At the recommendation of a friend, I started taking Linda's oil painting class about two years ago…read moreand I absolutely love it. I've never painted in my life. I've never even taken an art class, but Linda assured me that as long as I had a love of art and patience, I could learn to paint. I'm currently on my seventh painting and enjoying the process tremendously. I highly recommend taking a class with Linda McCoy. Linda also paints the most stunningly beautiful pet portraits I've ever seen. She's a gifted teacher and talented artist.

did not expect to be as into this as I am but Good Dirt Pottery Studio has become my favorite thing…read moreI've discovered this year. went with a friend on a whim for a wheel throwing class and we were both completely hooked by the end of it. the instructor was patient and encouraging without making you feel like you were being babysat. there's something genuinely meditative about having your hands in clay for two hours and walking away with something you actually made. the studio itself is beautiful. bright, clean, thoughtfully designed. it photographs really well but it also just feels good to be in, which matters when you're trying to be creative. they do classes, open studio time, summer camps for kids, memberships if you want to go regularly. the options make it accessible whether you want to try it once or actually commit to learning the craft. Bullard Ave location is easy, parking is fine, and the staff is genuinely warm every time I've been in. Fresno honestly needed a place like this. somewhere to go that isn't a restaurant or a bar, that's actually good for your brain, and that you leave feeling proud of yourself. Good Dirt is that place. already signed up to go back.

We recently visited Good Dirt Pottery for the first time last month because my son wanted to paint…read morea ceramic piece, and we had a great experience overall! They offer both ceramic painting and pottery-making classes, and I'd love to return to try a pottery class. The only downside is that classes aren't on weekends and are held on weekday evenings for a few hours, which can be a bit hard to fit into our schedule. They had a nice variety of pieces to choose from. There's a $10 studio fee per painter plus the cost of the item. You pay for your piece first, then select colors and follow their painting instructions. My husband joined me and my son he didn't paint so was not charged a fee. The studio is about a 25-30 minute drive from Clovis, so it was a bit of a drive, but worth it for a fun, different activity together. I didn't realize beforehand that painted ceramics typically take about six weeks to be ready, though it makes sense since they also fire pottery and may have limited kiln space. Ours were actually ready in about three weeks, which was a great turnaround. Pickup was easy--they quickly located our items on a rack using the name slip attached. They didn't have the items wrapped either. One small thing I wish I had known is that they write your name and the date on the bottom of the finished piece. The ceramic I painted was a gift for my son, so I would have preferred not to have my name on it. If I had known, I would have asked about other options. Overall, the staff member who helped us choose our piece and paint colors was very friendly and helpful, making our first visit enjoyable. We'll definitely be back--especially to try one of their pottery classes!

I had a horrible experience at Milan beauty school. So I looked for another school to go to to have…read moremy hair dyed. And I called the Institute of Technology. They saw me right away to dye My hair, I was treated fabulous there. I had all 3 instructors reviewing my hair. It came out perfect. The 2 students working on me were outstanding and I recommend anybody to go there and get your hair dyed

I graduated from IOT's HVAC program in June of 2026…read more I'll try and keep it as short and to the point as possible. To start to all my fellow veterans DO NOT waste your hard earned GI bill on this place there are better options and you can't get it back. This place is a welfare to work school through and through. As a guy who just got out of the Marines as a mechanic I was looking to get into HVAC and IOT had openings in the program at the time I was looking, they have a pretty solid administration office that sells the school and program to you and give you a sense of professionalism when you do your initial tour. Once you sign the papers and start classes is when you see the reality. To keep it short roughly 90% of your fellow students will be welfare sponsored by what's called workforce connection hence a vast majority don't even want to be there, scroll on their phone all day, barely show up throughout the course. Basically If you show up a few times and type a "1-2 sentences on what you've learned" for each assignment you'll pass, I had a kid in the class that showed up pretty much only for the finals and still graduated with no issues. The staff even made jokes about how bad his attendance was but obviously no one cared enough to ensure there was a professional environment where standards were held for the education and student conduct. I also had an incident where my property was stolen in the lab by a fellow student and luckily I caught him and when confronted he threatened to fight me. Im an adult and not going to partake in foolish activities especially at what's supposed to be a professional education center and followed the proper chain of command for reporting the incident and was ensured it wouldn't be "brushed under the rug" and it would be "properly dealt with" long story short nothing happened with the student, no repercussions happened and he was allowed to continue on like normal and graduated a few weeks later. There was also multiple threats and warnings posted due to other students who were attending this institution. There is no accountability to uphold a safe and professional learning environment from the directors whatsoever. Lastly to wrap it up and hit all the main points I'll give some credit from my personal experience with the staff and say the administrative office does a great job at helping you through the enrollment process, the girls at the front desk are extremely helpful and great at their job, the instructors are good people but you can tell some of them are just there for a paycheck and there's not really a lot of learning that will occur. I had multiple weeks where sometimes we didn't even know who was supposed to be the instructor/substitution for the day because they were absent and us students would sit for hours in class doing nothing until the school scrambled up someone to "sit in" on the class. The school really is just submitting your elementary style homework on an E-textbook and taking the quiz at the end of the week. I will say though Mr. Markus does a great job of instructing in person in the labs and the labs seemed to be improving towards the last few weeks of my time at IOT before graduating since he took some feedback from the students and implemented it into the lab work. I also would like to give credit to Jonathan in career services who does come into the class and try and get to know some of the students and potentially help them in their search for a career. There is a lot of downtime that could be used for instruction and learning where people are typically sitting on their phones, the environment feels more like a high school then it does a college, there is no accountability or expectation for professionalism and safety, you'll walk away from here with a few certs you could have paid a couple hundred bucks instead of 20k+ to take online that you need about a day to study for (the school uses the same courses and tests you can do by yourself online and drags it out over 5 week intervals). If it were up to me I would say look elsewhere for better opportunities, but that's really just my opinion based off my personal experience.

