Art Füzd — Attraction in Schaumburg Township

Avoid coming here if you're Asian/Asian- looking.

Even though this happened a few months ago, I decided to post my experience today to help others decide what kind of workers/business owners they have and decide if potential customers still want to support them. With racism increasing specifically at Asians during covid/aftermaths thereof I decided to post this because I believe there is not enough to stop Asian hate crimes. I'm tired of not seeing enough for my community and decided to finally do something.

I wouldn't recommend coming here if you're look (east) Asian. I look like that, and I came in a few months ago with my white friends. In the entire studio, only 3 tables were being used, including our party. Out of everyone, I was the only east Asian person in the room. Besides my white friends and the two white workers, the other patrons looked to be of Latinx/Hispanic descent.

The white workers, a middle aged lady and elderly white haired man were working that night. The man was walking on the floor, stopping by each group to ask if people needed anything/changing their dirty water bowls. (Typically each table gets water bowls for brush rinsing in between painting sessions).

After finishing his rounds, he comes to our table. We are the only table being used on the other side of the room. The man comes to my table, and greets my white friends, asking if they need anything, as he changes the water bowls for all except for me. After he finished exchanging the bowl for my friend sitting next to me, he left the table, with no mention of returning.

Out of everyone in the entire room, I'm the only one who doesn't get their water bowl changed. I'm also the only one who doesn't get asked how I'm doing/if I need anything. He goes to the other side of the room, and does not say a word. Some time passes, and it's obvious he's not coming back, so I had to go up to the middle aged woman/other worker to ask for service.

I literally had to come up to the lady worker at the desk, walk up, and ask her for help while every one else was able to get help from the white man without any effort. After he finished exchanging the water bowls even my friends noticed how odd his behaviour was, seeming cold and bothered by his body language and tone of voice during the few occasions I walked up to him to ask questions.

Imagine being the only Asian during covid racism attacks in a room, trying to enjoy a night with friends you haven't seen in a while, and being treated like you weren't even there, being ignored by someone based on the color of my skin, something I didn't even choose, is just unfair and awful. I cried at my home after being treated like this.

Owners/workers of this place, if you're reading this, know how your racial micro aggressions can hurt people's feelings/self worth and identity. I'm a person too, even if you are racist I'd hope you can AT LEAST be professional enough to treat me the same as the other patrons, regardless of my identity. I am/was a paying customer. If you've made it this far reading, thank you for doing so.

I'd hope people reading this review would reconsider coming here, because this was a terrible experience and I'd hope you not want to support a racist business. Thank you...

Great place to get those creative juices flowing. This is on the corner of a strip mall in Schaumburg. The store hasn't been there long, and looks brand new inside. There is ample seating and although we typically visit Color Me Mine, I found Art Fuzd more comfortable. The chairs offer more support and there is more space around the tables than when in Color Me Mine.

There are lots of pieces to choose from and no sitting fee. Some places charge you a flat rate to paint, then add on the cost to paint on top. At Art Fuzd, its simply the cost of the piece. Prices were reasonable and you can paint something small (Christmas Ornament) for $9, or something medium sized (large mug) for $23. Paint is well organized and the people that work there are top notch friendly. Good music playing that appeals to all and the vibe was enjoyable.

They have canvas painting as an option, but it wasn't available on the day we went due to a special fund raising event. Ceramics are baked in the kiln and available one week later. Highly...

This is not a place to paint with your kids. This place is run by ignorants being immature acting like my 1.5 year old is a problem because she cant wear a mask. Adults werent wearing their masks even though on the own website says 2 years and older are required to wear mask which i have no problem with. Its great they want to be safe but they treated us like we were disgusting thats the problem. Even though there were other moms drinking coffee without their masks. They treated US like a kid was the problem when other people were happy painting WITHOUT their masks even though they were grown adults. Maybe its because we didn't speak English good? The owner treated my wife like she was dumb when she didn't understand what he told her at first....