Joyce has framed many pieces for our home. She has always exceeded my expectations! Besides…read moreframing, the shop is full of fun, unique and beautiful items that help celebrate the region and the Indiana Dunes.

Shopping local is important to me, so whenever I need a gift for my mom, mother-in-law, or aunts &…read moreuncles, I always stop at Lake Street Gallery. Not only can you find unique artisan gifts such as jewelry, scarves, candles, dishes, books, handbags, and soaps, they also offer complimentary gift wrapping. Framing is the other focus at Lake Street Gallery. We're more than satisfied with the framing of our souvenir vacation prints and personal documents, such as diplomas and craft-brew awards. Although gifts may seem pricey to some, it's worth the price to shop local and support regional artists.

Brauer Art Museum is a wonderful place for an hour or two visit. I used it as a place to introduce…read moremy grandchildren to professional artwork. It's also a nice place to take a visitor to the area. Employees are helpful, patient and kind.

This is a really really nice small university art museum. My friend and I went here to view a…read morespecific exhibit but we really enjoyed the entire museum. While we were taking a look around a lady from the museum (head curator maybe?) came and talked with us about the current exhibit and the woman artist. She was very knowledgeable and provided us with many interesting facts. It was lovely that she took time out of her day and voluntarily did this. The museum is free of charge but they have contribution bucket near the front doors; they deserve a generous donation.

I went here with my now husband for our 5 yr anniversary. He made a planet box and I made a cute…read morelittle sign for the kitchen. The experience was great overall. Very helpful to get the piece the way you want it. Fun atmosphere while doing the project. Definetly want to go back and do another fun craft project!

Me and a few friends have been going here for years, and have done many boards, but stopped going…read morebecause of the warped/bad boards and no supplies. I seen that they were having a Grand Re-Opening, so we stopped by to see what the new owner was offering and was excited to go check it out last night! What an awesome experience! It's was awesome, we had great wood, all new supplies and some new paint colors! If you haven't been able to check it out, Do so, you won't be disappointed! We enjoyed our girls night out and are already planning an August visit! Bobbi Jo

The people who work here are so nice! We went to the Popcorn Festival where they were selling glass…read morepumpkins. When I went there were only 2 left. I was upset but still bought them (lol). They then informed me after I paid that they found more before I had left the booth. They were so kind & told me I could switch them out. I didn't. I still proceeded to buy another 2. The selection was amazing. So many different colors & variety! The cost of a pumpkin was $55. I would pay to get more next year! They are one of my favorite pieces of decor that I have in my living room. If youre thinking of getting a custom piece or just checking what they have i definitely recommend checking them out!!

Great people to take you thru your class. A great new experience to try. Beautiful things to make,…read moreno experience needed. Lynn D

Attended a couple of the Paint n Sip parties at Jenny's Steakhouse in Chicago Ridge IL. Had a…read moregreat time with Adriana! The party includes the canvas, paints, brushes and aprons. Adri takes you through step by step instructions and answers any questions you might have. She is fun, engaging and enthusiastic and we love her paint parties!!!!

A free museum, you say? Why yes, I will pop in and see what's what! Porter County Museum is small,…read morebut it's free to visit, so there's nothing to complain about. Just walk in and see what they have on display. I literally just walked in off the street after shuffling around downtown Valpo. I didn't even know that this museum existed until I came upon it randomly. This is the area's oldest museum dedicated to the history and culture of Porter County, so you're seeing local art and history at its finest here. There are three different rooms in this museum that have interesting things to look at. Some of the exhibits have multimedia aspects to them, and some are just a collection of objects on display. I was in this museum for maybe 15 minutes and saw all of it that I needed to. But if you're one of those people who likes to read everything and talk to the people at the front desk, then you might be here a little longer. Either way, the Porter County Museum should be a stop during your visit to Valparaiso.

This was one of our many stops during our visit to Valparaiso. It is a very small museum, but has…read moreseveral interesting things to look at. The lady who was there was very helpful. She told me all about the fire that burned the courthouse. Her extra information helped me understand the photo exhibit more. They have a very lifelike taxidermy dog in one room. It's eyes are so real and follow you. It was the cherished pet of a little girl way back- I think the 20s. I think you should always stop in the local museum whenever you visit any new place. Even small towns like Valparaiso have a lot of history to share.

A cute, new plant and gift shop just off the square in Crown Point. Owners were very friendly and…read morehelpful. They even offer different classes including cake decorating classes. Very cute options!

Unplugged the kid from his video games to go create art today! WOW what an amazing little gem this…read moreplace is! We decided on glass art but can't wait to come back to hand paint some of their pottery, which the selection is far better then anywhere we've ever seen! They also have spin art which is on our list as well! Already planning our birthday party here which will be a refreshing change from bowling. Emily was so patient and fun with my 12yr old, and made sure the design was 100% his! Loved that! Thanks for offering a cool space for our creativity Moth Wing! See ya again soon

This is my favorite place. There's so many different projects to create. The variety of ceramics to…read morepaint is incredible and it seems there is always something new added. There are so many different ceramic paint colors to choose from as well. The fused glass art section has so many beautiful colors of glass to choose from. There are lots of different sizes of the background glass to use and so many different tools to make sure you can create whatever you can think up. They also have spin art and a section of cute crafts for kids in addition to lots of ceramic choices for kids of all ages. The vibe here is so relaxing and peaceful. The people who work here are super friendly and will assist you with any questions you have but they won't hover over you, so you get a great experience just getting lost in your creativity. It's so beautiful inside the studio and it's very cozy feeling. You can reserve groups and birthday parties here too. They host a variety of special events as well. Moth Wing Studios is an excellent addition to Chesterton!