My daughter took a full day class here and she had a great time. I was worried it would be a long…read moreday but it sounds like it was broken up with art and park time which worked great. She was very proud of her work and is looking forward to coming back!

My family is so lucky that the Blue Mouse Gallery exists. Eva, the owner, knows how to let children…read moreexpress themselves through their own inner artist. She understands that creativity fosters calmness and has a positive impact on children. Far from having a top-down approach, she collaborates with her students. She is also a fantastic German teacher for kids and adults alike. Whatever your age, you can find your art at Blue Mouse Gallery.

Our 7.5 year old daughter had the best first week of summer thanks to Diana's summer camp!!! Not…read moreonly do they do a lot of art, they also get plenty of outside time (when it's not 100+), do some unique classes (karate and yoga!), and put on an art show at the end of the week! During the heat wave when it wasn't safe for the kids to be outdoors, they all had an ice cream sundae party! The atmosphere is beautiful and calm. Overall, she can't wait to return!

Caring, creative, and thoughtful staff. The birthday part was unique and fun. All the kids had a…read moregreat time and my daughter was able to explore art with her favorite animated character. The staff will offer a one of a kind experience.

Bob and Deb started us off with a fun tour of the school including the wall of lies and the kilns…read more Bob's demo was easy to follow along even though I forgot everything as soon as he was done explaining. With lots of help I managed to turn out an interesting cup. After cleaning up I picked my favorite piece and glaze. I got my piece back in a month and it turned out amazing

I came here last year, so my review is overdue…read more Fantastic studio with fun, informative classes. Fair prices for classes as well as firing your pieces. Lots of glaze colors to choose from. I no longer live in Boston but I wouldn't hesitate to return here if I ever move back.

Hidden gem in Brighton. If you like arts and crafts this is the place for you. The owners are…read morecommunity driven and bend over backwards for creating a space for kids and adults to explore art and creativity. Thank you for being a wonderful space for families to gather and friends to share.

The Corner Art Room is the best thing to happen to Brighton! I love coming here every week for the…read more(free!) stitch lounge. I've taken a few classes as well and they were all very affordable and and taught by experienced teachers from the community. Bobbie and Silvia, the owners, are super friendly and welcoming. One or both of them is always around and it's so nice to sit and craft and chat. As an avid crafter, I'm a huge fan of this kind of space and hope the Corner Art Room stays in Brighton for as long as possible!

I started taking an adult morning pottery throwing class from Studio on the Common in winter of…read more2022. I had taken a pottery class before (in another state) and I was feeling "meh" about it after that - I didn't seem to get it and ruined more pieces than I finished. Turns out, it wasn't me - I hadn't found a great teacher. Knaide, who teaches the classes and runs the studio (@raticalclay on instagram), is that great teacher I needed. Since starting at Studio on the Common I have fallen in love with throwing pottery. Knaide is so clear in teaching instruction, gives very specific advice, will readily demonstrate useful hand positions, has been able to answer any question I've asked, and clearly is extremely knowledgable about the craft. While the studio itself is also very organized and clean, I admit I signed up for a second class mainly because I still want teaching from Knaide. As long as Knaide is teaching there, I will continue to sign up for future classes!

My son loved the art camp here this summer - and is so proud of what he made. Ms. Grace was so kind…read moreand cheerful with the kids. Great mix of learning new skills and having fun. Will definitely sign up again

I've been a member at Artisan's Asylum since 2017, and it's been one of the most meaningful…read morecreative communities I've been part of. I started out pretty tentatively, just learning and exploring. Over time, I got more involved and eventually became the laser shop lead for four years. That experience opened the door for me to build a small business creating bamboo candle lanterns and piggy banks--something I never would have been able to do on my own without access to the tools and support there. That's really what makes a makerspace like this so special. You get access to equipment that would be wildly expensive (and impractical) to own yourself, and you're surrounded by people who are both learning and generously sharing what they know. A recent moment really drove that home for me. I needed to test out my tent system for an upcoming show, but the weather outside was terrible. I was able to set everything up in the common space and run a full test. Honestly--such a small thing, but incredibly helpful, and exactly the kind of flexibility that makes this place so valuable. These days, my focus has shifted to painting, and having studio space at the Asylum has been just as important for this next chapter. I have the room I need to work in encaustic, lay out panels, prep surfaces, and wrap finished pieces for transport. The shared spaces make all of that possible in a way that would be hard to replicate anywhere else. It's a welcoming, diverse environment with something for everyone--whether you're just curious or looking to build something serious. If you've ever thought about trying something new, take a class and see where it leads. You might surprise yourself. Time to get creative.

completed the jewelry 101 course. Fantastic instructor who led us through a series of steps…read morelearning the correct techniques on every tool in the Artisan's Asylum jewelry shop. We completed a ring (which my wife liked) over the two day 6 hour course. I have had some previous experience but this was an excellent learning process that taught me many things that improved my skills. Highly recommend taking this learning journey!! Great value for your money.

Took a glass arts class with Eric with my best friend. This was the most amazing arts class I have…read moreever took. Not only did we get to do almost 100% of the work ourselves, we both ended the class with 3 pieces!! Eric is so patient and his customer service cannot beat. Truly an amazing teacher and guy. Definitely worth the money as it is a fully private 3 hour long class. Great options of what to make. HIGHLY recommend.

My partner and I did a private 3 hour glass working lesson with Eric and it was the best…read moreexperience! Eric is a great teacher and by the end of the lesson I felt as if I had really gotten the hang of it. His lessons are a hidden gem of Boston and I totally recommend them to others who want to learn to make glass art. Eric doesn't work with full-scale furnaces but with pretty intense mounted torches. However i think this was just as cool and I would absolutely come back again.

Gallery 253 reception / party! Great environment and group of people who work and show artwork…read morethere!

***** WARNING ARTISTS *****…read more I entered a fee-based competition for possible inclusion in a Gallery 263 exhibition. Instead of adhering to the specific acceptance/denial notification date stated in the specifications, this gallery, without any communication whatsoever, drug their heels and sent out notifications many days later than originally stated, thus rendering my artworks in limbo and unavailable for consideration or exhibition elsewhere. Upon my pointing this out to them, to my horror, their response did not suggest any plan of rectifying the situation going forward. In fact, they recommended I "...not submit to further opportunities at Gallery 263..". Way to go "Gallery" 263! Shoo away those demanding accountability when you take their money, and proceed with business as usual. (documents regarding this matter available upon request)