They are currently closed until the 6th of January, fyi! (2020) in case you were making a stop…read moreexclusively there. Excited to schedule a class, soon! I've heard great things.

You don't have to know me that well to get a sense that I'm no artist. I had trouble with…read morepaint-by-number, for the love of Dali. I do, though, have lots of great, artistic friends, and they took me to the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center. What a delight. It is in the old First Akron Bank building, right on the mall on the north end, just before it becomes a street again. Chock full of student-created work, there is a huge gallery, several class rooms, studios, a kitchen, on and on and on, all for the local artist. It reminds me exactly of my college campus art building, but with way more people of other ages, from teens to near hundred-and-teens. Two other great reasons to love this place. It is non-profit. AND it is self-sustaining, through membership and their classes and workshops. When I hear discussions of what it takes to revitalize a downtown, I imagine a bunch of places just like this one: using an older building (you kids would know it as "re-purposing") for a newer idea, in this case art, but also music, and library, and metal shop and... oh, sorry. I went back to high school for a minute, there. Keep our downtowns from falling into ruin. Consider enrolling in a class here, but at least visit the place for a tour or an exhibition. (Oh, and there are a few off-street parking spaces in back, along the river, if you can find them.) Ars longa, vita brevis.

I can't believe I hadn't been here in years. Totally taking for granted some of the amazing…read moregalleries we have in Pittsburgh. Attended a student art show last night with a friend who teaches a class at PCA. There were so fantastic pieces created by the adult students. In addition of course there were other exhibits that we were able to tour. When I was in art school this was a place we visited often. Time to get back in the swing of things. The gift shop is still fantastic and filled with lots of unique items.

Beautiful gardens and green house off of Mellon park. We stopped here on a sunny day to check out…read morethe printmaking facilities and buy some house plants. After brunch at Square cafe we needed to take a little walk and absorb some rays. It is a very serene setting and once they get the fountain running I may just come to sit and ponder. The building is so big and they offer many summer art classes so check out the website to see what they have. Events are held here all summer, mostly weddings. I went in to see the printmaking lab, I mostly do screenprinting but they don't have the light tables or screens here. The receptionist was so helpful and said that there would be printmaking classes over the summer and to call one of the directors to see what they might be able to do for me in regards to the type of medium I want to work with. If you need a place to do intaglio or relief printing they have a great space to print!

I was looking for art classes in CLE and stumbled upon Art House, which is a nonprofit organization…read moredevoted to making art accessible to their Brooklyn Centre neighborhood as well as Greater Cleveland. They offer visual and creative arts classes for people of all ages and skill levels. Shortly after learning about Art House I signed up for a six week pottery on the wheel class. I had never used a pottery wheel before, and I really enjoyed it (even though I'm not too great at it). The instructor, Billy Ritter, was fantastic. Really helpful, friendly and laid back. He is also very diplomatic with his comments on our less than perfect creations throughout the weeks. I took the class solo but was really happy with the group setting and made friends with the other people in the class. I also attended a glass mosaic class that was a good time. Art House offers a large variety of classes for adults, kids and kids with family members, and open studio time for ceramics as well. These would make excellent gifts! The classes are also great if you're looking to do something on your own or with friends. Art House offers summer programs for kids, birthday parties, etc. AH has a large variety of things to offer and they change/update them every few months. AH currently offers monthly "Sippin' in the Studio" single night classes in which they provide a few glasses of vino to get your creativity flowing and range from glass mosaics to jewelry making. This is a cool place and I hope Clevelanders take advantage of it. Check it out - sign up for something today! Sign up with a friend and/or meet some new people in a really relaxed atmosphere.

