I bought a Groupon for the painting for my boyfriend and I to celebrate his birthday, and it was…read morereally fun! They provided all the coverings for your clothes, shoes, and hair. I'd recommend the covering because your clothes will get dirty. They had a bunch of different rooms in the building dedicated for the painting. The rooms have black walls and a full drum set. You can paint on your canvases, the walls, drum set, each other, anything! We got to choose our music for the entire 30 minutes- we just told the worker what artist and they put on a playlist. We had a really good time and would definitely go again, and likely check out the Break Rooms.

Small place but did what I expected. They have many rooms…read morefor breaking stuff and other activities. We did a break room. We had 1 tv to smash and a huge box filled of plates and glass/ceramic knick knacks. Everyone was nice and helpful.

They are currently closed until the 6th of January, fyi! (2020) in case you were making a stop…read moreexclusively there. Excited to schedule a class, soon! I've heard great things.

You don't have to know me that well to get a sense that I'm no artist. I had trouble with…read morepaint-by-number, for the love of Dali. I do, though, have lots of great, artistic friends, and they took me to the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center. What a delight. It is in the old First Akron Bank building, right on the mall on the north end, just before it becomes a street again. Chock full of student-created work, there is a huge gallery, several class rooms, studios, a kitchen, on and on and on, all for the local artist. It reminds me exactly of my college campus art building, but with way more people of other ages, from teens to near hundred-and-teens. Two other great reasons to love this place. It is non-profit. AND it is self-sustaining, through membership and their classes and workshops. When I hear discussions of what it takes to revitalize a downtown, I imagine a bunch of places just like this one: using an older building (you kids would know it as "re-purposing") for a newer idea, in this case art, but also music, and library, and metal shop and... oh, sorry. I went back to high school for a minute, there. Keep our downtowns from falling into ruin. Consider enrolling in a class here, but at least visit the place for a tour or an exhibition. (Oh, and there are a few off-street parking spaces in back, along the river, if you can find them.) Ars longa, vita brevis.

Great little pottery shop! Really enjoyed the outing with my girls. We explained what we wanted to…read moredo and she was very helpful in making our art project work out how we wanted it to! Can't wait to gift my hubby with his Father's Day present the girls made on their own!

I think this is the first poor review I have written on Yelp. Went this morning with my young…read moredaughter and her friend. We had never been so had absolutely no idea what we needed to do. We were greeted and given a very brief description on pricing and how to wipe down pottery we selected with water. Then told when we were done to pick out paints and they would then tell us the next step. No one explained the next step. I had to ask for additional paint brushes, stand for pottery, how to use certain paints. The store was packed but when paying $55.00 for two items of pottery I feel things should be explained. The people we met up with ended up using the "wrong" paint on a piece she spent $30.00 for. She wasn't able to even finish it the way she had hoped for. Overall I would imagine if you knew what you were doing it would be a nice time. Not impressed

My family and I have been to this appointment only art studio, run by the energetic Bev, three…read moretimes; 5 yr old birthday party, 8 yr old birthday party, and for a fun grown up get together. This place was great for my kids who have fun imaginations and no fear when it comes to art and painting. There was a table set up with small sized easels and canvases and each child picked the colors they wanted. They were free to paint whatever their heart desired and Bev would help with suggestions to make their art dreams come true. While the paint dries the children are taken into a side room where they can have pizza, cake, ice cream, and present opening before taking their masterpieces home. The grown up version went a little different, with appetizers and drinks first to loosen us up first before we ventured into the other room to paint. For my party we painted wine glasses. The freedom to paint anything was great for kids but not us adults who fear messing up and know our complete lack in artistic ability. Most of us turned to the internet for ideas. Bev was there to offer suggestions and encouragement as we painted. While it was nice to see all the different outcomes, I need step by step instruction to make art less intense and more enjoyable.

Picture this Have you had your fill of work and stress? Are…read moreyou falling asleep on the job? Do you stare at the clock counting down the minutes? Do you find yourself asking "is it the weekend yet"? If you have answered yes to one or more of these, you are way overdue for a girls' night out. The first thing that comes to mind is dinner, drinks, and dancing, but let's face it--a night out on the town can be expensive. You don't have to spend a fortune to have fun. Just get creative when planning a fun, affordable experience with friends by challenging them to try something new and interesting. Here's an inexpensive idea that my friends and I tried that won't break the bank: Brush And A Bottle Paint Night. With a glass of wine in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, could you imagine a better way to unwind? Trashed Studio offers an all-inclusive three-hour instructor-led painting class with all supplies (sans the wine) provided for just $30! Local artist Bev Elliott will challenge you and your group of 6 to 12 friends to get creative in this step-by-step demonstration through the painting process. For those of you who have never picked up a paint brush, the ever-so-patient Bev is right by your side, ready to offer individualized tips and style suggestions. Her passion for painting is contagious, and you'll find yourself channeling your inner Monet--shocked by the hidden artists that you and your friends have become. I must admit that I was slightly hesitant about the evening since I'm far from a modern day artist. With Bev's guidance and acrylic paint, I quickly discovered my artistic abilities. I personally found acrylic paint to be very forgiving, easy to use, and any mistakes can be painted over (even when dry!) I enjoyed the night out with my friends, and getting to come home with my own piece of art was an awesome added bonus. The relaxing atmosphere of this cozy art studio is filled with laughter and good vibes from the moment your paint-filled brush hits the canvas, making that stressful work week you've had seem less overwhelming. I highly recommend Trashed Studio: Brush and a Bottle class for first time and/or experienced painters. For any event (girls' night, birthday, family get-together or work outing), plan your next paint party with Bev and be sure to check out other services Trashed Studio offers!  **As a disclaimer (let's not get confused by my writing style), this is not an advertisement, nor do I work for Trashed Studios. When I find something I love I give my honest opinion, and I never recommend products that I don't use or enjoy. Sincerelybs.com

