A Colorful Affair, Naperville

A Colorful Affair takes the pressure off new artists by surrounding them with good company, good drinks, and even, sometimes, karaoke. In a convivial atmosphere, instructors guide students (either adults or a mixed group of families) through painting a canvas, molding soap or candles, or fusing glass. Open-studio hours offer up the ultra-cute workshop space (complete with tables made from barrels and milk crates repurposed as shadowboxes) for independent projects, with optional guidance from staff standing by.