The creative people here and generous community have a profound love and knowledge of art that you…read morecannot miss! They have plenty of free events and also hold art classes for all ages!

You know how they say Houston's the biggest small town you'll ever experience - that's how Art…read moreLeague is. I run into someone I know every time I go. In jeans. Drinking beer. Talking to the artist I just ran into. Preface: I don't know jack about art. I went to my first art opening 2 years ago at DiverseWorks as apart of my job. Then someone invited me to an Art League opening. I've missed very few shows - like 2 - since then. It's a step up from your friend's friend's 'gallery' that you really don't get - but it isn't someplace you're going to go and talk art theory and your favourite artists from the 18th century. Or event 21st century. It's local. It's fun. It's free.

Went for Valentines day and my partner and I enjoyed our experience. Immediately greeted when we…read moreentered and automatically felt like in a new art world. We were assisted with confirming our art piece and selecting the colors. We were able to put on protective gear and get started right away. The staff were very helpful during the process and ensured our paints were full. I enjoyed being in our own space, away from others. one thing I wish I could compare more is the price ($80 per person). We did the smaller bears and other locations have it starting at $50. I understand things cost money, but that was pretty steep, in my opinion, for an experience that lasted all of 15 minutes.

This experience was so fun, magical, and forever rememberable. You can bring the family, date,…read morefriends, whomever for a fun experience. We did the bear experience and the instructor was so friendly as cool, yet patient. Gave detailed instructions and helped us along the way. We loved it and will tell anyone to come try it out. We will definitely be back.

I love coming here to take their handbuilding workshops. There are very few ceramic studios that…read moreoffer this option, so whenever I'm available and see a design I'm a fan of, I come in. The instructors are very nice and helpful. You get an intro and two hours to complete & glaze your piece. They fire your pieces for you, and I've never been disappointed with the outcome. They've recently started doing handbuilding 6-week series that I wish I could be apart of, but unfortunately as of now it's on Sundays in the middle of the day, and I frequently work weekends during that time. If they offered a weekday handbuilding series, I would be all over that like white on rice.

Absolutely LOVED this! I was gifted a private class for my birthday and truly had such a fun time…read more Angie was such a great instructor, very informative & so personable. We reallllly enjoyed it. We are going back for the glazing session & can't wait! Highly recommend if you're interested and want to try pottery!

My experience at love& Make was awesome can't wait to burn my candle. I will definitely book the…read moreperfume class next.

I visited Love & Make with a friend because we wanted to try something fun outside of the usual…read morefood and shopping routine, and it ended up being such a wonderful experience. Nesha hosted our class and was absolutely fantastic -- welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely engaging. Lillian handled our calculations and guided us through the process with so much care and attentiveness. The breakdown of perfumes and colognes was surprisingly fascinating. We learned about the origins of different scent families, how fragrances are structured, and even some unexpected facts... like the fact that amber comes from the digestive tract of a sperm whale. Definitely didn't need to know that, but it made for a great laugh. The space itself is clean, sophisticated, and beautifully designed, which made the whole experience feel elevated. Overall, I absolutely loved the class and the team's attentiveness. I can't wait to bring my mother when she visits -- I know she'll enjoy it just as much.

Lots of fun! It was for a fundraiser for Ft Bend County Animal Shelter. Teachers were wonderful and…read morevery helpful!

We had the most fun we ever had at Pinot's event. Jo was so patient and so fun. She stayed late…read morewith us to make sure everyone was pleased with their results. Best time ever. Learned so much.

Been shopping here for a while for paint and markers. They have an amazing selection of markers,…read moremops, inks, etc and consistent hours. The dude that works here is super helpful and always has suggestions if you're not sure what exactly you need. Cost wise, I don't think it's cheap, but the prices are all fair. Instant gratification and being able to look at the stuff before buying gives this place a +1 over ordering supplies online.

Great selection and great prices and I always find more than I planned to buy. Friendly staff and…read morevery helpful.

Went to McCheeks for Clay and Cabernet and really enjoyed it. Here is why:…read more 1. A very cute, grumpy, talkative, one-eyed kitty. 2. Drinking with friends! 3. A laid-back comfortable environment. 4. Carole's tips on how to make all sorts of things. 5. Lots of supplies to get creative with. 6. The freedom to make whatever I wanted. 7. Help when I needed it. 8. A really cool result even though I do not consider myself good at this sort of thing. 9. It was affordable. I haven't picked up my finished pieces yet, but I think they are going to turn out great! Carole fires/glazes them and you pick them up later. I recommend the workshop. You can even shop while you are there. Carole had so really cool stuff to buy. Bring a few friends. You will have fun!

I've known Sean and Carole for a while now, before they opened this space. I'm glad I finally made…read moreit, for a craft my 3-year old could do (heavily assisted by momma). Carole demo'ed the whole thing, and was ready to assist at any time. She also had a bunch of materials where we could go hog-wild on the clay craft. She was prompt with correspondence on when to pick up, etc. And the space itself and bathroom is clean and not hard to find-- a touch eclectic and still clean and efficient, very much like Carole! I hope this is the first of many outings here. We plan on coming back, maybe even making it an annual tradition! Thank you, McCheeks!

