My son has been attending art classes here with Rebecca, the daughter, and Marcia, her mother for…read moreseveral months now. He has participated in mixed media, painting, and now a drawing class. My older son went to a glass mosaics class over the summer. Both Marcia and Rebecca are state certified art teachers. I know they have worked in the public schools and have an excellent reputation because it was a school teacher that recommended them to me. They are very patient and recognize the artist in all of us. They offer several different classes and for all age ranges. I know they do private parties for ladies nights out and birthdays, but they also have classes for homeschool groups and pre-k's. On school holidays, they'll only a special project. In the evenings they have mostly grade school level classes in sculpting, mixed media, painting, and later in the evening they offer manga and more advanced sketching classes. You can pay by the class in some cases, or by the session, or for the whole term. Payment can all be handled online, which I really appreciate. All in all, this little studio has been the perfect fit for my son who is into comics and we don't have to drive over to COCA in St. Louis anymore. I feel like this studio has serious enough artists to keep him engaged through high school.

Located in Edwardsville Illinois,this is a nice 40 acre park with wetlands,woodlands and…read moregrasslands. Paved and gravel trails are well marked . Most trails circle the small lagoon. Pets are welcome. Plenty of parking.

The Watershed Nature Center is a hidden gem in Edwardsville! The folks who maintain the place do…read moresuch a good job making sure this area is preserved for nature and humans to enjoy together. You never know what kind of animals you may run into out here, and there is a beautiful view everywhere you turn! The actual nature center itself is excellent for learning about local wildlife, you might even get to meet one of the amazing folk who helps keep this place beautiful!

Feel like you belong at Cougar Lanes on SIUE Campus weather you are a; student, young family or…read moregrandparents with your grandchildren, the college students and staff on SIUE Campus will make you feel like you belong there. My family along with a couple dozen friends and their kids spent a snowy Sunday afternoon bowling for a couple hours. What a great day we all had at a 12 yr olds birthday party that Cougar Lanes hosted. Pool tables, and gaming room with a very family friendly vibe.

Overall: 5/5 Experience: 5/5…read moreOperations: 5/5 Parking: 5/5 Experience: 5/5 I cannot stress how positive and welcoming this place is with the classes they offer. I have attended multiple times over the last three years as a drop-in and I feel like the teachers and the classes meet my needs and level that I am at. The instructors are friendly and you'll find the classes to be very diverse which creates a safe and inclusive environment. Taken both technical and choreo classes which were fun and QUITE THE WORKOUT. If you're in town visiting or wanting to train in a different format, I HIGHLY recommend it. Operations: 5/5 I can tell it's a professional establishment with skilled teacher and stellar programming. One can sign up for single / drop-in classes or train with a series of programmed classes to develop and learn skills. Each class on the website has a detailed description with a level number so one can properly sign up based on their level. The space has two studio rooms with yoga mats, blocks, sanitation materials, and more. Parking: 5/5 Plenty of street parking and nearby lots. I hauled from Los Angeles so it's so nice to find parking as easily as I did.

Organized a surprised birthday and could not recommend this as a fun event to do with friends. The…read moreprivate class was easy to set up, pay for and communicate the details. When it came to the actual class the instructor was kind, welcoming and patient. With a group of 4, she was accommodating to all skill levels. Collaborative when it came to questions and song requests. An absolute joy! This is a friendly LGBTQ+ space that felt very inclusive. Would gladly return to support this business

Came here for a cheer competition. Place was neat and clean. They were very organized. I would…read morereturn again without hesitation.

CARROT Patch has been a wonderful experience for our family. The staff create a warm, nurturing…read moreenvironment where my son is encouraged to learn and grow every day. I feel completely comfortable leaving him there and can go to work knowing he's in capable, attentive hands. Communication is clear, the caregivers are genuinely caring, and the overall atmosphere feels safe and supportive. We highly recommend CARROT Patch to any family looking for quality daycare.

My two daughters (3 and 9) have been there for the past two years and I couldn't be happier with…read morethis center. I have never had a single complaint, everyone is wonderful! The center is well-managed, clean, organized, and everyone is very kind. "Perfect" is exactly how I would describe Carrot Patch!

