I attended an amazing class on Mother's Day at the Detroit location with instructor Skylar. She was…read moreprofessional, pleasant and had the room well prepared for an enjoyable experience. Her approach allowed everyone an opportunity to work together and the creations were beautiful because she encouraged individual creativity. It was my first class but certainly not the last. I will definitely register for another session with Skylar.

PWAT has come to Detroit! I have painted at other Paint With A Twist locations, so I am not new to…read morethe concept. However, it is so great to have a location in Detroit. The Downtown Location is owned by the franchisees that own Ferndale and Farmington. Two women who have found a niche. I painted during the Grand Opening event this week. The set up is BYOB wine and they provide the paint and canvas. You would be surprised how great you will back with a little bit of wine. The golden rule is never drink the paint water and no paint brushes in the wine. If you've ever painted there then you will get the joke. The area is spacious and they have a TV monitor for you to follow along in case you need to see close up. At least 40 people can fit into a class. The class offerings are changed monthly and a sneak peek is given via Facebook on the 15th of the month. The instructors walk you through creating your on painting that is preselected. The cool thing is that many are artists themselves, so you are learning from a real painter. Parking is on the street, which is metered parking. Classes are $35-$45 for public and private classes. You can book a private party with your friends/family. I enjoy painting and you also get points when registering online.

I had a blast! Went with my husband and really enjoyed painting together. It is such a great idea…read moreto do something besides going out to eat. We got a groupon it was $25 each. I will definitely do it again. However, I wouldn't be paying the full price of $45.

Sugar Hill Clay is a super welcoming space to learn and to get your mind off your 9-5!…read more I've learned soo much through the instructors, members, and other classmates Whether you are new or a pro at pottery, this is your place!

Have a great experience! My friend and I wanted to gift a group class to our friend for her…read morebirthday, and we loved it. We got to make 2 items during the 3 hour handbuilding class and it flew by- we could've stayed another hour or so. I saw classes at other studios that only lasted an hour and I'm so glad I went with Sugar Hill Clay. It was $180 for up to a 4-person private class and worth every penny. We were able to book a Saturday class with Chen (who was so talented, knowledgeable and set such a calming presence) and would do it again! After you make your items, Chen will glaze them with your color preference and fire them. Once they're ready, they let you know when you can pick up the pieces! 1000% would recommend- hidden gem!

My friend and I went to a glass blowing show and it was a lot of fun! They did a ton of…read moredemonstrations and answered questions from the crowd. Prices were very high but you are buying a custom one of a kind piece. The selection was plentiful to choose from. A great place to stop in and browse the wares.

I rented time in the hot shop here a few years back and it was super fun. Albert was very…read moreaccommodating and knowledgeable about the craft as he is a master. There is lots of great art around and they host an event the end of November every year with solid Jazz and glass blowing demonstrations. Check it out! the Russell is truly a unique place that houses some many different types of creatives.

A great addition to the area and so many amazing classes!! I know first hand how wonderful Samantha…read moreis and the unique classes and fun activities and a great way to unleash your inner artist.

Recently went to the Carr Center to see Opera Modo's most recent production of Don Giovanni. After…read morereading the description I wasn't sure what my experience would be like. Parking wasn't awesome (it's downtown and a game was going on- plan ahead) and we arrived a few minutes later than planned. We jumped in line as all tickets were will call. We were given instructions to "pick up our gift bag" and "download the app" prior to the show. The show was the opera in Italian with a twist- the characters were the characters in Rocky Horror! The gift bag- props necessary for the "rain" "Dr.Scott" etc. The app gives you a rundown of the scene and instructs when to "deploy" props. The result- amazing experience of a show I'd already seen before. Setting was intimate - not optimal for viewing all of the stage- especially for the shorties - but made it fun as the cast appeared in front of and behind us. Oh yeah- and red and white wine available for audience with water!

