My kids and I have been taking private lessons here for a few years. The school has been excellent…read moreat working with our sometimes complicated schedule and the cost is very reasonable! My daughter and I are learning Spanish and my son is learning Japanese but the school currently has 6(?) languages to choose from! The teachers are excellent and good with kids.

I joined Huntsville Chinese Village after researching what was available online and locally. I find…read morethe classes an extremely easy environment to learn. The classrooms have all the resources you could need and Wand is more than willing to help you learn. She has a gift at finding out what you need to help you "get it". I would recommend this school to anyone wanting to learn Mandarin.

Recently visited to pick up some pottery. The worker there was very helpful, and a pleasure to be…read morearound. We have visited a few times and they offer many services such as paint pottery, (the main focus), art classes, art history lessons, and more. They also offer summer classes geared towards children and young adults alike. The studio is small, yes, however the creativity shines in all areas. You can just *feel* the love the owners have for this little establishment. My son and I will be coming back soon for art classes. Absolutely wonderful little studio, I am so glad I gave this a try. We will be back very soon.

If I could leave less than a star I would. I took my kids here and we fired their pottery, I was…read moreencouraged to take mine home to finish. I could drop off any day during the week but they only fire and pick up on Saturday. I went multiple times over the next couple weeks trying to drop off and even though posted hours said open their doors were locked. I finally pick up the kids pottery on a Saturday and am able to drop mine off. go back the following Saturday and they are closed even though posted hours are open. I call ahead the next Saturday bc I don't want to drive 45 minutes and they repeatedly don't answer the phone. I take my chances and they are open!! Now to get my cup, but wait it has black on it tracing half a name and then another kids name is fully traces in black...I didn't use black paint! what an expensive waste of our families time and complete disappointment.

The Artnasium is a fantastic hidden gem…read more We go every Thursday for the Baby Michelangelo class that they offer, and it's an absolute blast. For that class, babies under 24 months can come, play with non-toxic finger paints, toys and other activities. At the end of the class, parents leave with a very cute footprint art. It's a great and affordable way for babies and adults to socialize. Classes are $10, and 100% worth it. They also offer open play classes, which is open to any age. There is an option for a membership pass for this class. Artnasium also offers homeschool classes, monthly date night babysitting event and waaaaay more. The owner is very sweet and friendly, and I adore her daughters. To sum it up, The Artnasium is a really great way to get out of the house, and get kids and parents socialized. Go here, you won't be disappointed and I promise you'll make it a regular event on your calendar.

Before our son was born, my wife and I were looking around for daycare options. KLA was the only…read moreoption that met our criteria. We were really excited about the Reggio Emilia approach. We love the staff here and so does our son. The new director also has a daughter in the same class as our son so we know that leadership has a vested interest in providing the best possible environment for our children. I'm not sure how the price compares to other daycares in the area, but we are very happy with the ratio of children to teachers as well as the level of attention that our son gets so the price feels very worth it. We love this school and we recommend it to anyone who wants a daycare that allows kids to be kids and learn through curiosity and experiences rather than sitting in front of a screen and watching brain rot all day or sitting in a desk for school prep.

Not Worth the Money or the Stress…read more This school is absolutely not worth the amount of money parents are required to pay. You're expected to pay in full every month, even for the days your child isn't present -- and for what? The money clearly isn't being reinvested into the school. A simple walk through the building will reveal multiple violations and things that are clearly out of code. The administrative team is disorganized and full of drama, making it nearly impossible for them to effectively do their jobs. The teacher turnover rate is terrible -- there's constantly someone new watching the children. Even worse, it's clear that administration struggles to find qualified staff, so they often settle for people who are underqualified and unfit to care for children. If you have a concern, don't expect to get real help. You'll either get the runaround or -- worse -- get cursed out by the director, Mrs. Lang. I, have seen multiple parents on the receiving end of this unprofessional behavior. Enough is enough.

