Strolling along Newbo and came upon this store. The owner is super friendly and helpful. Obviously…read moretakes pride in her store and gave an impromptu tour. The fabrics are elegant with bold colors. There are several class options where one can create their own art using fabric and sewing. Available for novice to expert.

Love this concept! They take paintings by local artists and make them into fabrics. There are…read moresome beautiful colorful choices, and they also hold classes on how to make some really cool things using the fabrics - wish I lived there, I'd take a class (or 2)!

I went to Board & Brush with a friend and made made my daughter a gift for her birthday. I really…read moreliked the setup and how everyone got walked through every step of their project and also how each table had their own Assistant. I enjoyed conversing with others at my table along with talking to my friend. All of the staff at Board & Brush were very friendly, kind, and helpful. I can't wait to find something else I want to create there and go back. What an Awesome experience!!

This place is like a well oiled machine!! You don't have to have a lick of artist ability to make…read morean absolutely beautiful project! The staff is incredibly helpful and they do a wonderful job of giving you instructions through every step of the process. The table mates are a super huge help as well so you always have someone in staff near by if you have questions on how to do something of what colors to pick. This is my 3rd time here at the Hiawatha location and every time I leave I always have another project in mind for the next time. This time around I went with all the momma's in my fam for a ladies' night! I gave them each a gift card for Mother's Day and none of them except for my mom had been there before. We were all at the same table and got to help each other with our projects and we all left planning another class together to make some Christmas decor! Such a fun group activity! The inventory is always being added to. There's a HUGE variety to choose from and they have lots of seasonal things to create as well! We'll be back, again and again and again!

This store is amazing with a variety of products for scrapbooking and stamp making. There are other…read morecrafts, too, but my mind focused on those two. It is so nice to shop for scrapbooking at a retail outlet specifically for the paper arts. I live three hours away and I know I will make another trip back.

Absolutely an amazing find while I was in the Cedar Rapids area. They have a beautiful array of…read morestamps, dies, paper, ephemera, bling, and more. The person on duty was very helpful in finding items I wanted, despite the fact that I bothered her many times with lots of questions. The inventory is well arranged and I loved all the samples they displayed for inspiration. I will visit every time I find myself in Cedar Rapids.

Lisa does a great job! We all had a blast…read more She is patient and capable to get anyone to be an artist! I highly recommend her for an evening of fun.

From the owner: I travel from place to place in Eastern Iowa and orchestrate fun and laid-back social painting…read moreparties. There is no studio, so my public events are held at different restaurants in the Marion/ Cedar Rapids area. You don't need to have any painting experience to have a great time AND bring home something hand-painted and beautiful. If you're looking for a little creativity and variety in your life, look no further! We go step-by-step through the painting, and I paint right along with you. Classes last between 2-3 hours and we paint a 16 x 20 inch canvas. I have public events and am available for private parties as well. Whether you're a seasoned painter or a novice, you'll have a great time!

Barb is an amazing artist and teacher. Her "negative free" attitude for both her and her students…read moremakes for a safe and pleasant place to let your creativity run freely. She does sell a few art supplies, paint, pencils, kneaded erasers, but not a lot. You can bring your own however and she will gladly help you improve your art skills. Barb is without a doubt one of the kindest human beings I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Her classes are frequent, and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend Barb's Fine Arts. Stop in and check it out for yourself. I'm sure you'll be glad you did. :)

From the owner: There's nothing quite like adorning your home or office with unique art pieces. Barb's Fine Art…read moresells artwork that you can't find at your favorite home decor store. We'll help you pick something out that truly speaks to you. If you don't find it on our walls, we can create a commissioned piece for you.

This is a great gallery with a variety of mediums to capture your creative interests. From clay…read morepottery and glass blown art to paintings and stonework, there is something for everyone. I also found prices to be reasonable and affordable. The owner, Mark, is a delight, and the artists are quite personable. I had the pleasure of meeting a few of them and even walking away with a beautiful piece from one of them, Chris Sell. There is a parking lot right outside the door and a ramp to support accessibility. They make good use of the space they have, displaying pieces at every turn without making you feel like you are going to bump into something. I recommend checking it out if you haven't yet.

