Amazing teachers! Awesome facility! Great overall vibe. My daughter did their Princess Charm Camp…read morethis summer and it was so great. They spent a lot of time dancing , learning steps, and having fun. I would definitely recommend!

My friends and I had a great time painting, learning some painting techniques and listening to…read moremusic. Their current location is rented space from a church. The set up for the studio and the entire building were clean and inviting. They offer multiple painting and crafts classes for adults and children. Check out their schedule and make your way out to Bethany to check it out for yourself!

Though I'm not taking back any of what I said the first time, I figured an update was due since I…read morewent to my second class. It probably took me 10 minutes of walking around to find the studio. Only after stopping a girl that was walking back to her car and asking, was I able to find it. The storefront is all window. Which is why I don't understand why they don't take artistic liberties and paint the windows (with something non-permanent) so passers-by can easily tell what the building's business is. After ordering a glass of wine, (at least they have some $5 glasses) and sitting near the front, I noticed that the painting at the front of the room was not the painting that I thought I would be doing. I brought my concern to the artist , and she informed me, after checking the calendar, that the painting I went for was actually on Tuesday. My bad. BUT! Chloe was awesome and got me some green and let me go at it making the painting I wanted, rather than following the class. Halfway through she found a copy of the painting and brought it over so I could look at it rather than at my dying phone (which was grainy because of the size of the picture anyways). In the end I was pretty happy with the painting though it wasn't exactly like the example - it's not supposed to be, right? The staff was a lot nicer this time around, but considering my overall experience and the price, I'm sticking with my 2*s

This place is awesome. Both time I went was for fundraiser events and the instructors made sure we…read morehad fun. They have a small bar but you can get anything from mixed drinks to a bottle of wine. They give you the colors you need (or would like to use) and walk you through the paintings. You are free to paint what ever you would like if you do not want to paint what the instructor is that session. There is also a coupon on Groupons!! :)

We absolutely love Aqua-Tots Swim Schools! My son has the best time every single lesson and…read moregenuinely looks forward to going to swim. The environment is fun, safe, and so welcoming, which has made a huge difference for his confidence in the water. His instructor, Mark Anthony, is truly amazing. He is incredibly patient, caring, and supportive, while still keeping lessons fun and engaging. Mark Anthony knows exactly how to encourage my son, meet him where he is, and help him grow at his own pace. We couldn't ask for a better teacher. Highly recommend Aqua-Tots to any parent looking for quality swim instruction with instructors who truly care about the kids! ‍

An update so that other parents have an idea of what to expect. Obviously not a guarantee that you…read morehave the same experience, but if you're like me, it helps to set expectations appropriately. - Financial Outlay (as of 08.21.2023): $2,824 ($397.00 for a month for two children going twice a week). - Time Commitment (as of 08.21.2023) to go from Level 3 to Level 4: 7 months, almost to the dot. [] The Positives [] 1. The staff. The front desk staff are really friendly and helpful. The instructors are all super-affirming with their words to the kids and parents (frustratingly so at times; more on that at No. 5 below). Not all instructors are created equally though. Some are definitely better than others in terms of clarity/direction. But they're all wonderful human beings. 2. The flexibility of scheduling classes (using the app or otherwise) is pretty nifty. If there are any issues as far as cancellations or anything, they're really good about offering make-up classes. [] The Neutrals / Negatives [] 3. It's busy. All the time. This isn't Aqua-Tots' fault. This is our fault. We all had nothing better to do during COVID, so we just made a bunch of extra kids, I guess? And now we're all trying to make sure that our COVID babies won't drown in a lake/pool. Unless and until this Aqua-Tots expands, it is what it is. There's only been one time (edit: now two times) where it was so busy that the class started late by 10 minutes, and finished 3 minutes earlier than the scheduled time. I was fuming by the end of that session where my two kids ended up splitting 17 minutes of instruction with two other kids (for a grand total of 4.25 minutes per kid). 4. The inconsistency of how the shared instruction time is applied/utilized. Even if every kid is at the same level (e.g., Level 3 "Leapfrogs"), some Level 3 children can float, roll, dive to the bottom of the pool, etc., while others spend the session trying to get out of the pool. 5. The instructor feedback is almost always, "They're doing so great!" But me being the Asian parent, I was like "... If they're doing so great, what's keeping them from progressing to the next level?" And then it was always some generic feedback on improvements. My kids aren't swim-geniuses by any stretch of the imagination, but they can chicken-star-rocket with the best of them. So repeatedly telling me that they're doing great while saying they need to work on things they already know (while my credit card keeps getting hit for $397 on the 23rd of every month) was starting to wear on me. Either they're not that great, then the feedback needs to be more precise than "They're doing so great!" Or they actually are great, in which case, let's level-up, bro/sis. (edit: it would have probably ended up being 8-9 months before my kids were considered for Level 4 if it wasn't for a sudden schedule change that resulted in our kids ending up with a completely new instructor. This new instructor was like "Hey, I think your kids may be ready for the next level." Thank you, new instructor. I've been thinking the same thing since like... 2 months ago...). I never thought I'd be a bit of a Tiger Parent, but this whole swim class thing has me re-considering that... [] Rant to Fellow Parents [] There was this one female instructor that was really good with both my children. But during one of the lessons, there was another kid who was inattentive, and an all-around bad listener. That kid proceeded to goof around, and ended up underwater while the instructor was focusing on the other kids (including mine). She got to him in time, but that inattentive kid's parents lost their minds on the instructor. Then we never saw that instructor again. So that still annoys me whenever I think about it; that a really good/engaging instructor was let go (or I'm assuming she was let go) because of something that wasn't really her fault. If you as a parent can see that your kid isn't going to follow instructions or is going to be disruptive, then I feel like that's not Aqua-Tots' problem to deal with your kid. I'll gladly fight any of you who think that it's the instructor's job to manage your child's bad behavior. Parent your damn kids. And if they're not ready, get them out and try again in six months. Stop wasting everyone's time.

