The adventure was an excellent way to bring to life how critical it is for a team to effectively…read moreshare information in order to meet a common goal...and since each puzzle required different combinations of skills and knowledge, the adventure also highlighted how important it is for everyone on a team to contribute. A Conundrum adventure would be a tremendously valuable activity for any company interested in bolstering team effectiveness and team spirit!

A Conundrum Adventure is a very unique team building resource that creates camaraderie between…read moreco-workers! I wanted something that was different...something that would be a first for everyone involved....this goal was certainly achieved as soon as we hit the streets! Our adventure was captivating for my entire group, which included a variety of roles, personalities and backgrounds!! I loved seeing the friendly competition that was happening between the teams!!! Overall, my expectations were exceeded and I would highly recommend Conundrum!!

We organized a paint night in our office, as some stress relieving activity and it was amazing!…read moreArtists, who came to us were very professional and fun (especially Eric). We even think of doing it on a regular basis. About 30 people joined the paint night and I have not heard any complaints.

This is an amazing experience! I took my team for a fun afternoon and we've never enjoyed a team…read morebuilding activity so much. Eric is great at guiding everyone and giving them the tools to leave the room with a great piece of work to hang on a wall -- we actually have them around the office. If you want to break the ice and get your team to work together, there are few things that will deliver as much ROI as the Art Factory!

We have visited the Fresh Paint Studio on several occasions with my children as part of the Autism…read moreOntario events and we were always so pleased with the staff, the venue, the atmosphere was relaxing, no stress, just fun. We love coming back and trying different painting styles. We have all the finished art pieces decorating our home and they remind us of the fun we had at the studio. We can't wait to come for another event there. Actually I am thinking of holding a birthday party for my daughter there this year. Thank you for many wonderful memories. Andrea P.

This is a great paint studio; super quiet (only us and another small group were in the studio on a…read moreSunday afternoon), friendly and knowledgeable staff and they give you a quick demo for the paint pours. My friend and I did the regular acrylic paint pour on the small 8x 10" canvas ($18 for canvas, $20 for wood). We had little cups to mix the different paint colours in, and experimented with the flow and drips. Inspirational to want to try to do this at home. My only comment is that they don't have a large selection of paints. Some are either empty (or soon to be), and are the brands you can get at the dollarstore. But great space to hang out with friends or have a birthday party. They have baked goods and beverages for purchase as well.

Boyfriend brought me here for my birthday and it is definitely a bit $$$ but if you're very hands…read moreon and handmade is your thing, this is worth it. They've got the machines, materials, and some pretty amazing, knowledgeable staff. We were late on our first appointment and unfortunately had to reschedule, so be aware there is a reschedule fee of $60. It's quite a lot and a bit of a downer, especially when it was no one's fault, but they might have had to turn away other guests for your appointment. To the experience!!!-- Sam was with us that day and helped us patiently figure out what designs to try. She's very up front about what prices were looking at and I really appreciated that cause it gives you a chance to do some mental budgeting. We ended up making two rings each. One was covered in the Groupon cost for a smaller/ thinner ring, and then we made a thicker ring for additional $60 each. We learned a lot during the process and Sam was able to pay close attention to all of us working in the workshop. She was there to guide you, help you out, and answer any questions you had. I can't remember the last time I had so much fun working on a hands on project. And I'm super happy with the final products!! Definitely would recommend for couples for a unique, creative experience :) hopefully we can be back very very soon!!

