Express Yourself Art Barn
Express Yourself Art Barn
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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.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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IndianaTravelmom
South Bend, IN314 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
We have come here for many years and it is always delightful. The barn sits on a beautiful country road and has a vacation vibe. There is a large selection of pottery and other projects to choose from. The barn is decorated with lots of project inspiration. The owners are very helpful and low key and projects can be mailed after completion if needed. The barn is suitable for families of all ages. Can’t recommend it enough for those who enjoy being creative with friends and family
Written 7 July 2023
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Wiebke P
Columbiaville, Michigan, United States178 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 5 July 2022
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Jackie G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Friends
Went here for a bachelorette party. It was so fun! The garden is beautiful. Painting with the group was super fun and the owners were very helpful. I had so much fun I went back with my mom a few weeks later.
Written 29 June 2021
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Elizabeth B
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 24 June 2021
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Angella G
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 23 June 2021
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Steffi H
Findlay, OH141 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written 6 June 2021
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tooziak
Bloomington-Normal, IL6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 4 August 2020
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Chelsea B
Lawton, MI25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 3 August 2020
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Jirasela
Howell, MI1 023 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 2 August 2020
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Timothy J
Freeport, United States123 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
Three generations of our family had a wonderful afternoon at the Art Barn. Glass projects, ceramic projects and mosaics were the activities we chose and everyone had a great time. When our projects were finished, we left them to be fired and they were ready for pick up the next day or two. So allow a day or two for projects to be ready, however they can mail them to you. When we picked them up, it was like Christmas as we saw our finished products that were now a keepsake of our trip. You may find out you have a talent for Mosiacs and make a tray - or realize you do not. So much fun!
Written 21 August 2019
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