Wine & Design Raleigh has a new location in North Raleigh at the Celebration Station Shopping…read moreCenter. The new space is very colorful and welcoming. The shopping center has plenty of free parking too so that is always a good thing! This studio has chairs rather than stools that have been the seating at the other Wine and Design studios I have gone. The back support was nice and I like having the chairs. I went for an open studio and didn't take an official class so didn't see the new technology in use here but the tv screen makes me think that will show what the artist is doing on the canvas. Another difference here is that they sell sodas and waters if you'd like them and didn't bring your own. There was an area to put any food you brought too. If you were having a party, the counter would work for putting the gifts too. If you are looking for somewhere to explore your creative side, check out the variety of painting and craft classes offered at Wine & Design.

When your rental car is due back at 5 but your train leaves at 9:10...There exists Wine & Design in…read morethe very train station you might otherwise just sit for four hours! I'm so glad I found this place because I was stressing about my kids dying of boredom waiting in the station. It's directly upstairs, and we had a lovely time. Our instructor was great, especially with non-artitsts such as us. She took her time, was very detailed in her instruction, came around to give everyone help if they needed it. She said usually she had help but that night was on her own, but was still able to complete the painting and attend to anyone who needed assistance. It was the perfect way to kill a couple of hours before our train. Unfortunately they don't sell wine there, but you're more than welcome to bring your own, which I did; of course.

the artist that was there was super helpful and we had a great time. The problems start when you…read moretry to pick up your projects. They tell you that you will be emailed when it's ready and should be ready in two days. Two days go by, three days go by and then you make a phone call to which you get no response. Then you email, again no response. Call again leave a message, no response. Stop by during the hours of business no one there. Call the corporate office and there are so many messages the mailbox is full. Call again and finally get a text back stop by and pick up projects. it shouldn't be this hard to pick up things that you have paid for or to get communication back. Won't go back ever

I recently ordered a door hanger DIY kit on 8/15. In an attempt to check on the status of my kit, I…read morewas told that it would be arriving 9/2 or 9/3 due to shipping notifications that this store received. On 9/4 when I tried to contact the store to schedule a pick up, I received the run around about when my kit would be delivered to me. I advised that I was willing to pick up to which they opted to ignore. This morning (9/5), I initiated contact again to attempt to schedule a pick up and was told that my kit wouldn't be arriving until 9/9 and was met with a bit of an attitude. The person I spoke with (assuming it's Amanda) is unprofessional and could use some customer service and communication training. I've frequented plenty of wine and design's throughout the triangle but this location will never get a penny of my money.

My friend decided to switch things up for their birthday and skip the usual dinner plans for…read moresomething more interactive, so we went to Paint Your Pot. Such a fun and creative alternative! If you are trying to stay on budget, I definitely recommend going on a day when they offer discounted studio fees. We went on a Monday and only paid $2 for the studio fee, which was a great deal. I am not the most artistic person, but I had so much fun. It was the perfect way to celebrate and do something a little different. I would absolutely go again and tap into my very limited artistic ability lol. If you are thinking about going, I recommend making a reservation ahead of time.

Good customer service and flexible and willing to help with accommodating a walker which was…read morehelpful. Always busy and fun to go when we are in towns

Hands down and by far the absolute BEST wine and design/paint and sip location out there and I have…read morebeen to several. Brooke is absolutely amazing and is a huge animal lover just like me! I LOVE that she hosts a bunch of different "paint your pet" classes, and not just your typical canvas class either. There is a wide variety of different crafty classes and something for everyone. Brooke is a fabulous teacher and has helped this totally un-artistic girl create some surprisingly beautiful art. I try to come at least once a month and there's always something new for me to try!

Brooke is an absolutely a wonderful hostess and teacher. She is super encouraging. Book your class…read moretoday for a fun experience with girlfriends. Lots of unique projects to work on.

Everything went well!! Great owner, great time, and definitely will be back! This location offers…read moreso many creative things!

I was invited out to the Cary Arts Center this weekend to attend a special screening of Barry…read moreGordy's The Last Dragon. As a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop and Black History Month, this was a unique event. There were 2 guest DJ's who spun old school hip hop throughout the event and a DJ who spun a live score throughout the entirety of the film. It was refreshing to see so many people of color come out to this side of town to gather. There was merchandise being sold in the lobby and food trucks such as Presto and Go Yaki in the parking lot. It was convenient for those attending this 3 hour long event. The staff kept things organized and they were kind and welcoming. The facility itself is in need of some renovations and updating. I get that this is a old historical building. I will definitely return for further programming of interest.

