While a little difficult to find, this artists' co-op gallery and the historiic building it's in…read moreare well worth the time! We had a great time at the wine tasting fundraising event held there recently, and they have a whole calendar of special events and classes you can view on their website. All the personnel, mostly artists whose work is shown in the gallery, were great hosts...very warm and welcoming! Me were able to visit with several of the co-op's artists to learn about their creative processes and works, from paintings, to photographs, drawings, collages, pottery, jewelry, and more. You will find wonderful pieces of high-quality art you'll love, and at an affordable price! In addition to the wines to taste from the White Tail Run Winery in Edgerton, KS, The Olathe Art Gallery provided a delicious array of sweet and savory treats.

Today my husband and I stopped in to check out this local artist art gallery in Olathe. It is…read morelocated inside a historic building that houses other businesses as well. The hours on the website are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM. The gallery features a variety of art from local artists. We admired jewelry, pottery, paintings with various techniques, photography art and other works. They alternate the art every 60 days. They also have first Saturday art receptions that include live music and refreshments. The prices are were affordable for prints to frame and the original pieces were in the normal price range or less that are featured at local art shows. The gallery is peaceful and enjoyable. One of the owners spoke to us about the various art displayed and the art classes that they have to offer as well for various skill levels.

Classes are great! Teachers are very helpful and instructive. I had never done ceramics before and…read moretheir beginner and intermediate classes gave me the confidence to start doing it on my own. I am goin to take the advanced class soon and am so excited. The classes are well priced for the size of the class and the quality of tools and glaze offered. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get into pottery.

I have been taking classes here since November and there is a reason I keep coming back! I have…read moreloved every class I've taken and all of my instructors have been outstanding. I have taken hand-building and multiple wheel classes. I'm currently in the advanced wheel class where the owner is my instructor and she is truly amazing. I can see my progress with every class, and I feel like I have gotten a lot out of my experiences here. I have really awesome pottery I have made myself, but I also find myself feeling more confident creatively! McKenzie is very easy to get in contact with, she is very responsive to any questions I have asked, and really does what she can to make sure you get the most out of your class. I also find them to be a really good value, you leave with a lot of pieces! Coming to Driftwood has really been such an enriching experience for my life, and I can't wait to become a member of the studio one day!

Booked a reservation for 8 people for our Dad's 60th birthday. We had a blast. Dimitri was very…read morepersonable and welcoming. We wanted to do a painting of a specific horse which I sent over to Dimitri in advance and he reworked it to be very easy to paint for beginners. Turned out really good! Dimitri is very passionate about what he does and it shows through in his class. Everyone had a great time and I would definitely recommend this activity for families, friends or date night.

Just a helpful hint: the studio is in fact inside the apartment building. But don't be…read moredisheartened! We had a fantastic time. Dimitri is a riot. He has some great artwork up, and he's a good teacher. Very patient and hilarious. We did a pretty simple painting but we still spent about 2hr just drinking our wine and chatting. Lovely choice for a bachelorette party - kudos to the maid of honor for the discovery, and kudos to Dimitri for running a nice little business.

My sister and I have gone to several crafting events at The Small Hinge. The ladies that lead the…read moreworkshops are all fantastically knowledgeable and friendly. They offer live in-person workshops and take home kits. They sell Dixie Bell paint and really great kits. For the workshops, they provide everything you need to make a beautiful piece to gift or keep for yourself.

This was my first time going to the PraIrie View Art Fair. It was very nice; the weather was…read morebeautiful. I saw some pieces I wish I could afford. They were beautiful. They had a live band, various type of vendors that sale art, jewelry, etc., food and drinks to purchase from local restaurants that are located in the mall area. I would definitely go again.

