Did an floral oil painting courese last weekend with Steve Williams and it was briliant...learned a…read morelot and got some wonderful tools to further my growth as a painter...Steve is a great teacher and I loved the venue! JJ

Just finished my most recent workshop with Justin -- inspiring as always! He's extremely…read moreknowledgeable and is a great instructor. He shares a wealth of tips and techniques. He's also exceptional at encouraging creativity. I've taken several workshops and will be back for more.

I love the instructors here and the art class is always very fun! Highly recommend to students who…read morewants to build a solid art foundation.

From the owner: The Academy of Modern Art (AOMA) is a Vancouver based art education institution dedicated to…read moretransitioning art and design students to their post-secondary school of choice

My spouse and I wanted to join an art and craft workshop together and came across Soigne. There are…read more30+ workshops available on their website and we decided to join the coin ring workshop. It's $80 plus tax for two. Reasonably priced for a two-hour workshop with a legit product to bring home. We booked the class two days ahead and the original 4pm time slot was full already. Our instructor, Kacy, opened a new slot at 1:30pm as many people wanted to sign up. We were able to join the 1:30pm class but it filled up quickly. The class was full (12 people I think). So, remember to reserve your spot earlier if you want to join the workshop on a very specific day. Kacy is responsive and helpful when we booked the class. The studio located at the sketchier side of town. Inside the studio, it is safe, clean and artsy. The workshop was fun. It involves some "hot work". I like that Kacy put a lot of emphasis on safety. She taught us each step very clearly and made sure we knew what we were doing. Each work station was set up neatly without any unnecessary items. I am very happy with the learning process and our end products. I would love to join more workshops by Soigne!

This was of one of kind experience. We went there to make a ring from a coin…read more Just beware to bring a variety of coins, because not all coins are made equally and the owner has an app to know what's it is made out of it. I meant to put in a review, but I forgot. So first off, the area can seem little sketchy, I parked my car there, it was fine. It was a little hard to find, but I called the owner and she met me outside the gates. The owner was very helpful with the entire process and provided instructions all the way through. You start from beginning, where you heat, shape, clean and polish. I got a Thai coin with my birth year for my wife to make, because I am Thai. Then I got a Filipino coin with my wife's birth year for me to make. As a backup I got some US quarters with our birth years just in case. Which came out handy because during the ring making process the wife messed up. Communication was great, she answered all of my questions and payment was done over PayPal. Overall, I would come here again, well worth price for the experience!

Amazing experience, my family and I went for my birthday party. The studio is charming and stylish…read morein west 4th Avenue

From the owner: Craft, Create & Relax at Our Vancouver Studio! No experience…read moreneeded—just bring your creativity! Tuft your own handmade rug in our cozy, welcoming studio with all materials and guidance provided. Explore even more hands-on fun: pour vibrant fluid art, decorate with Decoden, design dazzling mosaics, or try elegant Cloisonné wire art. Perfect for individuals, families, dates, or group outings. Beginner-friendly, walk-ins welcome, private bookings available. Come craft something uniquely yours!

4Cats is an art studio which has a number of different workshops! We came here for their pottery…read moreclay workshop where we made a love snack plate. It was just a 1hr workshop which included instructions as well. It was $35 per person which I thought was very standard considering this was not a pottery wheel class but a clay pottery class. Our instructor was super nice and took her time to go over everything. She was around in case we had any questions. The class was pretty full considering it was a Saturday afternoon so I would recommend booking them in advance. They always have fun classes depending on the months/season. This was a special one they had for valentine's day. Their space is pretty big and has two floors with multiple classes happening at the same time. They also have special classes for kids and also host kids birthday parties! I would definitely come back to try some of their other workshops.

A friend of mine tried to register her daughter for a kids painting class and was denied access due…read moreto her daughter having a disability and needing the support of an aide (who she was happy to coordinate herself); another mom of a kiddo with a disability also had her child denied for the same reason. Your rationale was that it's a "kids only" space, so the fact that they needed the support of a human aide (adult) means they aren't welcome in your kids class. There are all different kinds of aids/aides that people with varying abilities and needs use for support - some are human aides and some are physical aids (like a wheelchair or glasses). When you start to think of a human aide as no different than a physical aid (both support an individual with a specific need to navigate the world) it makes denying someone access to a space or program much harder to justify. Would you deny a kid who requires a wheelchair a spot in your class because it might mean having to move a table or two? Your decision to deny these two access to your kids classes not only violate their human rights (which are protected by BC, Canadian, and International Law) but violate their humanity. It tells them that because they move through the world differently than some of their peers that they aren't as worthy, that they don't deserve to have the same opportunities as their peers or BE with their peers. It also denies their peers (and your staff) the opportunity to share space and an activity with THEM. I only know one of these kiddos personally but when I say this is your (and your other participants) loss please know how very sincerely I mean it. This kid brings a level of joy that I haven't seen matched by anyone else. She's funny, and she's creative, and she's smart, and she's kind, and she's talented, and she's joy-full, and she deserves to spend a few hours doing the thing she loves the very most (painting) with her peers. And the other kids in your class deserve for her to be part of their peer group. Inclusion isn't a favour that "typical" people do for "atypical" people. Inclusion is a right and it benefits all of us. As those of us in Canada sit here and watch in horror as the US government degrades diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to push the narrative that white, able bodied, neurotypical, heterosexual, cisgendered men are the "norm" and the only demographic that doesn't have to prove their worth I can't tell you how unbelievably disappointed and heartsick I was to learn that an art studio in my hometown has opted not to include a nine-year-old girl because she has a disability. Do better.

