First of all, I want to say that I'm giving this place two stars and not one because it is a…read morenonprofit and I respect that they offer low cost art classes. However, I don't appreciate the way I was treated here and I was not satisfied with the instruction I received. 1) There was a bad storm one day and my teacher called me to tell me that class was canceled. Later, the owner blamed the missed class on me and said that because "I" didn't show up then I couldn't make the class up or get a refund. Eventually, she told me that I could make it up, which is fine. But I didn't appreciate being told that I was at fault for missing the class when my teacher was the one who canceled it. 2) My teacher was impossible to contact. He didn't have a cell phone and then blamed students for not contacting him. 3) My teacher was a nice guy but I could barely understand him and he could barely understand me. He would get frustrated with me for not understanding his English. I am from the Miami area and should speak Spanish but unfortunately I don't. It doesn't matter though because this place is supposed to be bilingual. 3) My teacher never really taught me how to draw, and as early as the first class he had me doing pastels. I felt like I never really got any real instruction. A lot of it was just trial and error and trying to guess what he wanted me to do. I wasn't ready to move onto pastels because I hadn't learned to draw yet, but drawing instruction stopped after the first class. 4) Payment: payment time was not clear, and when I did not pay on time (due to the canceled class), the owner got nasty with me, but I had no idea when the payment was due in the first place because no one told me. I wasn't evading the payment but she acted as if I was. 5) I switched teachers and classes. When I went to the new class, the new teacher looked at my pastel work and said "You will get better after time", threw a landscape magazine with work that was way too difficult for me, then walked away to attend to someone else leaving me without any instruction for over 20 minutes. I was just sitting there without anything to do waiting for him so I walked out. 6) Before I walked out, I called the owner who told me that I could not get a refund for the classes even though I didn't take any of them. I am in an emergency situation which is why I had to stop attending classes and leave South Florida, but she was not sympathetic to my situation at all and I ended up losing $90. I'd rather spend more money to get quality instruction and better treatment somewhere else.

I love Miami Art Club. It is located in the historic Bird Road Art District. I have been attending…read moreweekly painting classes for over a year and I'm very happy with the results. All of the teachers are professional and extremely knowledgeable in their medium. Every month we participate in the District Art Walk, the 3rd Saturday evening most of the local galleries open their doors to the public. Miami Art Club has recently added wine painting parties to the schedule. They are hosted by real art teachers and include all supplies and wine!! This past March we had a small group paint roosters for the Chinese New Year. I'm planning my daughter's birthday party for later this summer, she is so excited. If you love art or would like to learn more about it, Miami Art Club is the place for you.

The instructor is AMAZING, not only is he a master on his craft, he also LOVES to teach and shows…read moreyou step by step how to do things and explains you the why to do it a certain way. Even though he teaches realism, he emphasizes on being your self. He tells you to feel your art and to not copy but rather interpret it through your own view. He is opinionated and has a strong point of view and that is great because most artists now in days would rather just go with the flow out of fear of not being liked. His wife is also an instructor and super nice.

Social Crafting makes every Craft Nite at Brickell Soul fun and easy. Gaubler and Veronica are…read morealways welcoming and explain each activity step by step. It's a great place to show off your artistic skills or learn new ones, while also creating something beatutiful for your home. I was introduced to Craft Night, by a friend and fellow yelper and have been hooked ever since. From learning the art of stained glass to making beautiful venetian masks, the workshops are fun, relaxed and very well taught. Highly recommended!

Social Crafting is a locally-run small business that we have been fortunate to have host many…read morecommunity events in the Brickell area with funding received by the DDA. Glauber and Veronica have an amazing amount of energy and passion for crafting and lots of amazing skills. They're very patient and helpful when people might be novices and encourage everyone to enjoy the process and don't worry about the outcome as everyone's crafts are unique. We've done everything from succulent bowls to painted signs to Venetian masks. Always love the community and creativity Social Crafting inspires - highly recommend!!

