I recently had gone to this place to do one of the Halloween projects/potion bottle. The place was…read moreso cute inside! It was full of arts and crafts. The owner was so sweet and so helpful with everything. It's something fun to do for a girls night, date night, I will definitely be back to try other fun activities to make. I'm not a super crafty person by nature but I was sure happy home my potion bottle came out and it was just a fun experience .....especially being able to have my bestie there to enjoy the evening. Happy customer I will be returning for sure!

I brought my 7 year old daughter here for a class. My daughter loves to try new art classes and…read moremediums, so we had a mother-daughter day. We we taught by Kate, who was amazing! She was very kind, patient, and helpful. My daughter and I each made our own pieces, working side by side. I was so very impressed how our projects turned out. Often, my daughter gets frustrated, noting that my projects turn out 'better' than her own. I try to explain how age, attention to detail, and the like affect our projects, but she still pouts. Well, this project was so well planned and easy to execute that my daughter's turned our looking fabulous! Later, family members had difficulty determining whom had made which. My daughter and I had such a great time that we are scheduled for another class already! I highly recommend this business, experience and the owner Kate!

I took my daughter, 7, and two friends to make jewelry with MaryAnn…read more Let me just start with how lovely, energetic and fun that MaryAnn was. She could make watching paint dry the highlight of a child's week! Her home is amazingly decorated, unique and fun everywhere you look. MaryAnn gave the girls option on what they'd like to make, which the girls loved being able to chose. She explained everything in the way young girls could understand. The girls were very engaged, enjoying the entire experience. While waiting for our clay to bake, the girls chose clay resin jewelry, MaryAnn started a dance party for them and then provided another coloring art project to entertain them during the cooking/cooling time. I will definitely be going back, not just with my daughter but also our girl scout troop! Should MaryAnn decide to hold a summer camp, my daughter will be there!!

Are you looking for a welcome arts space for kids through adults that has every single medium you…read morecan think of? This is Catalyst Arts Collaborative. We've been going for 2.5 years including kids clay class, adult clay on the pottery wheel, spring break arts camp, and their watercolor classes. This is THE most affordable arts space and we're willing to drive from Eagle to Boise for their kids clay play on Saturday morning. Ben and Mindy are knowledgeable and very good with kids; each kid starts on and work on whatever they want so if you want a class where everyone is making the same thing with tons of direction, this is not it. If you have a kid that wants to make what's in their head, this is great which is why even in a class of 10 kids, you'll see various ages and various stages of clay from hand molding to on the wheel and glazing. They also have a kiln on site. Keep in mind that if you do clay there, you wont want to do just 1 session as it'll be too wet to go home. It'll need to dry, then get fired, and then you'll paint and glaze in another session. It's a very creative space with access to multiple mediums and their schedule has lots of variety. We do their 10 class pass so we can go when we want to and it lasts for 2 years. Candy, the owner, is continually updating the space and classes and is always welcome to feedback. One of my favorite Saturday hacks is to drop kiddo off at the kids clay play on Saturday and then walk over to Common Grounds for a blissful 1.5 hours of reading and coffee.

We had a great time experiencing hands-on glass shaping on a Saturday afternoon. Matt was able to…read moreget us in with short notice and everyone had an excellent time. Matt was an excellent instructor that's both an artist and a innovative craftsman. He provides as little or as much assistance each person needs to have a great time, while maintaining safety as the highest priority. This was an opportunity for our group to get more hands-on experience than we've ever had at a commercial glass blowing operation. There's also an element of background and glass theory that provides each student with a deeper understanding of the grade and characteristics of glass. Don't miss out on this unique experience working with glass with a native Idahoan that's patient and committed to his craft.

I took lessons for adults and she was great. My niece took lessons for kids and loved it.read more

I've recently fallen in love with downtown Meridian. Tons of great local shops and none of the…read morecongestion of downtown Boise. If you haven't checked it out yet - run! I stumbled into Happy Hour Homemaker by chance on a Wednesday. They share a space with Rocky Mountain Balloons (Three women owners - what what!!). The front of her shop has a nice array of local gifts to buy. Some are sourced from other makers, a lot are made by her. They are often her tutorial piece from a class that she has taught. The bulk of what Happy Hour Homemaker does is custom works or DIY classes. She teaches guests how to create their own signs. Be it for your own business, your home, your office, as a gift - - there are so many possibilities. You can do an individual appointment or have her host a party (some day - when we're allowed to gather again). She also does DIY gift packs. She creates the beautiful wood pieces and sends you home with signs, paint, brushes and instructions. When I was there, she was working on some really cute Christmas kits. I believe she also has a vinyl printer and can print a custom sticker for your sign (but double check with the business)

Sound in Motion is a really nice dance studio located at a Lynnwood mall. It is set up really well…read morefor lessons. There is a big studio as soon as you enter with two large mirrors and then a smaller studio in the back. The instructors are outstanding. They have a really good method and everyone picked up the dance (in this case the bachata). It is OK to sign up if you do not have a partner because the rotate through partners often (which seems to help you learn). They also have social events were you can practice the dances you learned. Sound in Motion is a really nice place to learn to dance.

If you love to dance or have a burning desire to learn, Sound in Motion is where it's at! It…read moredoesn't matter if you have two left feet, or you studied at Juilliard. Heather has a gift of sharing the art of dance in way that makes is easy and fun for all! My wife and I enjoyed one of her Salsa Classes and plan on going back for more! Locally owned and operated by a passionate husband a wife Team, they support the local non profits in the area as well! If your looking for a fun date night, or you want to learn Bachata, Sound in Motion has the space and talent to make sure you look, and feel good on the dance floor!

Joined a couple of weeks ago and my 3yo LOVES it! Tried out the free class first and it was clear…read morethis ballet school is focused on fun and feeling fancy. They build ballet fundamentals in very fun and creative ways. The instructor's enthusiasm with the students is wonderful. My daughter is excited to go to class every time. Bonus: the owners are lovely people who care about you and your kid's experience.