OCISLY has been one of my favorite things about Miami! The pop ups not only introduce me to a new…read morevenue and part of the city but the most interesting and amazing people come out to play overall, OCISLY, has ignited a new sense of purpose in my creative practice and i'll always make an effort to show up at their events

Everyone should try going to an OCISLY ceramics events, even if you think you are not artistic! At…read morethe very least, I promise you will meet new friends and enjoy a night contributing to Miami's beautiful art community. Cristina is so patient explaining how pottery works and encourages you to be playful with what you create. Adam is also very helpful offering any advice, together they make a great team. The attention to detail does not go unnoticed, and they make everyone feel welcomed (this is very important because I understand it can be scary/intimidating to try new things! they put any fears to ease) Luckily I had the opportunity to glaze a few of my pieces, which is worth the money! I was so pleasantly surprised how quickly my pottery was fired, considering how long the process can take from start to finish. I have been to multiple OCISLY events, but one of my favorite memories was crafting matching swan coffee mugs with my partner. It was so fun to do side-by-side while surrounded by creative energy and good vibes. We cherish these mugs and pull them out often smiling at the subtle unique imperfections that make each one beautiful. Thank you to OCISLY for an amazing memory that will last for years & years. We look forward to many more clay dates!

This is a very cute place to unwind and get dirty! They were able to take us last minute after our…read morereservation at another place got cancelled. Sophia was an amazing instructor and really helped us bring our vision to life. This is an ideal place for small work bonding activities and to just be present. The place is located upstairs in the studio and if very well maintained. I cannot wait to see how my bowl looks

I've always wanted to do pottery and was happy to find this place on TIKTOK. Studio is located on…read morethe second floor of an art building. Instructor was amazing. Val did an amazing good exampling how to chaps the clay into the object you wanted. She provides hand-on visuals and was there helping every step of the way. VAL made me from comfortable about this experience and I would do it again because of her. You cannot take your object home the same day, have to wait three to four weeks. Parking in street parking.

So much info on where graffiti started who were the key players it was very interesting. It…read morefocused on subway graffiti. The bathroom was filled with graffiti & stickers I even loved the bathroom. They also had 3 old style turnstiles from NYC. The employee I spoke to had a a lot of knowledge of graffiti & of the area.

Disclaimer: I got free tickets from my hotel. The museum is…read moreon the smaller side. Takes 1 hour max to walk through (more like 30 minutes for me). Very informative and cool to check out the history of graffiti and fun art works. The highlight was seeing the work by Jonone. The people working there were really friendly and engaging. Worth checking out if you're in Wynwood!

Great 20min glass blowing class! We enjoyed getting to build a large, beautiful item. A few things…read moreto note: - most items cannot be built as a couple/together. I called ahead & asked about booking 1 slot/item for 2 people, and was told that's okay. When we got there they clarified that only certain items can be built by 2 people (fish, turtle, flower), but they allowed us to also built the vase together. That means if you do this as a date night/group activity, the other person will sit on the side while you build your item. I believe they host couple specific nights (or you can choose one of the few items that is partner friendly). - this is a QUICK guided activity. There wasn't any pre-education on glass blowing, techniques, advice, etc. You are allowed to pick up to 3 colors and then you basically follow the teachers instructions for each step with heavy assistance from the teacher on each step. This isn't a class for someone who's wanting to learn glass blowing basics, be creative, or do most of the process themselves. It's VERY guided and directed. Granted, it takes people decades to learn large scale glass blowing, so I understand why it's designed that way. But if you're looking for more creative freedom/independence, I'd recommend checking out Glass Bubble in Miami. - In addition to the above point, you're not really sure how to make the piece "good". For example, our vase had a ton of bubbles and I'm not sure there's anything we could've done differently to prevent that (and we weren't warned about it). Overall though, this is a cool art activity and you get exposure to some of the tools of glass blowing while getting to go home [the next day] with a cool item!

Great experience! Fun and creative activity for various ages. Highly recommend making a glass item…read moreyou will utilize in the future!

I had a great time. I chose a piece and painted peacefully for a couple of hours. Through that time…read morethe staff was helpful and checked in to change our water. They also explained all of the tools, stencils, and paint options in the beginning. I'm excited to pick up my vase next week. I'd love if they incorporated crackling paint to give neat effects, and also maybe a few other options for items to paint. Overall great experience.

