Express Yourself Art Barn
Express Yourself Art Barn
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Paint & Pottery Studios • Lessons & Workshops
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Make your own art in an 1880's barn! Ceramics, mosaics, glass fusing, jewelry, Potters wheel and silk/wood/glass/canvas painting. 800 different projects for adults and children, open rain or shine, no reservations necessary. Open everyday in the summer, and seasonally adjusted hours in the spring and fall. Closed in the winter.
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tooziak
Bloomington-Normal, IL6 contributions
Jul 2020
I've made it a tradition to come here during my annual vacation to the Saugatuck area. The atmosphere is fun, the staff is very nice and helpful, there are so many project options and the selection is huge. The hardest part is picking a project. During my most recent trip to MI, I was worried we wouldn't be able to get out and enjoy activities at local businesses. How the Art Barn is addressing COVID-19 and managing safety precautions is very impressive, thorough and I felt completely safe. Can't wait to come back next year!
Written August 4, 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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Chelsea B
Lawton, MI25 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
I took 2 of my sons, ages 14 and 10, for a surprise visit to try something new. We had a great time! It was not crowded (plenty of space to comfortably work on your art), and the colorful atmosphere was so fun. The owners were so helpful in explaining the processes. We can’t wait to return!
Written August 3, 2020
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Wiebke P
Columbiaville, Michigan, United States177 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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Jirasela
Howell, MI1,023 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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Steffi H
Findlay, OH136 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
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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, MI34 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, MI70 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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