Every time I walk in the door to pick up my daughter from her art class I feel like I am being…read moretransported to a calmer, happier place where I just want to linger. There is always soothing music playing, engaged children immersed in projects that fit their skill level/attention span/interests and the studio is bright and welcoming with joyfully colored art everywhere. My child has been taking classes at 2nd floor art studio for about two years now (age 7-9) and I'm impressed by not only the technical knowledge my daughter is acquiring, but the life stuff, as in how the teacher has coached my daughter to better respond when she is disappointed in what she has made, and to challenge herself and to celebrate challenging herself and view her art journey as full of surprises and change. The teacher is an experienced school teacher, parent and professional artist. She is warm-hearted, organized, easy to work with, and fair about scheduling conflicts. There is always parking.

Second Floor Studio is a gem. Ms. Jess has an obvious passion for art, teaching and her amazing…read morestudio. My daughter asked if she could take a class every single day. I take that as a five star review.

A Family Favorite! My grandchildren LOVE painting and firing pottery here! It's always a wonderful…read moregift for children, and they make adorable gift certificate tiles, as well.

This is a great spot for some family fun or for a girls night out! I came here with a couple of…read moregirlfriends and we were so impressed with Hands On Pottery! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and we had so much fun picking out a piece and bringing it to life-- there was no rush, and we had a very helpful group of ladies working there to help guide us!

I came here because I was looking for some birthday and other occasion cards and read that they…read morehave the largest selection in the area. It's true! So many cards to choose from, all at different price points. Multiple aisles of greeting cards! This store also has clothes, kitchen items, toys, games, puzzles and lots of possible gift items for men, women and children. A bit pricey but a lot of fun to look around. I will definitely go here if I ever need any time of greeting card. Shared parking lot with other business.

I feel compelled to give this place a good review after reading some of the other comments. The…read moreparking lot was packed and chaotic, but hey, it's holiday season! And I waited too long to buy a few specific cards. I was greeted at the door with a friendly hello, and the check-out staff person was also very pleasant. The store was very busy, but there was no line at check out. A different staff person thanked me as I was leaving. I found everything I was looking for -- a special card for my mother, very nice holiday thank you cards for a few people who've gone above-and-beyond during the year, and value packs of multiple holiday and new year cards that were just fine / not tacky. I didn't browse the gift items, but it looked like there was a lot of good stuff to consider for future occasions.

We had such a fantastic experience with Vita at my home! She was filled with warmth and knowledge…read moreabout cooking and made us all feel so comfortable. We made pasta, dessert and had the most wonderful time. She is so passionate about food and teaching and making everyone feel comfortable trying new things. We cannot wait to work with Vita again and absolutely recommend!

I had such a great experience with Vita at my home. ! From the moment she arrived, you could tell…read morehow professional and passionate she is about what she does. She brings amazing energy, works with beautiful, high-quality ingredients, and truly cares about every detail. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, authentic, full of flavor, and made right in front of us. My guests kept talking about how good everything was! It felt like having a little piece of Italy in my kitchen. She made the whole process so easy and enjoyable. She's organized, friendly, and incredibly talented. I honestly couldn't be happier and would recommend her to anyone looking for an unforgettable home-dining experience.

Okay, so, I am not a great cook and never mastered basic cooking techniques. I love food, but can…read moreeasily become frustrated if something I cook just doesn't turn out right. My boyfriend and I wanted to try a cooking class for our anniversary, but the costs for going to a public cooking class are often very high. My boyfriend stumbled upon Jesse's website and it seemed really cool (and has pretty pictures), so he reached out. Jesse responds really quickly and we were lucky to secure a time slot for the weekend. Jesse offered to have a quick chat with us over the phone so he could come up with a customized menu for us and set expectations. For example, I don't eat seafood, so Jesse took that into account and made sure there wasn't a shrimp dish. Eventually, we landed on a Mexican taco menu (which was appropriate since Jesse is a master of tacos) because we wanted a menu that we could then easily take and make all the recipes ourselves. Jesse arrived promptly on time and set up his many kitchen tools and supplies in our kitchen. It's great that he can come to you! He was able to adapt easily to our kitchen set-up and get started. He started off with making us a salsa and guacamole so we could nibble as he gave us a ton of fun facts about cooking / food and prepped the other courses. He prints out his recipes so you can take notes as he goes along. The whole thing is very conversational, you never feel like he's talking AT you, but with you. You can ask him questions at any time. I never felt overwhelmed or felt like anything he was making or explaining was too difficult for me. In addition, I learned how to properly cut an onion and how to press tortillas. He had asked us beforehand if we wanted to be more hands-on, so he showed us how to cut the onion or press the tortillas and then we went ahead and helped with the prep. Not only was Jesse super knowledgeable and patient, the food he made was delicious. He even cleans up after cooking, which is a mega bonus! We had enough leftovers for another meal the next day. After taking his private cooking class, we both feel empowered and enthusiastic to learn and cook more. :) I definitely would work with The Maker's Kitchen again. His prices are extremely reasonable for the value you get, you get a very personalized experience (you're not lost in a class of 30), and he's a cool dude. You will learn a lot. You can tell that food is definitely his passion and that he's just trying to do what he loves to do (and educating others so that they hopefully can feel the same!). It's awesome! Thanks Jesse!

My parents got this for us as an anniversary gift. Wasn't sure what to expect but it exceeded all…read moreour expectations. Jesse was amazing and we can't wait to do this again with our friends. You definitely won't be disappointed with this experience. The food was also equally amazing to the experience.