The customer service team was great she answered all of my questions they hav a good high ranking…read moreand ratings and reviews the information and website was good and the location is great.

I have taken a number of courses there and each has been memorable and amazing. I rave about this…read moreplace to anyone who will listen. Slow art, community, tactile sensory experiences, and a focus on traditional education. They also have a number of events they put on through the year with folk music, food, demonstrations, and outreach. If you are looking for a place to meet cool people who are also invested in hands on folk art, you have found the right place! Oh, there is also a really nice trail you can walk and the ground themselves are gorgeous!

I feel weird writing a review, as I took one class here (millinery), and they do so much. You can…read moremake brooms, felt a custom pair of slippers, do blacksmithing, even make a longbow. (Or you can do more typical crafty things like ceramics, or learn to use your sewing machine.) They're part of the county park district, and the breadth of classes they offer is amazing. Prices are reasonable and supplies are included. The mission (from their website) is: "The Michigan Folk School is committed to creating a community engaged in authentic, hands-on experiences through the teaching and sharing of traditional folk arts, crafts, music, and skills in an inspiring natural setting and to promote the preservation of forest and farmland." They do, and how. Anyway, I crossed two state lines to take a one-day millinery class (hatmaking), offered a couple of times a year either as two evenings or a full day. There aren't a lot of places that teach millinery, and while it was more basic than a class I took elsewhere, that other location has moved to Kentucky, and beggars can't be choosers. If I hadn't taken that other class I wouldn't have known about some things that were simplified (we didn't apply sizing; the brim edges weren't stitched; barbed elastic cord wasn't available; I don't think we curved the petersham ribbon for the sweatbands; no one made a hat with a separate brim and crown...). Everyone, including me, left with a felt hat we'd made ourselves that we were happy with, including people who knew zilch about hatmaking when they came in. Teacher was very helpful, sending out suggestions ahead of time and instructions on how to measure our heads in additon to asking what color and type of hat we wanted to make so she could bring it. She provided a good introduction, an idea book, and had enough tools to keep us all productive and happy, and was super patient. Bringing your own sewing supplies is helpful but not required - I was happy to have a couple of needles, a needle threader and scissors just so I didn't have to wait for them. There's time for lunch while your hat dries (they're formed with steam); honestly, the two-evening class is probably a better option if you're local. Nice selection of hat blocks; do some research and do some thinking ahead of time. You may want to bring your own trim if you have something specific in mind (feathers? a particular type of ribbon or floral trim?), since the teacher brought some but the stock isn't deep and is brought in special. I made a pillbox hat and if I were doing this again, I would have asked about elastic or googled "barbed elastic cord for hats" and spent $5 on some before coming. The teacher suggested I braid thin elastics which works but having taken the other class I know "there's an app for that" and wish I'd planned ahead. The directions about where to go onsite which they provided ahead of time were helpful, but do allow extra time to get here if you haven't been before; it's outside of town, located on a farm.

Omg - 10x YES! You…read moreever wanted to get trained on some tools. This is the place they have a variety of selections available and you can also view those online along with the dates. Highly suggest doing the tour before you register for a class and or membership because you will get a discount on your first class. The trainer was super attentive and will help you build up your confidence even if you came nervous like I did. You always hearing horror stories about things not going right when people use tools even after watching YouTube channels. I attended the three saw class which included on hand training and techniques on the panel, miter, and table saw. Please note in order to use their tools outside of training you would need to become a member which is still a great opportunity for someone who's trying to start or began a new crafting and or trade. Did I mention that there's two shop dogs there? Yes, they're two bloodhounds that walks around in the lobby. Unfortunately they're not always there but I believe they are in the a.m. so if you do a tour make sure you say hi and they have treats available. Strongly recommend this place. I can't say enough about how happy I was just to do the things outside of my comfort zone. Happy crafting!!!

I didn't know the right words, so they snickered and demeaned me…read more Then they repeated what I said very slowly, but by bit, with a snide grin. One person will tell you they don't offer a service, then another person will say they do. Their website is evidently wrong according to them, but they can't fix it.

"A creative adult is a child that has survived." - Unknown…read more Calling all craftaholics!! AR Workshop is a DIY shop where you can sign up to do pre-determined crafts throughout the week and weekends. Examples include cake stands, signs, tote bags, and clocks. The inside is adorably decorated with a modern rustic theme. There are large tables where you and your group can sit at to work on your crafts together inside. You can also book a private event in advance through their website which is pretty easy to navigate. There is ample parking space which is always a plus. I came for their grand opening with a friend. This event was well-planned and so much fun! They had teal decorations and balloons everywhere and were well-stocked with alcoholic drinks, water bottles with their logo, sparkling juice, a charcuterie platter, shrimp with cocktail sauce, and burritos. Guests were able to make a simple craft which were small wooden boards with various stains and cute phrases stenciled on top you could choose to paint with a variety of shades and colored glitter. They even had a cute photobooth 'van' outside, live music, and raffles throughout the evening. Seriously well-planned, my friend and I had a great time. This would be a great place for showers, bachelorette parties, birthdays, and special celebrations. I'm excited to come here for another event in the future!

