I took two courses at PFW and they were well worth it. I didn't know anything about woodworking…read moreexcept for what I learned in shop class in 7th grade, basic stuff. Here, they show you how to use each tool, with safety in mind. You are explained the details about wood grain and how it warps, and you get thorough answers to questions you may have. If you are a woman considering taking a course here, you will not get that 'I don't belong here' feeling, you know what I'm talking about ladies. The two instructors are pleasant and professional. The only thing I felt a little iffy about was walking to my car in that neighborhood after class, because you have to park in the street or take public transit, I'm not familiar with the area and it seems a little shady at first glance. I'm from a different ghetto, maybe if I knew this neighborhood better it wouldn't be so bad. Look it up on street view, it's in a residential area, no restaurants in short walking distance to get lunch so bring your own, but the instructors usually have lunch for the students. Unless you're vegetarian, definitely bring your own or you'll be taking a chance. They also have a pot of coffee and a snack to munch on at breakfast.

I recently finished the Total Beginner's class. Before this, I had no woodworking experience…read morewhatsoever. After a series of evening courses, I'm now much more confident in using tools, thinking about setting up a small home woodshop, and I have a new, beautiful bookcase in my house. The class had a mix of younger and older people, men and women, folks with all sorts of backgrounds, income levels, city v. suburbs. The instructors, Mario and Alan, give a good balance between keeping the class going overall and individual attention while working on each phase of the project. I can attest that they are both very patient and personable. Both Alan and Mario love woodworking and you learn as much from talking through tools or a particular project you might be thinking about for your house as you do from the more formal elements of the course. If you're thinking about woodworking as a hobby or want to see how furniture really comes together, I highly recommend this course.

One of the things I love about our Yelp community is the opportunity to make friends with other…read morereally cool people who like to get out and do things. This is how I was able to finally get out to the AIDS Fund monthly gay bingo at the Gershman Y. Fellow Yelp Elite (and a great partner-in-crime) Dee M and I are at another bingo game back in March (Aston library) and realize we both wanted to go. Yay! Gay Bingo is very popular, so much do that if you want a reserved floor seat you're going to be buying 4-6 weeks in advance. The building itself is definitely older - I'd guess 1910-1920s. It's somewhat ornate and well kept up. Bingo is in their auditorium on the third & 4th floors - 4th floor being the balcony seats. For hardcore bingo players: this is not your serious game. It's entertainment with bingo games thrown in. The BVDs - Bingo Verifying Divas- are magnificent. Sassy, funny, dirty in the double -entendre fashion. In other words, awesome drag queens. There's a little bit of singing, dancing, a game show, and time to learn about each game's sponsor, like what the AIDS legal fund does. They have done food & drinks for sake, a 50/50 raffle, drawings, etc. You can also bring your own food & non-alcoholic drinks. Some folks had pretty elaborate meals and more than a couple cakes. This is most definitely a fundraiser with everyone involved working as volunteers- even the BVDs and ASL interpreters. Dee and I had a great time. I'm looking forward to going again during their fall season (they don't run games in the summer). If you love drag queens, want to support a worthy nonprofit and like bingo, you should definitely go!

I first came to Gershman Y for its annual overcrowded yet overly delicious Latkepalooza event which…read morecelebrated the latke and gave several area restaurants and chef the chance to provide their own spin on it (the Indian latkes from Tashan were total win!). while West Philadelphia Orchestra played in the backdrop. But since that time I found out that the Y provides a number of eclectic artistic and cultural events, whether they're predominately Jewish or not. Along with its annual palooza the Y hosts the Philadelphia Jewish Music Festival, and the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival. But through its many corridors you might come across art displays, interesting lectures, theater productions and more. And when I attended a special screening of Ken Roach's latest, The Angel's Share (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1924394/), I learned that it's where the Philadelphia Film Society hosts a number of their advance screenings.

Nice school, if you live in West Philly or University City, this school is so convenient! I took…read moreMath 118 there and it was cool, every seat in the room had its own computer, nice new whiteboards! Now I'm at Drexel, this class prepared me for Math 161 and two math classes at Drexel- which I would have been totally lost in if it weren't for CCP! Close to blue line, has snack machines, mini bookstore, and once a week classes. This is the first class I took ever when I went back to college, now I'll be done soon! Thanks CCP! Get Mr. B for Math!

At the start of the "bench with through tenons) I had some knowledge of how to use a table saw and…read moreband saw. I've always been a just figure it out kinda guy but wanted more concrete skills. Ed and Randy definitely helped me with that. They are both very skilled and patient. We used a variety of techniques a various tools to complete the project. I left with a much better understanding of how to execute ideas and cuts.

Google is not letting me write this review, so I will post it here:…read more Ed and Randy offer something that is hard to find anywhere else - a unique, hands-on learning experience where you are introduced to various woodworking tools, techniques, and principles, all while crafting your own furniture piece from scratch. Ed is a true master - one of the first graduates of the world-renowned Krenov School of Fine Woodworking. It's under his close supervision and attention you will learn and build in a spacious, fully equipped shop. I walked into the beginner furniture and cabinet making class with a simple expectation to build something out of wood, but I walked out with a new mindset, a sense of great accomplishment and courage to continue pursuing learning this amazing craft...and I made beautiful oak bench. Thank you Ed and Randy. I hope to be back in the near future to continue learning from you.

