After taking my daughter to a birthday party at Creative Me Art Studio last year, my daughter's…read morefirst choice for hers this year was here! Miss Jannine runs a great operation! I felt like I didn't need to do a thing other than get food and show up, she took care of everything else! She kept the kids on task and entertained the whole party! Great place and a great experience!

**Bring your own sketch pad!!** It's $10 each if you don't. However, my kids had a fantastic time…read moretoday doing a cartooning class. They are excited to go again, and they drew a super cute turtle. The kids can put their work up on the projector at the end and discuss their work.

The do not pay artists on time. It is supposed to be a co-op but only the board members are…read moretreated well.

I just discovered this awesome gallery. Paul, the owner, is just awesome and I met some great…read moreartists today while dropping off some books for National Poetry Month. I'll tell you about Jolan Gamblin, Jill Hunter and Gail Husveth first. They are great. I took their picture (which is with my review). They told me about how great it is to be a part of the Gallery and also hooked me up with another multi-media art group where I can pursue more with my art skills (yeah!) excited! What a great place! They have beautiful paintings, sculptures, and a variety of other things like jewelry and beautiful stained glass window decorations. I bought a beautiful one for myself. The shop is right next to the St Augustine pier so it's right on the beach! Awesome! What a great place to just stop by when you are at the farmer's market or getting some tan-on while enjoying the beach. You can park in the pier parking lot and look for them right next to the pavilion on the north side. A little touch and go to find, but they are tucked in right next to the water. If you really can't find them just look for the fire trucks on the street just north of the pier parking lot, follow that side road to the end, take a right and you are at the gallery. But there isn't really much parking there, so try and get a spot in the big lot. But the gallery is definitely worth the work. There is street parking or on one of the side streets and walk in. The scene is great, so it's all good. I am an Ancient City Poet and we are placing our books at the gallery for April National Poetry Month. My new book, "A While Away" is going to be there during April. Come by and check it out! They are a numbered, limited edition run of 100 and once they are gone, they're gone. It has colored photos of my artwork, photography and, of course, my poetry.

Wonderful experience and time spent on a rainy thundering Saturday. You walk in pick out your…read morepottery. The pottery is priced individually you get a an introduction on where supplies are you grab your paints, a table and enjoy your time. I got the following pottery: Monster Truck Bank $40 Lotus Flower $24 Cactus $24 Total with tax $104. Everyone was so friendly, kind, staff and customers alike wonderful experience we will be back.

Such a fun spot! The vibe when you walk in is friendly and calm. My daughter had a great time…read morepainting her first pottery piece. I was running late to get there but was immediately relieved when I found out they had caffeine at the bar for me while I watched my kiddo work. Can't wait to come back. My daughter has asked to go again pretty much every day since.

Looking for a unique date night or fun family event? Then, you gotta check out the Glass Factory!…read moreGreat for celebrations. This would be a great activity for adults and recommended for common sense smart people. The four us had our own station complete with glass, tools, and torch. This was a first time glass class for all of us. After the common safety recommendations, Justin did an amazing job showing us basic techniques (suitable for our novice level). He helped us shape our designs when asked. This was a very hands-on, creative playing experience! Recommendations: -Wear work clothes and sneakers (it gets hot!). -Bring a drink and empty your tank (bathroom on site). You'll be at our station standing for quite some time. -Come with an idea of what you want to make. -Have an open mind and as Justin says, let your adult self go. Just play. -Be ready for a satisfying and simultaneously aggravating process. -Bring your sense of humor! -Your glass creations will take at least 24 hours to cool down in the kiln. Be ready to pick them up a few days later. Thank you, Justin! We'll definitely be back!

We took the beginner class with Justin and he was awesome. He gave us a quick demonstration on what…read moreto do and we had the freedom to make anything we wanted which was great. We will definitely go back if we're ever in Gainesville again. If you're curious about working with glass don't hesitate and sign up for a class.

This was my first time ever visiting Board & Brush! I went with a group of 7 women to celebrate a…read morebirthday! We had so much fun! We each have said we can't wait to do it again! The studio set everything up for our chosen projects (soooo many choices!) prior to our arrival and we set up everything for the birthday girl's celebration! There was plenty of space for each of us to spread out and still be comfortable while creating our masterpieces. The staff was so patient & extremely helpful to those of us who aren't very 'crafty!' They ensured all of our creations turned out perfect (or perfectly imperfect/one of a kind!) I would highly recommend Board & Brush for any group activity, team building activity, or even couples date night! It would definitely make for a fun time and an original creation!

This place is ADORABLE! My dad came in to town the other weekend to celebrate my birthday and he…read moreloves to tinker with wood. So when I came across this place I thought it would be perfect for him! It was my husband, my 76 year old father, and me. We each picked VERY different projects. We were place at a table with another group of two. The person that was assigned to our table to help us was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and patient with us while we were all overwhelmed with the endless options. I love how customizable everything is, wow. And it's nice because if you start picking weird things/colors then your table assistant will let you know. We all had a blast and even my dad learned some new techniques to bring home to his wood working. We all love our projects and I'm definitely ready to go back! 10/10 would recommend!

Scheduled a private class as a birthday present for my daughters and had an amazing time. The…read morelesson on glass was informative and our end creations were wonderful.

I love it so much it is amazing so clean and organized and the staff are very friendly and kind and…read morecaring and knowledgeable I come here a lot I love it so much! Come here really early beat the crowds buy have fun relax enjoy! From Lauren

So much fun local art! All kinds of stuff. Came in during Christmas and there was lots of great…read moreChristmas themed items. They even have outdoor art. Prices vary so just check the tags. Staff are friendly!

After paying $75 for an 18" "surfboard" project, I was very disappointed to arrive and the…read more"surfboard was barely 18" and basically cut roughly out of 1/4 inch plywood and barely 5 inches wide. Furthermore, the decoupage paper that was attached was glued or attached sloppily over the board and hung off the edges on both sides. I have taken multiple classes in the past, and felt the quality was great. This time, not at all, and I will not go back.

I was visiting a friend and she was so excited to go to a market at this art studio and explore…read more She is interested in taking classes and I am always down to check out an art studio. The furniture is fabulous! They have a great selection of paints, stencils, handles, knobs and pulls and more for furniture makeovers. They also have plenty of art throughout the shop. Resin art and mixed media were plentiful and they teach classes on various mediums. My friend wants lessons on resin art. I picked up a whimsical pull for a piece of furniture at home- the knob had broken off a few months ago, so I was so happy to replace it with something fun and my style. Tiff grabbed a couple of Christmas gifts and a schedule for classes. On the furniture side, I was very interested in a couple of pieces, but there weren't price tags and I wondered if they were more for those doing classes or if they were sold outright. Definitely a neat store to check out!