I love small art places. No complaints here. Well done small gallery with high quality retail space…read moreand add in an activity - yes, please. Wish I lived closer, so I could take a class. Or visit late afternoon and walk next door to Hopfarm Brewery. Now there's a winning pair!

Christmas in the woods is an amazing craft bazaar located in Colombiana, OH. This event is filled…read moreto the brim with of all kinds of holiday goods, stationary, stained glass, kitchenware, art, "Christmassy" decor, clothing and food. Make sure you bring a lot of money with you because items are nice in quality and it gets expensive!! Even on a cold, rainy day in October, the place was packed! It's $10 per adult to get inside, kids 12 and under are free. We went with our family and kiddos and it was great. No issues with pushing our stroller around. However, it can be tricky to buy things for the little ones stockings in they're hanging around so bring someone to provide childcare with you if you decide to bring littles!! There is a Santa Claus, live music and lots of food for sale. We had pierogis, kielbasa sauerkraut sandwiches, Mac and cheese, doughnuts, cherry strudel, chicken wings, pulled pork sandwiches and hot chocolate for lunch during our visit. Everything tasted good! I would definitely go back and bring more $ specifically cash next year!!

This was my first time to Christmas in the Woods, but I hope not my last…read more Two weekends in October the woods near Columbiana Ohio host a gigantic high end craft fair / food festival. Everything: iron garden art, photography, knitted items, ornaments, glassware. There is ample parking and a modest entry fee. It was a great time - took us about 3 hours to stroll the property and select our treasures, we had already eaten - big mistake as there was some fabulous fare at this fair!

Love Shaker Woods! It's quite a unique experience. The festival opens at 10 so we planned to be…read morethere right at opening. BIG mistake! It took us almost 2 hours (yes, you read that correctly) to go 2 miles to get into the venue. We sat in traffic anxiously awaiting our arrival. That was our only bad experience during our trip there. Maybe have someone directing traffic at the stop light? That seemed to be the main problem with the traffic congestion. Once you make it inside of the venue it's fantastic! It's honestly like a time warp. You walk into the woods and most of the employees are dressed in old time clothing. They have tons of vendors from multiple different states. They have live demos with craftsman showing off their skills as well as musical entertainment. They do have delicious food stands to choose from as well. But be prepared to wait in line. We stood in line for about 30-45 for our lunch. You wouldn't think that many people would be out in the woods in the middle of nowhere looking at crafts but boy was I wrong. There had to be multiple of thousands of people there. My favorite stand (pictured) was filled with herbs and spices. A close second was the plant nursery. They really do have something for everyone here. I should add that it's $10 a person to get in and you literally park in a field. It can be a struggle walking from the field parking into the venue if you are handicapped. They did offer handicap parking, but it was completely filled whenever we arrived. They offer a golf cart ride for people that are handicapped, but they just couldn't assist everyone who needed it. Anyways, I would definitely recommend checking this festival out. We are already planning on attending the next festival for Christmas!

Lots of booths with unique decorations! Pleasant, helpful…read morevendors and good booths too!

We were here for the Christmas Market. The food was fantastic and my three year old really enjoyed…read morethe horse drawn carriage ride and petting the sheep (although I'm not entirely sure that it was supposed to be a "petting zoo" per-se). I did enjoy the gluhvein, as well. It wasn't particularly cold, but this is a nice winter warmer. For nine bucks you get a glass mug filled with that beautiful mulled wine, and if you bring your mug back, you get a refill for four bucks. It got more crowded as the day went on, so I would recommend going early. The museum is part of your admission into the Christmas Market, and it is definitely worth a visit. Small, but interesting. I enjoyed the log cabin as well. We didn't buy anything from any of the vendors, but there was a decent variety of wares. Parking is tough, even earlier in the day, so be prepared to walk a bit.

I stopped by for a tour while biking in the area. Nancy was a very friendly and knowledgeable. I…read morewas able to join a tour in progress and when complete the site tour after they finished. Nancy even took another 30 minutes after the tour to discuss and to recommend additional historic sites in the area. Thanks again. Considering Volunteering there if they can work with my schedule. Mike

Pam is not only extremely talented but she's so fast! None of the adults at the party could believe…read morehow much detail went into each child's face painting. She was incredible & I highly recommend using her at your next event. She is so friendly and great with the kids. The pictures on her website is exactly what she does at the party. So very impressed!!!

Meeli Lee is the only abstract realist painter in Pittsburgh. I am so blessed to have met her. I…read morehave been taking oil painting lessons with her since 2013. She is an amazing teacher. She is very thorough in her teaching methods. Whether you are a beginner or advanced painter she will take you to the next level. And to top it off, she studied at the ART STUDENTS LEAGUE in New York City with THE LIVING LEGEND, DAVID LEFFEL . In addition to teaching adults she also has art lessons for children ranging from age 6 to 18. Her lessons are held in her studio/gallery where you can appreciate and purchase her still lifes and portraits..

I have been taking oil painting classes with Meeli for a few months and in this short time I have…read morelearned more than what I learned on my own for 2 years. Meeli is a very talented artist and an excellent teacher, maybe in part because she is a retired school teacher, although I believe she has the innate ability to convey novel and complex subjects in a way that the new knowledge just clicks. She actually loves teaching and it shows. Meeli is incredibly patient, and beyond kind and supportive. She teaches oil painting from a classic point of view which is what I was looking for. I've learned techniques, art concepts, and color theory without even realizing it. I would highly recommend classes with Meeli to beginners, art students with some experience and to anyone who has been painting for a while but who wants to improve their painting skills. You'll enjoy seeing your art skills develop or improve quickly and spending time with one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.