This is a great place for couples dates, a family hangout with your kiddos, or a girl's night. I…read morewent alone on a "solo date" to try it out, and while I did have a great time, you are very much paying for the experience (it's about $70 per plushie-making session) more so than the materials and finished product, so you would get a lot more bang for your buck if you had friends along! The ladies who helped us with the process were very patient, even with several energetic kids in the group. All of the designs are super cute and you can customize small bits of it (such as choosing the placement of the eyes and mouth). There are also extra accessories you can add on for a bit of a price (but it's because they are premade handmade crochet items so there is cost of labor involved!) I made a blue dino with blue spikes and although he came out a little more rotund than I expected, I love the finished product!

Kind staff that helped with the entire process. The plushie workshop took longer than 2 hours…read morebecause of the amount of people there and the staff needing to help everyone with their plushie. The actual hands on portion was pretty limited given the price. Plenty of parking. The selection of animals and colors was decent.

There was a diffuser making event at the Briscoe River Oaks. The reviews I see online are…read moreoutstanding, so hopefully this was just a fluke. Literally there was one employee to run this entire event from Black Phlox. We were not greeted at all. The AT&T vendor was also present did and that person went and got us the little form that you're supposed to fill out while you're making your diffuser. There were times slots you had to sign up for. This was not regulated or enforced if you will. People took our spots and mind you our slot was 630 so you know we could've gone to dinner or done something else. I just feel the whole thing was a waste of my time. We ended up leaving because literally there was no greeting, no interaction, no direction and no spot available despite our reservations big disappointment. :( Sorry about the blurry picture, but there was literally nothing to take pictures of.

Dr. Rica, Missy, and Tasha are a dynamic trio for an immersive perfume-making experience. This was…read moremy second time visiting Black Phlox, where I learned that "phlox" is a type of flower, and I'm so glad I returned. The level of attention, detail, and guidance throughout the two-hour session is truly unmatched. My table included six women celebrating a "Spring Into Friendship" social event. Together, we were able to try 72 different scents across top, middle, and base notes to create something unique and complementary to our natural body chemistry. I loved the clear instructions, the pacing of the session, and the R&B playlist that felt like a sweet throwback to my aunt's playlist she used to blast on her living room stereo set in the '90s. One of the things I love about Black Phlox is that every visit is guaranteed to feel new. Each table is given a different curated set of scents to work from, so no two experiences are exactly alike. Dr. Rica even pulled out a few special "vault" scents during our session that included deeper, more intense fragrances that are used sparingly, but added richness and character to the final blends. The interaction with Missy, Tasha, and Dr. Rica made the experience feel intimate and fun, like I was hanging out with my cool, older cousins. Not once did I feel rushed. Even when I had a little hiccup while pouring my scent into the bottle, Tasha and Missy jumped in to help me correct it so I could leave completely satisfied with what I'd created. The pricing was more than fair. You have the option to upsize your bottle, and they even offer 50% off if you return and remake the same scent, which is something I've never seen offered in other custom scent classes. The value, the experience, and the meaningful interaction make this a go-to recommendation for me. The icing on the cake is that you get to bring your own bottle of wine and/or alcohol for just a $2 cork fee. They provide cups and ice, and the space is filled with good conversation, plenty of cackles lol, and community energy you won't find anywhere else. After our session ended, we spent at least another hour laughing, taking pictures, and finishing our prosecco. Not once did we feel hurried or unwelcome. That kind of hospitality is rare and speaks volumes. I also learned that Black Phlox offers interactive perfume and cologne-making stations for events like weddings. We had two brides-to-be in our group, and they were thoughtfully gifted in-house made candle wax melts along with their custom perfume purchases, which was a beautiful and personal touch that made the night even more special. It's a beautiful space built by even more beautiful women, and I love hearing their stories and seeing how they've turned inspiration into a thriving business. I'm proud to support Black Phlox and will keep returning again and again.

Best way to describe this place is a thrift store for crafting. Discovered this place while looking…read morefor somewhere to buy yarn near downtown, and we were surprised by the variety of items on sale and the pricing. You can find almost anything in here: yarn, fabric, kids books, cookbooks, misc cards, seashells, school supplies, cds, stickers, ink pads, and a lot more. It's organized in sections but it's a lot to take in. Most things were sold by weight or number of items which was very affordable. Most expensive thing was the yarn which was $12/pound, but everything else we bought was less than $2 each. If you took the time, you could find some steals. I got a brand new jacket for my dog for $1. I'll definitely be coming back here.

Found some really neat things here!! If you're ever looking for a button you can't seem to match to…read moreyour broken cardigan, this place is where you'd find it!!! And free stuff for teachers!!