What a hidden gem! This place is so much fun and Emily is a fantastic teacher. And what a value. I…read morelive part of the year in Austin, TX and would pay wayyyy more for not as good an experience in TX. A dear friend joined my husband and me for classes and we all had a blast making useful and fun items. Out friend, John, liked the table work better so made the coolest items from clay slabs. A beer mug for himself, a gorgeous plant pot for his mother and several items for his wife (gifts!) and others. Amazing! My husband and I used the wheel, so we made several plant pots, coffee mugs, dishes and other useful items. It is so rewarding to use your hands to watch something come to life. It was a blast and we walked away with handmade forever treasures. Do yourself a favor. Go check this place out!

From the owner: Classes, Package Deals, Premade Items, Student Discounts…read more Products: Accessories, Brackets, Fabric, Hardware, Honeycomb Blinds, Innovative Hardware, Merchandise, Metal, Pottery, Resin, Traverse Rods, Window Pulls, Window Treatments, Wood, Wallpaper. Services: 14 Pottery Wheels, Art Studio, Birthday Parties, Creative Space, Customizable Space, Date Nights, DIY Pottery, Family Activities, Field Trips, Glaze, Hand Building, Hourly Sessions, Kids Pottery, Kiln, Parties, Pottery Studio, Preschool Pottery, Reusable Space, Team Building, US 12 Garage Sale, Walk-Ins, Pottery Leasons, Pottery Classes, Pottery, Pottery Wheel Lessons, Pottery Wheels, Pottery Painting, Pottery Lessons Brands: Kirsch Location Facts: Located across from Byler's Farm Market CLOSED 9/13-9/21. No classes, come see us at St Joseph Grange County Fair in Barn 41! We will have a wheel set up and items available for purchase!

Amazing Art Center with something for everyone. The classes and Instructors are the best.read more

Beautiful art! Fabulous selection. A great place to find high quality paintings, photography,…read moreglass, and more for your home or special occasion. Personalized customer service! Free gift wrap----Over 40 MI artists on display! Gifts from $20 to over $2000. Something for everyone!

Board & brush is so much fun!! I have been to this location a few times and the staff is so…read morefriendly & helpful. It's fun being able to pick out whatever sign you want ahead of time & then customize it with wood stain, paint color, and other details in the studio. The class leader helps to guide everyone through each step throughout the class. there's also tons of examples hanging on the wall to help you pick too. Also.... did I mention there's free wine?!?! Definite perk. I have been to other locations & have had the most fun here. Everyone is so nice & the owners are super personable! Also be sure to follow them on Facebook for specials & giveaways throughout the year!

I love this place, it's a great way to do something creative and beautiful in a guided environment…read morewhere you can be completely free to enjoy the work on your own or get help from one of the lovely assistants that guide you through the process.

Watercolor classes by Tom DeSomer have been such a great experience! I've taken several art…read moreclasses, but wanted to learn more about watercolors in specific, so I started attending classes about a year ago. As a beginner watercolor artist, I've appreciated the loose curriculum approach and activities Tom prepares, as well as the chance to do my own thing and learn how to paint something that inspires me. At this life stage a flexible schedule is high on my list so I'm loving that the class is offered in a way that I can tailor it to my calendar & I'm not out money if I can't attend a class every week. Exactly the creative outlet I was looking for!

From the owner: Watercolor classes for beginner & intermediate adult students (18yrs+) with a focus on watercolor…read morebasics design & technique. Classes run in 4 week intervals on the first four Thursdays of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Register online at www.desomerart.com/classes. (I am also offering a discount of 50% for any family members (15yrs+) who register with you.)

This art gallery a fun place to visit. They are open for the First Friday Art Hop every month, and…read moreit seems there is always something new and unique to see!

From the owner: Kalamazoo ARTisans is an artistic cooperative based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It is made up of…read moreceramics artists who seek to provide a space where artists can share inspiration, expertise and resources, and enrich the community with art and art education. Visit the gallery & visit our EventBrite page for available classes, or email kzooartisans@gmail.com to find out more!

