they had just returned from the Nashville Market and had rented an additional space next door for…read moreall the goodies they came home with. whoohoo score! plus 10% sale on purchase. I've never had the option to use or even feel silk thread. luxurious! they were busy but staff was awesome help! so many wonder things to ogle. I will be sure to have them in my favorites for online and in person shopping. they also have their own framing center with gorgeous choices of unique framing options. this will be my downfall when returning!

The staff are amazing, take their time to explain and listen to your requests/questions. That being…read moresaid, their supply of diverse threads, materials and patterns FAR exceed any other source I have found, and I have been into needlework for at least 30 years!! Give them a try!! It's like going to a candy store!!

My nervous 7-yr old was immediately comfortable once he walked through the doors for art camp. He…read moreloved the theme for the week and was excited to tell me about what he was making. This was a great hands-on experience for him.

My 10 year old daughter has been going to Drawn2Art Lake Oswego since she was six. She always loves…read moreher classes/camps and progressing through the different books and mediums. She says all the teachers are really nice and she's proud of what she makes there.

My daughter had a wonderful experience at One River. She took several different types of classes…read more The teacher are very kind, patient and encouraging.

Signed up for this after being pressured on the phone. I asked about canceling on the phone as I…read morewas unable to view my calendar at the time. This was literally two days ago. After receiving the detailed information on the class this won't work for me and they are refusing to refund my money. Literally, two days later and no service has been provided (the class doesn't start for weeks). I was told it's part of their terms. When I reminded her I have never been provided her terms, not did I make any agreement to them, she emailed me a copy of the terms. I would not do business with any school this shady. You can even cancel at state schools and colleges if you do it within the timeframe (which they provide upfront).

I had the most amazing experience recently at this studio. Beth Ann is a wonderful art therapist,…read moreshe is very relaxed and carries with her an air of calm and creativity. I was very impressed the class started with meditation and breathing exercises, then a brief tour of the studio and short explanation of how to begin our own personal process. I love the piece I made: it is nothing like what I usually do, but through talking a bit during class about personal situations, I was able to let some things go and it really shows in my work. I will definitely be returning. Just being in that environment is calming and very welcoming. even if you're not an artist, I would highly recommend giving one of these classes a try.

A fantastic place to get creative that overflows with fresh new art from local artists every first…read moreFriday. They have classes for both adults and children, they also have a cute shop to buy local art and art supplies. With a website that is updated frequently so you'll never miss a happening at the 100th Monkey Studio.

Just finished a 3 day workshop with Margaret Terrall at OSA. It was great! If you're an acrylic…read morepainter who wants to loosen up, learn how to make your own stencils and stamps, and have fun, strongly consider a workshop with Margaret. She also sponsors workshops and private parties and one on one at her home.

Just spent a most enjoyable day learning some new brush techniques, a unique color palette, and…read morebeing inspired by a wonderful artist, Margaret Terrell. I have taken several classes from Margaret and always walk away ready to be more creative. Margaret certainly knows about art and shows great teaching skills. I highly recommend her as a teacher and her studio is the best!!!!

Wow! Love this place! Took a ten week class with Lela and loved it. As an artist who has done…read morepottery on and off for over thirty years it was great to come back to it here with great instructors who taught me some different techniques for wedging clay and throwing than I've learned in the past. Definitely coming back for a membership!

I love this creative space. Everyone is made to feel welcomed. They have the most amazing…read morehandmade items for sale, offer classes that don't make you feel intimidated to not know what you are doing and the owner is a great human! They believe in community and offer options to buy scholarships to support students who might not be able to pay for classes. It's just a great all around place!

What a lovely way to learn how to create art, and to learn something about yourself at the same…read moretime. So much of what Phil teaches spills into other areas of life too--areas where perfectionism and self-criticism reside. He helps us be more gentle with ourselves as we approach creativity. The energy in the room is not competitive, it is supportive and helpful. People return, year after year, to retake the "beginner" classes, in part to stay in touch with the beginner mindset and sense of wonder. The Drawing Studio is wonderful!

If you're looking for an art class where the instructor shows you how to hold your brush to paint…read moreclouds, this is not the class for you. Phil Sylvester does something much more valuable: he helps you to ignore critical thinking when you paint (or draw--he has drawing classes, too). Keeping your left brain from sabotaging your artwork can be a formidable task for some people, myself included. Phil basically helps you become that 5 year old kid with crayons again, where you have no expectations of what your art is supposed to be. His exercises encourage you just to paint, while he cites mantras from himself and other artists amid occasional music. This process leads you down a path where you find yourself and lose yourself at the same time. I can honestly say, in the short time I have been painting, that Phil has made me a better artist. Any class which does that is a good thing. So I suggest taking classes that teach techniques and color theory as well as taking the types of classes offered at the Drawing Studio. Every time you expand your horizons as an artist your soul will benefit.