Very disappointing experience. Only a few instructors knew what they were teaching and even then…read morewere NOT great educators. Management was god awful. Attended for two years with mostly Ds and a 2.3 GPA before I had enough and switched to UofO despite my advisor insisting it would be more difficult. Got a 3.6 GPA my first term at UofO, and funnily enough, it was cheaper to attend despite my grants and scholarships for PNCA. Other places are better. PNCA is a good idea if you want to pretend you were held back and want to attend a disjointed summer school. Thats the vibes of this establishment. God awful. I'm sure it was once great before it was bought out by willamette but now? save yourself the money and poor GPA and just go somewhere else.

this school gave me no education. one of my required classes was a foraging class where we foraged…read morenatural plants to make into paint. i paid thousands of dollars for it and we only ever met in person every two weeks to basically bullshit about nothing. i learned nothing. another required class we had was to make costumes out of cardboard. thousands of dollars. on cardboard costumes. it felt like i was in pre-k most of the time. none of my actual drawing classes taught me anything, and when covid hit they let us take a 'Pass' in our classes if we didnt want to attend the online course. which means i basically paid to pass a class but not actually earn the grade. we also had to pay for facility fees, etc. even though we were online! theres a reason why the dropout rate is so high. there was an incident where a gun was fired from outside into the dorm windows, and students get assaulted often near the school. the school is in a horrible, horrible part of town. none of the professors stay for long. the acceptance rate is ridiculously high because of how high the dropout rate is, so most of the students (esp illustration) are....not high standard. financial aid doesnt give a fuck about helping you, and the department head never cared about helping me with my schedule or anything else. students and professors say slurs and nobody cares. the school advertises that theyll help you get jobs after you graduate but the job website was never updated and only had about 6 outdated postings. this school is my hellhole and im in so much debt and learned. absolutely. nothing. if you actually care about an art degree go somewhere else.

Karen is such a patient teacher. Her studio is a great place to try out pottery, with a relaxed,…read morepositive atmosphere. As a beginner who can't make it there very often, I still always feel welcomed and she helps me pick up where I left off. So grateful to have found this wonderful studio and teacher!

Great place to try out pottery. Karen is an excellent teacher and has everything you need to get…read morestarted.

My daughter had a wonderful experience at One River. She took several different types of classes…read more The teacher are very kind, patient and encouraging.

Signed up for this after being pressured on the phone. I asked about canceling on the phone as I…read morewas unable to view my calendar at the time. This was literally two days ago. After receiving the detailed information on the class this won't work for me and they are refusing to refund my money. Literally, two days later and no service has been provided (the class doesn't start for weeks). I was told it's part of their terms. When I reminded her I have never been provided her terms, not did I make any agreement to them, she emailed me a copy of the terms. I would not do business with any school this shady. You can even cancel at state schools and colleges if you do it within the timeframe (which they provide upfront).

I have the honor of being the first to review AWS. My daughter has been to several art classes. She…read morehas a definite eye for creativity and she loves to express in many ways. She has amazing line work and ability to show depth perception. These classes are allowing her to expand her knowledge and improve her skills. Unfortunately I am unable to hang out with her while she learns, but that probably is for the best. She amazes me with every "masterpiece" she creates no matter if it is at AWS, Ceramic Café , or right at home. She will be returning for many more classes to come. Thank you.

We were unsure where to have a party for our son's birthday and were glad that Art World School had…read morethe option of doing so. The art instructors were very patient and friendly with all of the students and made the projects very fun. Aaron was really fun and kept the kids entertained while we waited for the projects to begin. Mimi helped me plan the schedule for the party and checked with my son on the topics he wanted for the art. Both were exceptional instructors. They also decorated the place with balloons and banners and set up goody bags for the kids as well as gave boxes to take the art home. Communication planning was very clear and quick. The kids were very creative! Was a very nice experience overall. I highly recommend having a party there or just coming by for some classes!

What a lovely way to learn how to create art, and to learn something about yourself at the same…read moretime. So much of what Phil teaches spills into other areas of life too--areas where perfectionism and self-criticism reside. He helps us be more gentle with ourselves as we approach creativity. The energy in the room is not competitive, it is supportive and helpful. People return, year after year, to retake the "beginner" classes, in part to stay in touch with the beginner mindset and sense of wonder. The Drawing Studio is wonderful!

If you're looking for an art class where the instructor shows you how to hold your brush to paint…read moreclouds, this is not the class for you. Phil Sylvester does something much more valuable: he helps you to ignore critical thinking when you paint (or draw--he has drawing classes, too). Keeping your left brain from sabotaging your artwork can be a formidable task for some people, myself included. Phil basically helps you become that 5 year old kid with crayons again, where you have no expectations of what your art is supposed to be. His exercises encourage you just to paint, while he cites mantras from himself and other artists amid occasional music. This process leads you down a path where you find yourself and lose yourself at the same time. I can honestly say, in the short time I have been painting, that Phil has made me a better artist. Any class which does that is a good thing. So I suggest taking classes that teach techniques and color theory as well as taking the types of classes offered at the Drawing Studio. Every time you expand your horizons as an artist your soul will benefit.

5 stars for the art facilities and teachers! both are always wonderful. The teachers are helpful,…read moresmart, experienced, welcoming, and patient. The price of the classes are very fair. 2 stars if you're looking for a social environment to connect with likeminded people. Most of the people I've met have been somewhat abrasive, unfriendly, and like to boast about their rich husbands, vacation homes, etc. I've been taking classes here for 2 years and not made one friend so i stopped trying. That has nothing to do with mac directly but the culture could be a lot better. The thing I hate about Mac is their bathrooms. The doors swing in the wrong directions so it is very hard ti get into the stall without pressing up against the toilet, and I only weigh 150lbs. They need to switch the stall doors to swing outwards so it is not so hard to use the bathrooms. I

Awesome community location. Plenty of weekly activities for the family and plenty of community…read moreactivities on special occasions and on the weekend. This has been a go to place for our family and our toddler. Great instructors and friendly vibe. Thank you for contributing to our community!

Great school and the instructors are very knowledgeable and have different methods of teaching…read more It's not like a cookie cutter program. The staff is very nice as well and will always point you in the right directions if you have a question or problem.

I'm currently in the LXMO program. I've found the staff here to be very helpful, experienced and…read moreknowledgeable. I'd recommend this college to anyone seeking to enter the allied Healthcare field.

Stopped in to check out the some of the new arrivals of artwork and they gave me and my son some…read moresamples of soap and bar shampoo that was a new addition to the shop. Super friendly and very welcoming to all. Looking at an upcoming art class for my son. Grab some earrings , an artsy purse, candles, soap or a colorful gnome, my favorite!

I recently went in for a haircut with current student Karly V. and it turned out great! She was…read morevery friendly and took her time shaping everything exactly to my liking, while also consistently asking for feedback to ensure she got me the exact haircut I wanted. This was one of the best haircuts I've gotten!

I like the place, it close and easy to take an appointments, not pricey. I have a simple hair cut…read morestyle and its nice to help, chat with the new students getting their certifications. They are nice and professional.