My daughter (who is entering 8th grade) has been taking art classes here (on and off) since she was…read more7. All of her instructors have been wonderful. She is currently under the guidance of JanRobin Green, who is an instructor that every child should have. I only wished I had a teacher like her when I was young to inspire me and make the world of art come alive. I am thankful that we found her to nurture the creativity within my daughter that allows her to take steps outside her boundaries and to always "look forward" to her art classes. :)

Best. Place. EVER. If you are looking for a covid friendly,…read morefun, and interactive activity I HIGHLY recommend spending an afternoon at this studio. I have never felt more safe, or more welcomed to an establishment before, in a time where it is so important for people to be kind to each other. Not to mention the INSANE work done by the head instructor, I was so impressed! Ginger is one of the most friendly, loving, and hard working women I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. So kind, so smart, and so SO talented. Could not recommend more!

We signed up our kids for summer art classes over here. The classes were great and the children had…read morea good time. One of kids was drawing and coloring flowers and the other was drawing and coloring animals. Both turned out pretty good. We would have liked to continue in the Fall, but could not due to conflicts with other activities.

I have a very artsy fartsy adorable little girl. She has always liked drawing, painting, crafting,…read moreand anything remotely art like. When she turned 5, her only request for a present was that we found a place where she could take art classes "for real." I looked around for a place that did children's art classes, not just something that did projects, but that taught the fundamentals of art to kiddos. Luckily, I found Art+ Academy and it has been great! I have a very happy kiddo now since she has her real art classes. Here's the scoop: 1. Small class sizes. They monitor how many kids are in each class to make sure the student to teacher ratio is always low. The kid's all learn from each other, as well as get a lot of individual guidance to help their skills develop. 2. Classes for kids are separated into small age groups to keep the learn levels on the same playing field. The classes range from 4-5, 5-7, 7-9, and 9-12. It's nice that 12 year olds don't have to be with the 5 year olds. Peer groups help everyone learn better and faster. 3. They also do teen and adult classes, so really anyone and every can take classes if they are interested in them. 4. The teachers, at least the ones I have met, seem to really care about the students. They offer help and guidance, but still let each student do their own artistic styles. They really want each person to believe in their own artistic abilities. 5. The price seems very reasonable for the quality of the classes. If you or know someone who is interested in art classes, I highly recommend Art + Academy.

The Studio's painting instructor, Abraham--who demonstrates an amazing capability of adapting and…read morespecializing in multiple types of subjects and styles--expertly broke down the painting process with even-paced classes and created learning moments to help ease me from acrylic to oil using a mix of mediums. I've learned a great deal about starting a painting, properly mixing color palettes, color theory, and proper brushes for certain techniques. Each session progressively improved my skill set and over several weeks, using these methodical college-level processes, I was able to accomplish an oil painting at my own pace.

My 9 year old was looking to learn how to sew. She had such a great experience. There aren't many…read moreplaces that teach classes for kids. I was impressed by the instructors patience and skill. Will definitely sign her up for more classes.

Very fun place to get your hands dirty! I really enjoyed the facility and they have just about…read moreeverything that you may need. From beginner to expert- there's something for everyone.

I've always wanted to try pottery and ended up signing up for a class with a few family members…read more Pottery is hard--but I enjoyed it! It will definitely take a few lessons to get the technique under my belt (I am sure this varies by person). Emily owns the studio and teaches the lesson. There was about 10 people in my "intro to wheel throwing" class. Everything is provided in the class and it was about three hours long. Emily teaches you the techniques and you get to make as many as you can within the course period. I was able to make 4 imperfect "bowls." I suggest that you not wear anything nice because it will be messy. I got clay/mud in my shoes, on my legs, and my clothes--fortunately, it comes out fairly easily, just a warning! However, I think it was worth it. I found the process to be very therapeutic...and humbling. I plan to take more classes and hope to get better!

I had such a great time at Board & Brush! When I initially booked I unfortunately got sick and had…read moreto reschedule, but the customer service I received was great and they super understanding and made it easy to rebook. When my friend and I came we had such a good time, it was our first time and all of the directions were clearly explained + the staff were ready to help if we needed it. Will definitely be back!

Just absolutely amazing and the best date idea for us. I can't wait for them to add planter boxes…read morecause I would be a regular.

I joined the adult drawing and painting class about a year ago. I hadn't painted since high school…read more The class has been a delight. Jessica the instructor is a great guide, flexible, informative and patient. This class isn't cheap but they supply ALL THE ART SUPPLIES and we've painted in acrylic, oils, and watercolors and drawn with charcoal and pencil. Paper, solvent, linseed oil. I was really nervous the first class, but the piece turned out better than I expected. I find the class calming, almost meditative.

