Paint your Partner was a blast. Hilarious! We brought a couple of friends and showed up just in…read moretime. Sara was our artist and host. We were welcomed and seated. Some simple instructions and a drink and we were off to the laughs. The project was to paint your partner and do it without worrying about the outcome! My wife did excellent and I failed gracefully. All supplies were provided along with guidance and support from staff. The owner Meagan made a stop in to welcome everyone. The group was easygoing and kind. We went thru many steps in creating our masterpieces and followed with a photo op and plenty of laughs. Highly recommend this for couples, families (we have taken our son in the past) and work events. Excited for their new location!

My boyfriend and I had a blast! It was his first ever time at a painting class, and he found it…read moreeasy to follow along with the instruction and really enjoyed himself! I've been to other classes elsewhere, but this was the best I've experienced. Meg was awesome - just the right amount of assistance without making anyone feel awkward. Bonus for an excellent playlist going all night too!

This is such a cute, artsy, fun place. Great place to host any type of party with super friendly…read morestaff. I attended an event here, where we were able to bring our own food and drinks. When it came to the painting, they had everything that you would need to paint. You just need to show up. The staff gave easy instructions to help you create your own masterpiece and went around to help anyone that needed extra help. Parking can be a little difficult, you may have to look around a little. I would highly recommend this place.

fun space and the new owner/staff are auper friendly. The activity, directions, and all the needed…read moresupplies were well organized and easy to understand. There are sooo many yummy scents to pick! Love how my watermint clementine candle turned out. The space has a fun mod, artsy vibe. Liked that it is a larger space. Its a hidden gem in the campus/clintonvill area. Parking was a bit of a challenge, so give yourself some extra time.

Had such a great time, and the instructor was a lot of fun. I will definitely be back!read more

Fun & easy, they are very helpful if you need some guidance :) they interact with the guests and…read moremake your time there fun. BYOB so you can even drink wine or beer for some liquid courage to paint a masterpiece ;) Terry Potter was our instructor, and we were very pleased with her. Great teacher, and fun!

I had such a pleasant experience at the Painting factory. The owner was very helpful and patient…read more She answered all my questions and didn't rush me it was well organized and plenty of projects to choose from. I will be going back

I arranged for my grandchildren to spend an afternoon here, painting under Melissa's encouraging…read moreguidance. They had such a blast & I know that they will remember this experience all of their lives

My sister and I had a wonderful time at Board & Brush. Staff was so nice, accommodating, helpful,…read moreand made you feel welcome as soon as you came in. Projects are fun and it's a nice way to spend the afternoon or evening, leaving with something you can actually use or hang in your house. Recommend!

Wonderful experience! Owner was so thoughtful, nice, and inclusive towards everyone in my party…read more She made my birthday extra special with little fun touches. Easy to follow instructions and everything was set up for us. I would definitely return for another project.

Alpaca Meadows is a beautiful place. Lots of handcrafted gifts. Julie is a great artist. Matt and…read moreJulie are great people and it was a pleasure learning about the alpacas and watching them.

Matt and Julie have a wonderful shop with high quality merchandise you won't find anywhere else…read more Their alpacas are a delight to watch and their owners will take the time to educate you about the different types of fleece they produce. Considering the rarity and uniqueness of their inventory, their prices are quite reasonable as well.

As if this store isn't cool enough- housing all kinds of goodies, some of which I haven't laid eyes…read moreon since my childhood- Susan, the owner is the most awesome human. She went ABOVE & BEYOND to accommodate a special desire my sister & I had. And all out of the goodness of her heart. Tremendous shopping experience and even better human experience :-D Thank you Susan

Wow! I am so smitten with Lakewood Art Studios! How did I, lover of all things handmade, not know…read morethis was here?! I was taking a yoga class at nearby Puma Yoga when I randomly noticed Lakewood Art Studios and decided to wander in. What a pleasant, pleasant surprise. Lakewood Art Studios is an artist collective, education and event space in Lakewood. I'm spitballing from memory, but they feature maybe 30+ local artists. Think the most unique pieces of jewelry, art, greeting cards, ceramics and other odds and ends thoughtfully curated in a gallery. You constantly have things to explore and no two things are the same. For me, buying handmade local artisan goods is my weak spot. Seriously, take all my money now. They also offer a variety of classes ranging from photography to portrait drawing and a comic book club, all held in the small classrooms in the back of the shop. This is a pretty special place. I was in a bit of a rush when I visited, but I am already planning to go back out to Lakewood to specially spend more time in Lakewood Art Studios appreciating all the one-of-a-kind pieces. I'll come here to discover new artists for my collection or buy stunning, original gifts for friends!