We have been coming here for prob 12 years now. We started when my youngest was 5 and I still have…read morethe things she painted. Through the years she has painted me many things and I love seeing how her skills have gotten so good and her creativity has bloomed. Parking lot is shaheed with other business' and can fill up quickly. If you want to paint on a weekend call early and make your reservations. If not there don't be spots ope day off you want to paint. From there you'll arrive to find the friendliest most helpful staff around. You'll also see how organized the business is ran, how clean it is inside and how they go out of their way to make the time you're there special. They go over everything you need to know if you're a first timer and if you're a frequent flier they let you go wild with your ideas. The price of the piece you choose includes everything. But so be careful pretty soon you've spent $100!! It's well worth it. You walk away with a piece that you'll have forever. I strongly recommend you go to the female locally owned business. Great for parties, date nights alone time and to take your kiddos. Dads even go too! Let your creativity run free in this establishment. You'll love it.

Very organized and the staff is friendly! It had such a calming environment! Plenty of fun pottery…read moreto choose from. Had to leave a great review since a lovely staff member found my credit card in the parking lot and called me immediately to let me know it was safe. Overall, 10/10 experience for me. Can't wait to go back with friends!

Having lived in Fort Wayne for 21 years, I can tell you that this building is an institution to the…read morelocal community. The coolness of this place is something you have to feel in person, rather than read about. I was back here a couple weeks ago for a Halloween-themed wedding, and lots of memories came rushing back the moment I stepped inside. The wedding was held in the same room as the gingerbread festival, an annual Christmas event. I recommend spending an afternoon here. You won't regret it.

I was visiting Ft. Wayne for a wedding weekend, and my family and I wanted to explore downtown Ft…read more Wayne before our wedding obligations one day! We saw a beautiful old building and walked closer to get a good look at it. It turned out to be the History Center, and we decided to check it out. It turned out to be a very interesting local/county history museum. You'll learn about immigration to the area, the most important industries, famous people born in Ft. Wayne, and more! The building previously served as city hall, and the basement is the old jail. A highlight of this museum is certainly walking the jail area to see the conditions those accused of crimes were kept in decades ago. This was a very interesting museum, and it was a wonderful introduction to the area for my family. We were lucky to happen upon it.

I live in Chicago, however I refuse to have any framing done in Chicago. I hold out for Charley at…read moreNorthside. Charley is a *cool* guy, very patient, easy to work with and he does amazing work. Before making suggestions for framing, he will ask questions to help understand your style and personality. Charley will offer ideas for your framing that are unique and atypical - he has come up with things I would have never thought of! I took photos/artwork purchased on Etsy.com and/or art fairs to Charley that are worth no more than $10-25. After Charley's touch, the artwork looks *expensive.* I've even got him framing a few greeting cards that I've had laying around for years and years - these cards hold special meaning to me. If you need framing, do not go to Michaels or JoAnn Fabrics or any corporate retail outlet for that matter, VISIT Charley. I can't imagine what my pieces would look like if framed by some over-aged woman working part-time at Michael's in her retired life.....

Had such a lovely experience getting things framed, sadly due to covid it might be a bit before I…read moreget my art back - thanks metal imports haha. But regardless, 10/10 will be back to get everything framed. Not only were the prices amazing (probably not the cheapest but you pay for quality) but the conversation was great and the vibe was phenomenal. If you actually like your art... please get a good frame and get it from Northside Galleries.

I love this store. So many good finds!! I especially like the Nora Fleming collection. A fun gift…read morefor anyone who has everything! Staff is always very friendly and knowledgeable! Don't miss going to this store if you are in Auburn!!

I have absolutely loved working with Deb (owner) on my wedding invitations!…read more For a while I had played with the idea of making my own invitations, but after sending a few samples of my work to Deb she ordered a sample invitation book from a company that emulates my style. I found the right invitations for my wedding and saved myself a lot of time. Paper Gourmet has everything from invitations to cute monogram "gifties." Working with Deb has been a wonderful experience, she is personable and friendly. If you are in the Fort Wayne area, it is worth the trip, not to mention the prices are great too!

Sower House Tea Too. Serves tea sandwiches, scones and sweets from local bakery in Rome City,…read moreIndiana. This lovely stop inside an Indiana Landmark has weekend sitting times and is available for private events.

The butterfly exhibit is amazing! Me and my family had so much fun holding butterflies and watching…read morethem fly and play. The other parts of the property were very hot and a little bit exhausting and the gift shop prices were pretty wack, which is why it is not a 5 star. Other than those problems, it is amazing! Staff was very kind. Would recommend.

I have to admit that I have a tendency to forget about Fort Wayne, though having had a recent…read morevolunteer for my Tenderness Tour has put the city back on my mind. The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory was a place I didn't get to spend a lot of time while in the downtown area, but I did enjoy the time I got to spend there. The conservatory has three indoor gardens and 1,000 varieties of plans (and 2,000+ plants). You can see cacti, palms, a chocolate tree and more. The conservatory was started by News-Sentinel publisher Helene Foellinger and Bill Sowers, a Fort Wayne attorney. The two often visited gardens and wanted Fort Wayne to have a similar experience. The conservatory opened in 1983 and houses 24,500 square feet of indoor gardens, four outdoor gardens, and is owned/operated by the Fort Wayne Parks and Rec department with charitable support. Fun fact 1: A beefsteak begonia was the first plant installed. Fun fact 2: In February 2024, the Conservatory had its three millionth visitor. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for youth (3-17), and free for ages 2 and under. There's a $1 Thursdays deal from 5-8pm and there's no admission fee for the cafe, conservatory shop, or sales garden. There's venue rental available and quite a few classes to take. I generally found things accessible - maybe a bit iffy in a couple spots, but I could generally function just fine. I will say I didn't quite explore everything as I was on a schedule, but for what I experienced I really enjoyed it and could get where I wanted to get.

This museum is located in an old factory building and has a rougher, more industrial feel than the…read morepolished automotive museum next door. That is also part of its appeal. The collection is broad and includes cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, prototypes, signs, model cars, gas pumps, and other automotive memorabilia. There is a lot to explore, and the variety makes it interesting even when the displays are not especially refined. The GM Futurliner is the biggest highlight and is worth seeing by itself. Its size and unusual design are impressive, but it is currently parked tightly between two structural beams. That makes it difficult to step back, take photographs, or fully appreciate the vehicle. It should be moved to a more open area where visitors can see it properly. This is a good museum for anyone who enjoys vehicles and automotive history. It is less polished than the Art Deco museum next door, but the wide-ranging collection gives it a very different character.

This museum is massive on two levels with so many years of history with tons of cars and trucks…read more They have plenty of popular cars and trucks from many eras and even some odd balls. They have everything from a drag car, movie cars, everyday cars, military, classic cars, commercial vehicles, Wonder bread truck and the iconic checker cab from the 70s. Overall it's a nice collection of vehicles and a cool walk through.

I have known Kathy as a very close friend for years! I have also taken some lessons and consulted…read morewith her on personal projects. she is a very gifted and talented artist! more importantly she is gifted by the creator to share the love of Jesus thru her art, life experiences, as well as her character, compassion and love for her fellow man