I attended an amazing class on Mother's Day at the Detroit location with instructor Skylar. She was…read moreprofessional, pleasant and had the room well prepared for an enjoyable experience. Her approach allowed everyone an opportunity to work together and the creations were beautiful because she encouraged individual creativity. It was my first class but certainly not the last. I will definitely register for another session with Skylar.

PWAT has come to Detroit! I have painted at other Paint With A Twist locations, so I am not new to…read morethe concept. However, it is so great to have a location in Detroit. The Downtown Location is owned by the franchisees that own Ferndale and Farmington. Two women who have found a niche. I painted during the Grand Opening event this week. The set up is BYOB wine and they provide the paint and canvas. You would be surprised how great you will back with a little bit of wine. The golden rule is never drink the paint water and no paint brushes in the wine. If you've ever painted there then you will get the joke. The area is spacious and they have a TV monitor for you to follow along in case you need to see close up. At least 40 people can fit into a class. The class offerings are changed monthly and a sneak peek is given via Facebook on the 15th of the month. The instructors walk you through creating your on painting that is preselected. The cool thing is that many are artists themselves, so you are learning from a real painter. Parking is on the street, which is metered parking. Classes are $35-$45 for public and private classes. You can book a private party with your friends/family. I enjoy painting and you also get points when registering online.

Asia provided an amazing opportunity to experience Detroit with my Nikon. Places that may have…read moretaken me years (if ever) to discover brought gorgeous backdrops and subjects to play with and learn about. The class instruction pre-field trip was excellent and helped me gain a better understanding of application before we were set loose on Detroit. I was able to come home and share great new and inspiring out-door are initiative info with friends and family. Thank for the tour of substance in the great city and all the tips, Asia! I now have a great and expended to do list in Detroit and I NEED more photography classes from you :)

HARD PASS. I purchased a Groupon for 2 people to do the cell phone walking tour back on May 3rd…read more There were no dates available to register for the class on the website so that should have been a red flag, however, the rating on Groupon was 4+ stars. I had to email, send messages on the website and call many times before I heard back from someone. When I got a hold of someone, they told me that they only do the class once a month. My friend and I scheduled the class 3 weeks in advance. I got a text message confirming that we could make it on the day of the tour. I confirmed. We showed up at the DIA as instructed at noon and when we arrived, I got a text that the "teacher" was running 30 minutes late. My friend and I waited over an hour and no one showed up. Not the instructor or any other people to take the walking tour. I find it hard to believe that they are promoting this tour on Groupon and only one person a month is trying to schedule the tour. I called the person 2x and she didn't answer and then someone showed up over an hour later as it was going to rain. This is unacceptable. The person that showed up was not wearing any shirt or badge to indicate any affiliation with Photo Sensei. Additionally, when we questioned where the tour would go, she said "she wasn't sure" and she would have to check her phone. She also mentioned driving somewhere, which is a bit fishy as we were prepared to go on a "walking tour" not alone in some strangers car. I also noticed that any positive reviews for this company were from many years ago. Be aware of this.

Sugar Hill Clay is a super welcoming space to learn and to get your mind off your 9-5!…read more I've learned soo much through the instructors, members, and other classmates Whether you are new or a pro at pottery, this is your place!

Have a great experience! My friend and I wanted to gift a group class to our friend for her…read morebirthday, and we loved it. We got to make 2 items during the 3 hour handbuilding class and it flew by- we could've stayed another hour or so. I saw classes at other studios that only lasted an hour and I'm so glad I went with Sugar Hill Clay. It was $180 for up to a 4-person private class and worth every penny. We were able to book a Saturday class with Chen (who was so talented, knowledgeable and set such a calming presence) and would do it again! After you make your items, Chen will glaze them with your color preference and fire them. Once they're ready, they let you know when you can pick up the pieces! 1000% would recommend- hidden gem!

My friend and I went to a glass blowing show and it was a lot of fun! They did a ton of…read moredemonstrations and answered questions from the crowd. Prices were very high but you are buying a custom one of a kind piece. The selection was plentiful to choose from. A great place to stop in and browse the wares.

I rented time in the hot shop here a few years back and it was super fun. Albert was very…read moreaccommodating and knowledgeable about the craft as he is a master. There is lots of great art around and they host an event the end of November every year with solid Jazz and glass blowing demonstrations. Check it out! the Russell is truly a unique place that houses some many different types of creatives.

A great addition to the area and so many amazing classes!! I know first hand how wonderful Samantha…read moreis and the unique classes and fun activities and a great way to unleash your inner artist.