The worst experience I've ever had at a beauty school…read more I had a full highlight (2-color) appointment scheduled from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, but I didn't leave until after 4:00 PM--and they still didn't finish the service properly. What followed was a series of issues that clearly reflect poor management, lack of student support, and an overall disappointing experience that I wouldn't wish on anyone. First, they assigned a brand new student to my appointment--despite this being a complex color service--and offered little to no guidance throughout. There was no oversight, no mentoring, and no intervention until things were already going downhill. To make matters worse, the only "help" being offered was from what appeared to be the youngest member of the school's family, who looked to be about 18-20 years old. She didn't seem confident, wasn't grounded in training herself, and ignored my specific request for a two-tone highlight. Instead, she simply told the student to "just use bleach." By around 1:00 PM, an older instructor saw how behind my student was and verbally suggested another student help--but never followed through. Instead of giving any actual support, she disappeared into the back room, and no teamwork or leadership followed. Because of this lack of structure and support, it took until nearly closing time just to finish foiling my hair--no color, no toner, no wash, nothing had happened yet. At that point, they tried to tell the student to just "use purple shampoo" to fix the orange/yellow tones--which is just not how that works. When I pushed back, an older instructor reluctantly stepped in to assist with toner selection. But she clearly wanted to go home--it was already after hours--and the toner was left on for less than 5 minutes, doing virtually nothing. Once they dried part of my hair so I could see the results, it only got worse. I immediately noticed uneven, patchy color and a large orange-blonde blotch near the back of my head that they tried to brush over and conceal. It was clear at this point that the foil placement was off and the execution failed. Even after all this, the young family member/instructor couldn't offer any answers. She charged me more than the original quote, blamed it on the toner not being added in the ticket, and had no explanation about how they planned to fix the issue. I was rescheduled for two weekends later but received no clarity on what they'd do or whether I'd be charged again. To fix it, I had to go to Sally's and spend another $45 on toner, developer, and purple shampoo just to correct what I could on my own. What's even more disturbing is the culture I witnessed. That same younger instructor had her own clients that day and openly talked negatively about a previous client's hair in front of another one. Completely unprofessional. I've gone to 5-7 beauty schools over the years for color services and never experienced anything like this. I genuinely feel bad for students trying to get a quality education here. There's a complete lack of accountability, structure, or mentorship--and it clearly reflects in the results. I do not recommend this place--for services or education

I started cosmology school in August of 2022 at a different school in Fairview, this school just…read morewasn't the right fit for me and three months in I was terrified and ready to give up on my dream of doing hair. Luckily in October I was sent to New Image to tour and talk to Denise about transferring. Denise was so reassuring and comforting about this school being much more professional and helpful durning the 1500 hours of training that is required. Without a doubt I would've been at a complete loss if it wasn't for Denise, Ms.Shirley and Krystal. I never thought I'd be able to cut a decent hair cut, do a solid highlight, updo or color until I was trained by these ladies. Even when they're busy taking care of students in different programs the girls I've been surrounded by for the past 8 months were always prepared to help me problem solve. Cosmetology school is expensive, but I can say from experience that their tuition cost is the best around and with it being such small classes you get a ton of one on one help with studying and practicing/ doing hair. I will forever remember and be grateful of my time here. Cosmology school is also draining BUT it gets better and easier as you move through to anybody out there looking for a place to go CALL New Image and book a tour with us, they start new students every first Tuesday of the month and offer cosmology, esthetics, and Nail tech Programs. It might be hard to get adjusted but you will meet the greatest people here *disclaimer* The photos I have posted are not all of my work, they include another student that currently attends New image. All of the girls do such beautiful jobs and I wish I had more to share, book now to get your hair lookin good

They have an amazing variety of food and then just when you think you've ordered the food they come…read moreup with a cornucopia of cocktails. You may need a reservation if you have a larger party.

I participated in a focus group this afternoon. There were eight people in the group. Upon arrival,…read moreI signed in, gave them the letter they emailed me to confirm I was me, and signed a confidentiality agreement. We all sat in the reception area until it was time to begin. Beverages were offered. The market researcher conducting the focus group was terrific and particularly diligent to be sure she heard from everyone on their opinions, comments and votes. The entire focus group was recorded (not videotaped), and those who commissioned the study were behind the one-way mirrors. They started on time and ended on time. We were paid as we left. It was very interesting. And I commend companies for conducting this type of market research to hear from consumers. I've been answering Hatch email surveys for a few years, and this is just the second time I've been called in to actually participate in a study.