Had a team bonding event for work here and we had seven people who were participating in the Asian…read morecuisine cooking class. The three dishes that we made were pork baos, dan dan noodles, and wontons with chilli sauce. These were all staple foods that I grew up eating in a Chinese family but it was quite interesting to make them with a western fusion twist. If you don't know how to cook, do not worry because I certainly don't either. Dan, the owner, led our class with his assistant Kait. Both were very helpful, engaging in conversation, and accommodating. Dan did a really good job of explaining the origins of each dish, bringing in his own experiences and life stories with his family which I really appreciate as this added a personal touch. He stresses the use of organic ingredients and often shared with us where to buy these common items. Once you walk in, you store your personal items in the cupboard provided. Then you write your name on an erasable name tag and put your apron on. Everyone is involved in the cooking process, from washing vegetables to chopping garlic and green onions. There was just a right amount of time to cook but also socialize with one another. You can also consume alcohol while cooking. I found that the assistant often prepared most of the meat, so some of the hardest parts of the recipes were already accounted for. The pork bao, for example, only required us to make the bun part but I do not recall preparing the pork or marinating it. Everything tasted delicious and looked so colourful that the plating easily looked like restaurant quality, even if you just tossed them all together on a dish. We used a lot of garlic though so a lot of us still came to work with garlic breath the next day! Still, I think my favourite dish must have been the dan dan noodles because of the peanut sauce. Feeling very lucky to have tried my first cooking class through work and hope to be back another time to cook another cuisine!

Outstanding Gluten Free Buckwheat Crepe for $8. Unusual marriage of beet walnut hummus cheddar…read more(mature bite as I asked for lite chz and it definitely present, drlish) omelet with raddichio greens salad. Silk Road Early Grey loose tea $3 in single pot, love how Nourish treats tea right. Hubby chowed on a beet lemon muffin which he happily devoured with his cappacino. Decor is clean white walls with suspended vintage window frames, kiddie cooking play station, open kitchen cooking school concept, to food presentation, and fresh, quality ingredients, this is a new Favorite Yum while across the Border. Oh and there's a sunny patio out back where we dined al fresco. Must Return soon!

I went to a painting workshop @ 4cats in Kits. It was a Monet workshop so everyone paints the same…read moreMonet painting. I was worried about it being too structured and not enjoying it, but it was great! I had so much fun. They didn't direct you at all just a few basic tips, style techniques, advice on brushes etc. and then you could do the painting however you wanted. Even though my friend and I both painted the bridge our paintings were completely different while being the same- I loved that! The only negative was that the workshop was an hour and a half long. It felt too short. I think two hours would be better, because my friend and I both felt rushed at the end. An hour and a half might work well for kids workshops, but I think most adults tend to be more critical of their work and slower paced. (Also, to clarify, I didn't at all feel rushed by the staff. I felt rushed because I knew the time was running out. The staff were lovely and very accommodating!)

From the owner: Art classes for children 2-15 years. Adult painting classes.read more

I took my first class in 2012 and just stayed! I love the atmosphere and learning from so many…read moregreat instructors. I since became a member so that I can practice and improve at this fascinating hobby.

From the owner: We offer beginner classes in glassblowing, flameworking, beadmaking, and sandblasting for ages 16+,…read moreand encourage our students to further their exploration of glass as form of creative expression.

Always blown away by the costume design Effy comes up with, and the talent and class the Zynth…read moregirls bring to the stage, these ladies can really DANCE and they are all just stunning!

From the owner: Zynth & Co is Vancouver's premium dance and performance entertainment company. No matter what your…read moreevent is Zynth can make it come alive, nothing is impossible. Our costumes are made by hand in house and our staff are the best in the business with years of experience under their belt. A decision to have Zynth at your event is a decision to work with the best