My boyfriend wanted to take me out and plan something that I liked to do and naturally, when he…read morethought of me, two things came to mind: booze and painting pictures of cats. We decided to go on an adventure and take a painting class together. He, an engineer, didn't think himself a painter or an artist at all. I consider myself more of the artsy-fartsy type and was completely ecstatic about going to this class! I walked into this little hole-in-the-wall in Renton and was greeted very kindly by the owner, Bev, and a guest artist. Some booze and snacks were had and then we entered the art room. Not officially called "the art room," but I thought it was a clever description. The painting process was explained and easy to understand. Every painting seemed very unique and easy enough to learn. Even though my bf wasn't an artist, his painting turned out wonderful! We had a great time. I recommend going after work with the girls or for a birthday party. I brought home a complete work of art and it was a really good time. Some suggestions: eat dinner ahead of time, come early to find parking, and you might not want to be a perfectionist because the two hours we had went by really quick. I'd like to go to a longer session. All the paintings look so RAD!

I have done about 15 paintings here so far!!! I guess you can call me a fan :) I tried another…read moreplace with a friend recently but it does not compare to Bev's teaching and atmosphere. I'll take Arts-n-Carafes over any other painting place hands down!

Where have you been all my life?!!! We found out they've…read moreonly been around for a couple of years. Family owned business, dad helps out, so does their son, mom teaches pottery classes. So we celebrated 5 birthdays, 12 of us came to paint ceramics, we brought snacks, and drinks. If you didn't have any snacks, this place has snacks and candy you can purchase. Since we were a large group we took the upstairs level. Not easy for people with knee problems, but we managed. So we set up our snacks, Italian sodas, and birthday cake, then we went downstairs to choose what we wanted to paint. Items range anywhere from 20.00 and up. One of the birthday girls had to bring her granddaughter and she had a blast. Another young gal took her newborn and carried him in a pouch while she painted. Staff was very helpful. We had a color chart to choose our colors, we told them what we wanted and they brought to us and replenished paint when needed. Each station had water, sponges, brushes, lazy Susan, and a tray for your paint. We held the space for two hours. Perfect timing because they closed at 5pm on Sunday. They will glaze our projects, and next week one of us will pick it up and bring to everyone. Now we want to go back and take a pottery class. Everything is so affordable including the classes. So glad this one exists, because the one we used to go to in Auburn to pain canvas closed down permanently. I posted a photo of the wall of ceramics to choose from. Support women owned AAPI small business

I've been to a few paint your own pottery places and had recently seen this place so decided to…read morestep in a whim with two people. Make sure you wear layers, it was FREEZING inside. I'm used to more of a selection of pottery to paint, but there were still definitely something for everyone, but it might have skewed more to items for kids. Prices were higher than I've seen at other places, but this is more of a mom and pop type shop so I'm glad to pay it. After you pick out your pieces you are given a tiny pallette for your colors and you have to write down your color choices for the worker to dole out your paint to you. I didn't love this. I can see how this is helpful from kids using too much paint or making a mess. but with three adults it was a bit annoying to have to keep asking for more paint refills. We weren't given any direction on what to do. Two of us had done this before but one of us hadn't so we had to be the one to tell him to wipe the dust off your piece, make sure to do three coats, etc. When we got our finished pieces back, I was a little surprised that the entire piece wasn't glazed. I'm used to every side being glazed including the bottom. One of us painted a turtle and he left part of the face blank, and that part didn't get glazed which was pretty weird.

I had a blast and will and come again. I am a painter but with good instructor and a few glasses of…read morewine made it easier to paint Had a good time with the group of people in the class.

Very professional paint and sip spot. Much larger space than I expected. They set up our area in…read moreadvance, with festive birthday decorations and all the supplies we would need. The class was just the right size, and another class running around the same time was unnoticeable in another room. A bar at the back with some packaged snacks (minimal food). I was surprised and a bit distressed that the teachers have to pull double duty as bartenders but they were very pleasant, knowledgeable, and handled everything with grace.

my daughters were invited to a birthday party at the Painted Palace where Cinderella and her…read morefriends guided them through fun activities like songs, body painting, story time, dancing and more. it was an adorable party that both my girls are still raving about. the space was inviting, clean and staff are very age-appropriate and friendly to kids and families. would definitely recommend checking this spot out if you've got kiddos into the princess theme.

