317 Studio & Gallery

One of my favorite little hidden gems in Rockford! This place is an art studio and gallery. They do open studio where you can pick a painting size and a picture. They give you printed step by step instructions to follow and all of the supplies. Someone is always there if you need help. They do loaded brush night where you can bring food and alcohol and paint a predetermined painting all led by an instructor. They have mixed media projects which are really fun. There is a gallery upstairs of local artist work and is great to browse during class breaks. The owners, Tabatha and Therese, are amazing and very passionate.
My moms group does private parties frequently and have taken classes with both instructors. Both are awesome, patient and wonderful at teaching people like me with no experience at all. I have done loaded brush night and mixed media. Can’t wait to try open studio.
One huge tip– Public calendars come out every month on the 8^th for the following month. Most sell out fast as space is limited. I have an alarm set every 8^th to remind me to look at the studio calendar! Can’t wait for my class next week!