We visited Kathy at Raye of Light for a "Paint your Pet" class and I cannot say enough wonderful…read morethings about it! Kathy was an incredible teacher. She was very personable, VERY knowledgeable and extremely patient. She has mastered the balance of giving us enough space to channel our own creativity while still offering valuable pointers and guidance. My end product turned out better than I could've ever imagined! I am already planning my next visit.

A friend and I signed on for a class in alcohol ink, not really knowing quite what to expect. But…read moreworking with the materials turned out to be fascinating and quite fun! Kathy is an excellent teacher, putting everyone at ease and reassuring those of us with limited creative impulses. The class size is small--only six students--so Kathy is able to provide lots of one-on-one guidance after her detailed introduction to the materials. I had some hesitation going in and my resulting product looks more like a sea urchin than a wave but I will definitely return for future classes.

I signed up for a pop up adult watercolor class this evening, making holiday cards. It was a great…read moreexperience. Each person's station was set up and well-supplied. The instructor, Cat, gave a demonstration of various watercolor techniques and then turned us loose to experiment a bit and then to make our own holiday cards. She circulated around the tables, gave feedback, and made suggestions. The location is easy to find and there is off-street parking right outside I will watch for more classes here.

My son took art classes in the fall 2024 and spring 2025. Couldn't wait for summer camp but…read moreunfortunately the ones he wanted filled up before we got him registered. Highly recommend and he can't wait to return. Their staff/art teachers (Ms. Kat and Ms. Montana) plus the owners (Allison is one) are genuinely amazing and you can tell art is their passion and working with kids.

Saw La Esmeralda ballet here. The sound system is not great, and at times it was feeling like…read moreamateur night at the Bijou. Nonetheless, the ballet was pretty good. There's not much of an angle so if a tall man or lady with 80's puff hair is in front of you, good luck seeing the stage. I am glad there's an arts center in Annapolis. Will look into their classes.

The sound system and acoustics are not what I would expect at a concert venue. They just aren't…read morevery good. Plus the seating isn't graded enough to be able to see above people's heads. If you have a tall person in front of you, you will only see slightly left and slightly right. And I am Tall so for my view to be blocked, that was disappointing. We sat in front, Aisle "N". I even turned around and asked the woman in back of me if she wanted me to move so she could see. It's a former High School perhaps that's why. Parking is plentiful but far enough away they should consider lighting the front of Maryland Hall better. PLUS, tickets were very expensive.

We took our granddaughter here on a Saturday and she really enjoyed it. The pleasant lady that…read moreinstructed her was simply fantastic. Great place for birthday parties or just taking a group of children of all ages for artwork sessions.

From the owner: Gotta Have HeART Studio isn’t just an art studio; It’s a creative community in the heart of Severna…read morePark! Founded by two sisters with a passion for art and teaching, we’re proud to offer classes and events for all ages from preschoolers discovering their creativity to adults looking for a fun night out. What makes us unique? A welcoming, family-friendly space designed to spark imagination. A wide variety of classes like After-School Art Lab, Tween Workshops, Homeschool Art, Mommy & Me, Senior Art, and more. Special pop-up events like Family Paint Night, Date Night, and seasonal workshops. Open Studio hours where you can drop in, choose your project, and create at your own pace. A strong connection to our local community! We love collaborating with neighbors, hosting private parties, and making art accessible to everyone. At Gotta Have HeART, it’s not about being perfect! It’s about having fun, trying new things, and leaving with something made from the heART.

I bought four tickets to a Yaymker Plant Nite event through Viator. As the date approached, I…read morerealized the event description did not include the time and place to arrive at! I emailed Yaymaker's customer support repeatedly for over a week, and received no response. Viator tried as well and failed to get a response. Yaymaker does not offer support by phone, so this un-monitored email account is all you get. Ultimately, I had to cancel my purchase with Viator and leave it to them to work things out with their "partner" Yaymaker, while I scramble to make alternate plans. I for one will never be involved in another Yaymaker event.

One of my muffler hangers on the car body had fallen off so there was no way to keep the muffler…read moresafely hanging. Jesse shaped a piece of steel rod into a hanger perfectly matching the location of the old one. Then he welded on a metal plate and now my muffler is nicely centered again without hitting anything when on the road. Otherwise no car shop was willing to help but only Jesse!

I needed special size extra long bolts for my car that I could not find supplied at any store…read more Jesse made the bolts for me exactly the length and thread I needed and it took him no time at all! He was very fast and and even coated the bolts for me so they do not rust. I would not hesitate hiring Jesse Robinson for any size custom blacksmith work. Since Jesse did such a great job the first time with making specialty bolts I decided to use his skilled welding services again for repairing my exhaust as it had cracked but did not need full replacement and for a Saab, those are quite expensive for a new one! Jesse quickly saw which connection needed replacement, then cut the old one out and perfectly welded on a new connection and pipe in place so that nobody could tell it was not the factory exhaust once he was done with it! He also completed all the work on a holiday! Would definitely use Jesse again next time I need a quality welder.

This was the best experience for my kids when we just moved to the area, and they didn't have…read morefriends at school or in the neighborhood. At Shalom, they found friends and learned a lot. That helped them to feel welcome in their new environment.

Shalom EC is a unique place - the combination of Jewish Russian and US culture in a kind…read moreeducational environment. We love this center! Teachers are kind and patient. We love friendly atmosphere. My 3 kids are with Shalom EC for 2 years.

Exceptional entertainment for children - the cast is great, funny and interactive. The storyline…read moreholds so well and keeps the kids engaged the whole way through, with many surprises and adventures on the way. One of the best family adventure in the US.

Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake was a really cool adventure for my kids. They loved all aspects…read moreof it! The adventure starts with a phone call. This isn't the type of adventure you can show up to on a whim. You have to schedule a visit in advance. I scheduled a date and time over the phone. They took my credit card info, a contact number and my kids' names. The first date I scheduled was cancelled due to inclement weather. Pirate Adventures called and cancelled the adventure about three hours prior to when it was supposed to start. I elected to reschedule right then. I was instructed to arrive a half hour before our adventure so the kids could get their faces painted and pick out a sash. We parked on the street a few blocks away not realizing they have a parking lot. We checked in, the kids were given name tags with their name and an alliterative adjective (ie Zig Zag Zora and Kung Fu Kieran) and then reported to the face painting and sash picking area. After face painting kids and adults boarded the boat and the Chesapeake part of the adventure began. The captain went over a few safety measures with the adults while his assistant went through guidelines with the kids. The adventure has a whole story with different parts involved that kept the seven kids on our adventure entertained. Ages ranged from probably three to fourteen. These parts included a map search, treasure hunt, key finding expedition, pirate fight and a final pirate bounty quest. For the adults, we just hung out under a shaded portion of the boat. I got up to interact with my kids a few times and to snap some pictures. Mostly I just enjoyed the boat ride. The whole adventure lasted almost two hours (counting face painting). If you have kids that love to pretend and don't mind riding a boat, Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake might be right up their alley.