This is such a beautiful school! I love that it's in tower bringing art into the community. We came…read morehere for the first night of the Rogue festival. We saw the life of a houseplant by Noco and it was wonderful! We were a little disappointed when the guy introducing the show mentioned that there was a mistake in the pamphlet and it wasn't an aerial show. But the place itself is beautiful! They're also a stop for Ooooby box pick up which is great because its so close to my house.

I can't rave about this place and Cheryl enough! I am from out of town, and instantly felt at home…read more Cheryl was an incredible instructor and her horses were wonderful! I haven't been able to ride for the past year, but Cheryl made it possible for me to get back in the saddle! If you're looking for a comforting, friendly, professional environment, this is the place to go!

My daughter loved her experience at this day camp. We did the "horse and more" two day camp. She…read morecame home so excited and filled with new information and joyful experiences from the day! She told me how very kind and fun Mrs. Brown (owner and lead teacher) was! It was obvious that the camp was well organized and executed (and as an elementary teacher, I can spot a well run children's event from a mile away)! We will definitely be returning. Thank you for opening your home, Cheryl!

I highly recommend Hands-down, best tattoo shop for your first tattoo or to add to existing work…read more True artists at the shop. The atmosphere is top-notch. Everyone in the shop is very friendly and knowledgeable. If it's black and gray. Full color the artist and High Sierra do phenomenal work. Medna the work that she puts out is beautiful. Tattoo work that you see in magazines can be found at high Sierra tattoo

Maverick was absolutely amazing! He is very patient and very good! This was my mom's first time at…read morethis place and we will recommend to everyone! This was a re-do from an old tattoo.

I've been dabbling in ceramics on and off (mostly off) for close to 20 years, so it felt amazing…read moregetting my hands back into some clay. I hosted an event with Scarab Creative Arts last year, which is where I met Hannah, of Rose ceramics. She's teaches pottery classes here and she's also an amazing artist herself. I signed up for the six-week intermediate classes from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The cost is $275 and includes everything; clay, supplies, and all firings. All you need to bring is an apron and an open mind. The class style here is free from; just get your clay and go. Hannah walks around and checks in on your progress and helps with anything you need. If you've never sat in front of pottery wheel, I highly recommend taking the beginner class for more of teacher/student model set up. There are other classes offered here beyond pottery like painting, stained glass artistry, and even a few classes for kids. They do host events from time to time in their gallery and have a gift shop where you can try to sell your pieces. I'm excited to see what the future has in store for me when it comes to my pottery. I might just end up becoming a member here!

Artsy and inviting. Prices are reasonable too. There are things I wouldn't find any other place in…read moretown

Not to be confused with the other Foundry nearby, this location has succulents, air plants,…read moreterrariums, lettering workshops, Bible stationery, gifts, home decor, bag straps and key straps, and more! Super adorable and pleasant space.

From the owner: At The Foundry Cooperative, every purchase supports local makers. Our shop brings together…read morehandcrafted products from talented artisans. We love creating a space where people can gather, discover beautiful gifts, attend creative workshops, participate in seasonal events, and enjoy a slower, more intentional shopping experience. We believe the best shops are rooted in community and we’re proud to be one of them.

This artist (Pam?) was so fun and cute! She made the painting easy and filled with laughter…read more I really loved the choices she offered (Lion and Dragon Eye were epic) and it was all so fun. I would totally do this again!

Pixie was a sweetheart and major props for her patience with me!! I'm loving the finished product…read morebut along the way I was sceptic. With like 10 people in the class and we all work at our own pace, we still seemed to finish at the same time. The equipment/tools were all provided with class fee. I paid additional for frames because I don't do art every day and decent work should be recognized. My youngest went in afraid because he didn't think he could do it. He left with his chin up and a smile on his face. Nice confidence booster! Thanx pixie :)

I learned so much in this class! Finally understood my camera and what its features are for! I'm…read moredefinitely taking Part II!

If you are looking for a photography class to help improve your photos and better become acquainted…read morewith your camera, then this is the class you want to take. I was looking for something small so I wouldn't have to spend all day and months on end in a college course. Jonathan and Carlos have impressive knowledge of photography and are really helpful at explaining how to improve your photography. I took the intro to DSLR and cannot wait for the next classes to start! Thanks guys!