This is the second year we've attended this festival, which was this w/e. Lois, Nancy and I went…read more@10AM to try to beat the heat, which has been brutal. The range of artists is broad and the quality, for the most part, was excellent. The prices are very reasonable, given the quality. There was an array of jewelers, some whose work we've seen before and some new to us. There were glass artists, ceramic artists, wood workers, textile workers and others whose work defied categorization. Some were local, others were from Florida, Colorado, Utah, California, Minnesota and Wisconsin. There were several whose work called out to me and it was only the lack of wall or table space that kept me from buying. Most enticing to me was the work of a mixed media artist from Minnesota, Brenna Busse: http://www.brennabusse.com/images/mixed-media/ As for the jewelry, I had my impulses firmly in hand and resisted, although there were some gorgeous pieces. There were food booths along the perimeter of the fair, but we were saving ourselves for Danny Edwards barbecue for lunch. There was also a farmers' market w/ home grown produce and homemade preserves. Nancy scored some green peas and was very pleased, as she had been unaware the farmers' market was even here. After close to an hour and a half the heat got to be too much and we headed home, but it was a very fine art fair, smaller than Brookside, but very well chosen.

Made a reservation for a girls night with my sister & we had so much fun!…read more When you walk in, you are immediately greeted & walked through each step in making a candle. They allow you to take your time & smell each candle & really try to find your favorite scent. After that, they seat you at a table & explain how to fill the little container with oils until you find the right scent for you. The experience is included with the price of the candle jar you choose. They range from 20$ all the way up to around 60$ depending on the size! It was worth it. I will come back with more friends!

Have you ever wanted to make and pour your own candle? Choose your wax holder. Next go to the wall…read moreof scents to pick out your desired scent. 1-3 scents can be added. Workers can help you with deciding if they work together. Gather items and sit down at a table. The workers will show you what to do to make the candle making magic happen. Reservations or walk in but on weekends highly recommend the reservations. You will have to wait several hours for your candle to setup or go back the next day to pick it up. So many great places downtown you can eat or shop while you wait. Love this beautiful shop! Prices start around $24 and go up from there. Includes the experience.

Oh boy a scrapbook store! I don't know how I missed this one but I do go there. I like to make…read morecards and take classes on making cards and buy things for making cards...there's a pattern that might need professional help! And when I need professional help, I visit LS Scrapbook Boutique. She has an answer to every one of my dumb questions: How do you glue such a tiny strand of paper? Was that made with a Sizzix? What ink is that? How do I color that? She has monthly crop-ins. That's where you do scrapbooking or card making for 2 days straight. She has weekly classes. She has oddities that can't be bought at Hobby Lobby. She has lay out 12/12 kits. It literally is a scrapbook boutique.

5 Stars - Service 5 Stars - Selection…read more5 Stars - Quality 5 Stars - Classes 3 Stars - Prices Would I go back? That would be an emphatic "Yes Ma'am ! ". Just try and stop me! I should really preface this review by stating... Warning! The use of this store has been determined addictive by the crafting community! It is easy to find, on the corner of 3rd and Douglas, in beautiful downtown Lee's Summit. And there wasn't a parking meter anywhere that I could see! Hooray ! They have a huge selection of nonstop eye candy. Literally, anything you could possibly want or need for your scrapbooking obsession. If they don't have it... Judee, The owner, will get it for you,or tell you where you might be able to procure it on your own. But seriously, if it isn't in there, you probably really don't want it anyway. For a tiny shop, this place is packed from floor to ceiling with fabulous crafting supplies. Next time I go, I'm planning on packing a lunch! They offer a variety of classes and times to make it convenient for you. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. And Judy will answer all your questions. No matter how many, as honestly as she can. She will be an excellent resource for all of your scrap booking concerns. And, don't be afraid to buy one of those highfalutin electronic gizmos... because she also offers one-on-one instructions. So when you buy that fangdangled contraption of your dreams... You know how to use it! So you've got no excuse not to visit Scrapbook Boutique... Except that pesky warning about getting a silly little ol' addiction/obsession thing!

Small family owned, inspirational business, promoting nostalgia and fun. Marbles are beautiful and…read morevery diversified and appeal to all ages. The owners are friendly and give a demonstration of how marbles are made. A fun place to visit.

I stopped in here when it was opened, which it seems like every time I was in the area was the day…read morethey were closed. There is a large collection of vintage style toys, and a bunch of marbles. I did expect more of the glass paperweights or fancier designed marbles. I also wish I would have been able to catch one of the demos.