**This is an update from my original review from 2022** Thank you for a great course! After living…read moreoutside of the country for two years, I felt out of practice and wanted to bring my muscle memory back. Since Fine Art Bartending offers free retakes for graduates (for life), I was able to sign up again and brush up on my skills! I would like to pass on my glowing feedback about Mr. Grant because he's such a great teacher. He told us about real-life stories, shared tips, and got us to practice cool tricks from his experience in the industry. Yes, the theory and information in the textbook are extremely helpful and good to know, but the things that we learned directly from Grant that you don't find in the textbook are also extremely valuable. The course is different from when I last took it. It was simplified, and we got to practice 18 cocktails which were the most popular and common ones you will most likely need to make if you land a job as a bartender. My favorite part of the course is when we did a mock shift where we practiced what it would actually feel like taking orders, printing tickets, and making the cocktails while talking to the customers (our peers). I just submitted my resume and cover letter for feedback, which is so amazing that this is offered now to support us on our job search journey. Thanks, Fine Art Bartending, for all that you do!

Yesterday (Sunday February 23), I took the four hour "Introduction to Bartending" course. The…read moreoriginal price of the course is $125, which is unfortunately out of my budget (high cost of living, low paying job, student loans, etc etc), but I had a voucher from Social Shopper for $39, which the school accepted without any issues. I like trying and learning new things, and I like to drink (wine and cocktails, not beer), so this course appealed to me, and hey, only $40! Jeroemie was a great instructor, and I found the course very interesting and informative, as well as fun. In addition to learning how to make over a dozen drinks (including mojitos, one of my favourites), we had a good basic overview of bar equipment, proper measuring and mixing techniques, and a brief history of the different kinds of alcohols, as well as the differences in quality and brands. Some of the alcohols we learned about were gin, vodka, tequila, and rum, to name a few. The class was very hands on, and not just four hours of boring lecture. After Jeroemie would explain and show us how to make the drinks, everyone then had the opportunity to practice it themselves. Instead of real alcohol we used colored water to represent the various alcohols and mixers, but Jeroemie did make a few real drinks for us to sample. In addition to learning how to make several cocktails (I totally want to have a cocktail party now!), I walked away with basic knowledge of the different alcohols. I had a great time, and highly recommend this course for anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge of alcohol and mixed drinks, or just learn how to make yummy drinks. (It'll probably also save you money in the long run, as going out to drink in Vancouver is bloody ridiculous.)

I'm currently taking lessons with this school. I'm 53 so a bit older than the usual student. I've…read morehad mixed experience so far. Arzou is wonderful, patient, knowledgeable. But I found her some Ramin to be arrogant and quite frankly a bit of a bully. He's young though, so has time to learn how to deal with people. Perhaps he doesn't "like" "older white ladies". I don't know. But he needs to develop better social skills in order to deal with all types of people. All types of people need to drive.

Arzou is an excellent instructor. She prepared me for all the possible roads and condition during…read morethe road test. She has so much patience. She even took the time to draw roads and intersections and make notes for myself to keep working on them at home. I know I was not an easy student. If Arzou got me to pass. She is enabled to help everyone. The academy in general is very flexible with schedules and pick up and drop off places. 5 stars to Arzou

I traveled all the way from LA to come work with Sheila. Absolutely worth the travel and plan to…read morekeep coming back. I learned from basic to more technical techniques for pattern drafting and sewing a toile. Absolutely recommend Sheila's studio if you want to learn the correct way with attention to detail.

Not very cool, everything that Sheila Wong studio is about money. Not so good experience.read more

Brain Station is an educational institute located right by the Waterfront station in downtown. They…read morehave so many different courses from in-person to virtual options. I'm currently doing an in-person Digital Marketing course from there. Their centre also hosts weekly conferences and panels for various different topics from marketing, fiance, realstate, and more. The building has a conference room, classrooms, and a little study room for students. Their classes are desgined for professionals in the field who are looking to enhance their knowledge outside of work so all their classes are after working hours. It's a great place to learn and meet new people in the field. I have throughly enjoyed my experience with them!

I really enjoy the driving classes with Alex…read more He combines both humour and thorough knowledge to make each session informative and light-hearted. For me, that makes learning fun when the instructor is approachable. But do not be fooled by the comical façade. Beneath the humorous exterior, Alex is deeply serious about safety and also is determined to help motivated students to pass the practical test. In short, a competent instructor full of energy and possessing good emotional quotient to deal with a wide range of students.

To say that my experience driving with Donald was not satisfactory would be an understatement. He…read moreconstantly wastes time asking useless questions and asking me what I think I should be doing instead of giving straightforward and clear instructions. Whenever I was uncertain about the answers to the questions, he responded with a tone of condescension instead of offering supportive clarifications. I tried my best to develop a good rapport with him, but unfortunately every interaction thus far with him has felt like walking on eggshells as he switches to being unkind and even sarcastic out of the blue. Driving with him was an absolute chore, because it was impossible not to practically always be in a negative emotional state due to his frequent backhanded comments and demeaning tone of voice. It was a struggle to focus on my driving since I was often upset as a result of our unpleasant interactions. I will not deny that Donald has a good understanding of driving. However, his interpersonal and communication skills are subpar, to say the least. Having the knowledge and skills is one thing, but being able to communicate them in a polite and effective manner are another. This is a warning to anyone considering SenSen driving school. Do yourself a huge favour, and save your time and money. Look elsewhere for driving lessons.

Been several times to PCCMT for their student massages. Price has increased to $20.00 now (as of…read moreJanuary 2024). Massages are decent. Good alternative if you don't have benefits. Everyone is friendly and professional.

Pacific Coastal College of Massage Therapy (PCCMT) offers $10.00 student massages. The clinic is…read moreconveniently located a few steps away from the Yaletown-Roundhouse skytrain station. Been for half a dozen student massages (a mix of 1st and 2nd year students). They were offering free massages back in March, currently it's $10.00. The clinic is only open on weekdays (Monday & Friday mornings, Tuesday & Wednesday evenings). Massages have been a mixed bag of good to mediocre. Couple tidbits worth noting: - 75 minute booking (15 minute assessment + 60 minute massage). I have been to other student massage places (cough cough WCCMT in New West) where you don't receive the full 60 minutes - If you have an evening appointment, use the buzzer (#430) to be let in. The doors lock at 6pm - Easy online booking (Janeapp) - The only way to distinguish between 1st and 2nd year students on the Janeapp is to "view availability by month" and then click into each person individually. Wish this information was visible through the normal booking layout Will keep on coming back to PCCMT if they keep the same prices.

Diogo is a very personable swimming teacher. He knows a lot about swimming mechanics and how to…read moremake it more efficient. He explains very clearly and is very patient. He works very hard and is a very good listener and very approachable. Highly recommended.

I highly recommend Diogo for swimming lessons! I'm an adult and I never swam before. I panicked…read morejust thinking about getting into a pool. But this year I decided that I would overcome this fear and that's when I met Diogo!! He is very patient and made me feel comfortable and safe since my first lesson. It is very easy to understand the instructions and when I don't get something, he demonstrates even if it is a simple movement. In classes we always train different movements so it is not monotonous or tiring. By the second lesson I could already float and move in the pool. And the progress I've seen in 3 weeks is unbelievable. Now I can say that I really enjoy when I'm into the water!! Thank you so much, Diogo!!