Went to my first Paint Sip Smile party last week. It was a blast. Highly recommend this to anyone…read morethat wants a night out to have fun. Instruction on how to paint was very good.

We did Viki's hang workshop for my friend's bachelorette party on March 1st and it was fantastic!…read moreSuch an affordable, fun, creative, and wholesome way to commemorate our weekend. We cannot wait to do it again on our next Traverse City trip! Viki is super kind, communicative, and attentive which we learned even before the day of the workshop. She and my friend were messaging in the days leading up to the tour to confirm details, accessibility needs, and general preferences from our group. From these conversations, Viki was happy to ensure our session was just what we were looking for to celebrate this big day. Right when we arrived, Viki had smocks/Aprons for us to put on and all the supplies we needed, including the shapes we had chosen online, ready to go on a table for all of us. She started us off with a step-by-step demonstration, before releasing us upon the array of colored paint bottles in the middle of the table. The entire time, Viki was happy to answer our questions and guide us through some more nuanced techniques. For example, someone had a turtle and wanted to do the fins a different combination of colors than the shell which required her to do the fins first and then use a straw to blow on the paint of the shell to move the colors in the directions she wanted (who knew?). It was so much fun! Once we were all satisfied with our masterpieces, Viki had us put them in small pizza boxes to transport them with us. Overall, this was an incredible experience, and we would highly recommend Viki's class for those traveling from near and far.

Took a painting class with Viki for a bachelorette party. The shop is so cute, and Viki is so…read moretalented! We had a wonderful experience and appreciated the flexibility of timing & options. Viki exceeded my expectations & I'd definitely go back!

A fantastic arts center in a converted church. Crooked Tree does a lot - the highlights are a lot…read moreof great artist talks and a fantastically curated collection of art for sale by local artists. Well worth a visit when you're in Petoskey.

My daughter and I had the pleasure of visiting this art gallery and were blown away with the…read moreincredible quality and curated collections.

A fantastic gallery featuring local and regional artists. A great place to shop for unique,…read morehandcrafted gifts and you can eat/drink right next door at the Paddlehard Brewery. The Gallery also has live music and plays. See their web site for details,

This is a cant-miss store that had a lot of unique items made by local artisans. Very impressive…read morecollection and looking forward to coming back in the future.

Fun, creative facility located in Elk Rapids offering free art classes, community gathering space,…read moreand a nice selection of art for sale. Website is thorough, and signing up for classes online is easy. Highly recommend.

Plan in advance, check out their schedule/ join a class and who knows what you could learn. I was…read moreintrigued by a course offering, 'napkin art.' A real wtf moment, but once I arrived and met lotsa nice folks and we learned and practiced this together. This is a community non-profit founded by a transplant from downstate who has a background in philanthropy. Read about it on the website, it's a unique and joyful thing that is being shared with the community. Classes and materials are free of charge, donations encouraged and various things (I saw earrings and necklaces) are for sale in their building on Green Street.

Interesting, well-presented exhibits. Hands-on opportunities. Classes offered annually. Community…read moreevents, too. I have been to a few of the events: one was the Central Neighborhood front porch concerts and treats- it was fun. The other event was as a volunteer (full disclosure) for their plein air paint out as part of Paint Grand Traverse. Oh, I think everyone should volunteer for this, but that's my love of the arts speaking. As more of a dreamer than a do-er, I'm pretty much in awe of those who *do.* Lastly, this evening I was here for the TC Ticker's 'Recess' event. I'd consider going to another of their events, the venues rotate. There were beverage tickets (imbibe if you don't have to work later, as I did) and yummy treats from Maxbauer's and Raduno. I guess I networked, but I consider it more a polishing/fine-tuning of extremely rusty social skills. I am a busy and introverted human, therefore I don't get out much, lol. But, when I do get out, it's because I have high expectations. And, this venue and event both proved themselves to be enjoyable.

From the owner: Crooked Tree offers rotating, year-round art exhibits featuring local, regional, and national…read moreartists. We also offer art classes for all ages, lectures series, Paint Grand Traverse plein air festival, and more.

Recently sailed on the 3 day 2 night program called "Women on the Water"…read moreIt was amazing. We had a good wind on our first day and were able to enjoy and participate in some true sailing. The crew of the Inland Seas was wonderful and encourage everyone to enjoy the science and the sailing. The HIGHLIGHT of the trip was looking at plankton under the super cool microscope. Made some friends, ate good food, learned some things, laughed and sailed. Perfect way to spend some time!!

I went by here to pick up something I had ordered, a piece of clothing. Sadly, the delivery wasn't…read morebut I got to be educated about plankton. So, that's cool. School groups can come here April-October/November. There are also sails for family, friends- the public. All the opportunities are interesting. I say come volunteer.

Very good coffee! The north perk latte is a favorite! Um, good service, nice atmosphere... am I at…read more85 yet

Decided to try a new place for coffee on our annual trip to Boyne and we loved it! I got an iced…read morechai tea latte and it was so good!! It was very flavorful and smooth. The shop was very fun quirky and had books and games and was very fun. Would come back!