The Art Center is truly a hidden gem for creativity and learning in our community. Whether you're a…read morechild exploring art for the first time or an adult looking to refine your skills, there's something here for everyone. I originally stopped by in search of pottery classes--and was delighted to find not only that they offer them, but also that a new session begins on October 13th. In addition, there's a Fall Break Art Camp for grades 2-5, where children will experiment with a range of media including watercolor, acrylics, and collage. As I walked through the space, I was able to watch artists at work and enjoy the current gallery exhibits on display. The atmosphere was inspiring and welcoming. Adult fall classes--running October 6th through December 13th--are also available, covering both visual and ceramic arts. Each class is taught by individual instructors, making it approachable for students of all levels. Best of all, online registration makes it simple to sign up. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that such a wonderful resource has been right in my neighborhood all along. It was a great experience, and I've already registered for pottery classes--something I'm really excited about! If you're looking for a place to explore your creative side, I highly recommend checking out the Art Center. Great value for 8 weeks art class at $280

Excellent place with caring and talented instructors. This was the first time my 12 year old son…read moreattended camp. He chose the pottery wheel class and had so much fun all week long. Many of the students are planning to go back for the same week next summer. He learned how to make his own pieces and glaze them. I highly suggest checking this place out.

This is such a great school…read more First, a little background to explain why I am writing this review. I was thinking about things I like so that I can review them, because I want to get my Yelp count higher. Even though I have not had my kids at AIA for a couple of years, this school is one of the first things I thought of. I had two children in this school. The older one attended from K through 5. When she graduated, I had to take the younger one over to their new school as well, because it is impractical for me to have them in two different locations. We only left for logistical reasons. We love this school. I wish I was wealthy so that I could invest in this school and help them expand. Okay, now on to the meat of the review. This school attracts kids from several different cultures. They have very committed teachers. Their founder, Dixie, is one of the kindest people I have ever met. They use Montessori methods, but they are not afraid to adapt their system to meet the needs of each child. My older child learned to read and write better than some of my fellow graduate students! I credit this school for that. I will name a few of the awesome teachers they have (or have had), but I am sure the others are great as well: Mrs. Turner, Mrs. McDaniel, Mrs. Littlewood, and Mrs. Narayan. If you want a well-designed adaptive Montessori program for your kids - that teaches excellent life skills as well - this is the place to bring them. This school does have a Christian affiliation, which would have normally made me wary because we are UUs, not Christian. However, as is appropriate for an international school, religious participation is voluntary. The school had children from families that are Christian, Jewish, UU, Hindu, and Muslim (and probably others). It seemed that none of them experienced religious conflict. So, if you want to teach religious tolerance to your kids, this is a great place.

Very disappointing experience overall. We signed up early for the next school year, but literally…read morewithin a few days we found out because of a work situation that we would be moving to Canada. We reached out right away, explained everything and asked if they could make an exception. They absolutely could have if they wanted to, but instead chose to charge us close to $2,000 and kept pointing us back to the contract and legal language. I even appealed directly to both the outgoing and incoming heads of the school, hoping there would be some understanding given the circumstances and how quickly we notified them. Unfortunately, there was none. The saving grace for us was my son's teachers, Mr. Rao and Mrs. Joshi. They were wonderful and we genuinely appreciated them. Beyond that, I was never particularly impressed with the administration or the overall experience. For a school that positions itself as a premier institution and has so many positive accolades, our experience was very different. To us, it felt like a pretty average/subpar school packaged and marketed as something much more. If you are considering AIA, just make sure you read every line of what you sign. Don't assume there will be any flexibility or understanding even when circumstances change within a matter of days.

I love that the instructors are great and patient with the little ones my granddaughter looks…read moreforward to this each week and ask each is it gymnastics day?

The coaches are very positive and supportive of the kids. I appreciate the music added to the…read moreroutines. Coach Rose and Coach Ella are amazing with the kids! Coach Dillion's energy is awesome and the kids love him.

My friends and I visited for the Sunday Social event at Autrey Mill. There was ample parking and we…read moremeetup in front of one of the historic houses. The guide showed us how people made butter and we got to make our own too. We were then invited to tour the other historical houses on the property. My favorite was the little church with beautiful stained glass.

This is a nice little retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There is a small…read morevisitor's center that is surrounded by a lot of animals! We saw goats, a duck, and some chickens! They were super cute and the goats have names on their collars! The rabbits were either hiding or unavailable. There is also a nice butterfly garden but since it was winter and cold, we didn't see any today. We did the hiking trail which didn't take too long. There were also walking sticks at the beginning of the trail if you need it for the hike. The hiking trail is not paved though but the walk is not super strenuous. There wasn't too much to see since it was winter time and everything was brown and dead but it was still nice to get fresh air!

