We had 7 in our group & it was a neat experience! The guy that taught us was very nice &…read moreknowledgeable. It was easy to understand everything & our pumpkins look great, can't wait to pick them up tomorrow. I highly recommend this place - bring your friends and make something! Perfect for ladies night or even a date. The price was well worth the experience!

I came through for the Prodigious Glass Pumpkin Patch sale and WOW - so many beautiful glass…read morepumpkins to select from colors to shapes and sizes!! There were quite a few other glass art items that I fell in love with too but stuck with the pumpkins this time. Everyone working was so friendly and helpful. Not pictured is the back room with studio which had so many beautiful items! I'm definitely coming back to see about a glass blowing class and possibly purchase some other items!

How often do you get to make your own heart-shaped, hot blown glass paperweight?…read more Lisa Pelo of Hot Blown Glass LTD sells her glass work in CCA Gallery (I own one of her Indiana shaped bicentennial paperweights) and offers workshops in the Carmel Arts and Design District on select Second Saturday Gallery Walk days. In the fall, she did glass pumpkins and this time it was heart-shaped paperweights for Mother's Day. Spots are limited, so hop to it and register online to guarantee a spot. It was fun to watch others take their turn and see passersby stop to "ooh" and "aah". Cost was $30 - if I'm going to spend money on a gift, why not make it custom and handmade? My creation turned out beautifully - I made it on a Saturday and picked it up at CCA on a Tuesday. I overheard her say she also offers classes at her studio on the west side - could be worth looking into if interested!

We came from out of town for a private class and we had a blast! Lisa and her team made our…read moreexperience very entertaining and we love our pieces. Our work had to cure overnight so Lisa worked with us to ship our pieces to us afterwards. 10/10 recommend

Appreciate that the IAC is open late. Nice to look at midwestern produced art after dinner. We…read morespent about an hour wandering through the corridors and gallery spaces. The library is quite large. Relatives have lived in Indy for decades but only recently discovered the IAC. A hidden gem in Broad Ripple.

Went to the Broad Ripple Arts Fair this past weekend and had a great time! The festival is so…read morewell-organized and easy to navigate. It was so nice to talk to so many local artists and, of course, I bought a few pieces, as well. I also love coming to check out their galleries and love that they offer such a wide variety of classes.

I had been shopping a new (glass) piece prior the upcoming 420 and I was lucky to find this place!…read moreThere was an older recycler that had been in the shop for awhile; it was in line with what I was looking for but a little bit beyond what I have ever spent on a dab rig. When I contacted the owner I figured 'what the heck couldn't hurt'... This one was my 'reach' like those college apps you fill out knowing there's like a 2% chance you get in. I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only was the owner very down to earth, but he was willing to work with me on price so that it was too. He sent it out to me the day after I paid just like he said he would do. Everything was well-packed and the piece was exactly as it appeared in the listing (only prettier in person lol). So I wound up with a gorgeous rig that also more than ticks my function boxes, when I really thought it was going to be out of my grasp going in. Lesson learned, never hurts to ask. Worst anyone can really do is say no, or maybe in some cases insult you; luckily this was a much more knowledgeable/professional person to deal with. If they have something you like and/or are on the hunt for, I would highly recommend TheGlassMule based on this experience.

They price-matched my purchase smoothly so I updated my review…read more Fantastic mom-and-pop shop with a variety of quality products. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly, with great customer service. I 100% recommend this place.

If you want a fun activity on the Indy Northside, look no further!…read more I came here with a group of colleagues for a fun night out from the lab. It was a nice social activity that also allowed moments of quiet to focus on your piece. I find this dynamic kind of nice because I'm not one to talk endlessly even when I'm with my friends. They have tons of pieces to choose from, ranging in price and size, so you can make this activity as much as you want to get out of it. There's no studio fee, so glazes and kiln services are included with your price. They have just about all the colors of glaze, which have a display on the wall by the glaze bottles. The staff are all very friendly, Brooke and Fernando were especially attentive to us throughout the evening. They made sure to help keep our workspace tidy and helped with some glazing and artistic touches. Importantly, we never felt rushed with the process, which helped us feel like we could make something we're proud of. They also have some glass fusing stuff as well, so you can make some kinds of mosaic glass lamp shades (or at least that's what was shown throughout the space). I'm curious how that's priced, because that would be another cool outing! Pottery pieces take about a week to be fired in the kiln, so I don't have my masterpiece back yet. I'm very excited to receive it! They also provide shipping, so if you're a little further away, you can still get your piece. I'm sure I'll be back again before too long!

My husband and I came in for a date night and it was a great experience!…read moreWe arrived on a Saturday around 3 and they were quite busy, but we were able to get a table for two. They have a LARGE variety of different items to paint (as well as different offers as well). The employees were attentive as we painted with filling us in on the process, getting us new brushes, etc. They also offer adult beverages, which is a nice touch for date nights!

I truly just enjoy interesting surroundings and the ability to just stroll around and visit the…read morelittle shops lining the street. Takes me back in time when this was the norm. Gives you a bit of that nostalgic small town feel, even so we all know how much Carmel has grown and become so much more like the big cities.

There's a wonderful mural that was created by the Art Department from Carmel High School. The mural…read moreis located just off Main Street in Carmel and was created in 2007. The mural is entitled "Cityscape" and depicts images from the the Art District with some modern twists. I was touched to see faculty and students given the opportunity to express their creativity in their community. The names of the artists are listed on the south end of the mural. The mural is slightly faded with age. There is a small, lovely garden with benches at the base of the mural with a plaque that honors donors.