I took an alcohol ink class here and really enjoyed myself. It is a small studio tucked away in…read moreSpenard. There was four of us so it was nice and intimate and a lot of interaction with our teacher unlike other painting companies in town. Alcohol ink was new to me, but I'm fairly pleased with my outcome! The host was vibrant, talkative and engaging. She let us play and test the waters with the inks before diving right in to create our masterpiece. She offers so many different classes; alcohol ink, wood burning, water color, acrylics, terrarium building, succulent classes. I really look forward to joining in on another class. The wood burning in particular sounds fun! Price range is $50-60 which is about average. It's totally worth it to me because of the smaller class size and intimate atmosphere about it. Did I mention it was a sip and paint?! Yep! She provides snacks and wine! I divulged in the Moscato :)

I am giving this company another review as the owner contacted me on Sept 4th and apologized…read moreprofusely about the Alaska State painting. She indicated that the instructor was new and she was hesitant to utilize her again after that event. She did give me a full reimbursement and extended the invitation to give the studio another try. I have not yet went back as I have recently returned from vacation, but I will. Honestly, just having the owner make contact and offer as well as comply with a full reimbursement speaks volumes. There could be a lot of other ways this was handled but I think the owner did it right.

This was my first Paint Nite and it was held at Hard Rock Cafe. My sister and I reserved our…read moretickets for Paint Your Pet and sent in a photo of the pet we wanted to paint. Usually Paint Nite will have a picture that everyone will paint at the same time, but in this instance you send in a photo and at the event there will be a sketch of your animal already laid out on the canvas. Started at 6PM and we were finished at 8:30PM. It was a fun way to spend a couple of hours with food and drink available. It was completely full and everyone had awesome portraits of their pet. I would come again and recommend.

Yaymaker is a great way to spend an evening being creative and social, having fun, and getting a…read morenice meal or drink at a local restaurant. My favorite activity is canvas painting, but Design-a-Sign and candle making are also both fun. Don't forget Glow-Night at Koots for something different. I go a couple of times a month.

Blaines is the only independent art store in Anchorage . It's a valuable gem . They carry so many…read moreitems that you can't find anywhere else . Blaines Art has a coffee bar and a customs frame shop . They offer art classes throughout the year for artists of all levels and ages . The staff is friendly and knowledgeable . They are all artists themselves . Blaines is open 7 days a week . They also have a nice collection of cards and gifts for everyone . Of course you can always find art by local artists on display and quite often it will be the work of the employee helping you . Blaine's is a wonderful place to be inspired !

Blaine's Art scams their customers left and right with overpriced art supplies that can often be…read morefound for much lower prices at better art stores like Blick's, Jackson's, and even Ebay. What is Amanda thinking by charging her customers an outrageous $400 for a set of color pencils that can be bought for $200 or less on Ebay and Amazon? Customer service is also pretty crappy here, since I was always treated like an "outsider artist" instead of the professional that I've been for years. Amanda is also a classist bigot who snubs customers that she feels are not bourgeoisie enough for her snobbish standards, which makes her no better than a common racist. Anyway, if you want the best art supplies for decent prices? Then I highly recommend Blick's, Jackson's, Ebay, or even Amazon over Amanda's overpriced inferior establishment. If you want your art displayed on the wall? I also recommend you display anywhere but at Blaine's, because no serious art buyer will ever see it at Blaine's and it will be displayed next to mediocre garbage art that not even a mother would display on a refrigerator door. Do you really want your $500 oil paintings to be seen next to refrigerator marker art that no one would even pay $10 for? I don't think so~

this place is the coolest, i made a set of stained glass cactuses! they are excellent teachers and…read moreexcellent artists, highly recommend.

Autumn can you please get ahold of me 903-9566. I know the studio is closed and all. But I had my…read moredogs paw print mug done last year and I'm really really really desperate to get it back. She was my best friend. Please please call me, ill give you 100 extra. Like ill pay even more than that. Please :(

I first discovered rage city through an event they were holding and fell in love- I love vintage…read moreand thrifting, and having a small local business to give my money too over a big corporation is always preferred. I love that they don't exclusively sell vintage, they also curate local artists wares so there is a nice blend of retro and new. The vibes in this shop are also great, I never feel weird browsing around or asking questions, and the folks behind the counter are always very helpful and kind. The prices tend to vary based on what you're buying, but to me seem very fair. Overall I would definitely recommend stopping by, you'll probably find something you didn't know you needed!

From the owner: We are Rage City Vintage. We believe that Anchorage deserves a space for the weirdos and creatives…read moreof all ages in our town to gather, shop and collectively sell their wares. We provide a safe, all-ages space where folks can be themselves. We provide space for our customers to be with their community and shop as well as provide our vendors an affordable retail space to sell their locally made and sourced creative and vintage products. Rage City Vintage is a new store for the old souls and weirdos of Anchorage, AK. We host all ages and intimate concerts, classes, readings, and art shows in our tea lounge. We are a carefully curated retail and event space that creates a safe environment for folks of all ages to live their truth. We also represent 70+ local curators, collectors, makers, and artists in our space.

I stumbled across Dos Manos thanks to a TikTok video and knew I had to check it out right away--and…read moreI'm so glad I did! This gallery is such a gem in Anchorage. It's filled wall-to-wall with incredible art from so many talented local artists, and it has such a warm, welcoming vibe when you walk in. If you're looking for unique ways to decorate your space, they have beautiful prints that instantly brighten up a room. I also loved the selection of cards, stickers, and fun gift items--perfect for grabbing something special for a friend (or yourself!). It's the kind of place where you'll find something new and inspiring every time you stop by. Supporting local artists while picking up one-of-a-kind pieces? Definitely a win-win. Dos Manos is officially one of my favorite new finds in Anchorage.

Great shop in Spenard! First time being in here, and only because we had a gift card! It is a…read moregallery with different art pieces by different artists, but much more than that it is a gift shop that sells tons of locally made items. If you need a gift for a birthday, baby shower, or the holidays, come by this shop and you just might find something. They have a kid section, they have a room with Corso prints, and a cool staircase with art upstairs. I will definitely be back. The worker was a young guy just sitting behind the counter on his phone not interacting with anyone shopping, but he was nice when we check out. Picture was $60 and the cup I think was $18.

I recently ordered a beautiful Machetanz print from Obeidi's. It's the view from the house I grew…read moreup in in Eagle River. They worked with me via text and phone to make sure I knew exactly what I was getting. They also arranged to have it shipped to my home in Woodside, California. The price was fair, the shipping price was fair, the packaging was well done and I am incredibly happy with my purchase. Thank you!

When I first moved to Alaska in the year 2000 as an aspiring artist and photographer, I was…read morerecommended to Alaska Art and Frame the division of Obeidi Fine Art. Over the years the Obeidi family really helped me marketing my art and photography and eventually we became friends. This is how it happens. I am one of hundreds who do business in the beginning and then feel a part of the family. I would highly recommend them for fine artwork and for their framing capabilities.