Express Yourself Art Barn
Express Yourself Art Barn
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Make your own art in an 1880's barn! Ceramics, mosaics and glass fusing. 800 different projects for adults and children, open rain or shine, no reservations necessary for painting pottery or making mosaics. Advance reservations necessary for glass fusing. Open everyday in the summer, and seasonally adjusted hours in the spring and fall. Closed in the winter. Make art in the barn or make art on our patio!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Jirasela
Howell, MI1,008 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
We stopped by in a very busy Saturday afternoon. Plenty of tables outdoors and indoors with people working on projects. Once inside we were approx you a man woh asked us if we had ever been to the Art Barn before. We stated we hadn’t and he explained how things worked. Ceramics, glass fusion, mosaics, beads for jewelry making. This place had it all. Wonderful experience. What a gem.
Written August 2, 2020
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Elizabeth B
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Jun 2021 • Family
We had a great time. Plenty of projects to select from. It was a nice way to spend the afternoon. You can select painting, mosaic, wood, glass “melting”, beading projects (I’m sure I’m forgetting some). Everyone was helpful and the place is full of completed items for those of us who need visual examples.
Written June 24, 2021
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Wiebke P
Columbiaville, Michigan, United States171 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
We visited this amazing place for the day on our empty nester vacation. We created a mosaic mirror and a glass fusion outdoor tile together. Staff is super friendly, the owner is very accommodating and there are so many projects to choose from. A definite MUST to explore your artsy side and enjoy your inner child!
Written July 5, 2022
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Steffi H
Findlay, OH135 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
I assume the folks running it were the owners. They both talked down to us. We are novices and aren't going to know everything. They should expect that and not male us feel dumb.
It wasn't any better when we went to pick up our projects. They didn't greet us. Just said it's over there. When we asked about wrapping it to take home, we were on our own. Certainly we're capable of wrapping it ourselves. But it would've been nice for them to be engaging. I wouldn't go back again or recommend it to my friends.
It wasn't any better when we went to pick up our projects. They didn't greet us. Just said it's over there. When we asked about wrapping it to take home, we were on our own. Certainly we're capable of wrapping it ourselves. But it would've been nice for them to be engaging. I wouldn't go back again or recommend it to my friends.
Written June 6, 2021
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Angella G
9 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
Oh my goodness I don't know where to start. This is an Amazing place with such sweet owners. I took my friend there as part of her birthday gift and we truly enjoyed every minute there!! We will definitely go back again.
Written June 23, 2021
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Karen S
Birmingham, MI32 contributions
Aug 2013
Amazingly creative barn with lots of choices of crafts to work on. I think one should be at least mildly creative as there is very little direction. The owner is not that friendly in my opinion, however the fused glass project I made I love and will display in my home. Not for small children.
Written August 16, 2013
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Jeff C
Lafayette, IN9 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
The Art Barn is an arts and crafts store, allowing for a mix of art projects to be completed. The sheer volume and variety of projects available can be a bit overwhelming- you can truly find almost anything too create. You can pic a ceramics, tile, glass or mosaic project, selecting your base, you colors and accessories then put them together. It's an enjoyably fun family, even my teenage daughter enjoyed it. It is a bit pricey if you're not careful and you do have to plan when to go, as some of the projects require you to pick them up the next day. The owners who run the place are extremely helpful and cheerful. It can be pretty packed and tight if the weather is bad. Overall, a really fun place to visit with kids aged from say 5-16 (if they like artsy stuff)
Written July 18, 2014
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MommyJ2013
Grand Blanc, MI62 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
My girlfriend and I spent a wonderful afternoon at the Art Barn. We chose projects and got to work creating things just for fun! There is a wide variety of projects you can choose from - ceramics, mosaics, glass, bead work, etc. The staff is there to answer questions and set you off in the right direction, but then it is up to you! Other than it being incredibly hot, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Written August 22, 2016
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kmbrly5560
Rockford, IL34 contributions
Jun 2016
We went to Michigan for a weekend trip and celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary and found this fun place. We both enjoying doing art stuff so this was up our alley. Take your time to figure out what you want to do. There is so many things to choose from, We decided to do a mosaic tile. You really get to find your inner artist and come up with your own design, Ours wasn't ready that day, but was ready the next day at noon, so it all worked out well. It can get pricey....glad I don't live cloase as I would be there daily!
Written June 20, 2016
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Traveller1615
Skokie, IL58 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
Went here on a cloudy gray day with 4 kids ages 7 to 17. We were looking for a way to inspire their creativity, and I have to say that we found it! The barn is beautiful and exudes a positive, creative energy immediately upon entering. There are so many different possibilities to choose from, it takes several minutes to decide where you want to start. No previous experience was required for most of the activities. The kids decided to paint ceramics and the results were fantastic and they were so proud of their creations. My husband decided to paint a teapot and I made a mosaic plant stand.
There is an $8 studio fee per person and the prices for the projects are marked on the items. If you are doing a mosaic, the prices of the pieces are marked on the containers.
Tip: if you paint ceramics, they will not be ready immediately for pick up. If you are staying in the area, go here when you have a day or two left in your stay, so that you have time to pick them up. They can mail them to you, but if you can save on the mailing costs and see your finished masterpieces, so much the better!!
There is an $8 studio fee per person and the prices for the projects are marked on the items. If you are doing a mosaic, the prices of the pieces are marked on the containers.
Tip: if you paint ceramics, they will not be ready immediately for pick up. If you are staying in the area, go here when you have a day or two left in your stay, so that you have time to pick them up. They can mail them to you, but if you can save on the mailing costs and see your finished masterpieces, so much the better!!
Written June 12, 2014
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