Great place in the city offering up cool and exciting things to see and do for the creative artist…read moreworld. We had the please sure of seeing Carmen, presented by Opera MODO on Saturday and it was really a unique and great time. The Carr Center is located in the heart of all the happenings in Detroit. It's a great place to explore something new!! Check out their website! http://www.thecarrcenter.org/

Most Detroiters have heard of Pewabic Pottery, but few know it's still going strong in its…read morebeautiful location on E. Jefferson. In addition to an active workshop, the building houses a gift shop with lots of wonderful ceramic pieces and a small museum, which details the history of Pewabic Pottery. It's a unique piece of Detroit history and a great place to buy gifts for yourself and others. It's well worth a visit to this hidden gem.

Nate and I were in the area recently so we stopped in to this historic store/workshop…read more Unfortunately we weren't able to do a tour, but I would love to in the future (book online ahead of time). The upstairs gallery was closed when we were there, so we just browsed the shop, which is full of all sorts of beautiful ceramic items like tiles, vases, art, and more. I liked seeing all the different pieces but nothing really shouted out to me. The animal tiles were probably my favorite. I also liked the house number tiles. They also had other non-ceramic items for sale, like earrings, puzzles, calendars, cards, etc. It is a nice place to find gifts! They also do classes and workshops, which sound fun! This isn't a spot that I need to visit every time I'm in the area, but it was fun to finally check out.

Scarab Club is such a beautiful gem across from the Detroit Institute of Arts. I attended a book…read moreevent but there are art exhibitions, art classes, and other events regularly held here. I recommend attending an event just to get the chance to admire the art and architecture of the building.

This is very much worth a visit. The building and grounds are beautiful, historic, and…read morefascinating. They showcase some local artists who have studio space here. It's a venue for small to medium sized special events. It's across the street from the art museum so it's easy to amble over and check out. When I stopped by they were renovating, it's over 110 years old so this sort of thing must happen every now and then. Well worth the voluntary donation even though it was mostly closed off. Depending on your vision, you might want to bring binoculars to look at the higher parts of the exterior architecture and be careful if you are backpedaling to get a better view. Thank you to the motorist who didn't run me over by the way, when I backed into the street, Mr. Magoo style.

We had such a wonderful time! Stanley was one of the most patient people that I have ever met and…read morewas a great teacher. He just moved to a new location off of Grand River. It wasn't too expensive and I enjoyed every moment of it. We will be coming back!

OMG - highly recommend to everyone. Stanley (owner) was so helpful and knowledgeable; we asked a…read morebillion questions. My friend and I decided to go with 24 x 24 selection which gives you a 3hr class time and you have a little extra additional time if you go over. You get to select your own image - if its TOO DETAILED then he'll let you know. Currently he request the image 24hrs before the class - you'll notify you through email and text. Please note - you won't be able to take piece home until after two days but he'll reach out when its ready because he needs to put the finishing touching/sealing the rug with glue. There are a variety of colors available - you even have the option of playing your own music but we declined and asked him to put on some music which we vibe too. As of right now - the max amount of people are 6 but i think special requests for highly numbers in the future - if you don't know then just reach out. I'm already trying to see how i can get my job to approve a corporate class which he informed me that there's an option for a pop-up session. At the end of the day - DO THE THINGS; TRY SOMETHING NEW. No regrets!!! Happy crafting!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Elisha!…read more She was such a pleasure to work with during a photo shoot for my business and I'm forever grateful for her kindness and understanding throughout the whole shoot! The photos are ALL gorgeous and have helped me build my brand! Thank YOU!

Elisha and Michael are absolutely fantastic. My husband and I live in Washington, DC so trying to…read morefind a photographer for our wedding in Michigan was a tad stressful. Elisha and Michael are so easygoing and put us at ease not only the day of our wedding, but throughout the entire process. Elisha came out to the wedding venue a week before to find the best spots to take photos, Michael was able to take photos of my husband's golf outing the morning of the wedding. These two went above and beyond to capture our day, and they did it perfectly. If you're considering hiring Elisha and Michael, DO IT! You won't regret it and in the end you'll have a bunch of amazing photos to remember your big day.