I took this class with a group of friends, and honestly, that was the best part of the experience…read more Like another reviewer mentioned, the beginning was pretty boring -- there was a lot of sitting and listening, and I definitely found myself falling asleep at one point. Once we finally started working on our own pieces, it felt overcrowded. There were too many people, so not everyone was able to get the help or guidance they needed. The class also felt very rushed. Getting our pieces back took longer than expected, and unfortunately, I was really disappointed with the results. The glaze looked terrible -- the color was inconsistent and uneven. At first, I thought it was just my piece, but everyone in our group had the same issue. My child has done pottery at school before, and their pieces came out beautifully, so I know better results are possible. Overall, it felt like a waste of time in terms of the class itself, but I still enjoyed spending time with my friends.

The instructor, Anna, was very informative, helpful, and kind. The class was eye-opening, and the…read morespace itself was beautiful. If you're looking for a new, creative experience, I highly recommend this place. Just make sure you're well rested--this activity can be surprisingly draining!

What a cool space. I attended a fundraising event for my daughter's school here and it was really…read morewell done. I realize that the event planning for decor and the catering were both from an outside source, but the Center for Creative Arts space alone is gorgeous. There is a lot of construction currently going on outside of the (really huge) building so parking can be a little confusing but that is a temporary hiccup. As you walk through the building to the main event space, you're able to enjoy the well designed gallery spaces and co-working spaces, too. It's a really pleasant experience.

GCCA is a wonderful space! I've taken an art class and really enjoyed it. The staff is really…read morefriendly and helpful. I've enjoyed art exhibitions that I've been to there also. There's a lot of parking and it's a neat building.

Such a wonderfully gifted team of therapists. Bringing care and compassion to all they do.read more

Courtney has such a unique skill set and gift for working with troubled adolescents and teens. Her…read morebackground and experience in art therapy and counseling combined with trauma-sensitive yoga allows her to help people work through difficult emotions and stressful life experiences when words are not enough. I'm a fellow art therapist in SC and I've referred several clients to her because I have confidence that she will be able to connect and take care of them. She is right on track with the most up-to-date research on trauma which emphasizes the importance of restoring the body-mind connection which can be facilitated through practices such as expressive art and trauma-informed yoga. Try one of her groups or workshops and discover the power of art therapy!

As a newcomer to Greenville, we received a postcard about the Metropolitan Arts Council, and I…read moredecided to send my information in to become a member. I also received a postcard for "Open Studios" and decided to give it a try for 2021. This was a huge mistake. We absolutely love so many things about Greenville, but after being yelled at and treated so very badly this makes me sad. As a newcomer, I was very excited and worked extremely hard to get lots of work done. I was told that a visit would be made to my studio to see what it looked like, etc. They told me how I needed to present my art , which was disingenuous at best. The application said that a $200 "Donation" would have to be made to be accepted into Open Studios. I was specifically told that Open Studios was not about Sales of art at all, but then why at the end was I asked what my specific sales were and visitor count (truly absolutely did not make any sense whatsoever). From the beginning, this seemed very peculiar, but I went forward, made my donation and sent in my work. I was told that I would have to submit a You Tube Video and that my work would be on both an APP and in a booklet form. I submitted my video in August. In late October, I was notified that my video was "LOST" and I needed to resubmit. Additionally, my name was posted on the App and website with THE WRONG ARTIST"S WORK photo shown. After this was "fixed" my name showed up but absolutely no photo of my work. Every single time I called and/or e-mailed, I never got a response. I worked very hard on this and attendance and sales were not what I expected. I tried to communicate this to the Executive Director, both on the phone and in person, and I was yelled at and told that I didn't need to be critiquing MAC, that they were busy with other things. So, any concerns I had were dismissed. He yelled and screamed at me, then walked it back and wanted me to shake his hand, truly ridiculous. Then he went off in a huff and said "I'll refund your money" and miserably handed me a check. I thought this organization was here to look out for artists and I would expect that an Executive Director who earns over $120,000 per year would be a PROFESSIONAL, but that was too much to ask (It's all in the public record what this organization is all about, donations, salaries, etc). The folks who work here are paid a salary and get MILLIONS of dollars in donations. Google "Metropolitan Arts Council Greenville 501 C3 Tax Records" to see specifics. Artists, do your homework and find out more about this organization by looking up their tax records. In the time of Covid when artists are struggling, be aware and do not pay to play if you can help it. We still love Greenville, despite the horrendous treatment received from this supposed haven for artists.

From the owner: The Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) is the only organization in Greenville, South Carolina working…read moredaily to support every discipline of the arts. MAC provides support to area arts organizations and many individual artists through its grants program, through its cultural planning process, by advocating on behalf of all artists and arts groups, and by providing cooperative marketing opportunities promoting arts groups that might not have resources available to them.

Wonderful new art gallery with a beautiful and varied collection of well curated work from a…read morevariety of different artists working in a variety of mediums. They also offer a variety of different kinds of classes with instruction- tonight I took a fun class on silk scarf painting. For a very reasonable price they provided a beautiful silk scarf, all the paints and other supplies needed and instructions to help create a beautiful scarf! Such nice people and so much fun! No experience (or talent, in my case! ) required- they help you every step of the way so that you go home with a beautiful creation! Highly recommended! So much fun!

From the owner: Melange Art Studio & Gallery is a diverse art collection in Greenville, SC. Our art gallery has a…read moremixture of styles, mediums, and artists' work available. From wall art to tabletop décor, jewelry, and accessories, we have something for everyone. Choose from beautiful handmade bracelets, earrings, necklaces, canvas prints, abstract paintings, mixed media decorations, hand-painted scarves, and so much more. Stop by our gallery to see what we have on display today!"

brought my parents (both 73) to your 7:00PM sip & paint on 3/26 as a birthday celebration. We…read morearrived at 6:45 and the class was not ready to start on time. The instructor repeatedly paused the session to watch TV. Wheel of fortune,text, socialize, and prepare for a morning class, left the room to work on a painting for sale, and never came to our table of four first-time painters to provide instruction. The event was unacceptably disorganized and unprofessional. I still tried to make the best of it and not walk out and leave because my parents were with me. I traveled from VA for this celebration and this experience with my family . I've gone to many of these paint and sip classes all over.

Alyssa was amazing!! I went with a group of my coworkers and we had a wonderful time!! Alyssa & her…read moreco-artist were so helpful and attentive!!

They are under new management and cannot wait to see how they are going to turn this sewing shop…read morearound and help it grow more in serving our sewing community. I have shopped here many times in the past and never disappointed in selection and quality of their fabric.

Just took my first class here tonight. Marge was an amazing teacher and she was so patient! I…read morecan't wait to take another class!

The art haven is amazing. Family run and so kind. The offer so many different classes and will…read moreteach all ages!

From the owner: Art classes Drawing Painting Pottery…read moreChildren Teens and Adults

Berea arts and retro offers a street art workshop unique from the usual group paint experience…read more Instead of being led step by step for your group to make the same piece of art (what do you do with four of the same pretty lame paintings in your house? They end up in the laundry room, garage or trash), you are given the freedom to create your own design with the tools and instruction to create. Our group had so much fun and each have a unique, funky piece of art to take home. This space is full of 90's memorabilia (flash back to this 44 year old's childhood). The owner is super friendly, accommodating, and supportive. We will definitely be back! Note- be prepared for unavoidable paint fumes.

From the owner: Awesome gallery and high energy Street Art and Retro inspired Art Workshops! Not your average sip…read moreand paint class....