The Barn Workshop is an outstanding fully equipped ceramics studio. They offer a wide range of…read moredaytime and evening classes from beginner to advanced - the teachers are excellent! Students work at their own pace on projects they enjoy. The Barn has both electric and reductions kilns and a large selection of glazes. The gallery shows student and teachers ceramic work as well as featured glass and stone artists.

Had the pleasure of sending an afternoon at my granddaughters paint party and it was so much fun…read more The room is big and bright. No paint smell or fumes because of the paint she uses. She had the table set up and ready and offered coffee or tea to the adults. Catherine is a sweetheart and her husband Ryan was so nice. They offer adult paint & sip and I will do that soon. Check out her web site and book asap. sketchesndrips.com.

We had my daughters birthday party here, Catherine is amazing! Highly recommend. They also offer…read morecamps and after school programs.

Brush and Easel is the way to go! My 9 year old went to a friend's birthday party at Brush and…read moreEasel when she was 8. She had such great memories (and such a fun picture to bring home) that she asked to have her 9th birthday there.. Working with Irina was smooth sailing. Planning, to hosting was so simple because of her help and simplicity. Kids all had a blast! I often think it would be fun to have a girls night out, or a fun surprise family outing! Irina is great and looking forward to the next time! Definitely recommend!

I met Irina in March, and four weeks later hosted an evening birthday party at B&E that included 12…read moreadults. Stressed professionals walked in, three hours later happy relaxed men & women walked out. Each with his or her own masterpiece! Irina makes it very informal and easy. We brought in platters of food and adult beverages, then sat at our easels and followed her instructions. Each attendee has a canvas on a wooden stretcher, brushes, and acrylic paints on a paper plate palette. Irina provides the smocks. So easy to plan and execute a wonderful, memorable evening. Highly recommend!

My son has been taking classes for several months. He always wanted to learn how to draw. Since he…read morestarted he has progressed from stickman-sort of drawings to real pieces of art. That's pretty impressive! Lyudmila is a professional teacher and she is great with kids. There are usually 3 to 4 kids in the class and Lyudmila works with each of them individually. Every kid works on his or her own project. The atmosphere is very friendly, fun and relaxing. If you are searching for an art school in the area, I would recommend Lyudmila's studio.

From the owner: Outstanding small group art classes for kids and adults alike! Watercolor, acrylics, drawing, art…read morejournaling, and even outdoor painting workshops on the weekends! We don't just paint by number, we work on your composition, brush stroke, and media specific skills. Flexible schedule - class times accommodate your schedule. Call or e-mail to set up your art class.

I've been a customer of Painting with a Twist for many years now. I've gone with friends,…read morecoworkers, family, and my husband. Each time I've gone, I've had the time of my life! The instructors are so talented, patient, and helpful. They make it a fun environment with friendly chit chat, and either music or a movie playing in the background. I absolutely love that you can bring snacks and drinks as you're there for such a long time. And honestly? Time flies while you're there! Mikayla and Sam are two of my favorite instructors to have when I go. They are so upbeat with such positive and fun vibes. They make it so fun and they are both so genuinely kind. This place is one I'll always keep coming back to. I love it so much that I even included it in my Bridal Brunch (and they made is SO special!). My home continues to gain beautiful artwork from here. My only note is parking is a little stressful. The lot is so full of businesses, with many spots reserved to specific businesses.

Went here for a friend's birthday and had Sam as our instructor, he was amazing! So down to earth,…read morepatient and funny, and made the whole vibe super relaxed and fun. It was honestly such a good time from start to finish. I love that you can bring your own food and drinks, and they make it easy by providing ice, cups, and everything you need. The studio had a great setup and felt really welcoming for groups. Whether you're artistic or not, it's just a fun, no pressure environment. Definitely planning to come back for another session soon!

It was my first tim here over this past weekend. And I had no idea this even existed. I only come…read moreto Hopkinton for the Start of the Boston Marathon but never actually spend time here wandering around. This cute art center has different exhibits but the one I went to was all about the Boston Marathon. I had signed up to do the special package which included a 13 min slide show about the history of some of the statues that are on the Boston marathon course and just some history about the course/ race itself. And then there was a self guided tour to see the winged foot statues and some others as well. And there was a coupon for food at the start line brewery included too. The person who helped me get my tour started was very nice and helpful. This space is on the small side but it is very nice and clean. Feels a bit on the homey side. I would come back here for sure to check out other art exhibits they put on when it's not marathon season.

Went there this past weekend to see a blues concert in which 3 bands performed. The show was…read morewonderful and it took very little time to transition from one band to the next. Seating was on a first come first serve basis, but everything was well organized. There was a dance floor in front which was an added bonus. I will definitely go back to check out other performances. For $25, it was well worth it!