U.A.H. When I attended school here it stood for "University At Home." Most of us were locals with…read morea few recruited athletes from other counties and countries. Back then, the duckpond south of Holmes was called "Bra Lake." I spent countless hours on campus, in the Art building, in the library. and even rented a bed in the old old dorms before attending full time. The gym used to be a concert venue and they also hosted a spring outdoor concert series each year both of which were open to the public. My favorite show here was Billy Idol! Rumor has it he swam in the gym pool, without a swimsuit, after the show. It was a great show!!!!! I was fortunate to get a tennis scholarship and for the most part, enjoyed my teammates and the whole college athlete experience. We had exceptional trainers, good facilities, and adequate benefits [per diem meal money when we traveled, free athletic clothing, meal money on campus, 100% books and I believe, 100% tuition.] Academically, UAH is no cake walk! I was completely unprepared my first semester [and UAH was on the semester crammed into a quarter system at that time, I don't know if it is still like that now]. Let's just say I started off on academic probation, when I finished my first term. Again, I didn't really know how to study, and never really had to try in my prior education and did not have or seek out proper guidance to understand how to drop classes in a timely manner. This situation sent me to Calhoun Community College where I upped my GPA and earned 2 Associate degrees. Key in this situation is to always get your community college classes approved for transfer to a school like UAH prior to taking the courses. I did this and only had to contest maybe two Calhoun classes [which I successfully contested and did get the credits approved to transfer to UAH]. This was a huge win because Calhoun was way way less expensive than UAH. Fast forward a few years and I was back attending UAH. I was "undecided" for forever it seems, as I'm not engineering minded, nor gifted in math at all, and was thrilled when I found my niche at this primarily engineering school, in Liberal Arts. It took a lot of work, some help from tutors, and then more work and I finally graduated cum laude. Who hoo! I'm happy UAH is here. Two siblings got degrees here, and our Mom used to volunteer at the OLLI, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, at UAH. I've enjoyed classes which were extracurricular development and not part of my official college curriculum such as yoga, which were held at UAH, and also professional development courses I have taken here. All were organized, well done, and beneficial. U.A.H. is a reputable accredited university with, for the most part, good professors, and a nice campus. Don't rule out their Liberal Arts program, it's legit! U.A.H. is really growing, too! It looks like U.A.H. is rapidly adding more housing and parking facilities on the south side of Holmes east of the fitness center.

UAH Campus Pond is my hidden gem for free, feel-good family time. My son and I love coming here to…read morefeed the ducks, fish, and turtles--it's like a mini wildlife retreat in the middle of campus! The peaceful setting is perfect for soaking up some sunshine, and the excitement on my son's face when the animals come up for a snack. Priceless. If you're looking for a laid-back outdoor activity, this place is a win every time.

I took a Date Night class (2 hours) here. The first 30 minutes were instructional with the latter…read moretime focused on practice. We were given 4 balls of clay to throw and mold into shapes we wanted. At the end of the class, we decided what glaze, if any, we wanted. These pieces are to be picked up with the glaze in 2 weeks. The instructors were very friendly and helpful. They were very patient with my girlfriend and me. I had a good time even though I was a little frustrated with myself. I definitely recommend trying this activity out! I'll probably be back for a class myself in the future.

these owners are amazing and this studio is very diverse and an awesome atmosphere for a great…read morecreative outlet!

My sorority sister and I roamed in here on the way to Athens Alehouse last Friday. It's a working…read moreartist's studio with ~10-ish areas for each artist and their works. They offer classes, too. Everyone was really friendly and interesting to speak with. They have a nice variety of items ranging from notecards featuring locally photographed birds, to dinner-plate-sized (and smaller) stained glass items, to portraits of political figures, and Christmas ornaments. Personally, I enjoyed the stained glass the most! Art is so personal and I prefer modern art, oversized pieces, and mixed media in particular. Despite not seeing anything I just *had* to have, High Cotton is a friendly place and worthy of a visit.

Very fun! Very easy! Smooth set up. You can reserve a spot online for $10. Your candle price will…read moredepend on the type/ size of the candle jar you select. I picked a gorgeous pineapple jar! I made the most delicious sent with fruity pebbles, blood orange and pineapple. You have to wait an hour for the candle to solidify enough to travel with. They said to wait 10 days before burning to get the most out of the candle. It was a fun and easy activity!