The long-awaited Arts Center in downtown Alpharetta is open now in the building formerly occupied…read moreby the Alpharetta Library. A new library was built three years ago at 10 Park Plaza. The new Arts Center has already had two exhibits of art - a Community of Artists show at the end of 2018 and recently a show by JOEKINGATL otherwise known as Joe Dreher. They have been offering a good assortment of classes in painting and drawing and ceramics. More classes will be coming soon. Summer Camps will also be offered.

She cancelled the swim lessons the night before in May 2025. Elizabeth refunded me for the first…read moreinstructor no show on my credit card, but not for the second time and I paid through Zelle.

My partner and I came here and had a great time (good pricing and environment)…read more I wish I could give the experience 5 stars, but one of the associates was unfortunately very rude to us in a very uncalled for manner and it tainted the experience a bit, as well as the shop allowing a customer to paint very visibly phallic and lewd images on their piece while children were present in the shop. This was a bit disappointing and should be prevented in the future.

We have been going here for many years, since my girls were 4 and 0, to 12 and 8. There are many…read morepieces we have glazed, but as a parent, my favorite are these simple plates that they use for breakfast. Time is a thief, but at least we have some good memories!

Horrible, just horrible. They had no idea my child was hurt , several times not just once .. they…read morewould say , we will review the tape .. ok great so it's a free-for-all and if your kid gets hurt no one notices and when you ask about it they will look at the tape. Then then they will clam your child walks into walls and door by themselves (only at school). Too we pulled her for her own safety

20/20 is hindsight here... this is lengthy…read more In mid-July of 2019, a foster child was placed in my home. You can imagine my anxiety and stress at the time, but when I got a call from Cynthia saying that I can enroll my kiddo in their GA Pre-K program, it was such a relief. Paperwork completed, court docs submitted to the school, hastey orientation/open house provided... the school year was rocky, but with a lot of patience and support from Ms. Lisa and Binal, we made it through to March 2020... COVID 19. Honestly, Ms. Lisa and Binal are why I am giving two stars instead of just one. Bright from the Start categorizes our students based upon their socio economic status and needs. This is done behind the scene's and is the provider's responsibility to request adequate documentation and properly categorize the kids when reporting to the state. Needless to say, my foster child was miscategorized. I was charged monthly for meals which the state/federal gov would have provided at no expense to me, if this clerical error did not occur. I found this out when applying for much needed aid during this pandemic. Again, due to this error, my Child did not qualify. I spoke with the DOE along with the Department of Human Services, and because the reports were submitted in error, there is no way to correct my student's record. After finding all of this out, I requested a full refund and the value of the aid lost. I emailed Tiffany, Brittney, Cynthia and their Bright from the Start Rep. I followed up, requesting a corporate contact... no response. I contacted the corporate office's generic number and recruiter and left messages. After a month of no response, I emailed the CEO and CFO of Spring Education, whose name I pulled from the secretary of state's website, along with the school administrators. I FINALLY received a response. This response was from corporate's counsel & yes, all blame is being put on me. I didn't provide the documents needed to properly categorize my Child, and apparently, I was asked "repeatedly" for it. A blatant lie. If you are thinking of enrolling in the GA Pre-K Program here and your Child has an IEP or is on MediCaid, do not. The administrators of the school are not familiar with the services available and are clueless when it comes to Public Education Programs.

We had such a wonderful experience at Messiah Preschool! Teacher Kara and Teacher Hannah were…read moreabsolutely wonderful and made such a positive impact on our daughter's first school experience. I especially recommend Messiah for families with their first child entering school. They did such a great job helping both our daughter and us as parents transition into school life. They created a welcoming environment while teaching her the routines and skills she needed to feel comfortable and confident at school. Throughout the year, they prepared her so well for GA Pre-K by teaching everything from following a school routine and practicing good lunch-time manners to writing her name and becoming more independent. We were so impressed by how much she learned and how well prepared she was for the next step. We are incredibly grateful to Kara and Hannah for their patience, care, and dedication. Messiah Preschool gave our daughter such a strong foundation, and we will always appreciate the wonderful start they gave her! Highly recommend!

We have the pleasure of having Ms Kara start our preschool at Messiah Johns Creek. She has been…read moresuch a wonderful addition to not only our church but also to our Preschool. She is so hands on with the kids and she has the most creative activities. She makes my 3 year old feel so special and comfortable. You can tell she is just amazing with kids. We are looking forward to starting this years school year with her!