I've taken ceramics and mosaics through the Art League at the Madison Annex, which is essentially a…read morebuilding with different studio classrooms. Although the Art League is technically located the in Torpedo Factory, most of their classes are held here. I actually like that it's not located in the heart of Old Town, because street parking in the area is usually available and students can also use the lot behind Sport & Health. If you're enrolled in a ceramics class, you're also able to pay for open studio time which is pretty cool. I've gone and met some really amazing artists who can be a great resource for additional input for your art projects. Overall, the environment is diverse, welcoming, and lots of fun. I absolutely love taking classes here and would highly recommend the Art League.

I figured it was about time I did another review for this place. (an update) I really recommend…read morethis place for those who are interested in the arts (aside from music and acting and such). Depending on the class you're taking, it can be really fun, or just really relaxing. I take manga/comic classes, which I take basically every semester, it's just a class I really love. They now have an adult class for that class, so hopefully, the adults won't waste their money anymore, for a lot signed up for the ages 10 to adult class and were for some reason disappointed to see a class full of kids. So it was really good that they finally added an adult class. I also took an expressive figure drawing class a couple of times, which can be a difficult class if you don't fully understand the action line and such yet. (but I recommend taking the class! Ms. Susan is a super enthusiastic/encouraging teacher! one of my favorites there!). And they now have digital art classes! I have yet to take it, but I'm happy they added a class for those of us who draw digitally! The classes are around $200 for 7-9 classes, one class a week, and most are 2 1/2 hours long. There are all sorts of classes that you can take, a lot of different types of teachers, and students that take it as well! MY ONLY CON ARE THE BATHROOMS RIGHT BY THE ENTRANCE! I really recommend buying wet ones or other types of cleaning wipes, for little boys (and possibly some grown men honestly) tend to go on the seat. I prefer going to the bathroom before waiting for my bus, but it seems 9 out of 10 times I go in the bathroom, there's always a little and (very rarely) a lot of drops all over the seat. Id still use these bathrooms over portapotties though. (for Alexandria birthday firework thing, I actually did walk to this building to go to the bathroom instead of using the portapotties)

My daughter has been taking classes here for a few years now and loves it. Her art skills have…read moreimproved tremendously and the teacher/assistants are great to work with. Highly recommend.

After a big misunderstanding with the accounting system that resulted in a couple of charges, the…read moreowner refunded our credit card and was very apologetic about the situation and ensured she would get the system fixed so the issue doesn't happen again. Very understanding of our situation and feelings about the problem.

Absolutely Beautiful Art!!!! Lily's classes are a must and she is fully engaged with every student…read moreand it's a lot of fun. Beginners and super beginners are welcome and encouraged!

I had a wonderful experience with Art Emporium. The owners Candy and Charles Barrett hosted my 70's…read moretheme party, which was awesome! The pair traveled to my location with their supplies and set up. The instructor was really friendly, patient, and was able to cater to our artistic levels. We painted an African mask and the sunset, and had a relaxing time. Since Art Emporium did an amazing job, I plan to book them for my next event. You can't go wrong booking Art Emporium. Thanks again Art Emporium!

ArtEmporium Is Incredible.......Just Incredible......Candy and Charles hosted a Red Hatter function…read morefor me today in my home....A Terrarium Party......It was beyond wonderful.....They had a large variety of offerings for the activity....the succulents were gorgeous..... healthy......there was a huge.....I mean HUGE variety of decorations for the plants....... colorful and beautiful.....Candy is so engaging......So fun........Charles, the Artist......an excellent instructor.....knowledgeable and so very patient.....The two really engaged us in the activity......Such creative and fun energy......All of the ladies were so engrossed.....IT WAS AN INTENSELY FUN DAY. The ladies produced such beautiful Terrariums with the help of Charles and Candy.......The Party was a Success because of them......It Was A Blast!......Five Stars Plus For ArtEmporium!!!

Highly recommend! Let's just get that out the way. I had such an amazing time I don't know where to…read morebegin. I am easily motion sick and not a fan of heights and my first attempt at jumping scared the daylight out of me but I did it and went back to try again. By the third jump I was excited to jump and wanted really hard to get the trick we were being taught. By the end of the class I felt like I was on my way to leveling up! Service The teachers were so patient and understanding, they went over and over everything until we were all comfortable. You are assigned a trainer and two additional people assist with teaching. Liz, Sampson and Isaiahs to be exact were so amazing I had to name them. Only two out of our group had flew before so we needed all their attention and they provided it! They encouraged us to come back and even reminded us we get a discount if we register within the 24 hr time period. Cost I was very pleased for the experience we received in comparison to the price. Very reasonable imo and very convenient when it came to scheduling dates. Location Located in Navy Yard suprsigly I was able to nab a spot directly in front and never had to look around. I booked the 6pm class which may have played a factor with the parking.

