I've been wanting to go here for months and am so glad I finally had the opportunity!!…read more I went with my family on a Friday afternoon. We booked the 45 minute candle-making class not realizing there was a difference between it and the regular 2 hour long class. Trust me - there's a big difference! We realized we weren't going to figure out another time to do the longer class, so we doubled down on the 45 minutes. We really enjoyed picking out our vessels and scents for the candles. During the 45 minute class you get access to some but not all of the available scents. We enjoyed the mixing and matching and I settled on a couple floral combos for my candles. I like that they list different categories of scents that tend to go better together. Next, you measure out the scents to mix with your wax. Our chandlers did a lot of the heavy lifting (heating the wax and stirring) for us as we had our hands full. Finally, we poured out our wax and cleaned up! We were able to pick up our candles the next day and I've enjoyed the smells throughout my apartment SO much since then. I learned so much about candle care too. I even stopped by a few days later - they sell DIY kits for candles, soaps, and even bath bombs, which I got as a Christmas gift for a family member! I love that they encourage you to save your vessel to reuse at another class to make a new candle - I will certainly be doing that. They're pretty easy to access with free parking in rice village garages for 2 hours. I can't wait till next time I visit!

My husband and I met and married late in life. We are both now 60. We tried to do things together…read moreoutside the box and this was recommended by a friend. My husband is and honorably discharged Marine who started in the Navy and he is always open to me bragging him to new cultural events thank goodness! I booked this for our anniversary and was very shocked that my awesome husband was so dedicated and involved in the instruction given by our Love & Make teacher, Kim I. Kim I was very professional, informative, and such a pleasure to work with. We also greatly appreciate her patience with two old people who showed up for this event! Our class was full and while we didn't have time to meet the other participants and would have liked to, it was interesting to overhear their comments while they were celebrating their own milestones in life. The value for this class is five star!

This is a great place for couples dates, a family hangout with your kiddos, or a girl's night. I…read morewent alone on a "solo date" to try it out, and while I did have a great time, you are very much paying for the experience (it's about $70 per plushie-making session) more so than the materials and finished product, so you would get a lot more bang for your buck if you had friends along! The ladies who helped us with the process were very patient, even with several energetic kids in the group. All of the designs are super cute and you can customize small bits of it (such as choosing the placement of the eyes and mouth). There are also extra accessories you can add on for a bit of a price (but it's because they are premade handmade crochet items so there is cost of labor involved!) I made a blue dino with blue spikes and although he came out a little more rotund than I expected, I love the finished product!

Kind staff that helped with the entire process. The plushie workshop took longer than 2 hours…read morebecause of the amount of people there and the staff needing to help everyone with their plushie. The actual hands on portion was pretty limited given the price. Plenty of parking. The selection of animals and colors was decent.

The new campus is beautiful! It houses Houston's version of the "bean" or the proper name the cloud…read morecolumn. The area outside is beautiful too. They built a garden with views of downtown. The gardens are still in the early stages so the flowers haven't bloomed yet, but this area will be amazing once it's done. I loved the steps since they were narrow made going up and down easy.

I wholeheartedly approve of this part of the MFAH. All of my experiences with the Core fellows…read more(graduate students/post-graduates who are transitioning from school to the "real art world") have been educational, and there's at least one fellow each year who's up to something great. The Glassell school offers all sorts of art classes for all ages, from jewelry-making to figure drawing and portfolio preparation. The school also brings art to the general public through its outreach programs - check the website for more info. This isn't the kind of place to visit necessarily, though you can tour the Core fellows' studios on occasion.

The creative people here and generous community have a profound love and knowledge of art that you…read morecannot miss! They have plenty of free events and also hold art classes for all ages!

You know how they say Houston's the biggest small town you'll ever experience - that's how Art…read moreLeague is. I run into someone I know every time I go. In jeans. Drinking beer. Talking to the artist I just ran into. Preface: I don't know jack about art. I went to my first art opening 2 years ago at DiverseWorks as apart of my job. Then someone invited me to an Art League opening. I've missed very few shows - like 2 - since then. It's a step up from your friend's friend's 'gallery' that you really don't get - but it isn't someplace you're going to go and talk art theory and your favourite artists from the 18th century. Or event 21st century. It's local. It's fun. It's free.