I am so very happy with my experience painting pottery here! I came in with a friend on MLK day and…read moreit was pretty quiet until later in the afternoon. The staff are super friendly and helpful. They're also faster at getting your pieces back to you than a lot of places I've been to before. One thing to note is it does get pretty cold inside when it's cold out. We will most certainly be coming back!

Only giving 4 stars because of the location…read more It is in a very small little house and it is almost always packed regardless of day/time of day. Parking is also not great. But their selection of paint and pottery is awesome. I also like the way they allow you to get your own paint unlike some places that limit you to colors. They have really cute pieces to paint and seems like they have a lot of seasonal switch ups which is appreciated. We did a cute little butterbell and it turned out so good!

I'm a sucker for a cute little small business hole in wall. And this place nails that! Plus, I may…read morebe a little biased because my parents used to run a paint it yourself ceramic shop when I was growing up. So places like this are very nostalgic for me. It's very small on the inside, compared to other do-it-yourself ceramic shops that I've been to. But honestly, I found that quite quaint and cozy. I find that their ceramic pieces were pretty affordable compared to some of the other ceramic shops I've been to in Austin. They have their paints separated by brights and detailed versus more earthy tone colors. And unfortunately, they tell you that you shouldn't mix them because they won't come out looking good. So you have to figure out what you want your piece to look like before hand, bright with small details? Or more earthy tones? My husband went with the bright and details, while my friend and I decided to go for earthy tones. My husband painted a wall switch plate, I painted a feather bowl, and my friend painted a mug. They were all done and ready to be picked up about a week and a half later. And they came out great! I enjoyed myself, and my husband and I have already discussed coming back perhaps for a date day :)

I absolutely love, love, LOVE the painting I did with Kimberly Keller!! I had so much fun and she…read moreis a hoot to work with! The cool thing about the paint pouring is that you can do the same colors each time and get a completely different painting each time!! 5 stars for sure! She is also excellent with the kiddos!

Looking for fun and a way to completely relieve the stresses of life? Then sign up for a "Paint…read moreWith Me, Kimberly Keller" class! She's fun, entertaining, and let's you be you, with your creativity! She's a local artist and will give you tips and instructions to help you create your own art masterpiece in an unintimidating way! Bring your friends, family, grandmas, grandpas, children, co-workers or neighbors and you'll discover how fun being an artist can be! Melanie Anderson, Georgetown, Texas

Yeah! I was sooo looking forward to this class with Board & Brush and The Fancy Marshmallow Co. The…read morecollaboration of the two Cedar Park small businesses has been all I could talk about. Greeted with excitement, owner Rochelle of Board & Brush had me check in on her iPad. Showed me to my seat where we chatted for a bit. I saw my project in its raw form. I'm so excited to tackle this project. This is actually my second time coming so I know a little of what is expected. Rochelle does an amazing job taking you step by step and helping you. Even if you're not a crafter, never even handled a paint brush, Rochelle, and her staff are very patient, and very helpful. You start off with a raw board of pine. You're given a couple minutes to release your stress on the board. Hammering marks using chicken wire, a hammer, a mallet, and a large screw. You'll sand it lightly, and then stain it. Then it's time to stencil. Using a semi dry brush, you'll dab your brush on the stencil. Give it a minute under the fan to dry and peal the stencil off. And you're pretty much done. You get an official Bb logo sticker to complete your project. I recommend signing and dating your project on the back. Viola you're an artist! The Fancy Marshmallow Co. owner, Tina, she is such a sweetheart. She set up her beautiful marshcuterie spread. All made from scratch. Soft, fluffy, and flavorful treats. She has the cutest treats. All kinds of shapes and sizes. My favorite is the strawberry champagne. Trust me, they are amazing. Tina also brought in her hot cocoa mix ingredients and we all got to make our own bag of hot cocoa mix to take home. And we got to pick our goodies from the marshcuterie and box them up in the cutest boxes with heart printed tissue paper. Such a sweet touch to a fun class. I highly recommend coming to Board & Brush. Such a fun girls night out. They are BYOB, so it's a great group celebration. The Fancy Marshmallow, such a cute boutique, I've been several times. Tina comes up with the most delicious home made treats for all holidays and celebrations. Her boutique is the girliest cafes in Cedar Park! So darling. Check them both out. 5 stars!

Love all of my B&B projects and they are always fun to create. Rochelle is great at guiding you…read morethrough the process & walking out the door with something nice.