I love PWAT... but I've definitely learned my lesson on what locations I like best. We usually do…read morethe Rochester Hills location which is fun. Not as big as some of the other ones, but I've always had a good time and been really comfortable with my painting experience at that location. My cousins and I recently went to the Ferndale location (our second time there), and it will probably be our last for a really long time, if ever. After a not-so-fun time at the Ferndale location the day before, I signed up for a different Disney painting the next day at the Roseville location with Emily and WHAT A DIFFERENCE! They pre-outlined the shapes on the canvas for everyone. Kept track of everyone that was coming in and delayed the class from starting for a bit waiting for a couple people. They played Disney movie songs while we all painted a Disney movie picture. Both her and her assistant, A'Janae, interacted with the customers, got involved in the conversation when everyone was talking about one Disney movie or another, etc. Both instructors we ready and able to help, and would even refill paint without the person asking because they noticed it first. Emily was very patient, and explained her techniques and brush strokes slowly and clearly. Suggested we practice on our napkins or plates to make sure we understood. They weren't in a hurry to rush everyone out of the door. They stuck around and took pictures of the seperate groups that were there. It was my first time going to this location and I was very pleased I made the drive. It was worth it.

Tried to come here for a relaxing day with my mother in law and not only were we rushed out, but…read morethe worker made the experience very uncomfortable. Would not recommend this location at all.

Love this little gem! I've been a few times and each time I go I discover something new! It's a…read morecreatives dream spot to get lost and vibe! My friend and I made mosaics and then another friend and I painted some already crafted ceramics. Two completely different experiences and both equally enjoyable! The staff are friendly and always available to answer any questions.

Went to this place before dinner to kill some time. We painted ceramics and had a great time. I…read morewasn't sure how well they were going to come out, but they came out awesome. The staff was friendly and showed us the lay of the land. They even host classes.

Sandy is the BEST face painter I've experienced! You will walk away with a smile, every time! She's…read moreenergetic and happy! She face paints at many local events and also hosts paint parties! She's also an author. I have her first children's book! She also sells t-shirts and jewelry in line with her brand. If you're looking for a positive, joyful experience- Sandy is your artist!!

OMG - highly recommend to everyone. Stanley (owner) was so helpful and knowledgeable; we asked a…read morebillion questions. My friend and I decided to go with 24 x 24 selection which gives you a 3hr class time and you have a little extra additional time if you go over. You get to select your own image - if its TOO DETAILED then he'll let you know. Currently he request the image 24hrs before the class - you'll notify you through email and text. Please note - you won't be able to take piece home until after two days but he'll reach out when its ready because he needs to put the finishing touching/sealing the rug with glue. There are a variety of colors available - you even have the option of playing your own music but we declined and asked him to put on some music which we vibe too. As of right now - the max amount of people are 6 but i think special requests for highly numbers in the future - if you don't know then just reach out. I'm already trying to see how i can get my job to approve a corporate class which he informed me that there's an option for a pop-up session. At the end of the day - DO THE THINGS; TRY SOMETHING NEW. No regrets!!! Happy crafting!

We had such a wonderful time! Stanley was one of the most patient people that I have ever met and…read morewas a great teacher. He just moved to a new location off of Grand River. It wasn't too expensive and I enjoyed every moment of it. We will be coming back!

The art shack is so great! My daughter took art classes here and loved it!! I recommend !read more

I had a blast! Went with my husband and really enjoyed painting together. It is such a great idea…read moreto do something besides going out to eat. We got a groupon it was $25 each. I will definitely do it again. However, I wouldn't be paying the full price of $45.

