Great place to take a class and see some art! There are 4 galleries there and a wonderful gift…read moreshop, too. Fabulous!

I came here for the galleries and specifically the Michigan art competition…read more It was right next to a golf course, so when the GPS said we were here, I was confused. This is a great hidden gem and all of the galleries are free. It's definitely really small like you could see everything under an hour. There's also a small gift shop.

Great place to take an art class!! I took a wheel class and hand building class and the girls who…read moreteach are very knowledgeable and skilled. Very small groups and everyone was friendly and helpful. I really learned a lot. I would highly recommend this place for anyone that would like to get into Pottery. I know they also have a lot of painting classes and jewelry making. I just have never done any of those, but I've heard positive things about them.

This was a very small gallery. I attended the Close to the Bone show. The downstairs hosts a little…read moreshop full of artists' wares. It's kind of quaint and reminiscent of an antique store. However, the upstairs is quite like a modern gallery. It's a nice space to show your work. That being said, the location is kind of odd. Not many people come to Rochester for the arts. There's also a very friendly kitty cat that hangs around. Say hi to him!

Great place for my daughter to learn her singing lesson and her teacher does a good job encouraging…read moreher... But as for parking, it's a shame we come at a time and even a day that things should be winding down, but actually continues to be busy... That's where I always have to worry about my car getting hit or someone parking too close to... Wonder why if the academy is in the rear everyone parks there, while the side of the building by the dentist gives me (sometimes) a good available spot, but I have to walk around... And the Waiting Area: Not enough chairs & they are way close together, while across are a suede bench area which look like people walk on, as I notice the dust of feet on, (bottoms of shoes really) so improvement, I know can be done, is needed there, too... Maybe you should let me wait in the room that the set of drums are in... -- Dave

I am very disappointed with Expression music academy in Troy. We have been with them for almost…read morethree years. They had a teacher who cancelled my 6 year old's piano lessons at the last minute. They offered substitute teachers who knew nothing about my son's lessons and ended up coming out confused and happy after his lessons. They wouldn't help us use make up lessons for regular classes after we had accrued about a dozen make up lessons because the teacher cancelled the last minute. The manager is particularly non understanding and unhelpful - she came out with suggestions like please donate your extra lessons to other parents!

This is a great experience in the area and happy I was able to attend a class. would definitely…read morerecommend

If you are looking for a wonderful community of artists who share your passion for pottery, the…read moreClawson Clay Guild is the place for you! The owners Holly and Richard are wonderful instructors and more importantly, incredibly knowledgeable and kind. They have a built a community together that welcomes everyone. There are many classes to choose from: wheel throwing for beginners, advanced students, hand building, and even raku !

A fun and affordable place to do art! First time here and definitely not the last. My friends and…read moreI went to the Open studio to create art. It's only $6 for 4 hours and there are so many art materials available to use. You reserve your spot online and pay when you arrive. Open studio is self-guided, but the staff is there to help you find materials and offer tips if needed. They have Paint, brushes, wood, beads, rubber stamps, hot glue, construction paper, graphic duct tape, felt, ect. If you choose to paint on a brand-new canvas, there is a slight up charge in addition to the studio fee. The staff was friendly and gave us a tour when we arrived. I wish i knew about this place earlier because they have been around since 1996. I love their motto - "a community art and art therapy studio that believes art is for everyone and everyone is an artist." They have therapeutic art programs for individuals with special needs, inclusive community programs and other special events. A great place for all ages and art abilities to spend the afternoon creating an art project or work on a craft. I hope this company continues to succeed to empower wellness and therapeutic healing through creativity.

I have had the pleasure of attending numerous art sessions at the Art Experience for over 20 years!…read more This organization provides such a wonderful and emotionally "safe" atmosphere for learning, creating, experimenting, socializing! All ages and abilities are welcomed, the staff provide such individual attention!

Jin was amazing! Absolutely loved my experience here! This was my first time ever doing something…read morelike this and it was a blast! We did the painting! Would definitely recommend! Book with Jin! She's the best!

I've been to this studio twice now for the 'Paint Your Pet' class, and I have absolutely loved…read moreevery experience! The instructors, Erica and Ben (I believe, please correct me if I have the names wrong), were fun, encouraging, and incredibly helpful. Unlike a typical "paint and sip" class, the instructors demonstrate a few techniques and then it's basically just a free paint time while they come around offering help if needed. They offer helpful tips for tackling some of the trickier details, like eyes, fur texture, shading, and color mixing. I also love that you can choose your canvas size, with pricing based on the size you select. They even offer a wood canvas option if you're looking for something a little different. You're welcome to bring one sealed bottle of wine per person, and many people also brought snacks. If you prefer, beverages are available for purchase at the studio as well. A few days before class, you'll email them a photo of your pet. I had so many favorites that I sent three different pictures! They chose the one that would translate best into a painting and be the easiest to sketch. When you arrive, your canvas is already prepared with a hand drawn outline of your pet, along with the printed reference photo you submitted. After a brief introduction and some painting tips, you're given your paint colors and get to work. Throughout the class, the instructors walk around offering one-on-one guidance, and they were amazing. I struggled with areas like the eyes and mouth and felt my painting looked a little flat at first. After the instructors spent a few minutes helping me, everything started to come together, and by the end of class it truly looked like my sweet little boy. I was amazed by the transformation. One of my favorite memories was bringing my mom to a class. She had lost her beloved dog, Bailey, just a few months earlier. At one point she became discouraged and almost gave up on her painting, but the instructors were so kind and patient. They took the time to help her, and by the end of class she was overwhelmed with emotion. The finished painting brought tears to her eyes, and it became such a healing, cathartic experience for her. To this day, she tells me that every time she walks past Bailey's portrait, she blows her a kiss. I later returned with a couple of friends, and the following year one of them lost her sweet boy. She told me how grateful she was to have shared this experience and to have that beautiful painting to remember him by. I truly cherish the paintings of my boys and am so thankful for the wonderful experiences I've had here. This class creates so much more than a painting, it creates a lasting memory of the pets we love so deeply. I can't recommend it enough, and I sincerely hope they continue offering it for years to come. If you've been thinking about taking this class, do it. It's absolutely worth it I promise!