Meh. If you're into mediocre decor, this is the place for you. But beware, the employees don't…read morealways get your design right. One person in our group actually had an employee tear off her stencil before she was finished so she didn't even get to take her work home since they had to "fix it" for her. And if you step away from your project for more than a second, the employees take the liberty of doing whatever they want with it. I definitely wouldn't recommend this place if you expect your work to be "yours." They take it upon themselves to do whatever they choose to your project. I actually left without them even putting the legs on my stand because they split one of my friends projects by nailing where they shouldn't have. They ruined the whole look. I recommend going elsewhere or ordering your own design from Etsy.

Having moved to Ann Arbor from out of state last year, we faced the normal challenges of finding…read moredaycare availability. After a couple of mediocre months at a very corporate daycare, finally a spot became available for our then 18 month old at Uno Dos Tres, and the experience has been consistently and exceptionally high. From Tanara (the Director's) professionalism, to the energy and enthusiasm of all the teachers, our daughter has adored every day at Uno Dos Tres. A very safe, caring environment, where I only ever see smiles from the kids and teachers alike. Unfortunately we are now relocating out of state, and the biggest challenge for us will be trying to find a daycare anywhere near as perfect as Uno Dos Tres...

I was looking for something creative to do in the area for my self care. I prioritize my health…read moremore than ever these days... but needed to branch out and do something new besides my old standbys. Enter Art Corner Studio. The owner, Julee, is very very knowledgable, helpful, and an incredible artist! The other people that work there are so kind and helpful too. Parking is easy, and the prices for classes are wonderful! They provide all the materials, and the environment is great for getting into flow state. I highly suggest getting the 6-pack for a discounted price. I was able to bring friends/family with me on the 6-pack. Try it out if you're looking for a nice way to sow your creative seeds. :) Attached are some VERY basic things that I did... while I'm not really artistic, I sure did enjoy the process. Now I even bought a bunch of stuff at home to do it there too. But even with the home things, the environment here is just worth every second!

Art Corner Studio teaches rigorous technique while also encouraging each student to develop their…read moreown style and creative vision, which is a great combination. At the Scholastic Art Awards the Art Corner Studio produces more student winners than much bigger schools, and each year graduating seniors are admitted into the best art schools in the country. It's also a welcoming place, a cosy, art-filled space where my child loves to paint for hours each week.

We loved it here - the teachers are amazing & the playground is top notch! They spend a ton of time…read moreoutdoors too!

We started our 5 month old son in the infant room at LFC 4 days per week. Unfortunately, it was NOT…read morea good experience at all. The first week they kept suggesting my son had some medical issue and that that's why he was so fussy and not ready for daycare. I went to two different pediatricians to make sure he was healthy because LFC kept suggesting my son had an ear infection, gas, etc. Both doctors said he was a healthy, normal baby and that daycare should be able to care for him. After two weeks at LFC, I received an email from the manager saying they would not be able to care for my son after the end of the month because he was too difficult and the teacher could not care for him and the three other kids in his class. I scrambled to find care, and fortunately went to Gretchen's House full time. On his first day Gretchen's House said he did great and they were happy to have him! They have not expressed any issues with our son - he eats all his bottles, sleeps a few hours a day there, and seems happy with the care there. I would be concerned to send any of my children, especially infants to LFC as they do not seem qualified to handle younger babies. I do NOT recommend Little Folks Corner and would stay away.

Our son was the second child at Happy Days and this place was a life saver! After our first daycare…read moredidn't leave us with "warm and fuzzies" our search was on for a place our infant could call home and Happy Days was it! It has been great to be able to be involved and feel like his care is more of an extended family rather than a "center". Our son has grown into a bright and caring little boy with many friends and teachers he feels are like family. The creating and growing preschool and pre-k have been so wonderful in allowing continuity and learning and we truly appreciate the great job Happy Days does on a daily basis!

We brought our infant here from 3months-6months. It was a second choice daycare as we waited for…read morean opening at our first choice daycare. The best thing about this place were the infant teachers. They have since left, so there is no reason to bring your kids here. The daycare is a mess, they lost our payment once, and it's kind of gross in there. We moved our son to Dorothy's Discovery Daycare, and while it's more expensive, it's a much better place, and they treat their staff better. I am so glad we only needed to go here for a few months. I would honestly look elsewhere. None of the staff that we loved ended up staying, they have all since left, and some have even ended up working at Dorothy's!