This was a surprisingly enjoyable experience. I am NOT artistic by any stretch of the imagination…read more However, I felt confident when I walked in and saw easel board, paints and brushes already prepped . The step by step guidance was great. As were the suggestions as to how to individualize the work. It was just a fun gathering with a room full of people, all made to feel welcomed.

I love this place! I've been there twice now and will continue to go back. Fun and friendly…read moreenvironment. I'm not a professional artist by any means, but the instructor is patient, friendly and incredibly helpful. I've even went to the emergency SOS class which is free and offered once a month to fix up any flaws from your past painting, and the one on one time was super helpful. All the staff has always been super helpful and friendly every time I've been there. I definitely recommend this activity for a fun lighthearted afternoon or even a fun night out with friends! I've done both and am looking forward to returning for a new painting again!

100% my favorite place for little friends! I brought my nephew to learn and Elissa is so fun!…read moreEveryone was welcome and everyone had fun! Cannot wait to return!

Everything was great! Elissa has great energy and loves to work with children! Her art projects are…read morevery creative and her music classes rock! Very fun overall!

I took a watercolor painting class here in October and had a great time. The instructor was…read moreknowledgeable in her field of art, and had a great stay of teaching. The facility is great, and I enjoyed going through the shop to buy local, affordable art pieces. I'll be back.

I loved doing the Paint and Pour. This place is very clean, great and friendly staff and they…read morereally cater to the guests they have. I highly recommend planning a night out to do the paint and pour. The instructor walks you through every step and you can bring something to eat and drink while painting. They entertain you and you will leave with your face hurting from laughing! Great for birthdays, bachelorette parties...etc. they even have kid classes as well!

My daughter loves this place! Came here for a 1 week theater camp for my 5-year old. She is very…read moreshy and socially quiet, but the teacher Sonia made it so fun that by the end of the week she was singing and dancing! There's little pressure on the kids, and they really seem to emphasize the FUN of exploring theater, acting, movement, etc., as a child. In addition, my daughter has major medical needs, and they closely worked with us to find ways that she could still participate despite some restrictions. They even have 'art buddies' for special circumstances- a truly unique offering in any kind of children's programs! We will be back for sure.

I wish there is a 0 star and I will definitely give 0 star. Their class cancellation rules are…read morecomplex, requiring payment for an extra month if you don't cancel by a specified date. However for themselves, they frequently cancel or reschedule classes with weak reasons. Please ignore this place.

Well organized music school. They teach many different instruments…read more Nice lobby area, lounge area and kids waiting area. They offer coffee and tea while parents are waiting. There are books, DVD, coloring and iPad games in the kids waiting room. Very thoughtful arrangement. They offer group class and private lesson. Classrooms are well maintained. Parking in the plaza parking lot.

We love TLE South Lyon West! Aria has been going here since she was 3.The facility is wonderful,…read moreand the food is great quality they serve to the kids. It's so nice to not have to plan her food for the days she is there. We also love the photos and updates we receive on the days she is there. A huge thank you to Director Melissa for her fantastic leadership and for keeping everything running so smoothly. We are especially grateful for Ms. Hailey and Ms. Lokeswari; they are incredibly kind and patient preschool teachers who make Aria feel right at home. We couldn't ask for a better team and so grateful for the team at TLE.

I first met Bryce Denison and MPW in 2020 when I attended a photo review session that they hosted…read more I had been shooting since 2013, entirely self-taught, and had a bit of a chip on my shoulder. I think I was looking more for validation rather than constructive criticism. I got my wish; my images were appreciated along with some nice compliments. But then, unexpectedly, Bryce spoke about several things regarding composition, light, and editing that I had not heard before -- and trust me, I've just about heard it all, as have most of us. Over the next few months, I attended a couple of MPW outings. Each time Bryce taught me things I didn't know. So it didn't take me long to figure out that Bryce was a walking talking repository of photography knowledge and experience who knew things that you don't hear a lot about elsewhere. I asked Bryce if it would make sense for me to attend his Intermediate shooting class and bypass his Fundaments 101 class. He recognized that I had quite a bit of knowledge and experience, so he was on the fence about it. He quizzed me about some shooting concepts that I should know, and I correctly answered 4 or 5 of his 6 or 7 questions. So, what to do? I thought I might be missing some important stuff, so I signed up for the Fundamentals 101 class. I completed it (mostly) in November of 2021. Now in retrospect, it was the right decision. Although I probably already knew about 75% of what was presented, the remaining 25% was astonishing. Of that 25% about half was stuff that I thought I knew but really didn't understand or use correctly. And the rest was stuff brand new to me. Example: Do you know the difference between lens acuity and lens focus? Why is that important to know? How do you calculate which aperture maximizes a given lens's acuity sweet spot? Example: Even given sufficient light, did you know that the lowest ISO setting available in your camera is not necessarily the ISO that generates the least amount of noise? Do you know which ISO setting generates the least amount of noise? Why is that so? Teaching myself photography, I took many online courses, consumed countless various tutorials, scoured Scot Kelby's website, and watched all kinds of B&H and Adorama YouTubes. I consumed as much material as I could get my hands on. But that last 12 or 15% that I learned in Bryce's Fundamentals 101 class just isn't taught anywhere these days. Bryce tells me that most of that stuff was either old-school common knowledge or new tech stuff that's not commonly understood yet. Bottom line, even if you have been shooting for a long time or were self-taught like me, the Fundamentals 101 class is worth every penny. I can strongly recommend it to almost anyone.

I just finished the Fundamentals class and have to say I was impressed with the variety and amount…read moreof topics covered. This is a class for those people, like me, who wanted to move away from point and shoot photography but don't quite know how to. The first night of class you are given a CD which contains all of the power point lessons covered throughout the class. It is nice to have that to reference back on. Some of the topics covered are aperture, F-stop, portraiture, landscape photography and well, everything in between. There are 6 four hour classes followed by a 'break the rules' Saturday class that is 6 hours. They offer several classes, like probably close to 100. I enjoyed the class and am considering taking further classes. I think for the price, you get your money. The best thing about the class was the willingness to teach. Bryce is a brilliant photographer and he was obviously passionate for his students to learn. Having said that, I will also say he is quite the character and may take a minute to adjust to. But hang in there, put up with this sometimes long and drawn out stores because somewhere in the midst is a golden nugget that if learned and applied will make your pictures better. There are homework lessons every week and I thought this would be the part I would dread the most but I really appreciated the constructive feedback and also liked viewing my classmates pictures as well. As with all artistic outlets, tastes and styles vary and it's fun to see the differences within the group. Lastly, if you are looking to purchase more equipment or have any questions about where to go next, Bryce is very open to meeting and talking with his students one on one. Half of one of the classes is talking about brand names and what he considers the must have essentials. Whatever you do, don't go buy a bunch of equipment before the class starts. Learn from him on what you need and don't need. His wealth of knowledge is very impressive and even if I didn't learn anything in the class (I did) I would have taken it if only to have a great resource available when I have questions or concerns. If you're looking to improve your skills, no matter what skill level you are at, you cannot go wrong with Midwest Photography!

Sandy is the BEST face painter I've experienced! You will walk away with a smile, every time! She's…read moreenergetic and happy! She face paints at many local events and also hosts paint parties! She's also an author. I have her first children's book! She also sells t-shirts and jewelry in line with her brand. If you're looking for a positive, joyful experience- Sandy is your artist!!