Jim Bolash of Woodcrafters did an absolutely fantastic job of framing and finishing our direct vent…read morefireplace purchased from Hearth and Home. He provided us with several ideas and we appreciate his craftsmanship and attention to detail. We were referred to Jim last year by a friend and had him build cubbies for our mudroom. Also absolutely beautiful!!

Our company held an event here. This is definitely served best as a group activity. Handled our…read moregroup of 13 with ease Pros: - Plenty of variety and colors to work with regarding your project. A great deal of customization available -Incredibly helpful staff for the wood-shop and artistically challenged. My skill is probably a D+ and I still left with an A project -Great space and room to have a small outing catered -Website for advanced booking incredibly useful Cons: -Tad pricey. Or at least not cheap -People like me with no color coordination may have a hard time picking colors they feel comfortable with -Not a fan of the parking lot, but that's a small gripe Bottom Line: -Worth the experience and willing to come back with friends. 5 Star because.... Can I think of place that does this kind of entertainment better in an hour radius? Nope, so 5 star it is

Booked a class on a Sunday for Valentines Day and loved it!…read more We had Urszula as our instructor and she did not disappoint. She has a great sense of pacing and gives participants autonomy to express their own touches to pieces. She gave me really helpful pointers as it was my first time doing a class and I loved how she demonstrated on her own plate to show me how to blend colors if I wanted to and did not simply do it for me. If you are 21+, they are very accommodating with BYOB providing ice, glasses, and OJ for mimosas! Whether it's a group of friends, galentines, or date night, I highly recommend giving this place a try!

My friend and I had so much fun painting at their Fluorescent Friday/Blacklight: Midnight Glow…read moreevent! Our instructor was really sweet and gave us helpful suggestions to improve our paintings. The owner was super friendly too! I loved how he shared some history about the building. He said Al Capone produced bootlegged alcohol there, and that a burn mark on one of the wooden beams is actually from that time! I thought that was so interesting. He also did a mini trivia game, and the winner got one of the instructor's paintings. I won! I got a really cool painting that's now displayed on my bookshelf. I loved the overall atmosphere and how friendly everyone was at this location. My friend and I are already planning to come back to try another painting style!

Every month or two from what I have noticed they have a new exhibition featuring mostly artists…read morethat are residents of Park Ridge.In my opinion the prices of the pieces that I have seen are overpriced. I was made aware thru the newspaper that they have classes there for children and adults. The exhibition that is currently there features the works of children. The block that gallery is on is charming and I have always enjoyed visiting Park Ridge.

I recently took a digital photography class there and found it extremely helpful. It was taught by…read morea professional photographer. The class I took was just one night, but they also offer a multi-week course that I've heard is great and the prices are really reasonable. They seem to do a good job recruiting the best professional instructors they can find. My child isn't old enough yet for their kids' classes, but I know they have a huge following in the area. Their free gallery exhibits are pretty cool and vary from local artists to national. The current one is the work of a photographer from New York.

I sent my daughter here for a 4 day drawing camp this summer August 2019. Matilda was 8 years old…read moreand the drawings she did were so nice to see/keep! She also loved the materials and the "studio" (though it seems very cramped to me) The downside for us was instructors style of teaching. She was harsh and not really welcoming or kind. When I tried to speak with her and share my concerns on the second day she made a big speech to me about how important it is making sure the children aren't comparing themselves to one another so they need to be isolated to their own work with no talking to one another. I think in a 4 day summer camp my expectation was more about light-hearted fun than something serious like that. We won't go back for this reason so I can't give it 5 stars. I wish it had gone differently because Matilda's work is really great!

From the owner: Monart Drawing Studio teaches a step-by-step realistic drawing method to students ages 5 through…read moreadults. The students are surrounded with the philosophy that there are no mistakes in art and everyone can learn to draw. Our teachers support a healthy, positive sense of self-esteem in students through a relaxed, nurturing, and educational environment. Just as musicians learn notes and scales in order to play instruments, Monart students learn skills necessary to translate their perceptions onto paper. The Monart approach offers the right balance; enough structure to be successful and enough freedom to be creative. This method removes the mystery and fear that keep people from drawing. Anyone can tap into "the artist within" through this method. We offer Getting Ready, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Painting classes.

My friend organized her birthday party at this place. A dozen adult women came with snacks and…read morewine. I'm always enthusiastic about having a good time, but I would not have guessed it was going to be so much fun. We all have to do the same painting and got a lot of instruction, and yet each painting was unique. And it was so much fun to do this together. After painting we went to dinner at Chatterbox which is steps from the studio and that rounded the evening so well.

I attended a 10- person art & wine party. My friends and I provided the wine and appetizers, Roshel…read moreRivellino provided the art class. There is nowhere else where a wine and art class is this affordable and this much fun. Rivellino taught us technique and style. She took the fear out of art. She made us all artists. The class was fun and engaging. Rivellino was patient, funny, and helpful.

Marybeth is a great artist and also an amazing instructor. She is passionate about art and…read morepassionate about teaching art! I have taken painting lessons with some wonderful artists in the past few years but my learning experience with Marybeth has been the greatest! Even though in a group setting, the still-life set up, the instructions and feedbacks that each student receives make each class feel like a private lesson!

I've been looking for a good art instructor for the past several years when I discovered Marybeth…read more I was amazed at her ability to make a painting look like a photograph. I immediately knew she was the art instructor I've been searching for!! Marybeth is patient, attentive and focused. She knows exactly how to explain to her students the next steps to take to make your piece even better. I see a great improvement in my drawings since I started working with Marybeth.

My friends and I were very excited to see a new yarn shop opening in our area. We were very…read morepleasantly surprised and excited. The staff are very helpful, friendly and welcoming. The shop itself is so bright and open. Yarn and accessory selection is outstanding and staff are ready to help with yarn and pattern choice. There is a variety of classes offered and are very instructional. This is a valuable gem in the neighborhood.

The shop is bright and sunny. The staff are all friendly. I took the beginning Tunisian Crochet…read moreclass. My instructor broke down the technique into understandable bits and was very patient. I learned two basic stitches, how to recognize and correct errors, and even completed my first project! I look forward to visiting AriYARN Shop and Studio frequently!