I recently took an 8-week "Intro to Drawing" class at Spruill and had a wonderful time! My…read moreinstructor was Thomas Key and I appreciated the way he organized the class. The pace was perfect and I never felt as though we were moving too fast. There were only 4 people in my Sunday afternoon class which allowed plenty of opportunities for him to walk around and help us individually. We also had opportunities to take little snack/bathroom breaks. The building is shared with the library and since that's closed on Sundays, there was usually ample parking. Sometimes there would be a children's performance in the theater near our studio but it was never really disruptive. Although sometimes, there would be less parking spots near the studio entrance on those days. I genuinely enjoyed taking this class at Spruill! I hope to take more classes here in the future and I even told my friends about it. The classes are reasonably priced for the quality of instruction that they offer, and there may be a few need-based scholarships available on their website. I believe there is a donation-based supply closet available to students who are currently enrolled in art classes, but the closet itself is only open during the week. Overall, I think Spruill is a great place hone any craft and I would love to take more classes in the future.

I love this place. They have so many classes to choose from! Definitely check it out but register…read morefast, classes go quick, especially the weekend ones.

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.

Terrible school, job placement percentage is a lie, waste of money & students regularly make 'sex…read morerooms' out of the photo studios

I don't know where I'd be without this place. Probably sad…read morein a direct marketing firm making cold calls and eating Cheetos. Okay maybe not that bad but yeah. Going to college alone is just not enough to build a good book, in my opinion. And The Creative Circus is the place to be if you wanna go to portfolio school. (And have people constantly asking you, 'wait whaaat? where do you go to school?') I didn't just build a book there, though. I met some amazingly talented, super smart (so smart they're intimidating at times but also awesome) people, and made connections. People say your college friends are 'for life,' but honestly, my Circus friends are the ones I'll never forget. Plus, the people are really nice. Very low asshole population. That is saying something. Also, they didn't pay me to write this. PEACE.

Was a great school to attend now closed and taken over by scad, didn't know they were going away…read moresoon after leaving!

It's a great program for kids of all ages. All types of different art they can do. Conveniently…read morelocated off of the East West connector in Vinings. Lots of other shops and restaurants in the area. They also have summer camp and teach music.

I had no idea about this place until a friend gifted my daughter a few classes for Christmas. Our…read morefirst class was great. We reserved a space as a courtesy but I appreciate the drop in option. There are no pressure sale tactics to rope you into buying classes or dates with penalties. It promotes the love of art period. Parents can deop their kid off for a class and everyone is happily discovering their artsy self. The offer language classes and piano lessons as well. The theme is giving and avenue to express creativity with no pressures. I was so pleased to learn they have camps for when schools out as well as host parties. Most of the teachers have been there a while with professional experience and a love of art with patience which promotes creativity at reasonable prices. I'm grateful for their flexibility because when the rain caused a delay it was really good of them to offer my daughter a shared private lesson where she was able to connect with another young person who shared her interests in art. That was really amazing to witness two young people on the same artistic wavelength getting lost in their lesson. My daughter plans to return and we recommend this place to anyone who has a child who loves arts.

My son takes night classes here and loves it!…read more I found them by chance and immediately did some digging to discover more. Having taken many art classes myself I wanted to be sure that this was a good place to send my son for him to expand his love of art. I talked directly to the owner and felt good about it. I decided to try it and so far my son loves it! He does the extended class which is 1.5 hours long and not just the reg hour. At times I think he wishes it was longer... lol. The cost is reasonable but on the website they don't have a way to pay for the 6 months extended class and get the discount. I had to talk to the owners again and it was a bit messy getting that all taken care of. However it has been very worth it! I would sign my son up again in a heart beat. And will keep him going as long as he wants to go.

They have kids classes but we got the impression from my daughter that while they do introduce…read moretechnique, they just don't bring fun into the program. Her first piece of art that she brought home was a drawing of an old man and there was no story or pride from the work, she just shrugged. My 6-year-old LOVES art, I've never seen her be nonchalant about art so I pulled her out and she's in a different program now, thriving. She should be psyched about her work. This place might be great for older kids but I'd find something less prescriptive for the younger students.

My family was beyond happy with this experience! Who have guessed such a wholesome fun business…read morewould be nestled in the historic downtown Conyers district. You pick out a piece of pottery and paint it and then they glaze it and it's ready about a week later. Bonus, they are able to ship it for people out of state for only $10! I can't wait to get my cute little evil eye mug that I painted. The people that work there were friendly and helpful and did not rush us at all And I felt like we were there for a really long time. It was so nice to see families and people from all walks of life there having a good time together. Great date, night, activity or activity with your family or a group of friends. Would absolutely return! I will update this review with a picture of my mug when I receive it in the mail.

We have been to the Sketching Pad on 3 separate occasions. The customer service and paint options…read moreare great. The pricing is affordable and the location is great. I love that you can bring your own snacks, put away the phones and enjoy the experience. I'd highly recommend.

I'm extremely glad I came here and I learned so much about myself. But, as an autistic student, it…read morewas terrible. I had to work at least twice as hard as my fellow students. When I expressed I was having a hard time to the higher ups, they suggested I worked harder. The other students were allowed to bully me incessantly, which was brought to the attention of the staff, they did nothing. There's no help for students with learning differences. While trying to get clarification, I had multiple teachers yell at me and refuse to explain things differently; they felt repeating the same instruction louder was sufficient. This school is hard enough without a brain that sees the world differently. Also, there is no elevator and no accessibility for anyone who is disabled. Those of us who are disabled and have divergent thinking, deserve equal education, too. Especially when it's $5000+ a quarter.

Portfolio Center was the most difficult, most rewarding, and most important endeavor I have…read moreundertaken. It prepared me completely for a life as a designer. I'm now 8 years into my career, and am an Art Director managing designers at a superb company. I hired a Portfolio Center grad, and am looking to hire more. They are remarkable, as the instruction we received was invaluable.