I have attended two classes:(1) to make a pillow design and (2) tote bag. I was very pleased with…read moreboth outcomes! The 1st time, I felt a little intimidated by the thoughts of the process to make the design because I didn't know what to expect. However, the instructors are very encouraging and thorough in explaining the process (multiple times and step-by-step as you are working ) and it actually turns out to be easy IF you follow instructions well! During the class, the instructors are patient and very helpful with trying to stimulate the creative minds so that everyone produces something that they like. I appreciated that instructors are willing to help as much or as little as we wanted. The studio is super adorable. It is located within the Afton Village complex near the YMCA and next door to Edible Arrangements. It is a somewhat small space which isnt at all a negative because they have made good use of the space so that supplies are easily accessible. We were the only two in class that day, but I would guess that there were spots for maybe 16-20 people. I initially thought price of class was high, but once I arrived and started crafting I am agreeable with the prices. There is a lot of time and supplies used. I also like that you can make your item as personal or basic (as in copying straight from the model/pic) as you like. Be sure to grab a loyalty cards! You only have to attend 5 classes to earn a free one!

From the owner: We are a boutique DIY Workshop where guests come to create one of a kind personalized home decor!…read moreYou can also shop our curated retail boutique ARea for the perfect home decor accents or gift items.

Great vibes and friendly staff! We made reservations for a Saturday afternoon. Three people did…read morecanvas painting and one did a plate. Great prices for painting and our group! The staff were helpful and encouraging. It is located upstairs and has an elevator option. I recommend a reservation and then you can choose from a canvas, plate or vase/glass.

Nice and small! Great visit! Kim did a great job helping us and drawing our picture. It was harder…read morethan I thought but had a wonderful time. Nice vibe nice music . A little snacks were available for purchase

I cannot recommend Alicia Slayton of OCD enough for any projects that require the painting of wood…read more Recently Alicia helped me paint a small bedroom dresser very inexpensively and was able to transform a piece of junk into a beautiful piece of custom furniture. She is a great teacher and a true expert with vast knowledge of many wood painting techniques. And she is reasonable! What more can you ask than that?!

Alicia just painted our kitchen cabinets and what an amazing transformation! It looks like we…read morespent $10k on new cabinets! Thanks Alicia, Frank & Sheila

Went for the byob paint and sip on a date night. Prefect vibes and the rnb music selection was…read moregreat. Was greeted promptly and told where supplies was at, after that, it's your adventure! Place also stays open after the mall closes which I thought was nice.

We arrived here on a Monday afternoon…read more We were greeted by a nice young man who explained the process to us and helped us with getting started. We were able to pick our canvas and our colors and start painting. We were the only ones there at the time, so we were able to sit anywhere. We were able to listen to amazing music and paint. You can pay extra for wine if you want to sip and paint. They also have candle making as an option, which was good to know. For two adults, you're looking to pay about $60+, so keep that in mind! We had a great time with amazing vibes and will def be back!

After moving unexpectedly back to Asheville from Los Angeles, we were in desperate need to get our…read more3 year old into a great preschool. We spent almost a year touring preschools in Los Angeles and then almost another year getting accepted into one of the best ones, which was in extremely high demand. In Asheville, there were fewer options comparatively. We toured several schools that had been highly regarded by different friends but as soon as we went to Roots + Wings School of Art and Design and met Ginger Huebner, the founding director, we were sold. The school was not only the perfect fit for our 3 year old and our family, but after attending a semester, it easily exceeded the ridiculously hard to get into school we were excited to attend in Los Angeles. Roots + Wings is a beautiful blend of creative art driven education with just the right amount of structure, set in a truly wonderful space to learn and grow. Throughout his first semester at Roots and Wings, our son grew so much - emotionally and intellectually. By giving him a comfortable and positive space to explore art and his surroundings, he learned problem solving, interpersonal skills with other children and teachers, and became much more independent. Most importantly, he had a blast doing it all. When we picked him up from school, he was always so excited to show and tell us all the amazing things they'd done that day. The kids created incredible art projects, had animals in the classroom, played music and had plenty of outdoor time. Our teachers were incredible - it's clear that Ginger is very careful when selecting who will be working at her school. The classrooms themselves are also beautiful. Tons of natural light fill every corner, the design and choice of every element in their classroom from the furniture to the wall colors to the flooring is spot on. Roots + Wings feels like a school you'd read about in Sweden (to be fair, the décor at Roots and Wings is Scandinavian modern). Ginger beautifully conceived our end-of-semester celebration, with all the kids artwork and projects elegantly displayed and a sweet and poignant ceremony. Overall we couldn't be happier with Roots + Wings and if you're looking for a creatively stimulating environment with just the right amount of structure for your preschool aged kids, I'm sure you'll love Roots + Wings as well. We can't wait for the next semester to start and for our other kids be old to enough to start attending!!

From the owner: Original Artwork + Limited Prints for sale | Art Classes +…read moreWorkshops for ALL ages | Custom Lessons and Portfolio Development for any age | Unique Individual, Family and Group Art Workshop Experience creating your own framed original work of art | Creative Consulting for Educators - educational leadership, teacher training, curriculum development and consulting | Watch Ginger's TEDx Talk 'Conversations Beyond Words-Translating life through imagery & color'

Top Shelf Candle Co. is a candle making class where all of the products are handmade. Top Shelf…read moreCandle Co teaches students the art of candle making, while creating a one of a kind candle using recycled glass bottles that would normally be thrown away. The fragrances used in these unique candles are bath and body safe and the wax is soy based which means you can light this aromatic candle to illuminate the room and set the mood, then rub the wax on your skin as a moisturizer. Xavier is the owner of Top Shelf Candle Co and he has mastered turning trash into art with his environmental friendly recycled candle glass bottles. He assures that every bottle is cleaned, hand cut, sanded and filled with a premium scented soy wax. There is a large selection of fragrances to choose from so you can mix and match your desired scent, but rest assured that no two candles will smell the same. Xavier is charismatic and he makes the class fun and entertaining. He gives step-by-step instructions on creating your candle and plays fun filler games while you wait about one hour for your candle to set. This was a fun, educational experience that left me wanting to learn more about the art of candle making.

I went with friends for a birthday celebration. This is in an office park area near Northlake…read more There is free parking. It's accessible. The space is all black, very dark. There are tons of things you can do such as painting, oil making, and candle making. The challenge was we paid in advance for what we thought was the full experience. When we arrived it was just to enter the building. We still had to pay for the experience. We decided on candle making. I have done this with another group so this was a different experience. The young lady gave us a book to read and the supplies. No one walked us through the process. She did bring the wax and labels at the end. It was a quick session. I like having an actual experience and engagement during the process. Like my candle but was hoping for a little more. Maybe if I had a large group it would be different. The staff person was really nice. It just the entrance cost and hands off was my biggest challenge.

Thanks to Eventbrite, I found this gorgeous art gallery in the university area! They host, "Sip &…read moreSee" on Friday nights for about $13.00 that also includes 2 glasses of wine. Two floors of inspiring art work from artists in Zimbabwe and various African nations elegantly laid out on display...it's a must see!

Hubby brought me to this beautiful gallery for part 1 of Date Night. Sip & See is where your…read moreadmission includes 2 pours of wine while you stroll around or hang out. There are 2 levels of art and jewelry. Everything can be purchased unless its marked sold. This venue can be rented. There will be a paint and sip later this month. PBS also did a feature of the owner last year. Check this place out!