The FIU Art + Art History Department provides a sanctuary for the development of new visions,…read moreideas, and techniques. Studio art majors will have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of disciplines acquiring all the basic skills while exploring a range of new possibilities. Students of Art History will learn the research methodology, theory, and criticism necessary for careers in contemporary practice. The interactivity of our Studio Art and Art History programs helps students define their own roles as artists and art historians in today's world. This communal atmosphere encourages artistic camaraderie, engendering trust and a climate conducive to intellectual and aesthetic growth. We provide many opportunities for each student, including visiting artist seminars, workshops, and study abroad programs. The FIU Art + Art History Department is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Located on two campuses in southwest and northeast Miami-Dade County, our department serves a truly international population of local residents and those of many European, Latin American, and Caribbean countries. South Florida is garnering much attention from the international art community for such events as Art Basel, Art Miami, and Art Palm Beach, and both faculty and students of the department are regular participants in their many projects. Department of Art + Art History Florida International University | Modesto A. Maidique Campus 11200 SW 8th Street, VH 216| Miami, Florida 33199 Phone: 305.348.2897 | Fax: 305.348.0513

I loved the pottery classes I've taken at Red Herring. James is patient and talented, and the shop…read moreis just so lovely. Even though I was a true beginner, I learned so much and was able to wake this creative outlet of mine up. Classes and people were friendly and safe. I can't wait to be back for my next set of classes! Thank you Red Herring Pottery.

The Learning Tree of Arts is a wonderful place for children and teens to get art instruction from…read moretop art teachers. A very nuturing environment. Three of my girls have attended numerous camps at the Learning Tree through the years. Worth every penny!

I visited The Koubek Center recently for a Miami Film Festival GEMS screening…read more The center is located in a residential area so may be a little tricky to find initially. Parking is quite limited so ensure some time to find some or to carpool/ride share. We found street parking but had to walk a few blocks to get inside due to the gates being closed and only triggered to open via cars. The actual theater inside is really nice, clean and quite updated. Great screen and sound system and comfy seats. Clean facilities and kind staff. I'd definitely return to catch another film here!

NOTE: They do not rent to people anymore unless you're planning on dropping big money/ multiple day…read morerentals. However, they will pretend they do in order to judge how much money they can get. The website makes no mention of these required minimum days or minimum $. I first contacted Koubek Center many months ago to inquire about a 4 hour rental of a classroom multiple months in advance. I didn't hear back from anyone until exactly 1 month later -- someone named Bianca who started the emailing explaining they are "swamped" and responding late to emails. This was fine and I inquired again about the rental. Over a month passed and nothing again. I tried calling but the director, Melissa, was never available and Bianca either doesn't work there anymore or was on vacation, I was told. Finally, after multiple more calls and emails where I'm basically begging to give them money for a service their website claims they offer, I was directed to a man named Antonio who told me he's "about to send an invoice." Yes invoice, not estimate. He never sends it and then ignores my calls for 4 days. Finally I give up and try going in person. Note that the multiple times I visited the Koubek Center -- none of the classrooms were being used. Including this visit. It was barren. I finally meet with Melissa who laments how overworked she is and that's why she's not answering phone calls or responding to emails. She claims she was "just about to tell me" (huh?) and tell me that she is no longer allowed to rent classrooms for only the minimum 4 hours. What? After 2 months of inquiries -- and two other people telling me it's available and even pretending to "send an invoice" to my email -- I'm finally told it's impossible. Which could have easily been done in the first email response. Except the truth is they only made it impossible after seeing a 4 hour rental (for any time -- I was flexible) really wouldn't be profitable for them, so they ignored all follow-up calls and emails. Honestly, if Melissa is so unbelievably swamped and overworked she can't send a single email or respond to a single phone call in 2 months, maybe they either need to hire someone else to this position who manages their time better. Don't bother dealing either this place. This spaces aren't even very nicely kept and the administration clearly uses immature passive tactics to avoid dealing with customers. It's frankly pathetic.

Very organized and children end up happy with their final creation. My grandson does not like doing…read moreart activities, yet when he attended a birthday party at KE Art Studio, I saw a different side of him we had never seen before. I know he was proud of his "masterpiece" because it hangs in his bedroom wall now for everyone to see. TdR

We have been apart of this community for over 5 years now. We have seen Karen and her staff…read morededicated to growing, evolving and continuing to put passion into providing arts for all ages. Her approach of balancing fun with art is what makes her camps so appealing! My daughter loves the community of children; We highly recommend anyone who is looking for an organic approach to art to check this out!