Make Studio Kalamazoo is so much fun! The owner, Michelle, is friendly and helpful. She started…read morethis business herself (it's not a franchise). She designed the space and used so many interesting up-cycled pieces to give the Studio a welcoming feel. Up to 24 people can design signs at the same time so it's perfect for girls night out, couples night out, bday parties, etc. We brought our own snacks and wine, which is highly encouraged! I'll definitely be back for another workshop soon!

Will definitely be back again! I went to an open studio with a friend of mine around the end of…read moreMarch and it was very busy, which is awesome! Next time I go I will probably attend one of the workshops. The prices are also very reasonable. Fun experience!

I have known Kathy as a very close friend for years! I have also taken some lessons and consulted…read morewith her on personal projects. she is a very gifted and talented artist! more importantly she is gifted by the creator to share the love of Jesus thru her art, life experiences, as well as her character, compassion and love for her fellow man

From the owner: Interested in in-person instruction for you or your child? Kathy is now taking students for online…read moreinstruction for ages 12 and up. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned artist, Kathy is a great asset to you, gently guiding you into breakthrough. She meets you where you are and gives you tips and tricks to improve your artwork. When visiting her website, hit the "contact me" button to leave a message and she will email you or just simply call. Mediums covered are graphite, water soluble graphite, charcoal, pastel, acrylics. Students are to have their own supplies. She will gladly send a list. It's easy to purchase them locally or online. Kathy also leads a beginner's online art course for women ages 12 and up who want to reduce anxiety. (This is a different price point; contact for details) She incorporates the Word of God to help them get breakthrough. She helps Christian women reduce anxiety so they can live a more balanced and peaceful life.

I paid a visit to this place on my first stop during the 2018 Wine and Harvest Festival, and I have…read moreto say, I was really intrigued with what I found there! The Southwest Michigan Artists' Association is a group of wonderful people who not only all love what they do, but they also make it possible for the artistically-inclined to have a place where thier creations cannot only be displayed for all to see, but also a place where anyone willing can come to learn how to make their own art. As I wandered on up, I noticed a number of people were clustered around someone who was throwing clay on a wheel. It was practically spellbinding- I mean, we all remember the smell of clay and paint and the like from our days in elementary school, but I never really developed the skills beyond 'mash clay and mold it until it looked vaguely humanoid, add three holes and it's a little ghost figure' bit. But just watching the artist make those pots, well... it makes me wonder if I could do the same thing. I also saw some very nice berry bowls (the clay bowls with holes in the bottom), and they seem like they'd be good either to use or just to put up on a shelf and use as a conversation piece! A little closer to the entrance, I found someone doing something I remember doing for fun waaaay back when I was a kid- placing a piece of paper in a machine that would spin it around rapidly, and then dripping paint on it from a height and letting gravity and centrifugal force do their thing. I still don't remember what the machines were called, only that we had one and it apparently got tossed because nobody carried the paints for it. But seeing that kind of thing made me think a lot of fun thoughts- but I kind of doubt the ones on display were as inexpensive as the toy one I had! After that, I stepped inside to take a look around. There were a few people inside- as well as plenty of art already on the walls to glance at, as well as some wonderful jewelry inside a case that was hand-made and looked really pretty! They were a bit out of my price range, though... Everybody looked to be having a lot of fun, though- there were a few painters in there, and someone else making what I thought was some kind of flower-arrangement (I could be wrong on that, but it looked really nice)! Maybe I'll drop in again and take some classes here- I'd like to think not all of my artistic talents lie with the written word! If you see something you like, there's also a display of business cards with contact information that you can use to contact the artist you're looking for! They're also looking to expand- but I urge you to stop on in and take a look around, and maybe give some classes a shot- or if you fancy yourself an artist, come on in and take a look around and do some networking to get your things shown!

From the owner: Southwest Michigan Artists' Association will promote artists, showcase their work, and provide…read moreclasses for teaching children, adults and seniors.

Novice glass maker and dedicated patron of Water Street Glassworks. Time spent in this…read moreestablishment is well worth the trip! You must visit!

Awesome experience! Educational, entertaining and fun. Thank…read moreYou Water Street Glassworks for a great day! Highly recommend for anyone who wants to build teams or create your own masterpiece. Go Irish!