I don't buy a lot of stuff here, but it's the first place I go when I need anything crafts-y like…read more The coolest thing I bought was fabric printer paper. I like paint pens as well. I have not been to any of their art classes, but they always look well attended. The angle parking out front is always full. There is so much stock in there, it's overwhelming, but the staff is very helpful. It's technically off Whyte Ave, but I'm adding it to my cool East Whyte ave list.

I enjoy abstract painting and a little sketching here and there. If I am on Whyte Avenue and need…read morebrushes, pencils, pens, or sketchbooks, I head to The Paint Spot. The selection is great, prices are reasonable, and staff are helpful. Students get a discount with ID, and the staff themselves are artists, so they really know what they are talking about. Other supplies available at The Paint Spot include canvasses, cutting materials, and, of course, paint of all kinds. There is even a gallery in the basement featuring the work of local artists, and The Paint Spot is central to the annual Art Walk on Whyte.

Think of the Edmonton City Arts Centre as a cruise ship far out at sea, with lots of activities…read moreplanned to keep you happy. The catalogue headers give a good idea of the breadth available: cooking and baking, crafts and handiwork, dance, mind and body, music, photography, pottery and sculpture, silversmithing, soaps and lotions, theatre, visual art, and writing. The hunnybunny has done some silversmithing, pottery (pix added to this review), and painting, and we've done a cooking class together. There's a lot you can use to distract yourself from a particularly heavy snowstorm :-) The classes have been well planned and leave you with a nice artifact to commemorate your new (or growing) skill. The teachers personalities vary, so not all students will click with all teachers, but the centre seems pretty responsive in allowing switching between classes.

I recently came for a cooking class at this venue. I went in the front entrance and the staff…read moreperson at the front desk directed me to the stairs to the second floor. For a Sunday morning, they had a room with art class, children's programming on computers, and then the Antique room where the cooking class was. The class had about 9 students and there were tables and chairs set up. When it was time to cook, the kitchen got a bit crowded with 2 stoves and people standing around the middle counter space. We had to maneuver around others to find cooking utensils and bowls. But all the cupboards and drawers are labelled so it wasn't too difficult to find what you're looking for. The knives were sharp and they have lots of cutting boards. There are also lots of pans and some deep ones to hold lots of food. We cooked, ate, and then cleaned up. They even had containers for those that wanted to take some leftovers home. The venue is convenient with parking and also accessible by walking or transit. It's an older building as the washrooms are dated but everything was clean and in working order. I would come back and take a class here again.

This is a truly magical school. The teachers and all of the staff genuinely care about their…read morestudents and consistently go above and beyond. Their passion for the Arts resonates throughout the school and in each incredible production. My only regret is not sending my son here sooner. He started in Grade 10, but truly would have benefited going for all of his schooling here. Bravo Vic!

Sad to see such crazy bad reviews. My experience as a student was live-saving and fantastic. I had…read morenever fit in or belonged growing up in school, and with my mental health issues it made school and making friends very difficult. When I moved to Edmonton and started school, that all changed. The teachers were fantastic, passionate about the subjects they taught and very understanding. Not only that, but they have a separate office upstairs for mental health and ability services. The school is LGBTQ+ proactive and friendly, and as far as I knew and what I experienced, most all the students were willing to be friends with others. Kids from all different interest groups would get together to play magic the gathering, no matter the social status. I still am very close with my friends I met there, and it's been a few years.

I went here in the late 90s for my diploma and now I am finding more reasons to attend. I went to…read moresee The Crucible here. We were in a theater upstairs. I found the space unusual because it was all around, which I think would make it harder to coordinate a play because there is no front or back. They seemed to make it work. The acting was decent and I love seeing the passion of the students. Definitely will be here again for events. And for the student, smaller class sizes, more one on one attention, close to downtown and LRT and an easy to maneuver campus make it worth the extra cost.

I began a Certificate program by taking a few online courses. The BlackBoard online learning…read moreplatform was fairly easy to log into and use to submit and view assignments, have online discussions, and access resources. I decided to complete all my courses online and it was great so I didn't have to go into MacEwan except to write exams or do a presentation. The exams were after work hours so it was convenient for me working and taking courses. The buildings were easy to find classrooms and I only ever bought food from the Tim Hortons and it could be a long line. Most of the instructors were fairly good to reply back promptly when I had questions or concerns. There was one instructor that wasn't very good and when I shared my concerns with the Department, they were very open to hearing my feedback. The only issue I had was with the admissions department who act like they don't care about providing decent service and walk around with the ho hum attitude.

