A great little SPACE RENTAL and ART & other ADULT/KID CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AFTER SCHOOL programs &…read moresummer camps, EXHIBITS and EVENTS. A nonprofit with outreach. Easy street & free lot parking. Ideal daytime rental for homeschool groups, meetings, artists, scene rehearsals, etc. A place each member of my family has enjoyed time in. When you see "Art of..." you know it's North Branch Arts.

We came here for a sugar skull decorating class by Local Goods Chicago (across the street). They…read moreused North Branch Arts because the class had grown too large to hold at Local Goods. Parking in front of the store was easy and because the class was on a Sunday, parking was free! NBA is huge and the windows provide ample light so you can see your creativity nice and clear. They had it set up with three large tables in the middle of the room with wooden chairs all around. They were relatively comfortable. A decent sink in the back for washing up and lots of great space to work in made this the perfect spot for a class. I would definitely return.

Go! Visit this place as soon as you can and take a class if you've been curious about stained glass…read moreor fused glass. You might look at the price and turn the other way but the knowledge and care during classes is worth every penny. I took a private class today with Mika and had the best time. Mika was a great instructor and super knowledgeable. I'm excited to take a class again at some point soon.

I was attracted to this place by the gorgeous glass art in the window, and came in to find…read morebeautiful jewelry, suncatchers and other art. I came back with my adult daughter for a fused art class, and Evelina welcomed everyone with wine and appetizers and an explanation of how to make art. There were bins of colored glass in many shapes and sizes to play with. She spent extra time with my daughter who was having trouble letting her creative side out. They made a glass dish together that everyone compliments. Then Jessie began to play with shapes and colors to make a few other pieces. Her confidence came out! I get compliments on the art pendants I created, too. I'll be bringing more friends with me next time!

Highly recommended for artists of all ages, all levels. I've been attending the Guided Open Studio…read moreclass for adults/late teens and it is wonderful. Beautiful, spacious rooms, well lit, peaceful and friendly atmosphere, and parking! Students in my adult class range from me (beginner) to really accomplished artists, all working on their own pieces. Not having been in an art class since age 13, I was a bit nervous, but Mary completely put me at ease. For example, she helped me through a first project step by step - a still life chalk pastel. I had no concept of the method to the magic of making something look on paper. Meanwhile, while Mary circulates, I overhear her giving calm and thoughtful guidance to others working in pencil, acrylic, oil, charcoal, etc. I'm very glad I found this spot!

We had my daughter's 10th birthday party at Insight Fine Art Studio and the girls all loved it!…read more Mary created a special painting for my daughter and her friends to make. It was completely customized to what my daughter wanted and the kids all did an amazing job creating it. Mary and her husband were so nice, they helped us set up and ensured every detail was just right. Thank you for making this such a special birthday for my daughter!

Highly recommend this!!!! My teenager celebrated his 15th birthday with some friends and the…read morefriends moms. We did a private party and was able to bring food, drinks and cake. Wilmer was so patient and gracious as we hung out longer than the allocated time and he was so accommodating. It exceeded all our expectations as we were already excited to attend. Loved our painting and all the great tips. Found a new teenager/parents activity that we all enjoyed together! Hopefully we will be back very soon.

Note: BYOB (glasses, ice, and bottle opener provided). Alcohol is not sold here, but there is a…read morepackie (liquor store) across the street. Warning: while aprons are provided, acrylic paint stains - wear clothes you don't mind becoming "painter chic" should your brain reach to scratch an itch forgetting what it's covered it. Let me take you back to elementary school art class. Every time I walked into that classroom, I hoped that I would be working with liquid paint, but alas, it was a rarity. I've heard about these paint and sip experiences, and wanted to give it a try for a bit. Recently, I finally had the opportunity to give it a go. It ended up being a fantastic experience! Furthermore, while I wasn't that impressed with my own work while comparing to some of the others in the studio, when I looked at it the next day, i couldn't help but feel at least a little proud of myself. I am still a little shocked that "I made this, and it looks great!" The staff at the studio were all around great! They helped us be as creative as we wanted to be, with some people (including myself) requesting supplemental colors). We were also welcome to add our own elements, or even paint something entirely different. Kudos also to the guide for being loud enough to be clearly heard (especially as someone with hearing loss), and on the instructions being easy to follow. While it would have been nice if the setup was such that her head wasn't in the way while she was painting, I appreciate that this can be hard to accomplish without a bunch of electronics. Finally, as we were all there as part of an organized experience through 222 (dinner with strangers and some kind of event to follow), the staff was also fantastic about incorporating blocks of time for us to take a break, socialize, and change seats, if we so fancied. Thus, I enjoyed myself so much that I am looking at returning at some point in the near future and trying my hand at a different painting. Soon, there will be more art on my walls, and when I have people over, I will be able to proudly tell them that these are things I painted myself (with just a little guidance).

Such a cool place and such a cool concept! I've gone to events a few times and the staff has been…read morenothing but sweet and accommodating. We need more places like this in Chicago! The atmosphere and art on the walls is also gorgeous.

