Pros: fun, something unusual to do, inexpensive, free parking, very knowledgable instructor…read more Cons: the owner isn't abundantly friendly and if you don't like getting dirty, don't go. Ultimately, I'm happy I went and if you're there to learn something serious and not party down, you're probably in the right place. The owner takes his work seriously, which is a good thing. Lovely pieces in the entry area.

My husband and I had a fantastic time making pottery for the first time with Andrew! We took the…read morecouples class (was given to us as a gift from a family member- so fun!) and were able to make beautiful, unique bowls in just one session. Andrew was helpful and so talented. Highly recommend for a fun date night!

I came to Liz Boston Art Studio today and couldn't wait to get home to leave a glowing review!…read more I'm a Big Sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization and am always looking for affordable and fun outings for me and my little. This place is a hidden gem! If you're art challenged like I am or are just looking for a little bit of inspiration, you can purchase a pre-stenciled drawing. If you are more gifted with a paintbrush or are just looking to channel your inner Picasso, you can opt for a blank canvas and let your inspiration flow! Walk-ins are encouraged and for $9 per canvas (includes all supplies), it's an economical and fun way to spend an afternoon. The owner is extremely friendly and for those who love dogs, Kona the Puggle is a friendly pooch who roams around the shop giving tips for your painting and only asks for a loving head rub in return. Plan your visit to Liz Boston today and you won't be disappointed. The staff is extremely friendly and their passion for art and their customers is apparent. Thanks for a great afternoon!

Highly recommended. I walked in with my daughter to do a little painting. For $9/person you get to…read moreselect from pre-stenciled drawings on which you can paint. The drawings are great and they provide plenty of paint to create your own masterpiece. The owner Liz is super nice along with Kona the resident puppy artiste. Even though my daughter is only three she still had fun splashing paint on the canvas. If you're looking for a fun activity with your kids, this is the perfect spot.

My kids have done summer camp at Big Picture Art House for two years now and have really enjoyed…read moreit. They learned a lot more about photography than I expected them to in just one week, and they came home with lots of cool pictures to share with us. The outings that they do in and around Boston are great - they would be cool field trips even without the photography part. It's a great option for middle school aged kids who have grown out of some summer camp options. My kids have enjoyed it at ages 11 through 15. I highly recommend Big Picture and will definitely be sending my kids again next year.

This is a fantastic camp. I have had 2 different children attend Big Picture in different years,…read moreand it has been a truly unique experience for them. The kids travel around daily to many different locations in Boston and surrounding areas in small groups for photographic inspiration and fun. They also have daily downtime in the artist space. We loved the small group aspect and the individual attention. One of my children has some significant social issues, and I 100% felt that the owner Jennifer really listened and worked to accommodate my child. I was beyond pleased. This was my daughter's favorite camp of all the camps she has attended over the years, hands down. Highly recommend!

I have taken two classes at Metalwerx and I can't say enough good things. Fantastic teachers, a…read moregreat studio that is run thoughtfully! Safety and care of tools is always communicated. Easy to park, easy to grab lunch up the street at the sandwich shop. Take a class and you will love it!! Great for beginners or more advanced jewelers (I wrote a book about jewelry making and I learn something every time I'm here )

I always wanted to take a jewelry making class and finally enrolled in an evening class here. I…read morewas hopeless at jewelry making, but I really tried. This class helped me realize that I am a 2-D person -- sawing and soldering are not my think. That being said, I really tried hard and was very motivated to make something. I melted a few bezels. The teacher barely gave me the time of day, but the teaching assistant took pity on me and gave me some extra help. They never asked for feedback on the experience. I haven't been back since, but for the right person it might be an amazing experience.

