This is an incredible organization and gallery - all operated by volunteers! I worked with Arts…read moreAlive to host an art reception, and was so pleased by the moment I stepped into this quaint, community gallery. Staff is absolutely kind, friendly and caring. They went above and beyond my expectations, to ensure that the event went smoothly! They are happy to help all customers and always greet you as soon as you walk into the door. Arts Alive is funded through 4Culture, which provides local access to the arts for smaller communities in King County. With that said, volunteers are greatly needed and it's very touching to see the rotation of different volunteers who work a certain amount of shifts, as if they were employees at the gallery. They help display the art, complete transactions, teach classes and discuss artwork and even get the opportunity to showcase their own! The gallery is split in two parts, with the front room being primarily the show room where art can be purchased. The back room, which is also has a back entrance is where art classes are taught, and has a small kitchen for such. I encourage anyone visiting Enumclaw or if already in the area to take a gander at Arts Alive, as you may find a piece of artwork to bring home (all mediums represented here) or even sign up for a class. This is an awesome and much-needed arts gallery in Enumclaw!

Great Gallery with a wonderful mix of artists and mediums. Prices are incredibly reasonable and…read moreone of the few places to find handmade locally produced items.

My 3 yr old son loves going to the STEAM classes! We've done two different sessions and he retains…read moreideas and vocabulary as well as gets to make something new every week. Teachers are patient and kind.

My two kids just began attending the weekly Science class here. Both kids enjoyed the hands on…read moretasks and lessons learned while there! Highly recommend this location!

What a great experience! Susan is an enthusiastic teacher who spreads her love for art to her…read morestudents! My 2 kiddos had a great time and can't wait to go back! A lot of classes available every day, all types of art- she has something for everyone! Beautiful art displayed and in a great space, too! What a wonderful addition to downtown Kent!

I am so glad my husband was able to locate this place while we were visiting. My daughter was able…read moreto get a one on one with her (went on a weekday) using acrylic paint. Susan was really nice and very patient with my daughter. My daughter is a very shy girl however she was very open with Susan (instantly!) and enjoyed every bit of time with her. Wish we were living here so that she is able to attend her program.

Very fun, friendly and welcoming experience and atmosphere at every craft event! Lisa is extremely…read moretalented and a very patient and kind teacher ! there is no shortage of creativity here. from small projects to big projects and from adults to kids it's always a great time. Family friendly and a perfect idea for a birthday party , a friend get together or just to do some crafting ! Lisa always has the best crafting tips and advice and is always my go to for all my crafty querys ! I would highly recommend Cre8tive By Design for your next event!

Lisa is such a talented artist and teacher! It's so fun to watch her passion for painting and…read moreteaching others. She is so nice and encouraging, no matter what your art skill levels are. Lisa does fun paint lessons as well as paint parties. Anyone can have a great time with Art Friendzie at Cre8ive by Design Studio!

Absolutely love, love, love the Crimson Canvas Arts summer camps!…read moreMy son first attended the clay art camp summer 2019, and it was honestly the highlight of our day. He would talk about it prior and then for the rest of the day after pick up. It's just so fun and the art work is beautiful. My son also made some wonderful friends that we still have play dates to this day. Can't wait for another summer of clay camp:)

Our daughter has been taking art classes through Crimson Canvas Arts and Sophie for several years…read morenow. She started out first with in person classes through the school and has been doing online classes for the last year. She loves the art classes and always has great artwork to show us. Sophie is a great teacher and really connects with the kids. We're looking forward to more online classes and hopefully in-person ones in the future too.

Went to my first class here after a stressful week and it was just what I needed. Ashley did a…read moregreat job of building a sense of community in the class and making everything relaxing and beginner friendly. Her space definitely sparks creativity with a combination of simple and exciting decor. You can just tell that a lot of magic is made in the room and there are a variety of artistic mediums all around. The class itself was well paced and fun. I had water colored a few times on my own, but it was cool to learn some techniques and get to practice them. Everyone's pieces turned out a little different, but that was part of the fun. Ashley created an amazing sense of support and community and was a fabulous guide. I would love to take another class from her someday in the future!

From the owner: Paint Your Own Pottery, Art Workshops, Therapeutic Art Groups, Individual Therapeutic Art Sessions,…read moreWomens Creative Retreats

As one of the Gallery Boom artists I can say, I have found my happy place. I am also the artist…read morethat runs the watercolor class Thursday and Friday Check my social media for times. RayTen Creative Design. Hope to see ya soon.

Wow! What a discovery this place was! I didn't even have Gallery Boom on my list of bookmarks in…read moreOlympia. We just happened to park by it as we were going to explore and grab a bite to eat in downtown Olympia. I asked the cashier how long the place has been around and I was told it's been around for about two years. I'm a bit shocked that no Yelp entry has been made yet. Gallery Boom is a gallery that features over 100 local artists and virtually all of the work here is for sale. The prices on a great deal of the art pieces asked by the artists seem very reasonable. Since this gallery features so many artists the variety on what type of art there is here is quite vast. I bought several things here... a dried mushroom under glass, a purple crystal, a Christmas ornament with moss in it, a UFO rear view mirror hanging ornament and the bigger purchase a small lamp. Pictures of most of those things to follow. I was very excited to get this lamp as the artist makes all kinds of sizes of lamps that are inspired by sci-fi, UFO's, the Space Needle and other similar building structures like it. I first came across these lamps at another Olympia art gallery, Matter Art Gallery. That gallery has since gone defunct and I was very sad to no longer see these lamps but now I know a great physical location to go to for these lamps (the same artist like many of the other artist either have their own website, a point of contact or an Etsy account as well). It was great reconnecting with those artistic lamps again! The cashier said that reaching out to nearly all of the artists is easy and they are very receptive to communicating with the public. This also reflects onto the gallery itself as it doesn't come across stuffy or pretentious in the slightest. The cashier also mentioned that the art for sale can rotate out relatively quickly and that their is almost always something new to examine in a relatively short amount of time. Not only that but one pass down the aisles here just doesn't seem to do it justice. It seems like each time you walk where you already were you see something that didn't catch your eye the first time. So you can spend a lot of time here just doing that. I'm totally addicted to this place! I am SO coming back here but I'm going to wait maybe several weeks to a month for new art pieces to get brought in. If nothing else I'm most likely going to buy another one of those lovely lamps!