I've been participating in Main Line School Night for years and have attended a wide variety of…read moreclasses from cooking to crafting to fitness to lectures on various topics. I've also attended some of their bus trips, although the most recent one I'd signed up for to the Brooklyn Museum was cancelled due to low enrollment, which was disappointing. They have a great variety of offerings, and the teachers I've had have all been friendly and knowledgeable. While many of their sessions are during evenings and weekends, there are also quite a few that take place mid-day during the week. If you have a Monday-Friday 9-5 day job, they're not really accessible, which is unfortunate.

I thought Main Line School was for the community. Under the new Director we now must be a member to…read moreregister for classes unlike before when we could take classes as a nonmember. Membership substantially increases the fee to take a class when all one may want to take and can only afford one class per year. This is bad policy.

Small shop selling student work, but off putting experience. Walked around the shop and then into a…read moregallery that was adjacent to the store. A clerk came into the gallery space and told us we needed to sign in because "this is a college." We left immediately after the exchange. If you don't want the general public in your space do not allow access to it. There was no sign from one space to the next.

Alumna review: Moore, the only all women's art college in…read moreAmerica will forever hold a special place in my heart, and it certainly helped shape me into the woman I am today. By no means was it easy, quite the opposite in fact, and it's certainly not for everyone, but it's an incredible place! You really get from it what you give into it....and it requires A LOT!! The staff is wonderful. In fact, a text sent to me the other day by my former teacher 14 years after I graduated prompted me to write this review. Michael Olszewski was my textile minor with an emphasis on print design teacher and was one of my favorite people on earth! He went above and beyond and would come in on his day off just to teach me a method of dying we hadn't learned yet, but one I wanted to try for my childrens' wear collection. He was also there to listen to me talk about life in general when I needed him to. A true gem. Janice Lewis, Linda Wisner and Lori in the fashion department are top notch. At times they became a second mother to me when I needed, but make no mistake, they take no crap. 2 absences, you fail. Done. These ladies will get you where you need to go. Their talent, knowledge of the industry and connections are unreal. They helped me score an internship with Betsey Johnson in New York City. I won awards form Tyvek, Ralph Lauren Accessories, Frank Agostino and Urban Outfitters. They are just a few of the guest designers who judge our collections! While at MCAD I met fellow alum Adrienne Vitadinni and Mark Badgley and James Mischka, Todd Oldham, and Betsey Johnson! Each year I attend their annual fashion show at The Barnes and you would be astonished by the talent! It's open to anyone so, go ahead! I was also given the sweetest intern from MCAD a few years back for my small business. The relationships are everlasting, both personal and professional. I secured a job in my field (besides my internships with Betsey, Chloe' and Motherwork Maternity here in Philly) within a month of graduating. I was a merchandiser for H&M for 6 years before opening my own business while staying at home to raise my daughters. Everyone I graduated with works in their field. Here, in LA or in New York. Have no fear about job placement. If you make it through your first basic year where all students are required take the same classes including 8 hour basic drawing and design classes etc, you're golden and can move on to focus on your major, and even take a minor which I highly recommend especially if they can go hand in hand such as fashion and textile which is what I did, and worked out beautifully. Unfortunately the textile department is no longer there, but you get my point. At MCAD you not only focus on your major and your art based classes, but are required to take general studies with exams and papers too. These classes however are unique such as women in religion, film studies, history of fashion and art history etc. My art history classes with the incomparable Kevin Richards gave me knowledge for life!! It gave me the background to truly appreciate visiting Firenze and the Ufizzi gallery, de Medici family grounds, the duomo in Milano, and The Pieta at the Vatican etc. I don't think I would be able to fully take it all in without the knowledge I had gained in my classes. I even use my design techniques everyday for something as simple as decorating my own home. The buildings are immaculate and kept very safe with security guards and badges for all visitors. Their galleries often host not only student work, but visiting artists as well. You can't get a better, safer, location than Logan Circle. The Barnes, The PMA, even The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (where we often took a trips to draw perspective) for inspiration right there. You're right in the middle of it all. Excellent section of the city. I lived in Sartain for my first two year on a picturesque tree lined street across the way and I think that's the way to go. It gave me a taste responsibility without extreme freedom and set me up for living on my own my last two years. It was nice to have access to the studios and have work space on each floor also. I knew Moore was where I belonged. It's the only school I applied to and I personally think it's the best art school in the entire city. My best advice to any potential students would be to take a summer class with Young Artist Workshop and definitely take the business classes. Don't give it being all female a second thought. It was so nice not having a distraction and coming to school in pjs if we wanted. :) The boys at Penn & Drexel weren't that far away and it was really like one big sorority here. I made great girlfriends for life and having graduated from MCAD makes me so proud, and makes us all bonded for life. We all knew what went into that final day. No one else will ever understand. It's like no other.

I am happy to say, new management has been working to improve the organization. This area was hit…read morehard during Covid. However, the programs that are provided are amazing. GED, CNA, CDA, forklift operator, CDL and enrichment programs. This area is a historic location near the underground railway. can't wait to see this.

From the owner: Montgomery County OIC specializes in adult literacy programs such as Pre-Apprenticeship Program,…read moreGED, ESL and adult basic education. Throughout the year, we offer many programs to the community including our spring break college tour in Virginia, Camp Xtreme STEM program, and Before/After School Care. Our community outreach program, The Norristown Project, focuses on improving conditions in the community through volunteer and community service projects.