Wow! What a gorgeous, colorful, friendly place. This local shop is packed full with everything you…read moreneed for needlepoint, starting with a wide selection of hand painted canvases that includes rotating trunk shows. There are two large rooms. The back room has a broad selection of threads, beads, and notions, plus a large sitting area for classes and open stitching time. The staff are highly skilled needle workers and are happy to assist you with your selections. The shop has plenty of basic supplies, too, including DMC floss, needles, small scissors - good for all types of needlework and reasonably priced.

What a lovely store! There are not a lot of LNS in the area, so I was excited to hear about this…read moreone. The store is extremely bright and clean. I am new to needlepoint and the staff working there could not have been nicer with my questions. They had tons of threads and canvases. It can be tricky to see from the street, so make sure to slow down when going the first time. I cannot wait to go back!!!

To explain what Palladian Palette is, here is an excerpt from the homepage of their website:…read more "Palladian Palette is a BYOB painting bar. Come on in, open your drink, and sit down in front of a canvas -- simple as that. Just want to have a place to relax for a bit? Welcome! Grab a Mini Palette Painting and paint for as long as you'd like. Five days a week Palladian Palette offers a two and a half to a three-hour experience with a local artist. That artist will guide you through a painting (famous or original), show you tips and tricks, and encourage you to take painting risks you never thought you had the skill to take. You can follow along with our artists on staff who will be there to guide the stick-figured-challenged, or you can change up colors and techniques to make it your own. Or, just paint whatever inspires you in the moment. After your time with us, you'll walk out with a painting you love, (or in 2-3 weeks, a ceramic piece) and we'll take care of the cleanup." Now, on to my review: My friend found Palladian Palette online and asked if I wanted to go. Being a super crafty girl, I enthusiastically said yes! My friend called their phone number and scheduled a painting time for last Friday night. When we first pulled up to the building, there were no parking spots available on the street. There is no lot to park in specifically for this place so we parked in the food stamp building parking lot across the street. Upon entering, we were greeted very warmly by the owner/instructor (Rachel Gentner) who was there to teach us how to paint that night. We grabbed seats in front of easels and popped open our bottle of wine. When everyone was seated, Rachel explained that she was an art teacher outside of her business and had majored in art at the University of Akron. She then began to explain how the night was going to go and how she teaches. She had us put painting smocks on, and put acrylic paints on our pallettes. She explained how the brushes worked and how to properly clean out the brushes between colors. Then we got to work on the paintings! Rachel has a calendar on her website showing what the painting of the night is so you can choose the painting you like and go that night. Everyone in the class does the same painting and follows along according to her very thorough instructions. She is excellent at explaining what to do and how to get the effects of what is going on the sample photo of the painting we are working on. She was also very helpful with replacing our brush water and making sure we had all the supplies we needed to complete our painting and have fun. She gave us plenty of free time to work on our paintings and didn't rush us at all. Also, I forgot to mention that she supplies the canvas, brushes, paints, easel, etc. The prices vary but the majority are currently $35/person. I suspect that price could fluctuate based on art supply prices. Overall, we had an excellent time and were very relaxed by the end of the night. It took approximately 3 hours from start to finish. I really enjoyed how encouraging the instructor was. Everyone in our class ended up with a different interpretation of the painting but they all turned out just beautiful! That's the fun part about it. Regardless of instruction, each painting is comepletely unique to the person who created it. Although I have prior painting experience, this place is definitely a great start for beginning painters! Do not be deterred if you aren't comfortable with a paint brush! She will teach you and help you succeed!

It's a part time art gallery that features local artists displaying their work. The folks were…read morefriendly and the work was enjoyable. It's a senior daycare during the daytime so it's not like most other galleries. The price is right too - free!

Show was great! Seating and pricing is great too! Easy access from free parking to entrance. They…read moreoffer snacks and beverages also. Good times!