1. Board & Brush Creative Studio
The perfect spot for a girls night out or a group activity, Board & Brush in Brownsburg features create-your-own custom wood signs. It's not just painting. Participants are walked through step-by-step process of sanding, hammering and finishing their individual projects.
You'll have fun and will leave with a beautiful piece you can give as a gift or keep for your home or office. And you can bring in your own food, beer and wine!
2. Brightly Art Studio
Our kids love Brightly Art Studio in Brownsburg! They love the classes, and I love that my kitchen table doesn't have paint, glitter and glue all over it after they're done creating their masterpieces!
Brightly believes in using art as a medium to nurture and celebrate creativity through a variety of lessons and workshops. They offer classes for kids and adults as well as workshops and summer camps.
They also offer a Drop in Craft Cafe during select times on Saturdays and Sundays to come in and pick from their list of Craft Cafe projects without registering in advance.
3. Gallery on the Square
Gallery on the Square, a long-time, co-op art gallery on the historic Hendricks County Courthouse Square in Danville, hosts classes allowing visitors to try their hand in simple but highly engaging classes.
They offer classes from ceramics to fused glass and more!
4. The Tie Dye Lab
Providing a fun and festive environment for an entire family to design a tie-dye creation, The Tie Dye Lab offers a variety of projects from T-shirts to hats to towels and more.
The staff walks you through the different tie-dye techniques and helps you choose good color combinations, and they clean up the mess for you!
5. Hot Blown Glass
One of the more unique places to try a creative project is Hot Blown Glass located in Clayton. It's the private studio of Indiana Artisan Lisa Pelo who shares her talent and space with visitors.
Visitors can try the intricate art of glass work by creating a simple piece like a paperweight or pumpkin on their own under the direct guidance of Lisa by appointment only. No previous experience is necessary.
6. uPaint Pottery Studio
You can stop in at uPaint Pottery in Plainfield, Indiana, or you can schedule to have a group or birthday party at the studio. They offer hundreds of projects to choose from. After you receive an overview on what to do, you're given time and space to create your masterpiece but you can also ask for help if needed.
Once you've finished painting your pieces, the studio will fire it and have it ready for pickup within seven days. In addition to pottery, uPaint also offers glass fusion options.
A Few Bonus Spots to Check Out!
Need two more to check out?
- Laura's Little Art Shop in Clayton offers classes and DIY project boxes you can grab and go. She also has an acrylic pour station which is a kid-friendly art process.
- Fused Fanatic a glass-fusing studio in Coatesville offers classes and workshops. Learn more on their Facebook page.
Whatever DIY studio you check out, you'll leave with a unique piece and fun memories.
