Hook Gallery & Framing, Kansas City

In addition to showcasing the work of local, up-and-coming artist who specialize in a variety of media, the staff at Hook Gallery & Framing are aiming to create a new community of artists. They're doing so by leading weekly BYOB painting classes, which are led by experienced artists who instruct groups with step-by-step instruction. Ranging in subject matter from portraiture to a pile of chopped lemons gifted to you by Life, painting classes include canvases, paint, and brushes. Visitors can even return to get their piece framed, as the studio has more than 300 framing and matting options on-site, which are crafted into custom frames by industry experts.