BCC's Friday night painting parties are the best. After being introduced to BCC through a Yelp…read moreevent, I raved about how much fun we had so much that my friend insisted we go. I scored a good deal on Groupon, picked up a bottle of wine, and we headed to the studio on a Friday night. We got to use the airbrush and even spray paint on our master pieces this time. And, as always, Alex made the night fun, engaging, and creative, and we all ended up with a great painting of happy little trees to take home and brag about. Now, can I remember everything we did? Paint, scavenger hunt, paint, view a couple short videos of Alex's work (amazing), paint, roof view of Boise and foothills, paint, and adding a layer to the splatter paint room. Bring plenty of wine because it's going to be a long, fun evening.

Planned this family evening for my husband's bday and even though he initially wasn't thrilled w/…read morethe suggestion, we all had the best time! The studio is awesome, but it was Alex & Mandy that made the night so much fun! The hours went by so fast, w/ drying times occupied by a scavenger hunt, adding our mark to the group paintings and a beer break. The evening ended w/ Alex's surprise piano solo! Though my husband had a bit of painting experience, my daughter & I hadn't ever done a painting. We were so surprised that we could end up with a real painting that we liked enough to display! We had so much fun and even my husband said he'd want to do it again! That is the ultimate endorsement!

Zion hosted our company and it was a fantastic time! I would recommend to anyone looking for a…read morefun/creative team-building activity.

Zion is the best! If you're looking to learn a ton and have a REAL HANDS ON EXPERIENCE this is the…read moreplace to be!!! He allows you to do 99% of all the work and is incredibly patient. 10/10

Great experience overall. The employee who helped me while I was looking around was super friendly…read moreand made everything easy. I never felt rushed and she was happy to answer my questions. The piece I ended up buying is beautiful -- they have a lot of really interesting and unique stuff in their gallery, so it was actually kind of hard to pick just one. They also offer glass-blowing classes where you can make your own pieces, which honestly looks like a fun date night idea. I didn't take a class this time, so this review is just based on buying a finished piece -- but that experience alone was 5/5. Definitely worth checking out.

We took a glass‑blowing class at Boise Art Glass and had an amazing experience. The staff were…read morewelcoming, patient, and happy to answer all of our many questions while showing us around the studio. Our instructor, Caleb, was fantastic -- he took his time explaining each step of the process, which made the class even more enjoyable. We made rocks glasses, and they turned out perfect. We tested them the first night we brought them home and absolutely love them. We will definitely be booking another class with Caleb. Highly recommend Boise Art Glass for anyone wanting a fun, hands‑on experience

Wonderful time with friends! They have an interactive staff who teaches you everything...& no…read moreexperience necessary. They have tons of glass pieces to choose from and sooo many templates too. There are easy projects and harder ones. The easy ones are trays and coasters, or little dishes. Medium are dogs, horses, etc. Harder are lazy Susans, 3D objects, etc. I think it can take one hour, or 3+ for the harder ones (if you are particular!) They also have wood painting for smaller kids who you want to bring along but don't trust handling glass!

After lesson number 1, I am really impressed. Impressed with the instructor, the studio, the…read moresupplies and the equipment. I'm hoping that I can become good at creating mosaics. It appears to be difficult, but forgiving. I am excited to move through the lessons and see how I do! Wish me luck!

Heidi (the owner) is amazing! She has done my family photos and my professional headshots. Her…read morestudio is cutesy, warm, and fun just like her! It's the perfect place for learning, date night, and a fun time with friends!

Have a desire to start or hone your photography passion? I would gladly recommend Lenses & Brushes…read moreas your starting place. Having recently rekindled my desire for photography, I've taken Heidi's Photo 1 and Photo 2 courses. The one on one or classroom learning experience just can't be beat. Questions can be answered right away for any confusion you may have. Heidi does an excellent job of clearly explaining the process of photography. I've a much better understanding of how to correctly use my new camera, and I keep practicing to put my new knowledge to better use. I hope to one day take the analog course and delve back into actual film! But wait, there is more. Not only can you do photography here, you can also take art painting lessons, and summer camps for kids are also available. Heidi also does an introductory course using Adobe's Lightroom for editing your digital photos. Lenses and Brushes is located in the lower level of the Mercantile building, and the easiest door is located on 8th street directly across from The Warehouse. Check out the website for all of the courses and activities offered, and keep watch on the Facebook page for photo gathering and happenings.

This cute little store may be slightly hard to find but it is wonderful! The staff were friendly…read moreand knowledgeable. The book selection is good but so are all the bookmarks and other "trinkets" they sell. Add in all the painting classes they offer and you have yourself a wonderful escape for a book club, friends painting night, etc. They even sell artwork as well! It's truly a wonderful and magical place. Highly recommend a visit!

I sincerely love this store. Lots of cool things to look through. A good selection of books. And…read morethe vibe is awesome. I sat and read a book, that i had gotten a great deal on, for like 2 hours. On another visit I bought a beautiful, one of a kind painting. Kayla, the owner is very knowledgeable and has excellent customer service.

I went with friends and had so much fun. The atmospheres was comfortable and Dezi was a wonderful…read moreinstructor with such a friendly, pleasant and encouraging nature. The price was great and the whole experience was fun.

Work virtual Holiday party was a paint session with Michelle. She was so engaging and fun! I would…read morelove to do an in person session with friends. I would recommend The Angry Easel for any painting event! Great prices, super fun host!

We have loved our pottery class! A very inviting environment for beginning students. They really…read morewant you to love the art not make a bunch of money off of you!

I really don't think that this place will stay open for very long. The owner has bit off more than…read moreshe can chew. The fiber part of the store is very disappointing as well as the lack of classes in fiber. I would suggest to those living in the Treasure valley to look elsewhere for anything fiber related.