I was looking for a class in pottery for my 17 year old granddaughter that would teach her to throw…read morepots. I was interested in taking the class also. We contact Tonya Hardy and she had a class coming up so we jumped right in. My granddaughter had thrown a few pots in a high school art class but the instructions were just a you tube video. Tonya was a great teacher and worked with both of us, encouraging us to push the envelope. Lots of fun and experience gained. when the class was over we bought studio time and we are still throwing pots at Happily Handmade.

No surprise this place has 5 stars! Loved Sharon, our table helper. Super cute and fun experience…read more Looking forward to going again. You can choose anything you want the night before and they have a bare board and stencil ready for you. You distress the board, sand paper, and stain it. Then stencil and paint.

We had my best friend's bachelorette here and honestly had so much fun!!!! Chelsea was helpful,…read morekind, hilarious, and truly made this the best experience. Daniel was also amazing and both of them made us feel like we were the most important guests of the night!! I truly cannot wait to return with friends/family and make another piece! Beyond having a great time, we all left with gorgeous art pieces that we truly love. 1000% worth it and I am so glad we went!

What a charming setting for a gallery which represents a wide range of artists and medias. The…read moregallery is bungalow that is packed with treasures and high-quality art. The owner, Pattie Strenger, is a mosaic artist and has created some of the most outstanding work I have ever seen. She teaches hands-on classes in the evenings where you will enjoy a creative experience you will not forget. I highly recommend Revive on your next visit to Lake Geneva.

Had a wonderful time making trivets with my stepdaughter and granddaughter using alcohol ink…read more Mary is a great teacher - very patient and kind. Loved the results! Thank you!

From the owner: An art center that hosts classes for adults and kids in a variety of mediums (watercolor, acrylics,…read morecolored pencil, pastels, alcohol ink and more) and sells art, greeting cards and kids take-home art project kits.

One of my favorite little hidden gems in Rockford! This place is an art studio and gallery. They do…read moreopen studio where you can pick a painting size and a picture. They give you printed step by step instructions to follow and all of the supplies. Someone is always there if you need help. They do loaded brush night where you can bring food and alcohol and paint a predetermined painting all led by an instructor. They have mixed media projects which are really fun. There is a gallery upstairs of local artist work and is great to browse during class breaks. The owners, Tabatha and Therese, are amazing and very passionate. My moms group does private parties frequently and have taken classes with both instructors. Both are awesome, patient and wonderful at teaching people like me with no experience at all. I have done loaded brush night and mixed media. Can't wait to try open studio. One huge tip- Public calendars come out every month on the 8th for the following month. Most sell out fast as space is limited. I have an alarm set every 8th to remind me to look at the studio calendar! Can't wait for my class next week!

Agree with a previous poster. This place is a gem in Rockford!…read more Just took a mixed media class last night at this studio. What a great experience. The class was small so there was more individual attention to our art, along with personal and great conversation with the owner/artist/instructor. She offers a variety of classes in different mediums so there is something for everyone. And if you have had limited art classes as I have, coming here with personalized instruction is perfect. Check out the website and see what is being offered the rest of the month, and June's schedule is soon to be posted. And don't forget to check the art gallery on the main floor and upstairs by local artists. Definitely some good stuff in there. Most assuredly, I will be coming back.

Our daughter really enjoyed the winter break art camp! I was also impressed with the projects she…read morehad created there!

We had our daughter's 9th birthday celebration here. They had a great time, and make a super cute…read morepainting. The staff was kind, patient, and creative! We would definitely recommend a party here.

I don't think I have the words to describe how happy I am right now. But I'm going to give it a…read moreshot... I contacted GG because we were replacing an original single pane window on our Queen Anne Victorian and I was looking for something with a little...color. Boy did they deliver! Not only did they help us with finding some traditional styles, they also spent a ridiculous amount of time picking out glass with us that matches the other original stained glass in our home. They even worked with me when I wanted to combine a few different ideas into my "vision". It took awhile for them to finish the window, but it was worth the wait. We just had it installed and I am amazed at how majestic it looks. It's such high quality and the craftsmanship, dear lord. Mind you, it wasn't cheap, but God was it worth every penny!

Went to take a class here. It was a great class, and I had a lot of fun. It was the beginning…read morestained glass class. There is a $150 fee for the class, and an optional kit for $30. I got the kit thinking that I can use it for the class and all would be good. However, every class we went to we were required to buy more things in order to continue with our project. Each class, I would leaving having spent more money. I was upset about these hidden fees, and it should be mentioned when signing up for the class. For people who are not planning on continuing doing stained glass, you might want to reconsider this glass. That being said, I really enjoyed the class and have now been doing stained glass at home. She was a good teacher.

This modest studio and school specializes in watercolor classes and workshops. The atmosphere is…read morefriendly, relaxed and noncompetitive. The workshops are for all levels and conducted by some of the best artists around: Bridget Austin, Tom Francesconi, Karen Knutson, Ratindra Das, Joe Fattingis, to name a few. Groups are 12 students or less and there is lots of personal attention. Prices are modest, usually $70-90 a day and workshops run from 2 to 4 days. Janesville has a number of very good restaurants and lots and lots of parks including the wonderful Rotary Gardens. The Baymont Inn gives a corporate discount to students at L'Atelier.