Loved visiting with two of the resident artists including the only one of the original group of…read morewomen who started this studio/gallery. I aspire to join their ranks one day

I have been in love with this Gallery and the Paseo District since I first came here in the early…read more90s! Now, I am humbled and honored to be a resident artist in this electric Gallery! My studio is there and you can find me and other residents painting there too! Also, classes available! Great energy and a true sanctuary for creating art! Love it!

Class is fun, but if you want to keep your pottery you have to stay on top of the employees here…read more We had to call to ask if they were ready yet, we received no email or call from Prairie Pottery and when we went to pick them up, they had already discarded them. They claimed they emailed us warning they would discard them, but no such email was ever sent. Customer service was disappointing. Wished for a better experience.

This place has wowed me already and I'm only 1 week into a 4 week class!…read more Rick the instructor is super kind and has a brilliant personality. Lol. He makes learning how to use pottery fun and engaging. I can't wait to get through my beginners class and move on to the next one!

I drove my daughter to rehearsal last night, and she was overflowing with nervous energy. They…read morewould be doing a read-through of the script, and a cold read in front of a crowd is understandably anxiety inducing for a new reader. "Sit next to someone you trust. Someone who you feel comfortable asking for help," I suggested. "But that's everyone," she replied. That's the environment they have created in their musical theatre program. It's supportive, encouraging, and confidence building. And it comes from the top down. Artworks is a safe, happy place for my daughter. She got in the car after class, feeling confident and happy, asking when she gets to go back.

We have been attending ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts for some time, and until today we had…read morenever been told that parents or children could not wait in the lobby after class. In fact, their own website states that parents and children may wait in the lobby. Today, on one of the hottest days of the year during an Oklahoma heat advisory, my young daughter and her elderly grandmother were told they could not remain inside while waiting for their ride and were instructed to wait outside instead. This was not only inconsistent with the academy's published policy but also showed a concerning lack of judgment and concern for the safety and well-being of families. If the policy has changed, it should be clearly communicated in advance and reflected on the website. Instead, my family was unexpectedly forced outside into dangerous heat. This experience has left us extremely disappointed. A performing arts academy should prioritize the safety of its students and their families. Because of how this situation was handled, I can no longer recommend ArtWorks Academy to others, and we will not be returning. The instructors were always extremely nice and my daughter did enjoy going there. She will miss it but it is hurtful that they would force them in the heat on the first notice. I can understand a policy change or perhaps security/safety concerns but she had been waiting in the lobby this entire time without issue. They could have handled the situation better.

While most of the coaches are great....my issue has been with the owner. I have had one of the…read moreworst experiences I have been having issues with recieving emails to notify me when practices are cancelled. I have brought it up in the past today I expressed my frustration and rather than apology or offering solutions I was made to feel as though I dont know how to read my emails and maybe the issue was with me. I should have just left.... He didn't make any eye contact when I was talking and when I said can you text me since I am having issues his response was so condescending and rude. Honestly I should have just left. I have never in all my years have been treated by a business owner this way.

Really like swimming for this club. The coaches are nice and attentive. They've helped my daughters…read morewith their technique and swimming. The club is competitive and the practices are well thought out and build properly throughout the season. Would highly recommend.