Had a really, really, really -awful experience with the "old owners"? Called after the "new" owners…read morehad taken over to inquire about purchasing the pots we made during our class. We were offered a free class by the new owner but honestly just didn't want to go back due to how poorly we were treated. I have yet to receive any follow up about buying or receiving the bowls we made in March. ‍ I'd like to try pottery again but will go somewhere else.

it was a very fun experience, loved making the mugs. i live in lawrence and wanted to take their…read morecouples pottery class. i called to see how i would recieve my mugs since i live in lawrence, they said "oh we ship all the time, dont worry about it. you just need to pay for shipping". okay great, key phrase: we ship all the time. so i took the class in august, takes a month for them to fire it. i call in october wondering if its ready, not yet. call november, its ready. give them my FULL address, apartment and all over the phone, expect it in 2 weeks. still waiting. finally call again end of november, "oh i forgot to put the apartment number so we'll send it again" .... sweet okay. finally get it first week of december. one mug made it, the other SHATTERED. so i emailed them (check the photos) and just whole thing .... didnt sit well with me and im just upset with the whole deal. making them was fun, other than that NO. somehow this was all my fault ??? when they didnt put the address on right ??? alright ...

First Friday art walk is always fun, especially when the weather is good. Had an especially great…read moretime listening to a group of young ladies playing ukuleles and singing. (The Ukeladies!) Many of them had written and performed their own songs! Downside was it was hard to hear them with the traffic passing by. I love that Springfield has this- a nice time to walk around, look at art,listen to music and grab some great food downtown.

Art walk is a mixed bag…read more You can have AWESOME art walks with a little of everything, or you get shitty ones that try to follow themes or have little turnout. I HATE going to the galleries. Why are there so many art galleries in Springfield and how do they stay open? I know MSU has a great and wonderful art program, but artists (who don't make much money at all) collect and meet together to support each other (with little to no money at all) and crowd up small buildings to talk about elitist concepts of art that I, especially, don't give a rat's ass about! You want to know my opinion about art? Art is a skill that comes from necessity. Hunting, for example, is a necessary skill that later turned into target practicing. Painting, I think, came only after someone started conveying messages on cave walls. We DO need to convey messages, but when that message is an entire gallery of penises--I mean, "phallic symbols"--what message are you making? No joke. Before it became Pickleman's, there was a MSU gallery there. They'd have featured artists who got famous from shtick or gimmick. The artwork wasn't about skill, but usually controversy. I was a dating a design major at the time and she invited me out. She told me that she wanted to see the phallic exhibit. I walked in the front door and felt like smashing the sculptures and killing anyone who had anything positive to say about it. Think about this: if I opened a gallery with sculptures and pictures of vulvas, would I be a pervert or an artist? This bitch who fashioned dongs out of clay is a pervert. Somehow, though, she's making money. I go for the bars and specials. I HATE paying full price for beer and will go places that offer me something to drink at a reduced rate. So what if I have to wait 15 minutes to get it, I'm paying half price for the same shit that was costing me my night's budget! I suggest going to art walk AFTER 9 pm. The roving packs of high schoolers, older and slower moving car targets, and many yuppies tend to recluse around that time. Galleries start closing. Don't worry, you're only missing a tray of crackers and Yellow Tail if miss out on the wonderful, wonderful artistic fortitudes of Springfield's financially desolate only found in cold, pretentious art galleries. There will be a lot of people in the bars, so I suggest you and your friends secure a table and send one person the bar at a time for pitchers. Beware of the frat-asses who'll blindly intimidate you into moving, but never keep good on their promises of ass-kickery. You may need to bring a squirt gun with you to fight off hipsters smoking clove cigarettes (hipsters hate water). If you're like me, you'll probably be content in finding a hole-in-the-wall by your lonesome and farting when someone starts crowding your shit OR riding your bike as fast as you can through large crowds of Jersey Shore look-alikes hoping to flatten a Snooki or Situation. Keep a flask in your pocket, 'cause you're likely to wait.

What a fun place. Was my first time visiting Painting with a Twist. I didn't really know what to…read moreexpect so I was a little nervous however as soon as I walked in a felt very confident and comfortable. Our paint instructor was wonderful, greeted everyone as we walked in, made sure we had all of our supplies along while saying many jokes. To drink I decided to take a 50ml vodka & a 11.5 lemonade. Pretzels sounded good to snack on, I didn't want something that was too greasy or that had a strong odor. I was glad they show you and tell you how to do everything, was a lot of fun seeing how everything turns out a little different than everyone else. You can use a different colors as well. It was so much fun, we had a great group and the instructor kept us laughing all the time. Honestly I was so glad I didn't drink more or I probably would have had an unfinished project or one that I'd have to leave in the garage.

Painting with a Twist has been open since March, so it surprises me that I'm the first one to leave…read morea review. This place is a lot of fun. A group of friends and I made reservations because we like the painting, and it was a fundraiser for the an American Cancer Society. You show up about 30 minutes ahead of time just to get acclimated. Be sure to wear old clothes - they give you an apron, but paint will still splatter from you (and from your neighbor). LOL They have tables set up with all the easels and all your paint colors on a plate, and all your paint brushes in a cup ready to go. You pick a seat and start painting. They have an instructor up front that paints an example and walks you through the picture, and then there's an assistant that walks around and helps you one-on-one. Every so often, you take a break and they play fun little interactive games. We painted mustaches on each other and then whoever painted the best mustache and whoever wore that mustache got a prize. They gave away tumblers, coffee cups, shirts, and paintings, so that was a cool deal too. This gives you the chance to use the bathroom and one of their blow dryers to dry your picture before the next stage. There's a table along the back wall, and they do allow you to bring in food and your own drinks. There's a mini fridge, a bottle opener, and a corkscrew, so you don't have to bring any of that stuff with you. There's also a Rewards program you can sign up for that gives you points the more you paint. This was the most fun I've had in a long time, and you don't have to be a good artist to enjoy yourself. They also have a special time set up on Saturdays where you can bring your painting back in and work one-on-one with an artist to fix it if you're not happy. That's a really neat asset that they offer. This is a super fun place with really nice people. It makes for a good time with a group of friends doing something out of the ordinary. Highly recommended!

I'm on my 4th series of classes here and having so much fun! Nathan the owner, Leshia and Sherrie…read moreare so nice and patient. It's a very nice place to hang out and learn a new craft or better your skills. Nathan is very knowledgeable, I can't believe all the teaching he has done! If you have ever thought about learning how to throw a pot come to Springfield Pottery!

My 6-year-old daughter has been attending this music academy, and we've had a wonderful experience…read moreso far. The classes are very enjoyable, and fun, and my daughter always looks forward to attending each week. CMA does an excellent job structuring the lessons in a way that keeps the children engaged, involved, and paying attention throughout the entire class. I really appreciate how the learning environment is both educational and playful, which makes it perfect for young children. It's clear that a lot of thought goes into making the lessons interactive and age-appropriate. I highly recommend this academy to any parents looking to introduce their children to music in a positive and engaging way. Also, the two music teachers (Donna Carlin and Mrs. Peg) we've had have been amazing and have over 20 years of experience.

We love CMA! The instructors always make learning so fun, (especially Mrs. Cornelius)! We highly…read morerecommend CMA for kids wanting to learn music!