My phlebotomy instructor ( Kenecko) was amazing! She was patient, knowledgeable, and explained…read moreeverything clearly. Because of her guidance and encouragement, I now feel very comfortable and confident performing phlebotomy. I truly appreciate everything she taught me and would highly recommend her as an instructor!

Ava is a playful, patient and encouraging teacher. She is very knowledgeable and always seeking to…read morelearn more. She puts a lot of thought and detail into designing the space to feel inviting and warm. Envision twinkle fairy lights, affirmation cards, fuzzy rugs, inspiring imagery, crystals, etc. This thoughtfulness extends into the way she curates workbooks to further inspire reflection, creativity and empowerment in between dancing. I feel like the way Ava teaches encourages deeper learning and development beyond the physical aspects, which I love. I have been a dancer for the majority of my life and was curious to try pole dancing. I found that Ava's style fit what I needed, which allowed me to express myself while being challenged in learning something new and having fun while doing it. I felt more connected to myself and my creativity after trying out pole classes here. One of my favorite parts was at the end of every class getting to pick our own songs (whichever song we loved), and have some private time to dance/record ourselves on our own. It really allowed me to feel more confident in the movements and enhanced my ability to express myself. It felt like a safe space to make mistakes, grow, be human. In other spaces at times I found pole to be somewhat intimidating, but in combination with the smaller class size and Ava's style I found it to be very welcoming / easeful / low key. If you are feeling pulled to try pole dance classes and are looking for a safe, intimate, fun space to explore and learn, I highly recommend trying a class from Miss Ava :)

An amazing and intimate experience between teacher and student. i feel like this is personal enough…read morethat you don't feel judged. The teacher is SO accommodating and inviting. She's very real and well informed. I highly recommend taking a jump and trying it. It's healing, thought provoking, sexy and fun.

Clay people: This is the place to go "locally" for classes, soda firing workshops, and even some…read moresupplies. Heather Hitt keeps a busy hub for clay artists going in Bellingham and it sure beats driving south through urban traffic to the next closest supply sources. If you need something special, I believe Heather is willing to add it to an upcoming shipment of hers, but call to be sure.

Good supply of clay, helpful staff. Some tools and a spacious studio. I highly recommend!read more

My son started taking piano lessons here. He has 25-minute weekly lessons. It costs $100 a month…read moreand there's an annual registration fee of $50, which helps them hold recitals, etc. Textbooks are extra but very inexpensive. Because he's still a novice, private lessons are great, and $100 a month is so affordable. Initially, I thought 25 minutes would be too short, but it turned out to be a great length for a 10 year old to focus. My son works with Amelia. She is very positive and great with kids. She's also flexible. My son was sick last week and couldn't come in, but Amelia was willing to schedule a make-up session on a Saturday morning. Conclusions: My son enjoys coming in every week, and I'm happy with our overall experience. I highly recommend Evergreen Music Studios, but you may want to keep in mind a couple of thing. Things to watch out for: They send you invoices online, and you can pay them online as well. If you use a credit card, they will charge you a convenience fee of $5.85. I think it's silly to pay $5.85 for a $100 invoice. Also, they will assess you 10% on late payments, which they do not disclose on their invoices. ****************************** If you found something useful in my review, please hit "useful" so that I can improve my reviews. If you love food and traveling, follow me, or better yet, let's become friends on Yelp! Thank you and happy Yelping!

I recently called Evergreen inquiring about music lessons. The dude on the phone was overtly…read moremansplainy throughout the call which was annoying and then was being pushy about how frequent I should take the lessons after I had said that I wanted to meet once a week. I'm guessing this guy doesn't reflect the personalities of instructors or their quality of teaching but I didn't really feel like having to deal with the dude when there are other high quality music schools in town at the same price/less expensive. Maybe this guy was actually the owner? I have no idea, but it probably wouldn't hurt to let someone else speak to the public!

I have taken classes at the Baker Creek Ceramic Studio for 1.5 years. I have learned so much from…read morethe expertise, coaching and support from all the studio's instructors. Brecken, the studio owner, creates a fun and safe place to make mistakes, learn and grow. I am not quitting my day job quite yet to make a living as a potter :), but I am improving with each class and am having a blast. I highly recommend giving your creative side an outlet at Baker Creek.

My 13 y/o daughter and I took a beginner throwing class with Brecken. I cannot say enough good…read morethings about the class and the studio as a whole. The instructor is very knowledgeable and really takes the time to ensure the students understand what they are being taught. There are regulars taking classes to continue their skills. Everyone is welcoming and encouraging. I really found the community aspect refreshing. We will be taking another class in the future. This was a lot of fun, and a great way to express creative energy.

Samish School and its founders/teachers are more than wonderful. Our daughter spent four fabulous…read moreyears there and loved it so much I believe her own motherhood and desire to become an elementary school teacher are based on her experiences there. We believe that Pam and Jody really nurtured her strongest skills and qualities and that was the best educational choice we made for her.

After a terrible experience at a local public kindergarten we were desperate to find a place that…read morewould nurture our son's learning and happiness. I had heard nothing but great things about Samish school from the community, but after touring it and meeting Pam & Jody we knew we'd found our spot. They really took the time to get to know our son, and made sure he felt welcomed and accepted. The families there were super friendly and I can't say enough what a positive experience it was for us.

Ahwren is an amazing bodywork practitioner with incredible skill and great intuitions for her work…read more I received Craniosacral and energy therapy. Her work is gentle, she listens well, she heard my requests and she was respectful of them. She worked on me fully clothed and was sensitive to modesty. The session was just what I needed. The session was just what I needed. I am recovering from surgery and temporary lung problems and my body was tight and I was quite stressed. When Ahwren finished I was relaxed and energized and felt more myself than I had in a long time.I will be back when I am traveling again.

This daycare and preschool is responsive and on top of things!…read moreI like that this place is professional and knows what they are doing. I feel confident to leave my child there for care. The infant teachers are caring, professional and experienced. I recommend the daycare to other parents.

I've heard multiple horror stories about this place overfeeding toddlers and not changing diapers…read moreas per some "strict diaper schedule", which is unacceptable. These children deserve to be cared for, not screamed at. I've witnessed horrible staff that let the kids scream and cry while the staff members chat/gossip to each-other and laugh at the children who need assistance. I also witnessed a lady advocate that the children scream as loud as they can, which is not helpful for parents who properly teach their developing children how to behave in society.