From the owner: 22+ Regional artists displaying all medias of art from oils, acrylic and metals to glass, stone and…read morewood. Owner Deb has a working studio. Classes are taught from age 4 to advanced. We do all styles of art parties/events for kids to teen classes to adults. We help with family therapy and team-building for businesses. We also do limited restorations. On Saturdays 2-5PM, we have an Artist Forum open to all artist, all mediums, all levels. A free for all chat session for motivation and sharing of spirit and ideas. No program, no fee, just camaraderie and fun for anyone.

My experience with Amanda was less than satisfying…read more The amount of emails "confirming" date, time & amount of people who would be attending was a total turn off. Might I suggest a deposit when booking and a "no show" or "cancellation" fee if there is a last minute cancellation? Upon arrival Amanda was level 10 stress. I don't think she was breathing at all during set up. I had a confirmed 15 people to paint & GREAT set up in a garage for my party. Amanda didn't like the idea of someone having their back to her during presentation so she tried to get rid of my 15th spot. No worries though, she wanted me to PAY for 15 but only wanted to allow me to set up for 14. She must have forgotten that she was at MY house & I was a paying customer also, this made her joke about "this was her only job so thanks for paying rent" incredibly awkward. Amanda is very dry which comes off rude. Don't expect a smile or a warm fuzzy feeling from her - it's not going to happen. Also don't you dare talk while painting or you'll get "All eyes on me" as if you were a 1st grader. I was embarrassed by my choice of entertainment for my evening. Paint and wine should be fun. It's hard to have fun when you feel as if you're being scolded for any move you make that amanda didn't like. I'm rating a 3 because we did do a painting and what she came to do did get accomplished. I would also like to add - if you have a great attitude, were little more flexible & had your customers pay at the end of the evening.... you might get a cash tip instead of a written online review

I recently attended a Cork and Canvas painting party. Honestly, the word that keeps coming to mind…read morewhen thinking about the instructor and the feeling we all got from her was "UNCOMFORTABLE". Another person posted a review said she "felt like she was in kindergarten". That is a good way to describe our evening. We were told over and over how to behave. IN NO WAY WERE WE OUT OF LINE WITH OUR BEHAVIOR. We were 14 women there just to have fun. She gave great instructions on the painting technique and came well prepared. It's too bad that she didn't lighten up and enjoy herself. My rating would have been a lot higher.

Cousin elected for her bridal party to experience a fun, yet stress-relieving pottery event,…read moreinviting a friend she knew from her pottery class, also held here, and me along for the ride. The instructor knew my cousin and thanked and commended her for sharing her love for working with clay with her friends and family. After showing us the basics of creating a slab mug: base, foundation, and formation of a handle, and how to construct them altogether, we each were given a ball of clay to create our masterpieces. We had access to several rolling pins, stamps, and pottery tools, as well as several paint colors to decorate our creations with. We were told that after our pieces are allowed to air-dry, our instructor will apply a final glaze, bake these in the kilns, and give them to my cousin so that she may send these off to us. Expect about a two-week turnover time. Don't worry about ruining your clothes as you work on your creations, because you will get clay and paint on yourself- bring an apron if you want extra insurance. I had blue paint all over my favorite Crazy Shirts red Honu shirt, but it all came out in the wash and left my shirt looking as vibrant and feeling soft, as always. The building that houses the ceramics store also has other classrooms (drawing, painting, mosaics, etc.) and shops to peruse and purchase from. My cousin and I returned a few days after the event and enjoyed looking at other students' finished clay works and shopped at Illuminations, which showcases crystals and gems, jewelry, incense and herbs, and chocolates, to name but a few of so many interesting finds! Would definitely return on my next visits with cousin and her new groom!

I enjoy taking glass classes here. The people have all been very friendly and it helped me meet…read morepeople in the area when I first moved to Cedar Rapids. The only problem I have had here is the cost of the classes.

just over heard a couple at lunch talking about the 12-15 hour shifts he is being told to work with…read moreonly 1 break. It's sad that a Christian company treat their employees this way. People just trying to make a good living and can't even see their families. On top of that they won't even give him time off to welcome his son home from being deployed. Just sad again a Christian company so anito family and really grandstanding on Christian values.

you cannot find items in the store due to no directory. If they had an app that shows the section…read morewhere the item was located, their other short-commings, could be overlooked. I would still go here before going to Micheal's since they typically beat their prices. Very disappointed that they greatly reduced the availability of Christian greeting cards. I guess selling Nic Nacs was more profitable, so something had to be scaled back?