My wife and I went on a Saturday day date to an ornament making class just before Christmas. It was…read morean amazing experience. Our instructor James made what could be an intimidating experience seem extremely welcoming and laid back. His level of expertise, professionalism and ability to teach was remarkable. I strongly advise anyone looking for a great new experience to give this place a shot. I know we'll be back again soon.

Attended a pumpkin glass session. It was so fun! The staff explain everything and really help you…read moreout. The staff explain why they do this "this way" so you learn a lot too! Lots of fun color choices! Even with Covid-19 they are doing small classes and taking precautions with sanitizer available. Sign up early as classes fill up quickly. Great fun!!

I have personally taken classes at Acton Art for several years with several different instructors…read more Each class has been an enjoyable and valuable learning experience that has helped me better understand materials and techniques and build foundational skills. It's always such a joy coming into the building and seeing the walls lined with amazing artwork, mostly created by children. So much excellent work happening in this space.

After my daughter attended this art camp for one day, it became the most disappointing experience…read moreI've ever had with a children's program. After her first day, my 8-year-old told me she felt uncomfortable in class. She was the only girl enrolled and felt the young male instructor was showing favoritism toward the preteen boy who was also in the class. She also came away feeling that the instructor was inexperienced and immature, which surprised me as I had been left with the impression that the director would be teaching the class. My first response was not to withdraw my daughter or ask for a refund out of hand. My goal was to save the experience for my daughter's benefit if possible otherwise a refund would work. I reached out to the director in good faith because I wanted to discuss my daughter's concerns and see whether there was a way to address them so she could continue attending and benefit from the workshop. Instead of a phone call, I initially received an unsigned email focused on the school's no-refund policy. I reached out again because I still wanted to have a conversation about my daughter's experience. When the director finally called on the second day, the conversation was appalling. Rather than discussing my daughter's concerns or exploring possible solutions, she spent the conversation praising the instructor and told me she would "believe him over my 8-year-old daughter". She then told me my daughter did not have to come back and hung up on me and that was the last direct communication we had. I did not decide to withdraw my daughter. The director made the decision unilaterally that my daughter would no longer be allowed to attend because she felt defensive being questioned in terms of the qualifications of the instructor and his mistreatment of my daughter. It was disconcerting how little empathy was expressed or concern for my daughter's well-being and that her entire focus was defensiveness and money. What happened next made the experience even worse. After denying my daughter the opportunity to continue attending the program, the school began sending me invoices demanding payment for the remainder of the week--services my daughter was never permitted to receive. I have been trying to request that they stop sending me these notices and even reached out to Square to see if there's a way to block them without blocking square in general because they were sending multiple notices on the first day and I continue to receive notices every day although the director kicked my daughter out of class rather than repairing the situation for her benefit. A business cannot expect to charge for services. They refused to render. I posted reviews describing what happened so other parents could make informed decisions. Rather than acknowledging my concerns or attempting to resolve the situation at any point, I continued receiving invoices in addition to communications threatening legal action because I had shared my experience publicly. I ultimately contacted Square to determine how to stop receiving invoices that I believe were improper. As I told the director via email, I really don't have time to write reviews. That said if I continue being harassed with emails, it feels important that other parents learn that this is how they do business. I truly hope the emails will stop so we can all move on. I was also disappointed that I was never told beforehand that only two children were enrolled in the class or that it would be taught by a young man rather than the director, as I had expected. My daughter is not comfortable being alone with young men and preteen boys unsupervised. Of course the director had no empathy or compassion for that as well. It's the most disgusting display of inconsideration I've ever experienced from another woman toward a little girl. I truly hope the Director going forward will reconsider her actions stop sending me erroneous invoices and rather apologize appropriately to my daughter if anything. Parents can decide for themselves whether this is the type of environment they want for their child. My concern is not just that my daughter had a negative first day. My concern is that when I reached out in good faith to try to address a situation, the response was to dismiss my daughter's concerns, remove her from the program, demand payment for services she was no longer allowed to receive, and threaten legal action after I shared my family's experience. Based on everything that occurred, I cannot recommend this program.

Historic little gem in Rockport! Beautiful old building with many open rooms full of local artist's…read morework. The venue itself if free to walk in and browse through the paintings, and house a little gift shop and small donations box. Remember that spare change you've got in your back pocket? Toss it in here! High quality paintings and photography. Personally I know absolutely nothing about art appraisal, and prices so I was shocked to see the prices of some paintings. They seemed to range from $1,200 to $16,000!! That's crazy to me! But hey-- someone put time and effort in their work and it is very evident! There's two floors of rooms as well as another building connected by a quaint little garden area. The whole place takes at least 30 minutes to walk around to admire and take in the work, so give yourself some time!

Reasonably priced art in a terrific venue...just wished it would have been easier to find someone…read moreto chat with about the art let alone purchase something.

A unique concept where all talents come together. Great Painting and Pottery. A must visit...read more