I took a mosaics workshop a couple of years ago with Margo Anton and it was fantastic. She is a…read moregreat teacher, and taught us all of the skills and principals we needed to work confidently on a creative project that was completed by the time our session was over. She made it easy to obtain the supplies for our projects and her easy way made learning about something brand new to me both fun and enjoyable. The work she has done herself is absolutely beautiful. She's a very talented, self-taught artist who is incredibly deserving of success in her small business. She does commissioned pieces and her samples can be viewed at www.minervamosiaics.com.

This is a pretty neat space! I've only been here once, to watch a video game jam wrap up (and see…read morewhat the participants came up with). Some of the participants were students at the Edmonton Digital Arts College. One of the people in charge of the event was a teacher at this college. He had a great personality and seemed to take pride in the work of his students. I loved seeing all the art on the walls and in the halls of the school. It really looks like they use their space fully and that the students here create some awesome stuff!

When I interviewed for the program I wanted, I made it clear that I wanted to have web design as…read moremy focus. Both the instructors agreed it would be taught. When it was time to work on the focus, none of the other students in my class wanted to do web design. So he didn't teach it. I was flabbergasted. When I approached the instructor about it he suggested a few websites. Which weren't free. After taking out loans for 22K I had to PAY to teach myself the skills they promised would be covered. And now I have to payback these loans before I can even go to a proper school. I would give negative stars if I could.

Mariam is an exceptional artist with compassion, generosity and care leading her way. Her…read moreattention to detail and capacity to create a truly unique experience is insightful and holistically engaging.

From the owner: Mariam Qureshi's Art Studio is a vibrant and creative space located in the heart of the city. The…read morestudio offers a wide range of activities for art lovers of all ages, including studio visits, an art and plant gift shop, art on exhibit, art classes, and workshops.

I went to Aradia Fitness at the weekend with a private group for stagette party. Chantel was our…read moreinstructor and she did a great job planning the lesson so at the end we would all be able to do a short routine. The facility is right on Whyte Ave and it's a nice space with room for 10 poles and a little waiting area. We arrived a little early to put up some decorations and we spent a long time taking videos, pics and played a little game at the end too. Chantel was accommodating which was great as it was the start of a really fun night. I'd go back for fun and certainly recommend as a group activity. My leg are wrecked after it so defo gives the body a work out if you are considering a different kind of fitness activity.

We booked a private stagette party here for a friend and the pole dancing activity was fun. They…read morehad both brass and aluminum poles, which have different levels of slippery-ness. Booking our group was a bit of a challenge and they seemed really adamant that our time slot could not be adjusted, we had wanted to come a bit early to play some games and make this space part of our stagette party but in order to get another hour of space time they wanted us to have everyone pay for another hour of lesson...if you get lots of parties and stagette bookings why not offer a discounted price to have the party come use the space a bit before the lesson or after? We would have totally done it. Instead we had one hour lesson and even then the time it took to get everyone setup, introduced, etc the lesson didn't quite seem like an hour. I enjoyed the quick little lesson and learning some pole dancing moves but wanted some more challenge so we asked our instructor to teach us some other moves we had seen on some videos. That made it more interesting. Overall I think it was a cool experience to do once but I wouldn't pay to go again.

Awesome awesome AWESOME belly laughing night at a Rapid Fire Theatre's Inprovaganza tonight! The…read moreBenjamins ROCKED it with their kiss or cut scene! All us ladies had our jaws dropping to the floor when those ladies cut their hair on stage! Say what? Yeah, for real - with blunt stationary scissors! Be sure to arrive on time! Show starts sharp :-) Concessions halfway thru include twizzlers for 2 bits. I highly recommend you drink your wine or beer through a twizzler to get the full experience!

Quite honestly with improv theatre, you never quite know what type of entertainment you're really…read moregoing to get: it will be improvised meaning that it will not follow a script but beyond that, you really don't know. Over the years I've been to numerous RFT shows and events though I definitely don't attend frequently. They are currently located in the Zeidler hall in the Citadel Theatre and this venue is pretty much a perfect size for their shows. They sell drinks (including alcohol) and twizzlers/nibs which can be purchased either before the show or at intermission (depending on the type of show, this may vary). As they're located in the Citadel, you can get here easily via transit and there are many parking garages available within easy walking distances (including the attached library parkade).