This little store was absolutely precious. Very cool pieces that were made by local artists. They…read morehave a section of books all written by local writers. Very cool. Got a card that was homemade. Just beautiful and reasonably priced for everything.

I was visiting friends in Newman and so glad I got to drop into this friendly little store that…read morefeatures local artists. Service was awesome and the owner was so kind. I highly recommend this little store if you are looking for one of a kind, locally created gifts! I will definitely be back in the future.

IF Creating a painted work of art is on your "bucket list" then you need to make plans to attend…read moreone of The Art Escape's painting classes. Go by yourself and make new friends or attend with a group. Regular classes are offered each Tuesday and other days is by group booking. Looking to have a monthly community activity, then they'll come to you. In their studio, each month they pick a picture and in two hours they will instruct you how to go from a blank canvas to a beautiful piece of art you will be very proud of. You may discover your inner picasso or monet. Never painted before, don't worry, they take you through each step, demonstrating it and then working one on one as needed to help you paint that highlight or blend or whatever is needed for your painting. Maria and Katherine are two former art instructors that had a dream to run their own business and spread the beauty and joy of creating your own painted masterpiece. They have a very high level of customer service. I'm hooked and can't wait to go back.

From the owner: Come explore your creativity in art and wine classes, private parties, homeschool and afterschool…read moreart sessions, and art workshops.

What an AWESOME time we had! My sister-in-law & I just took 2 classes (stained glass & the Japanese…read moreart of Sumi-e) from Chris Hagebak. He was an absolute delight!,..very passionate about art & so patient with us as he taught us so many different techniques. We had such a grand time! I'm definitely coming back for more classes when we visit the area again. Both of us walked away with a great desire to buy supplies & make more new creations when we get home. I can't recommend Chris enough!

Such a cool venue! And even cooler that it serves as a free coworking space when it's not booked…read moreout. It also includes a little cafe and a shop featuring different artists' works so I would definitely recommend checking it out!

This is such a special event venue! Very well run. There are several rooms/stages to choose from…read more I chose the Black Box stage for my story-telling event. The vibe is artsy boho, which was perfect for my branding.

My granddaughter gives it (10/10!)…read more I took my granddaughter (8 years old) to Color Sling for her belated birthday, and we had an absolutely exciting and fun time filled with creativity and laughter. I have to admit, it wasn't nearly as messy as I expected--they provided everything we needed and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. My granddaughter had a blast, and thanks to the wonderful employees, she gives this place 10 stars. And, said "We will definitely be back"!!! For me, it was the perfect stress-relief activity and such a great bonding experience. We went at noon, so it was peaceful and relaxed, which made it even better. The staff was incredibly attentive, giving clear instructions before and after our session. It was also nice to see that they offer event spaces for parties and gatherings. Highly recommend Color Sling for anyone looking for a unique, fun, and memorable experience

We had so much fun!!…read more My sisters and I wanted to do something to unwind and we definitely enjoyed ourselves here. Called in to make an appointment beforehand just to guarantee our spot. There are amazing group deals on their website as well as some more information about the business! Melissa, co-owner, was there the day we went in and she was so so welcoming. We were supplied ponchos and shoe coverings as well as lockers for our things and even hair nets and accessories. They thought of it all! Melissa explained everything to us and made sure we were comfortable before leaving us to our creativity. I absolutely loved the fact that we were always checked on as well as our paint and cleaning waters. Melissa would make encouraging comments I needed because I for one am not creative. LOL I absolutely cannot wait to drop by again and bring others because I definitely feel it's a very special little place. The vibe just gives and I'm so grateful to know a place like this exists.

This store has a wide variety of unique and beautiful items. However, if the women behind the…read morecounter were trying to give a message that I was not welcome there, they've succeeded. I was taken aback when I was not ever greeted. I wasn't offered any assistance as I walked around. I attempted to engage the women behind the counter when I was paying, but I felt dismissed. I loved the items I purchased, and the decorative environment is charming. I have been there twice. Unfortunately, the poor customer service spoiled the experience each time. I don't plan on returning.

This is the PERFECT place to buy local, hand-crafted gifts like candles, jewelry, soaps, trinkets…read moreetc. I've been here multiple times and have loved their earrings and candle scent selections. And the workers are always so friendly!

I recently took an 8-week "Intro to Drawing" class at Spruill and had a wonderful time! My…read moreinstructor was Thomas Key and I appreciated the way he organized the class. The pace was perfect and I never felt as though we were moving too fast. There were only 4 people in my Sunday afternoon class which allowed plenty of opportunities for him to walk around and help us individually. We also had opportunities to take little snack/bathroom breaks. The building is shared with the library and since that's closed on Sundays, there was usually ample parking. Sometimes there would be a children's performance in the theater near our studio but it was never really disruptive. Although sometimes, there would be less parking spots near the studio entrance on those days. I genuinely enjoyed taking this class at Spruill! I hope to take more classes here in the future and I even told my friends about it. The classes are reasonably priced for the quality of instruction that they offer, and there may be a few need-based scholarships available on their website. I believe there is a donation-based supply closet available to students who are currently enrolled in art classes, but the closet itself is only open during the week. Overall, I think Spruill is a great place hone any craft and I would love to take more classes in the future.

I love this place. They have so many classes to choose from! Definitely check it out but register…read morefast, classes go quick, especially the weekend ones.

Miminalist decorated small Cafe with large group and sitting spaces which doubles as a ceramic…read morepottery classes studio! Very unique and natural ingredients based drinks and foods a cute stop amongst the shops to grab your fuel and go or sit and sip.