Can't recommend this place enough. I've taken 2 semesters of Editorial Illustration from them, not…read morebecause I didn't do well the first time, but because I learned so much. They offer a lot of classes, for people at any level.

We took a pottery class at Black Sheep Pottery with Nicole. My girlfriend and I had some pottery…read moreexperience, but we had never learned like this before. Nicole teaches in a way that makes you feel grounded, focused, and connected to the craft. Her instruction is clear, kind, and inspiring. We left feeling like we truly understood the heart of pottery, not just the technique. The entire experience felt spiritual and mind-opening. This isn't just a class. It's a chance to rediscover your creativity and fall in love with pottery all over again. If you want a teacher who gives you confidence and a class that stays with you long after you leave, book with Nicole.

My mom and I booked a private pottery wheel class for my birthday. I had never done anything like…read morethis before and had no idea what to expect, but I was just amazed by the whole experience. Nicole took the time to explain things like breathing, body positioning and timing, making the experience almost meditative. She took the time with each of us, individually, during certain parts, and together in other sections making it a truly interactive experience, but also a boding experience for my mom and I. I highly recommend Nicole and Black Sheep Pottery!

The BAA is an association of artists, both amateur and professional, who meet bimonthly at the…read moreInstitute of the Arts in Wyomissing for a demo or other art related presentation. They also have workshops every Thursday including portrait and figure study. Very supportive group. check out www.berksartalliance.com

When I went in search of acrylic painting lessons, I was very hesitant about hiring Joanna Becker…read moregiven her youth and inexperience, but I figured the risk was low since I was a total neophyte to painting and art. Now, looking back, am I ever glad I decided to "take a chance" on her! Joanna is an incredibly good teacher - dependable, dedicated, thorough, responsive, knowledgeable, and caring. In just a short time, I found I had learned so much about the physical and perceptual sciences behind creating art as well as the basic skills and concepts such as atmospheric perspective, color palette choice & planning, color mixing, light and shadow (and their use and rendering), tone, and value ... I could go on and on. She listens well, she provides excellent and responsive guidance, she answers questions directly and clearly, and she delivers intelligent, insightful, and helpful feedback and criticism in a kind and tactful way. Joanna truly seems to be a natural born teacher. I could not be happier with the quality and quantity of instruction she has delivered again and again. She has worked me hard (as I requested she do) and challenged me with each lesson's project, but the learning I have done and the progress I have made in my painting skills in just a few months truly astounds me. If you are serious about learning how to paint - even if it is at a more leisurely pace than I have chosen - don't hesitate. Hire this woman! Jonathan E. Brill, Ph.D. Voorhees, New Jersey eMail - Jonathan.Brill.wh82@Wharton.UPenn.edu November, 2020

Place is nice! I love the variety of choices of what you could do. Service is very kind and…read morehelpful! Value is good as well!! If you are bored and wanna do something downtown. Stop by here! ITS AMAZING!!

Loved having a place to go to paint ceramics and have them fired. Would have liked a little more…read moredirection as to their process as it was our first visit there and we felt a little lost as to how to start, but we are pretty crafty people and figured it out as we went along, and what we didn't, we asked the young girls working there. All in all, well worth it and we will be back.