I'm in love with Oolite Arts Center, it truly takes me back to my art roots! My infinite love for…read moreit and it's nostalgic. Currently taking a Drawing class. My instructor Wil is amazing! I can literally be there in class ALL day. I have really enjoyed meeting new people with similar interests. All around it's a true joy. Love it here!!!

Located in Lincoln Road Mal, Oolite Arts, a non profit was founded in 1984 as ArtCenter/South…read moreFlorida by potter Ellie Schneiderman, who was looking for affordable work spaces for Miami's visual artists. She want to "help artists help themselves." According to their website "Oolite Arts seeks to be the bedrock of the visual arts in Miami. Formed over time, it is composed of residents, alumnae, curators and visitors, coming together to build a community around contemporary art - a fundamental part of our arts ecosystem." Today Oolite Arts provides artists with the free studio space, the chance to exhibit their work, and support. The building contains artists' studios, small exhibitions spaces, and the group's offices. You can take classes or attend events in the building. Oolite also operates out of a new location at 75 NW 72nd St where they will offer more than 200 art classes and launch a visual art program for teens. Oolite Arts recently sold one its two Lincoln Road buildings and there are plans to build and open a new building in Little River later in 2023. Little River is becoming an alternative location for artists priced out of nearby Wynwood. The new building will have two dozen studios for the group's residency program where artists can get free space for two years, an exhibition space, a theater for films and lectures or presentations, a studio, and offices. Any organization that supports and facilitates the arts is a worthwhile one to support. They help artists who might otherwise not be able to afford studio space to have a place to work and exhibit. It looks like they have some amazing plans in the works to help even more artists in the future. This is a fantastic organization. Stop by for inspiration and culture.

Was a fun time and I've been dreaming of this experience my whole life since I saw pottery in that…read more"Ghost" movie previews and I never saw the movie I was too young. So I got to have free play with the clay and enjoyed sculpting a couple mugs and tray. I had to leave it with the store for a week until it cooks in the kilm. Come back and paint/glaze the pottery. The instructors were all so helpful and I have usable mugs I love. Highly recommend

This place was so fun and super amazing! We got to make three pieces and our instructor was so…read morehelpful. For the girlies try to go there without nails on it will be a bit harder to mold the clay!!

Romero Britto is a vivid pop artist and the founder of what he calls the Happy Art Movement. He…read morebelieves the purpose of art is to radiate happiness, fun, love, and hope while inspiring people. The New York Times has said Britto's art, "exudes warmth, optimism and love". Britto was born in poverty in Brazil in 1963. In 1983 he made his way to Europe where he was inspired by artists such as Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. In 1988 he moved to Miami where he still maintains a studio. Britto's earliest work was done on newspaper which was all he could afford and sold on the sidewalk. Inspired by the sunshine of Miami he began working in bright palates which attracted people to his work. He received his first major commission to design artwork for Absolut Vodka for a 1989 campaign that also had bottles that featured art by Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. Corporate partnerships and licensing deals followed. His designs have been used by companies like Disney, BMW, IBM, Apple Computers, Grand Marnier, Pepsi, and Royal Caribbean Cruises and his art has been featured on cruise ships, cars, Barbie dolls and pet collars His art has even made it to the World Cup, Superbowl. and Olympics. Britto art has been exhibited art galleries and museums in over 120 countries but his brightly colored artwork has become synonymous with Miami where you can find it everywhere from city vehicles, hospitals, parking meters, and lottery tickets. Britto Inc. generates 250 million dollars of sales annually. He has become the most collected and licensed artist in history. Britto works out of art gallery dubbed the Britto Palace in Wynwood. You have to win your way in for a tour through charities or Britto picks one person a week with a golden ticket to visit from anyone that spends $250 or more with him. Everyone however is free to visit and shop his flagship gallery on Lincoln Road which opened on 1993. inside the gallery is paintings and sculpture for many thousands of dollars but there is also much more affordable art on T-shirts, tea pots, socks, ties, bags, hats, mugs, keychains, and candles. Everyone can afford to leave with a piece of Britto art from here or perhaps with just a smile on your face,

Great staff greeting and acknowledging us visiting this gallery . The pop art it's amazing and very…read moreoriginal! I was looking for a specific piece and the staff was able to help me through out the process.