Recently went to the Carr Center to see Opera Modo's most recent production of Don Giovanni. After…read morereading the description I wasn't sure what my experience would be like. Parking wasn't awesome (it's downtown and a game was going on- plan ahead) and we arrived a few minutes later than planned. We jumped in line as all tickets were will call. We were given instructions to "pick up our gift bag" and "download the app" prior to the show. The show was the opera in Italian with a twist- the characters were the characters in Rocky Horror! The gift bag- props necessary for the "rain" "Dr.Scott" etc. The app gives you a rundown of the scene and instructs when to "deploy" props. The result- amazing experience of a show I'd already seen before. Setting was intimate - not optimal for viewing all of the stage- especially for the shorties - but made it fun as the cast appeared in front of and behind us. Oh yeah- and red and white wine available for audience with water!

Great place in the city offering up cool and exciting things to see and do for the creative artist…read moreworld. We had the please sure of seeing Carmen, presented by Opera MODO on Saturday and it was really a unique and great time. The Carr Center is located in the heart of all the happenings in Detroit. It's a great place to explore something new!! Check out their website! http://www.thecarrcenter.org/

I arranged for a workshop with my bestie for her birthday. Pewabic apparently has a history with my…read morefamily, as I'm sure it does many Michiganders and Detroiters alike, and I was quite excited initially. This experience exceeded my wildest imagination. Walking into the workshop room was a mini-tour in and of itself- sort of a behind-the-scenes which I delighted in. The workshop was small enough in attendance to have a cozy room and intimate instruction, and big enough to see an array of artistic expression. It was also so much fun to banter and be inspired by other attendees. The instructor was friendly, clear, helpful, and seemed to enjoy leading this workshop. I will say next go-around I'll not be so delicate with my glaze application. I also discovered some personal sensory issues with the tile texture and glaze removal tools. (*ick). Aside from these minor nuances, I cannot wait to return in the spring for new tile and color ways. $50/person was totally reasonable for the whole evening. Highly recommend and will do again.

Nate and I were in the area recently so we stopped in to this historic store/workshop…read more Unfortunately we weren't able to do a tour, but I would love to in the future (book online ahead of time). The upstairs gallery was closed when we were there, so we just browsed the shop, which is full of all sorts of beautiful ceramic items like tiles, vases, art, and more. I liked seeing all the different pieces but nothing really shouted out to me. The animal tiles were probably my favorite. I also liked the house number tiles. They also had other non-ceramic items for sale, like earrings, puzzles, calendars, cards, etc. It is a nice place to find gifts! They also do classes and workshops, which sound fun! This isn't a spot that I need to visit every time I'm in the area, but it was fun to finally check out.

Scarab Club is such a beautiful gem across from the Detroit Institute of Arts. I attended a book…read moreevent but there are art exhibitions, art classes, and other events regularly held here. I recommend attending an event just to get the chance to admire the art and architecture of the building.

This is very much worth a visit. The building and grounds are beautiful, historic, and…read morefascinating. They showcase some local artists who have studio space here. It's a venue for small to medium sized special events. It's across the street from the art museum so it's easy to amble over and check out. When I stopped by they were renovating, it's over 110 years old so this sort of thing must happen every now and then. Well worth the voluntary donation even though it was mostly closed off. Depending on your vision, you might want to bring binoculars to look at the higher parts of the exterior architecture and be careful if you are backpedaling to get a better view. Thank you to the motorist who didn't run me over by the way, when I backed into the street, Mr. Magoo style.

OMG - highly recommend to everyone. Stanley (owner) was so helpful and knowledgeable; we asked a…read morebillion questions. My friend and I decided to go with 24 x 24 selection which gives you a 3hr class time and you have a little extra additional time if you go over. You get to select your own image - if its TOO DETAILED then he'll let you know. Currently he request the image 24hrs before the class - you'll notify you through email and text. Please note - you won't be able to take piece home until after two days but he'll reach out when its ready because he needs to put the finishing touching/sealing the rug with glue. There are a variety of colors available - you even have the option of playing your own music but we declined and asked him to put on some music which we vibe too. As of right now - the max amount of people are 6 but i think special requests for highly numbers in the future - if you don't know then just reach out. I'm already trying to see how i can get my job to approve a corporate class which he informed me that there's an option for a pop-up session. At the end of the day - DO THE THINGS; TRY SOMETHING NEW. No regrets!!! Happy crafting!

Booked a mystery tour with them for a Holiday work event and we couldn't have been happier! They…read moredid an amazing job tailoring the script to our company and everyone had a blast! We got to see some places in Detroit that we may not have otherwise (all of which I would love to check out again!). Craig and Tuesday were awesome, I highly recommend!

We did this tour last winter and it was a blast! We bored the bus and were able to bring our drinks…read morewith us. The stops were places I had never been to and I left wanting to back and hangout. Since I have visited several. The riddle was fun and finding the characters forced you to talk to people but after a few vocal cocktails everyone is friends. I really want to do this again it's different that your basic night out.