FLYING TRAPEZE It's pretty intimidating to climb all the way…read moreup to the top and stand on that platform and jump for the first time. But you get used to it after awhile because depending on the size of the class, you could end up jumping 6-8 times. Toward the end I was getting really tired and my arms were feeling like jello and wanted to give out. When you go for the swinging catch you really have to stretch your body and reach for the other person. Unfortunately, I didn't make the connection but with a few more sessions I feel that will be the natural next step. It's exhilarating and you leave feeling like a bad ass. BEGINNER SILKS CLASS This class was a lot harder than it looks - it does require some upper body strength, hand grip and balance. The instructor was very encouraging and demonstrated each move step by step. I only took one class but I'd be interesting in taking a series once it gets a little warmer out. I would recommend wearing long sleeves and pants because your body will rub with a lot of friction against the silks. I'm excited to continue to take both classes again and some of their additional unique offerings like the lyra (aerial hoop), trampoline and maybe even juggling classes!

My daughter has been going to weekly classes at YMM Art Space for years and she loves it. She has…read morelearned different techniques and has created art that is inspired by famous artists and their works. The teachers have all been really nice. They have a fun halloween party too.

My son pours out his ideas on paper in his classes at YMM. He is quite verbal but he gets true…read moreexcitement and satisfaction from his drawings. I see him as a young engineer of some kind. But his instructor is capturing this same potential and diverting it into artistic expression and an appreciation of not just art but the entire visual world. I believe this is a very positive thing for him to develop and YMM is a safe supportive environment where he is learning a new way to think, to create and to communicate.

I took a class here in the spring and bought all the supplies on the list to complete the class…read more Except for the soldering iron which I already owned, I bought all the supplies from the VA Stained Glass Company and it came to under $600, including glass. The class was $100 and spread out across 8 weeks, with one assignment per week. I ended up completing my first project within that time span, and I was well-supported to have my questions answered in class or received help with the tricky parts -- of course I took on the hardest beginner template (which every shopkeeper warned me against) because I'm a creative masochist. I am glad I went for the extra challenge because I really like the piece I made. Finally, I'll sign up for the class again when I am ready to make my next piece. I like how the pace kept me accountable, but didn't rush me, and for $100 having a mentor like Diane and her staff to go speak to each week is an incredible resource. I feel incredibly grateful that amazon hasn't wiped out this community resource, and I marvel at her dedication to stained and fused glass and her prowess and patience at sharing it with the community. Note regarding buying supplies: Yeah sure, I am a young generation internet wizard but being a fan of open source and the ways of Stallman (who was right) I DID NOT purchase resources online -- I kept the profits local and focused at this gem of a resource to our community, which means I bought EVERYTHING from VA Stained Glass. If you are looking at taking a class with Diane, and need to buy supplies, you should DO the same. Buy directly from her for all of the reasons I've listed here and allow me to re-iterate just what a priceless resource VA Stained Glass is for our community.

My wife and I took the "Introduction to Stained Glass" class, so we could have a chance to learn…read morethe basics and finish a project without having to make a big investment in tools, etc. (definitely worth it). It was so much fun we decided to take the plunge and took the "Beginning Stained Glass" class too! We're very pleased with how our projects turned out, and now, with the detailed, hands-on (and patient!) instruction we've gotten, we have the confidence to take on some projects on our own. To anyone who's thought about trying their hand at stained glass, but feels a little intimidated by it, let me tell you that it's not nearly as difficult as you might think. In fact, it's actually pretty easy. And I can confidently recommend coming to the Virginia Stained Glass Company to get some instruction. Our experience was wonderful, with all of the staff, the other people in our classes, and the other customers who had bought studio time and were coming in just to work on their projects (I think the fact that people are buying time to work here on stuff they could just as easily do at home says a lot). The atmosphere was always relaxed and friendly, and I really enjoyed it.

My son has been attending both classes and summer art camp at Tysons art and learning center, and…read morewe couldn't be happier with the experience. My son looks forward to classes and always comes home proud of what he's created. Most importantly, he's learned so much. We're so grateful to have found them.!

I expected a lot better from my few weeks of having my kids here but unfortunately I couldn't get…read moreinto it. My kids were here for just over 3 weeks, since this Friday, and while they enjoyed the start of summer camp, too many changes came up and after speaking with the director, who wasn't open to hearing from any parents it seemed, I took them out. I enjoyed their teachers, but my kids just didn't get into the program, which was very very surprising. 5 and 12, and tragically bored and unentertained, apparently. The art was good, but just not their type of camp, they weren't having fun. Not to mention the rude interaction with the director. Not for us.