Great experience here! Quick responses from administration. Got my MBA here and Top DBA in the…read morecountry!

It feels like the departments are working in silos, and there are a lot of changes going on, which…read moremakes it very difficult to communicate and get answers. I kept getting contradicting information. Even the department head requested a Zoom meeting within the departments which never came to fruition. I was limited on time times with a tutor, and the whole online experience was awful.

Went to this place before dinner to kill some time. We painted ceramics and had a great time. I…read morewasn't sure how well they were going to come out, but they came out awesome. The staff was friendly and showed us the lay of the land. They even host classes.

Love this little gem! I've been a few times and each time I go I discover something new! It's a…read morecreatives dream spot to get lost and vibe! My friend and I made mosaics and then another friend and I painted some already crafted ceramics. Two completely different experiences and both equally enjoyable! The staff are friendly and always available to answer any questions.

The staff were absolute gems!! So sweet such beautiful smiles! So sweet and explained everything so…read morewell! Would highly recommend

Didn't have much expectations coming here. My friend saw it on TikTok and we took our kiddos. Mine…read moreI feel was way too young to really participate. My friend's kiddo was a good age, around 3/4 to get what she was doing and appreciate it. Made reservations online since the website said it was recommended. I'm glad I did! Making reservations was very simple, didn't have to put any money down. Parking can be a little congested since it's in a plaza with other places. Walked in and was immediately greeted. Inside is really cool. The theme is all black and white, looks kind of like a cartoonish vibe, and then all of the crafts speak for themselves with colors! There was a birthday party going on in the back. No private rooms for birthday parties. They use different color cones to show your reservation and where you'll be sitting. Was told to look around the store and decide which type of craft we wanted to do. They had a lot of mediums: candles, bead bracelets, painting, mosaics, and decorating different objects with whipped cream gel and adding charms. The last one was definitely the most popular and most unique. Once you pick out your items, you go to the cashier and can either pay ahead of time or wait to pay in case you want to create something more than what you expected. We were told once we pick what we wanted to let staff know and they will tell us next steps. My daughter went with a small brush and we were then given a tray to pick out the charms that we wanted to decorate our brush. There were so many charms! All of them were included in the price but a few were only allowed to use one time once since it was a bigger charm. We were told to only pick out a few charms and can come back for more. Staff said whatever we don't use charm wise, to be sure to put it back where you got it. Unfortunately, there was so many charms, and with how busy and chaotic it was, it was really hard to put them all back. I would definitely recommend only grabbing so many. We were told you get to pick two different whipped cream gel colors. The gel when dry turns into a silicone like texture. When we were done picking our charms and gel, to let them know and they would come back to tell us how to apply and use the whipped cream gels. Unfortunately, two big parties came in and staff had no time for us anymore. We were pretty much on our own. Just winging it, which was a shame when you're spending $25 on a tiny little hairbrush to decorate and have no idea what you're doing. I think it would be better of staff to all at once just tell you what to do along with a demo how it all works rather than constantly having different touch points throughout. My friend and I winged it as much as we could. I definitely don't think we did it right. I noticed a sign that had different pipping tips for the whipped cream gel, again, a bummer we weren't told about this. The charms and beads are all along the wall and right up against the walkway and tables. So it was pretty difficult for people to try to spend time to look at all the charms, but also letting people by and also people are trying to sit in their chairs. Staff then came over and was great with apologizing for us falling to the wayside due to understaffing and the immense parties that came in. Kelly was very sweet and kind and took her time with us and taught us how to reapply the charms if we wanted to. Along with how to use the whipped cream gel. You then have to take a heat gun and dry your creation for about two minutes, but the longer you do it the better it seemed. Be sure to let your creation sit for 24-48 days to really cure. There is a bathroom that single stall in the back. We were bummed that the Photo Booth machine was down, otherwise we would've used it. When you cash out, you're supposed to turn in the receipt to show what you made. Kelly then put our items in a bag and again apologized for our experience and said coming on the weekday is a much better visit. Our reservations were at four, and we didn't think that it would be so busy, so use caution if booking on the weekends. A very cool unique craft place, that I'm sure can sustain itself with the area that it's in. We'll have to come back on a quieter day to really enjoy all that they have to offer. I would've given a 3 star, but if it wasn't for Kelly, taking the extra time with us and apologizing for our initial experience. She made the whole trip much better!