Where do I start.. From start to finish this has been an extremely mediocre (I'm being nice here)…read moreexperience. I originally booked because of all the great reviews, but I really should have listened to the bad ones. Booking was a mess, I purchased Eventbrite tickets on Friday night for their 6 hour session on Sunday. It's Saturday night now, and I don't get a confirmation email, details, nothing (red flag #1). So I reached out the Kristin myself.. only to be told it was fully booked and booking SHOULD HAVE closed on Friday, but it wasn't so here I am now. I decided to rebook cause I've been wanting to do this, but on a Thursday night (only other night available). My session time was reduced from 6 hours to 4 hours.. My boyfriend and I were super excited to do more intricate designs, which we were informed we couldn't do in a 4 hour session and were told we SHOULD have booked a 6 hour session if we wanted to do such designs.. excuse me? We tried doing that. Thanks. -_- We settled for something more simple and made 2 rings during the workshop. We made the one included and another one since we were there anyways. Extra silver comes at an addition $5/gram (FYI: silver is incredibly cheap, like less than $1 a gram lol). I made an addition size 5 ring (?) I believe and that came out to apparently 4 grams ($20) and my boyfriend's was 6 grams ($30) which I find hard to believe. Our second rings were on the tighter side and my boyfriend brought that to her attention. Her response was: It's supposed to be like that! Both of us experience discomfort wearing our second rings (it leaves imprints if we wear it for the day.) If you do decide to go to their workshops and make additional projects, I'd suggest asking to see the weight of the materials yourself. She gave us a lower quote for the rings at the beginning. We ended up being charged a lot more. I was pretty annoyed during the workshop. Then I saw my total at the end and was really confused. I was charged tax because Eventbrite doesn't charge tax, which is fine, but Eventbrite also charged their own fees which I didn't know and thought it was tax. Then I got charged a "Square fee (5%)" on top of the extra materials AND my tax? The Square fee appears to be her payment processor. Again, on the materials and stuff, fine. But to have that charged on top of the tax??? On paper my bill appeared as: Square fee (5%).... $xxxx HST + Square (18.5%).... $xxxx As per other reviews, her lack of transparency was very shady and unprofessional. Seeing 18.5% as tax had me freaking out! And then another 5% on top of that! I asked her about the fees, but she was really hostile about it so I had to go home and figure this all out on my own. To top it off, the event listing says it is $20 overhead for addition projects, so it should have been $40 total, but she charged me $25 per additional project which comes to $50 total (separate from silver cost). It's all these small "hidden" fees that add up that leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I'm really not one to complain or write bad reviews (this is literally my first one), but this one was one hell of an experience. I've never dealt with such a lousy business like this. I feel like I've been scammed. I've tried reaching out to Kristin several times, only to be IGNORED. The fact that she dodged my attempts to contact her suggests that she knows what she's doing and that it's unethical, but like her responses to her negative reviews, she can't own up to her mistakes. This was one of the worst experiences I've ever had. I love supporting local, small businesses, but I can't support The Den. A lot of my friends asked me where I got the rings done and I referred them to The Devil's Workshop. I'd advise whomever reading this to check them out too. They're a lot more professional AND they respond to their emails + calls. Their silver quote for the same sized rings was $14 versus $30 + $40 + an additional overhead project charge of $20? $25? I don't know and I don't think they know either. She keeps changing her response to my Google review so good thing I screenshotted her original answers. She's been changing it everyday. LOL.

Love a good culinary experience. the Artisan Culinary loft, located in Artisan Kitchen and Bath…read moreprovided just that. Attended a Korean BBQ cooking class. Chef Debbie and crew were amazing. The class was very interactive with tons of on hands cooking. Learned some great techniques. The chefs were amazing. They answered questions, provided tips and tricks. The vibe was so much fun from the entire staff to the participants in the class. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would definitely recommend checking out their web site and calendar of events. Reasonable priced. Class was from 6 to 9. You can also bring your own beer and wine to partake while cooking! Make sure you check out the bathroom even if you don't need to go! Our Menu Grilled Chicken Kimchi Scallion pancakes Glass noodles with sauteed vegetables

We came here for a cooking class as a work team building event. It was a blast! The chefs were…read morehelpful and the gnocchi dish we made was delicious. Great atmosphere! Highly recommend if you're looking for something fun and different to do!

Making art together with your friends is a lot of fun--but having everyone sit down to make the…read moreexact same painting (as is the approach at many "wine & painting" studios) seemed a little lacking in creativity for my friends. Instead, we decided to meet at Whimsy By Kelly--and everyone had a great time! The studio is very convenient (the plaza is on Delaware Avenue, just south of Sheridan; her storefront is on the side facing Glencove Ave.) and there's plenty of parking. While it's in a newer commercial building, the 1950s vintage tables and chairs make it feel warm and inviting--and just the right amount of quirky. For the party, Kelly consulted with me on what kind of activity we wanted to do, and we settled on a Zentangle crash course. Zentangle is a meditative drawing practice that anyone can do--you don't have to be "good at art" to make successful drawings using this method! Best of all, all of our artwork looked different! With the tools and techniques she covered, we were each able to produce something unique. She also sent us each home with a little drawing kit so we could practice on our own. In addition to Zentangle, she also offers LOTS of other art classes for kids, teens, and adults. There's something for everyone, regardless of skill level or experience--you can even do finger painting! We really enjoyed our evening and look forward to returning soon for another group "art night."

Kelly is a fantastic teacher. I love her botanicals class and really look forward to learning more…read morefrom Kelly. She is an amazing artist.