I take classes here and love it. Love the environment and the teachers are Great. Would recommend…read moreto anyone

I have been going to the Mosaic School since January 2025 and have taken 3 classes. The teachers…read moreare great, the atmosphere is welcoming, and I tell all of my friends and family about this place! Nowhere else in the U.S. is there an art school that has such a focus on mosaics. I've learned so much -- they provide the materials and the expertise. I've met some really wonderful people and friends and am already signed up for their stained glass class in September!

Just spent the most amazing weekend at the Chicago Mosaic School. I traveled over 500 miles to get…read morethere and it was well worth my time and effort. I felt the atmosphere to be warm and accepting, accommodating those with little experience and those who spend their lives being creative. It was a perfect balance of informational, historical and hands on Glass work. All my questions were thoroughly answered and I left feeling inspired and eager to utilize what I learned. I would recommend this school to any and all. An added bonus is the eclectic neighborhood, warm and charming teacher, Lydia, inclusive atmosphere and creative vibe that persisted throughout the class.

This was such an incredible night. So much fun and laughter. And the memories will last a life…read moretime. I can't recommend them enough. If you're thinking about it, just do it. You won't regret it.

This was THE PERFECT event for a bachelorette party. My best friend didn't want to do the strippers…read moreand bar crawl type of things but I still had to do something cheeky for her. I'm so glad I found TAB in my research. It was without a doubt the biggest hit of the party! Vanja and Malik both clicked with our party almost immediately, it was like having new friends hanging out with us. Except one of them was an extremely attractive guy posing nude :D Don't worry if you're bad at art-- the whole thing is super easy to enjoy no matter your skill level. This fully satisfied the 'silly, a little raunchy, but still classy' vibe I was going for at a reasonable price per person. They were very responsive via email with any questions too! I can't recommend them enough.

Zero. Stars. I have…read morebeen trying to get a good Paintnite event with a group of friends going for years. Never able to realize it: just received notice of the 3rd time that the event I purchased was cancelled suddenly. Absolutely ridiculous. My friend group no longer trusts the events I try to make because they fall through every. single. time. To be honest, it might be the artist's fault since all three were the same artist. (Is there any consequence to them for that? There should be. I would've guaranteed enough people to make it worth it). Regardless, Paintnite staff was not very accommodating, either. They make apologies and say they can take requests, but actually will not (or cannot). What a joke. At some point real soon I am going to demand a full *cash* refund. "Rescheduling" is a joke. 3 years of looking and sifting through the crappy offerings in downtown Chicago area with NOTHING to show for it? Not worth it. I am not even excited about trying it anymore - I can do better by myself. Third time's a charm, I guess. TLDR: sudden cancellations, no refunds, extremely poorly run organization. Do not recommend.

My brother and sis-in-law gave me a Yaymaker gift certificate for my birthday and we decided to do…read morethe Abstract Cow paint event. There weren't very many events in Chicago, most are in the suburbs. We ended up at Glascott's in Lincoln Park, luckily there was something I wanted to paint somewhere close by. There were plenty of boring painting options that I wasn't excited about. Abstract Cow was perfect. The instructor did a really good job overall. This clearly wasn't her first time teaching, and she was entertaining while keeping the instruction clear. The way the room was set up wasn't optimal for seeing what she was doing. The backroom at Glascott's isn't really the best choice for this kind of thing, it was hot, dirty, and dark. That says a lot about Glascott's, but if Yaymaker chooses this venue more than once...meh. I'm actually pretty surprised I left the event looking forward to going to another one. I never expected to enjoy this kind of thing, but Yaymaker does a decent job. If they had more options in locations easier to get to (Paint Your Pet is only at the Itasca Holiday Inn??) I'd probably be planning on another one. Surprisingly enough, my painting actually looks like a cow. My brother and sis-in-law were shocked.

I've been trying to call for the last three days to try to set up my daughter's ninth birthday…read moreparty I have left several voicemails and called several times with no return call calls back at any point of the day

Loved the experience! Nicky and Carolyn were such dolls. Check-in could not have been more…read moreflawless. Hang up your jacket, grab a paint suit and a pair of rubber boots and head over to your station. Primary colors are your choices to mix with the intention of being as freely creative as possible. The canvas is blank, you are the artist so express yourself. I do have to warn you; spinning that wheel is quite the work out for your arms. I can still feel the burn. Lol. Spinning slow allows more control with your paint placement. Spinning fast allows more of an abstract splatter placement. Either way, those biceps and triceps are burning. There is even a secret tool for those daring to be even more creative; a leaf blower. Keep in mind, this is a messy, fun activity. Don't wear your best clothes. If you attend four times, your fifth visit is FREE! Or if you attend three times and leave a Google review, that counts as one of your visits. How cool is that. This is also a BYOB if interested. Spin Art Nation also hosts parties in the back room. A splatter room! They place your canvas on the wall and you can fill water balloons and squirt guns with paint and have a blast. There is also a drum set where you can splatter beat a master piece. For music, the room is blue tooth compatible. Let's go!!!