Saturday, 14Jan2023 Event: DR. MARTIN L. KING JR. ANNUAL…read moreDREAMFEST WEEKEND Dr. Harry L. White Jr. gave a profound, thought-provoking speech on moving from dreaming to DOING. All of the performers who came on stage for this event were amazing. I enjoyed this event in its entirety.

I was lucky enough to be invited to the grand opening for the Cary, NC location. Upon arrival, we…read morewere instructed to get our aprons, to help ourselves to food and beverages in the adjoining room, then to find our table spot (it was marked with our names). There was 1 main instructor, with several others there to assist any of us who needed anything from a question on the painting to providing us with paint. The instructor used a microphone (awesome!) and it made it so easy to hear and understand what she had to say. They also had cameras on the painting the instructor was painting so the guests could view the screen easily from where they were seated. Because it was a grand opening, there were several prizes they gave out. I happened to be recipient of the Date night package which was very exciting. Everyone was sent home with a thank you gift bag which had dated M&M's with and logo M&M's, a wine glass with the company logo, and a paintbrush shaped pen. This also included a $15 gift card towards any next painting. I am super excited this place is so close to me, I love to go as a way to relax and have fun. A+ treatment, and nobody was invisible. Love it and will go back again and again!

We had a lot of fun painting with Jasmine last night! She did a wonderful job showing us what to do…read moreand encouraging us! I highly recommend Painting with a Twist!

My family - including a 12 & 14 yr old - LOVED our experience with Christal. The review from the…read morewoman that took a class in Colorado was judgmental of Christal's home. You will park in a cul-de-sac. So? She has projects ongoing in her yard. So? The other reviewer maybe expected Martha Stewart. Anyway, the four of us have taken Christal's class twice. She lets you use Groupon for her classes (not limited to one Groupon). She gives instructions for about 15 minutes. You cannot use the colored glass that the other reviewer was crying about because it is specially purchased by Christal for her stained-glass business. Makes sense. There are buckets upon buckets of glass pieces in various colors. Any color you could want! She supplies other interesting shapes and sizes of adornments for your project. You have the choice of many items to make - a set of 4 small squares, a large rectangular piece, 2 small rectangles, and some others. These can be shaped into bowls, soap dishes, and other curved/waved designs after the glass cures in the kiln. You need to bring your creativity and your big girl panties though. Christal allows you to use the time as YOU want. And she's brutally honest about "don't park on the grass" and "don't touch the glass for my business." If you are easily offended then her dry humor and quick wit might offend you. We thought she was hilarious, helpful, and creative. The fact that she opens her home so strangers can take time away from television, computers, etc and let their creativity flow is wonderful. Getting our two kiddos out of the house and truly focused on something they could create with their hands....it was invaluable. Both could have spent many more hours there. The time went too quickly. So, if you are open-minded about trying something new and fun, my biggest tip is to take a design with you that you want to create. Using class time to think of your creation eats through time you need for designing your glass. And if you run out of time then book another session! We loved it. I hope you will too.

My husband got us a class as a date activity. We had done a day in a glass studio in Durango,…read moreColorado last year and it was really fun. This one was a bit odd. It was really far away (granted we live in Knightdale) and in a residential neighborhood. You park in the cul-de-sac (I am sure the neighbors love that) and there is a barrel blocking the driveway. The outside of the house has all sorts of junk and tarps and stuff all over (again- lucky neighbors). I get being eccentric and I appreciate the artsy type, but it just seemed like there was junk all in the yard, in the studio and even in the bathroom. It did not feel clean or organized. It is clear this is her work space but I think she needs to have an organized, less clutter space for the classes. We got about 10 minutes of basic instruction and then were off on our own. We did not learn anything cool and were not allowed to play with color and different glass types or do anything other than just cut and grind glass. Our experience in Colorado was SO much better and more creative. It was a 2 hour class so some bottled water or something would have been nice to have been offered. My hubby got a Amazon deal and I have to tell you even at that price it was overpriced for what you get and the teaching you got. To avoid going all of the way back out there we opted to pay $12 to have it shipped to the house and she said over and over how she is really bad at remembering to ship things and to text her in a couple of weeks if we have not gotten it to bug her about it. I got this is not like a professional business because of the nature of it, but it really did not seen to run or feel like something worth paying for.