I love this place! It is a perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon making a custom craft gift (or…read morepersonal use decorative). I am not the most crafty person (far from it), but they were able to help this guy make a beautiful Christmas present (wine carrier in my case) with pre-set or custom designs. They made it fun (full of coffee / tea + cookies), while there is this borderline addictive painting and gluing. Oh and the staff is super helpful and happy to work with you through all your color decisions / gluing troubles. Great for: 1. Friend bonding 2. 7th date 3. lazy day 4. Reunions Bad for: 1. 1st dates 2. Break ups

We collaborated with Creative Arts Studio to host a paint night with refreshments and music…read more Liliana was so accommodating and worked hard to be sure everyone felt successful and had a great time! The space is bursting with color and beautiful artwork and feels comfortable and inviting. Liliana and her mother, Mercedes, were wonderful and provided as much or as little assistance as each person wanted. We had 10 adults and 3 teens, and everyone had a fabulous night!

The photos I added a while back don't even do the school justice. It's been completely repainted…read moreand renovated and is bright, fun and vibrant. Very clean. My son started at the Red House Academy when he was 2 years, 8 months. I wanted to get some more socialization going for him as soon as I could. I was excited to hear that they would start him as a toddler, then transition him to the preschool program at 2 years, 9 months... The official MA preschool age. So, he has been attending for 7 months, 2 mornings a week (right thru the summer). Despite frequent staff changes, I think they are doing a really good job. It is a new business, so I think it's evolving. There is a new director, Kay, she is friendly and outgoing. One of the toddler teachers Jenna was recently promoted to Assistant Director. I like them both very much. My family has had schedule craziness and they've been totally accommodating. The toddler "daycare" teachers seem very competent, clearly love the kids and smile a lot. I personally think that's important, to bring your kids to school to a place where the staff aren't hating life. There is a new preschool teacher, Ms. G. Recently she told us she was fine with it if we wanted to try big boy undies at school. She assured us that she would encourage our son to go every hour. At the end of that first day we had no accidents at school... Because she wasn't afraid of the possibility of having to clean up accidents. I thought that was pretty awesome. In the short time Kay has been the director, there is a private FB page up & running where you can see pictures and videos and get info. Recently added is a link where you can get specific info about your own kid's day. Speaking of privacy & safety, the staff is very much aware of safety issues. Except for pickup and dropoff times the doors are locked. It's a small school so the staff knows who is picking up the kids and who is unusual. They made me sign a form it it was ok to take my son's picture and post on the FB page. They understand that being a parent is hectic and it's easy to forget stuff. I appreciate that they typically give lots of advance notice for anything we are supposed to remember and repeated reminders. Most importantly, my son is happy when I pick him up from school and he is learning. They have a lot of diversity in their day, different activities, crafts, writing, reading, free play time both inside and on the playground. They take little group walks on the back roads behind they school. On hot summer days they can bring swimsuits sometimes and get to go in the sprinkler. I feel like the teachers and staff are working hard to make sure that the kids aren't bored. Also, the school is extremely clean. I would recommend it! But word is getting out, so join fast. Ps very reasonable prices.

After weeks of searching for a preschool, we enrolled our daughter at The Red House in October. My…read moreprimary goal was to find a program that has structure but also a philosophy of learning through active play. Our daughter has been in home care, so I felt this was a good preschool to transition, a more structure setting, but small enough to not be overwhelming. Their schedule and hours are flexible enough to work with my commute to/from Boston daily that also was hugely important. The Director, Ms. Ashita, has been lovely to deal with, her attitude and presence made me feel much more comfortable as a first time mom. Ms. Thelma is very engaging with the children, and seems to work well with them individually based on their personality and needs. Red House thus far has been great, and we look forward to watching our daughter grow and learn new things.

I highly recommend attending one of the pop up art school sessions at the library. (They have a…read morecalendar on their main website that tells where they are offering classes and if the library hosts them, it is free!) They offer a variety of art mediums ranging from painting, sculpting and felting. The instructor brings all the materials and supplies. At the end of the session, you will finish a piece of artwork that you can bring home and the best part is that you don't have to clean up. The artwork looks great and the participants feel successful. They go step by step and you can always ask clarifying questions. Classes sizes usually range from 15-30 people and people sign up fast for it!

Wonderful experience...highly recommend for team activity to break up the day. It was calm and…read moreenjoyable.