- Maite was amazing in helping me organize a party here -…read moreFor a two-hour session, I made 2 pieces - Would recommend looking for some inspiration online before coming - Maite gave us a 10-15min introduction to the steps and helped us whenever we got stuck/made mistakes - We spent some time decorating; there are stamps, different colours, and tools - There are examples of glazing that Maite can put on after your piece is done, if you don't want to decorate - She also sells pieces in her studio! - You can pick up your pieces 2 weeks later - HIGHLY recommend for any type of event

Great time with friends! The staff was great and it's worth every moment and dollar! 10/10read more

I haven't been to painting with a twist in a while and wanted to surprise my date to something…read moredifferent. We absolutely had a great time with the instructor Kevin - thanks to him he made it fun for everyone and easy to follow. I would definitely be coming back to do the candle one too.

We came to painting with a twist for a team building exercise. It was so much fun. Kevin was an…read moreexcellent instructor and easy to follow. The playlist was popping! Highly recommended.

The instructor is AMAZING, not only is he a master on his craft, he also LOVES to teach and shows…read moreyou step by step how to do things and explains you the why to do it a certain way. Even though he teaches realism, he emphasizes on being your self. He tells you to feel your art and to not copy but rather interpret it through your own view. He is opinionated and has a strong point of view and that is great because most artists now in days would rather just go with the flow out of fear of not being liked. His wife is also an instructor and super nice.

Monica is an amazing teacher. I was vacationing near Miami and wanted to start learning calligraphy…read moreas a New Year's resolution. I found Monica on a google search and feel like I couldn't have been more fortunate in finding a teacher. Her teaching is so meticulously thought out and the practice lessons are simple yet so precise as to yield excellent results. When she explains the nuances of lettering, breaking down shapes and spacing of letters and and how all of it effects the finished impression, I'll never look at handwriting the same again. She has volumes of books that she put together to help with whatever style calligraphy one is interested in and was able to, with a short conversation, figure out exactly what was best for my goals. I walked in with zero experience and a pretty rough scrawl and am confident with consistent practice with her methods that I will absolutely succeed. I will definitely be scheduling another lesson on my next trip to Florida.

Monica is a master artist! She is very professional and she did a wonderful job. Her calligraphy…read moreis perfect and she is very reliable. I highly recommend her work and plan on using her again.

I took a wonderful batik and watercolor class with Gloria Avner. She was a great teacher and I went…read morehome with two beautiful, watercolor batik paintings. Afterward, I browse around the gallery a little bit. There was so much to see from the 14 artists represented in the gallery, and the art show from the Art Guild of the Purple Aisles, that I will have to come back on another day to see it all. I highly recommend this studio and gallery.

From the owner: Our unique Art Gallery is your resource for original Paintings, Pottery, and Glass…read more Classes and Workshops are Available. Discover that perfect piece of art for your public or private collection that satisfies your senses, speaks to your soul and fills your heart with joy.

I took my mom here for Mother's Day because both of us (along with so many people I know) have…read morealways talked about wanting to make our own rugs. We finally decided to try it out and honestly, I'm so glad we did! From the moment we walked in, everyone was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and patient with us. That was huge because we definitely had a LOT of questions about the rug making process lol. Nobody ever made us feel rushed or annoying, and they explained everything really well. I also loved the huge variety of yarn colors they had to choose from. Besides tufting, they also offer pottery and other fun activities, which makes the whole place feel really creative and unique. The studio itself was such a vibe too. They offered complimentary drinks while we worked on our rugs, which was a really nice touch, and they even have a little coffee shop inside where you can buy coffee and other specialty drinks while you're there. The overall experience was awesome. They walk you through everything step by step, so even beginners can do it without feeling overwhelmed. I also really liked that if you don't finish your rug, you can leave it there and come back another day to continue working on it. 1000% recommend this place if you're looking for something different and fun to do!

We hosted a group business retreat here with 20 people getting to do candle-making *or* pottery and…read moreit was a really wonderful time. For the candle-making, it was a unique experience because everyone got to decorate their candle container, choose a scent AND color for their wax, and then decorate the actual wax too! There were an abundant amount of decor options as well. It was a really artistic and creative candle-making class compared to the general white candle/white container classes, and everyone got to take home a nice product the same day! I participated in the pottery class, and having done pottery classes before, this is truly the best one I've been to yet. Ruben was the most patient and flexible pottery instructor I've met. We had the opportunity to throw 3 pieces of clay, and everyone in our group was able to successfully make 3 full objects. This is mostly because our instructor was able to fix and guide us through most mistakes/issues (holes, breaks, lopsided walls, etc). After throwing the objects on the wheel, we were able to add handles/lids/accessories, add decoration with stamps, or carve/fix our pieces with more carving tools. This was also pretty unique for a pottery wheel class. After the pieces are finished, you can take them home as clay decor, fire them for $2, or glaze them during a separate glazing day for $10. Overall an extremely well run and well-taught art playhouse and we highly recommend it for groups/individuals! Hoping to return soon for their rug tufting class too!

I took my friends/ family for a single class. Everyone had a great time. Victor is an excellent…read moreinstructor and everyone came out with at least 2 very nice pieces to glaze and eventually take home. Very recommended for a different and fun couples, friends, or family event.

My friend got a group of girls together for a pottery class to celebrate her birthday and I am so…read morehappy to have discovered Anhinga. I had never taken a pottery class and was so excited to learn the ropes. There are 10 wheels here, so our group of 10 was able to arrive a little early, drink wine and eat some snacks we brought before learning the ropes of ceramics. Victor was our instructor and he was amazing! He first did a demonstration on how to work with the clay and start to make your piece. Then he helped us to create our own pieces. We got to make 3 different things. One item is included in your class price and you can purchase the other 2 for just $8 each. It's a hands on experience but so awesome to learn a new skill and get to be able to take your creation home. I will definitely look into more classes as I truly enjoyed my experience with the class.

I have been living in South Beach for over 25 years. I am a professional musician and I play…read moreguitar. Marty is super knowledgeable about repairing and setting up the action on any number of musical instruments. He takes much pride in his work and is very meticulous in making sure any repairs he does are done correctly. I highly recommend the South Beach Music exchange and I am sure you will be extremely satisfied with anything you need done from intricate repairs on many various instruments to guitar action setups or just general maintenance. Marty is definitely qualified and if he cannot perform whatever task needed he will know someone who does. Amazingly fair pricing as well ! A true Gem of a place for the amateur or professional musician ! Marty C

Amazing music store everything you want in music is here!! He also does really great work setting…read moreup guitars and even added a pick up on a small ukulele that I have very detailed work he's a true craftsman a Renaissance man!! Ask for Marty and he also teaches guitar a true legend in Miami.