Came here on a Friday night for paint and sip :) What a cute, fun experience! Our instructor was so…read moreexcited about teaching the class. Generous wine pours and I loved the painting I made - they picked something that was easy to paint but looked so cool!

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!

paid $80 to learn how to knit a chunky blanket and another $20 to make a candle. honestly would…read morehave been a good time, but the instructor was so absent during the class period. was told to come 0930 or 9:30AM as per the order e-mail confirmation, which is 30 minutes before the 1000 or 10:00AM knitting class so that you clhave enough time to do both activities until 1300 or 1:00PM. the instructor did not open the door until 0951 or 9:51 AM even though I had signed up weeks ago. lack of communication from the shop about how the timeline will play out, and so instead, the instructor had to interrupt the knitting time to then squeeze the candle-making time. extremely disappointed by lack of communication and coordination this location. I had high hopes, truly, but maybe it was just the instructor that did it for me. the instructor would dipout and multitask elsewhere away from the class-goers who had to standby for a bit so that they can get her help on instruction clarification. Ended up needing to help our peers out because our instructor lacked the initiative to check in on all the guests. Nonetheless, very pretty and happily bright shop. Makes you want to-do a studio tour to truly appreciate the beauty of the art that covers the walls.

My mother and I were there last night for the blacklight starry night painting class and it was a…read moretotal bust for almost $100. The instructor actually told us she had never painted that before, and she completely botched it. Not to mention, had her friend in the class as well (which is normally not an issue) but was totally distracted which in turn was messing everyone else up. A few people around us expressed their frustrations as well, to which she laughed off or would continually repeat "I hear everything in this room". Keeping in mind that this is a black light painting, we almost didnt even get to see what it looked like under the blacklight until my mother asked the instructor if we could a short while after the sessions was over and almost half the class had already left. Would not come back here even if I was paid to, teach your instructors to do their job better. Would give 0 stars if I could.

Home Art Party is such a great way to bring people together! It's a lot of fun to see everyone…read moreinteracting and creating something meaningful to take home with them. Rachel, the owner, is awesome to work with, and seems to love how much fun everyone has!

From the owner: Paint and Sip, Home Art Parties, Birthday Parties, Art Parties, Girls Nights, Corporate Team…read moreBuilding, Kids Parties, FUN! In 2 hours, you will create a masterpiece you will love to hang in your home all made on one-of-a-kind wooden pallets! Parties include Pallet Painting and Pallet String Art.

My boyfriend and I had such a fun time at CANVAS! paint & sip studio this past weekend. He chose to…read moretake me here for a date night and it was a great choice! I believe our instructor's name was Hannah. She was extremely friendly, helpful, and encouraging. She brought great energy to the class and got everyone laughing and excited to paint! I love to paint and draw, I just don't have any real creative talent :) It was fun and easy to follow along and even find ways to make the painting your own. The studio itself had great vibes overall. I feel like the staff does a really good job of making the environment really fun and upbeat. There was fun music playing the whole time, which was really nice for painting and socializing. They had a decent selection of beverages, including wine, beer, cider, soda, and water. My boyfriend and I each got a glass of wine (I think they were $9 each), and then we ended up splitting a ginger ale later in the evening. We definitely got our money's worth with the wine, and it was really fun to be able to have a drink in hand while being an ~artist~. Overall, I had a really fun time during the class. I would recommend it to anyone and definitely want to return in the future.

I recently attended the sip & paint event on Sunday, and it was an absolute delight! From the…read moremoment I arrived, the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. Our instructor was fantastic--knowledgeable, engaging, and detailed in her explanations. She made sure everyone felt comfortable, regardless of skill level, and provided helpful tips throughout the session. The combination of sipping on mimosas while channeling our creativity made for a perfect evening. The step-by-step guidance allowed us to really connect with the process of painting, and I was thrilled with the piece I created. It felt great to express myself in such a fun environment. Overall, I left feeling inspired and relaxed. I highly recommend this event to anyone looking for a unique day or night out--whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, you'll have a fantastic time!

Have a collection of musical instruments and some sheet and music books. They also have a luthier…read moreon staff as well.

I love this store. I went in looking for a 1st guitar for my 13 year old. I was absolutely shocked…read morethat the first one recommend was a beautiful used fender and the exact guitar I had in mind for her! So many other places would have started with the most expencive guitar in the store to sell me. They are helpful, kind and everything needed all in one stop. We will 100% be back.