Dabble in Chicago Review

I don't know what I would do without Dabble. Its the greatest platform ever for finding new classes and also teaching workshops and special events! I've been listing my classes on Dabble for years, and it's so refreshing there is a place like this online in our city! So many fun and different things to do and try. My first time learning mosaics was at a Dabble workshop, and I found my passion from this one class! A great way to meet like-minded people in a relaxed setting. Thank you Dabble for all you do!

I love Dabble! I like that you can check out new things you might be interested in or have been interested in for a while, take one class and see how you feel. If you like it great and you can begin your journey into your new hobby. If you didn't like you, no problem, you haven't just signed up for a 6 week course that you are no longer interested in ( I have done that more than once). Also Dabble customer support is WONDERFUL!!! Fast response when there is an issue or scheduling conflict. I LOVE DABLLE!

Did not work like unicorns and rainbows for me. I registered for a class, a week before my class I recieved a robo email that the minimum number of students for my class (2) had not been met at that point and if it did not meet the minimum 24 hours before the class would be cancelled, ok fair enough, I get that it is a specialized, small interest class. It did say in the description of the class if the minimum (2) was not met, it would be cancelled OR I would be given the option to reschedule or make it a private class. I responded that I would be more than happy to go right ahead and lock this in and make it private, a week in advance. A rep responded that I was mistaken and rest assured the class would would have enough people to continue. In the meantime Dabble was more than capable of sending all of the spam emails you are stuck with when you register with these things, 24 hours before the class, the same rep emailed me that 2 other people just cancelled and the class is now cancelled unless I want to make it private and purchase 2 more spots...it said a minimum of 2 are required to continue in the description, but now I need to buy a total of 3 spots for it to continue. I was fine with this since I felt I could get a better class out of it private anyway, that is why I established this a week prior, seems a little like a shakedown but in the grand scheme I felt the cost/benifit was worth it and bought two more spots. Another spam or two in the meantime...1 hour before class time I was about to gear up and leave for my class, making sure, per Dabble's instructions, to account for traffic and parking as to not waste the host's time, oh yeah, don't get there too early as to not waste the host's time when they are setting up class, I get it, do not be an irresponsible jerk and make Dabble look bad by not being an adult and understanding how to set a schedule and stand by it...um yeah I am the problem. Anyway, an hour prior I get an email from the host: "hey sorry but I didn't know this class was happening, sorry but I can't make it" So I guess the silver lining was that I didn't waste my time and gas going to something I was assured was theoretically locked in a week in advance.

So zero stars for Dabble selling their scheduling prowess for people like me who have limited time in their life to have experiences like this. The minimum required 1 star I guess, since they did refund all 3 of the spots for the minimum required 2 spots in a timely fashion . Hint, to save money and your time, there are plenty of Youtube videos on whatever interests you...they are free and you can waste less time to learn more.

Saucy...I took a sauce making class and it has been serving me since. I was able to make the perfect gravy for Thanksgiving. Nachos are going to get dominated with the cheese sauce they taught me.

I enjoy using Dabble to find new creative and educational experiences. It s my go-to site for finding something new to do with friends, family and my husband. All of the events are one-time, so there s no big commitment. Unless you want to pursue the craft further. The classes are all reasonably priced and take place after work or on weekends. Many involve wine or are BYOB.

In the past, I have dabbled in butter making, screen printing, terrarium making, jewelry making, macrame and brush calligraphy.

Incredible customer service - Called over the phone and they talked me through everything I needed to know without me even asking!
THIS is how it should be!!

I love Dabble! It s a great planning resource/platform for fun, out-of-the-box events. My girlfriends booked and took a candle making class in Chicago and the class was wonderfully planned and coordinated.

Additionally, I utilized their concierge planning resources to help me plan a private cooking class. Although the event didn t end up happening due to Covid, Jamal from Dabble was amazing and responsive in getting everything planned. They do all of the leg work and planning for you to tailor the experience to your vision and price range.

Dabble is such a great idea! Jemal was extremely helpful in getting an event planned for my group. There were tons of great options to choose from, and Jemal made getting everything set up so simple. Thank you!