The Blooming Artist — Attraction in Town of Clifton Park

Went here with family for my birthday for our first paint and sip experience. Pretty studio & a great group of people, but was thrown entirely when the instructor went around critiquing individual paintings and physically making adjustments to them. I enjoy and am familiar with painting and was not looking to have anyone add paint to my canvas, ESPECIALLY when as she was telling me I needed more dark in a certain area I hadn’t completed yet, she’s going for my brush and paint and I say loudly enough for her to hear, “Please don’t touch my painting, please don’t touch my painting, please don’t do that.” But..she did. I was not a fan of that AT ALL and felt it was disrespectful. Though I’m sure it was out of the intent to be helpful and most likely so the paintings that were tagged in their posts looked the way the instructor wanted them to, as to not hinder their teaching skills, not everyone who attends these are looking to be taught. I wish she would’ve listened to me or asked prior to painting on my canvas if she...

It is a nice studio I’ll start with that. Paying money to learn how to make a pottery bowl and not let us fix them to our own liking is mind blowing. It was as if a timer went off and that was it, “stop what you’re during, go wash your hands”. Not only did we not have a chance to fix the molds, we had to wash the dishes after and each station, what?! To be rushed into making a bowl then we have to clean up? A month later the bowls were finally done and ready to be picked up and the color looks like it was slapped on them and dripped. Will not be going back...

The Blooming Artist is a phenomenal studio space and gallery! They always have engaging and beautiful pieces up front. Everyone there is kind, welcoming, and makes you feel at home.

I was so lucky to take classes with Ilona! She is a very skilled and a wonderful teacher. I have been recommending the studio to everyone I know who's looking to take a single class, series of classes, or is just looking for a cute and artsy space to...