From the owner: We offer a wide range of programming, including:…read more - Studio art classes and workshops for adults and kids including ceramics, printmaking, mixed-media, and more. - Ten pottery wheels and two large kilns onsite - Professional development opportunities for art educators and artists - StudioGo: fee-based outreach arts classes, workshops and festival activities for schools, businesses, and organizations from homeschool groups to senior centers to corporate art and teambuilding retreats. - Customized private events for youth and adult birthday parties, badge building workshops for Scouts, bachelorette parties and girls night out etc. - Urban Bright: Arts-in-Education programming for schools in Cleveland Metropolitan School District and select schools in the Greater Cleveland community. - FREE Family open studio and low cost Family Clay Day workshops.

Great class. Jodi provides lots of one-on-one in her class. I learned a lot and felt supported in…read moremy efforts.

I took a beginner leaded glass class with a friend at the Jodi Baldacci Art Studio. It was a…read moreterrific experience and a good value for the money paid. Jodi was a calm and easygoing instructor who gave plenty of instruction. She let us pick our patterns and glass colors and offered expert advice. We worked on the projects over two sessions, so we had plenty of time to finish our projects. I never felt rushed and I learned proper techniques. I will definitely go back and take another class at Jodi's studio.

While never a student at CMU, I have many friends who were and friends that are professors at the…read moreschool. However, I have been affiliated with the university in some way or another throughout my life. Whether for film festivals, librabry visits, collabs with the art school I attended, seeing President Obama speak, or attending ska shows (that's right, back in the day it was the place to be for a good show), I have spent a lot of time on campus. It was a nice walk from my place in Bloomfield as well. The campus is beautifully landscaped with gorgeous buildings. The architecture is just wonderful. Staff and faculty that I have come in contact with over the years are stellar human beings.

A world class institution with strong programs in Robotics, Engineering, and the Performing Arts…read more I regularly attend their musical performances which feature great programming and artistic interpretation. It's a beautiful campus with lots of traditions.

Friendly atmosphere Spacious enough to accommodate 50+…read morepeople. Great place to experience art and to build your art career. Therefore I encourage every art lover to visit Valley View Art Center. I support local Artist.

What a treasure for Chagrin Falls and the surrounding community. Gallery, shop, and school the art…read morecenter has a lot to offer. I discovered them before I even completed my move to the area and started taking classes as soon as I arrived. You can choose between 6 week courses or short workshops. I've learned a lot and the instructors are wonderful! Plus, studies prove that creating art is good for everyone, no matter your skill level! A small yearly membership fee quickly pays for itself with discounts too. If taking classes isn't your thing, you can browse the shop for gifts by local artists or attend the yearly art fair, Art by the Falls that Valley Art Center sponsors. Or shop the gallery for works by local artists. It's a wonderful way to decorate your walls with truly unique works. Why grab a mass print at a chain store when you can buy one of a kind? And if you don't see something just right on your first visit, come back. The art in the galleries and shop changes regularly. Valley Art Center is an important and valuable resource for the community, and I can't recommend it highly enough.

I've shopped here many times. The people have always been friendly and helpful…read more Their selection of fabric maybe on the smaller size but what they have is very nice

From the owner: Come visit Anything Sews for fine fabrics, quilting, and sewing supplies to satisfy both the needs…read moreand cravings of the avid quilt maker. Owned and operated by Chris and Michael Brauning, they have created a friendly, personal environment for local sewers of every experience level. Whether your expertise is in hand sewing & machine sewing., Anything Sews conveniently has everything you need to take your project from start to finish. Anything Sews offers a broad array of quilting materials. We also carry a nice selection of notions, trims, and batting for all your sewing projects. Looking for a fun quilt project? Our store participates in Row by Row Experience. Simply visit Anything Sews and receive a free pattern for a row in a quilt. Combine your row with other rows from participating stores nationwide to create a unique quilt that represents the fun you had traveling collecting each row. If you are looking to enhance your sewing skills, sign up for one of the multiple hands-on classes that we host in the store throughout the week. We offer classes of all shapes and sizes, whether you are a novice or an expert, chances are we have the right class for you. Is your sewing circle, quilt club, small church group or friends looking for a fun, local, environment for sewing based fellowship? We have just the space you are looking for...