Didn't have much expectations coming here. My friend saw it on TikTok and we took our kiddos. Mine…read moreI feel was way too young to really participate. My friend's kiddo was a good age, around 3/4 to get what she was doing and appreciate it. Made reservations online since the website said it was recommended. I'm glad I did! Making reservations was very simple, didn't have to put any money down. Parking can be a little congested since it's in a plaza with other places. Walked in and was immediately greeted. Inside is really cool. The theme is all black and white, looks kind of like a cartoonish vibe, and then all of the crafts speak for themselves with colors! There was a birthday party going on in the back. No private rooms for birthday parties. They use different color cones to show your reservation and where you'll be sitting. Was told to look around the store and decide which type of craft we wanted to do. They had a lot of mediums: candles, bead bracelets, painting, mosaics, and decorating different objects with whipped cream gel and adding charms. The last one was definitely the most popular and most unique. Once you pick out your items, you go to the cashier and can either pay ahead of time or wait to pay in case you want to create something more than what you expected. We were told once we pick what we wanted to let staff know and they will tell us next steps. My daughter went with a small brush and we were then given a tray to pick out the charms that we wanted to decorate our brush. There were so many charms! All of them were included in the price but a few were only allowed to use one time once since it was a bigger charm. We were told to only pick out a few charms and can come back for more. Staff said whatever we don't use charm wise, to be sure to put it back where you got it. Unfortunately, there was so many charms, and with how busy and chaotic it was, it was really hard to put them all back. I would definitely recommend only grabbing so many. We were told you get to pick two different whipped cream gel colors. The gel when dry turns into a silicone like texture. When we were done picking our charms and gel, to let them know and they would come back to tell us how to apply and use the whipped cream gels. Unfortunately, two big parties came in and staff had no time for us anymore. We were pretty much on our own. Just winging it, which was a shame when you're spending $25 on a tiny little hairbrush to decorate and have no idea what you're doing. I think it would be better of staff to all at once just tell you what to do along with a demo how it all works rather than constantly having different touch points throughout. My friend and I winged it as much as we could. I definitely don't think we did it right. I noticed a sign that had different pipping tips for the whipped cream gel, again, a bummer we weren't told about this. The charms and beads are all along the wall and right up against the walkway and tables. So it was pretty difficult for people to try to spend time to look at all the charms, but also letting people by and also people are trying to sit in their chairs. Staff then came over and was great with apologizing for us falling to the wayside due to understaffing and the immense parties that came in. Kelly was very sweet and kind and took her time with us and taught us how to reapply the charms if we wanted to. Along with how to use the whipped cream gel. You then have to take a heat gun and dry your creation for about two minutes, but the longer you do it the better it seemed. Be sure to let your creation sit for 24-48 days to really cure. There is a bathroom that single stall in the back. We were bummed that the Photo Booth machine was down, otherwise we would've used it. When you cash out, you're supposed to turn in the receipt to show what you made. Kelly then put our items in a bag and again apologized for our experience and said coming on the weekday is a much better visit. Our reservations were at four, and we didn't think that it would be so busy, so use caution if booking on the weekends. A very cool unique craft place, that I'm sure can sustain itself with the area that it's in. We'll have to come back on a quieter day to really enjoy all that they have to offer. I would've given a 3 star, but if it wasn't for Kelly, taking the extra time with us and apologizing for our initial experience. She made the whole trip much better!

This is a great cafe if you'd like a wide range of crafts to do. There's many opinions such as…read morecandles, charms, piping with charms! The staff has been extremely lovely every single time I've been there. I've loved every single craft I've made, only reason I knocked down a star is because within a month to two, I have to repair the crafts due to them breaking sadly. Otherwise, it's a great experience.

Our Avondale Adult Transition Program visited the art studio in December to make a gift for our…read morefamilies. Lynn, the instructor, was so kind and patient with our students. Our students have not had the experience of creating artwork in some time, so Lynn's flower project was perfect! They enjoyed getting back into doing art and utitlizing their creative sides. The artwork was sent back to us in beautiful cellophane bags and tags to use for the holidays. We can't wait to go back for more classes in the future! This is THE hidden gem in Rochester for people with special needs.