Working with My Artsy Coach was fantastic! Margaret was super flexible. She customized the event to…read moremeet our group's needs. All of our guests walked away feeling great, having learned some art techniques--combined with focusing on gratitude. I highly recommend working with her. It's a really fun event that leaves your feeling elevated.

From the owner: Margaret Alvarez, also known as “My Artsy Coach,” is a creativity coach, certified art therapy…read morepractitioner, and mental health advocate with over 20 years of experience teaching art. She helps people channel stress, anxiety, and other big emotions into a creative flow through workshops, one-on-one sessions, and online classes. Her unique, fun, and easy approach to combining art with mindfulness helps people boost their mental well-being and leave feeling empowered. Whether it’s for a team-building event, a casual get-together with friends, or a personal journey of self-discovery, Margaret’s unforgettable workshops are designed to help you tap into the power of creativity.

Come support these ladies. I purchased a pottery lesson pack, and have so much more to continue…read morelearning. Donna and Passion are great at what they do. I'll be coming back, you should check them out too.

Such an amazing experience, going back for sure! Came here…read morefor a first time experience and passion was super nice!! My art turned out amazing, I don't remember the 2nd girls name but she was very nice as well. Had a blast

Megan!!! Thank you for hospitality, and for creating an…read moreatmosphere of fun and creativity!!! We held our TFCC WOVEN WOMAN MINISTRY event!!! We had a blast!!!! Great fellowship!!!! Awesome Projects to take back home to our Families!!!!

Had such a great experience. The manager was very lovely she explained everything thoroughly and my…read morefamily had a great time. I'd highly recommend this location.

Best way to describe this place is a thrift store for crafting. Discovered this place while looking…read morefor somewhere to buy yarn near downtown, and we were surprised by the variety of items on sale and the pricing. You can find almost anything in here: yarn, fabric, kids books, cookbooks, misc cards, seashells, school supplies, cds, stickers, ink pads, and a lot more. It's organized in sections but it's a lot to take in. Most things were sold by weight or number of items which was very affordable. Most expensive thing was the yarn which was $12/pound, but everything else we bought was less than $2 each. If you took the time, you could find some steals. I got a brand new jacket for my dog for $1. I'll definitely be coming back here.

This is GREAT place to make donations! you can donate all kinds of things. Check their list and…read moresave things from the landfill. I keep an ongoing bag ready for them. We took old bicycle parts and aluminum lawn chair parts. Teachers get discounts on their purchases. Please look at their list and donate- you willl be surprised by the list of accepted items! https://www.texasartasylum.com/donations

The prices are very high. And for the price, I made some assumptions I shouldn't have. Send your…read morekiddo to just have fun and have some visual learning about some classic/famous art pieces. (every "lesson" is based on a famous piece of art and/or artist - then the kids do step-by-step guided rendition of that particular work.) Don't send your kiddo if they're artistically inclined and they want to learn and create. There's very slim "creating" in this setting. So it really depends upon your kids' needs!!! (but still pricey pricey compared to other art places.)

I came here for a 3 year old birthday party. The concept was good, and a lot of kids really…read moreenjoyed it. Since it was for a birthday, I am not sure what the price of this place is. It seems like the staff is not use to handling very young kids. I would recommend this to kids older than 6-7.. They use permanent paint there.. and my kids are say.. very active.

Our son has been attending summer camp for 2 years at St Luke's and it'll be his third year in a…read morerow. He loves the counselors, the activities and the environment. He has attended other summer camps in prior years but enjoyed St Luke's by far. Summer camp is a lot of fun, the pool is open, they have field trips every Friday and more. He enjoyed summer camp so much, that last year we decided to do after school there as well. They offer other activities as well, so he is taking Taekwondo and a science/stem class this semester (took tennis previously as well). He does his homework there as well. All in all, an awesome place.

Our kids love St. Luke's Summer Camp! They engage in wonderful activities, including yoga, tennis,…read morecommunity service events, and swimming. The counselors have been amazing and truly a positive influence on their development.