We were first introduced to Cordovan Art School in the Woodlands through a gift certificate for…read morepottery painting I won at my daughter's school auction. When we went to do the pottery painting, we were welcomed by Ciciley who showed us around and explained everything so well. We had a great time painting and the pieces came out so beautifully when I picked them up a week later. I had such a good experience that I decided to enroll in an adult art class and I have been going for one month now. I love it! The instructor is wonderful and the community of other students in the class are so encouraging! It's been a special time of the week for me when I get to spend a couple hours painting on Tuesday nights! I have 2 children I plan to enroll in the summer art camp and I'm exited for them to enjoy this art school like I do!

I like to take the time to review places that have been exceptional for my child and Cordovan is…read moreone of those places. My child has attended Cordovan's winter camps (over the school holiday), spring break camps, and summer camps. When I pick up my child from each of them, they are always so proud of their artwork with great things to say about the class. I think the teachers make a huge impact on my child's art skills and confidence, but most of all, my child truly enjoys the time and asks for me to sign up for other camps.

LOVE Ms. Tammy and Mr. Viser!!! They are WONDERFUL art…read moreteachers - we ALWAYS look forward to going to art class

The Woodlands Academy of Art has the best teachers! I learned so much taking classes here. Thursday…read morenights were the highlight of my week!

Listen... if you're trying to impress on a first date without doing the tired dinner-and-drinks…read moreroutine, this is the move. I booked Potteryland Studio for a 3:30 PM session, and while it was a little busy, it actually worked in our favor. The energy in the room helped ease those first-date nerves--because let's be honest, silence on a first date is not your friend. The selection of pottery pieces? Solid. Plenty of variety without being overwhelming. We landed on the 2-piece butterfly set (which felt very "cute but intentional"), and I added the balloon add-on to bring some extra life to the table. That little detail? Whew. It did exactly what it needed to do. She was impressed, and points were definitely earned. Once we chose our pieces, there was a bit of a wait before someone came over to walk us through the process. Not a dealbreaker, but noticeable. When he did come over (his name escaped me--I was focused on not fumbling the date), he was helpful and explained the painting process clearly, including the "3 coats for true color after firing" tip. From there, it was smooth sailing. We picked our colors, got to painting, and just... talked. And that's where this place shines. It creates space for real conversation without it feeling forced. You're doing something with your hands, you're laughing at each other's designs--it's low pressure but still intentional. The staff checked on us regularly, which I appreciated. My only critique? The cooler. I didn't even notice it until we were wrapping up, and I was definitely ready for some water by then. If that's for guests, just say that upfront. Don't have me discovering hydration like it's a hidden side quest. Overall? This was a great experience. Creative, interactive, and just the right amount of different. The date went well, the vibe was right, and honestly... I'd do it again.

I brought my 9 yo granddaughter here for her first ceramics painting experience. We spent nearly 4…read morehours enjoying every minute. She picked out two pieces to paint and said she had the best time. We felt totally welcome, the ambience was the perfect for our grandparent/granddaughter date. We brought a snack and a drink and she is looking forward to going back. I'm planning on taking my 6 yo granddaughter there tomorrow!

Paddington has been the best decision/investment my family has made. My daughter started back in…read more2016 when she was 2 and we are entering our 7th year. She loves school more than anything, to have your child beg to go to school, happy every morning is priceless. She grew to be a confident and kind girl and I am positive the school had an immense impact on this. I always felt heard, communication with leadership as well as teachers have been amazing. The performances always blow my mind and last years robotic show for first grade surpassed my expectations. Truly recommend.

We have had kids at Paddington since 2017, and they love it! Our oldest was very shy when she…read morestarted there, but with the encouragement of one of their incredible teachers, she was totally out of her shell by the end of that first year. Then, were so impressed with their handling of the pandemic in 2020 (we experienced no "covid learning loss"), it was an easy decision to stay on for the primary grades. And we have not been disappointed! We continue to have truly great teachers, that you can actually interact with every day at drop off and pickup and build relationships with them. I highly encourage anyone who is interested to schedule a tour or go to one of the open houses. Not only is it a charming environment, you will be amazed at how much more they manage to cover than just the basics. There is a focus on fine arts and performances, which are so great for confidence building. But they also get into robotics, go on cool field trips, and seem to have more fun events and activities than you might get in public school. The summer camp sessions are great, too! We'll be very sad to move on after 4th grade!

Great school with strong academic programs with great options to develop sports, music and arts…read more John Cooper also spends a great deal of resources on student well being and emotional/social development. I feel blessed that we are part of the JSC community.

I've had the pleasure of teaching at Cooper for the past seven years. Ever since I've joined their…read morefaculty, I've learned that Cooper values all members of its community: the amount of care given to students as they navigate a challenging education is something I have not seen anywhere else. Cooper balances a healthy mixture of embracing exciting traditions while being trailblazers and innovators in education, advisory curriculum, and athletics. The faculty, staff, and parents are clearly all aligned under a common goal of doing what's best for our students. I can't imagine teaching anywhere else!

My daughter did a trial class here, and although she didn't like it much at the time, I can tell…read morethat they are a great school. I can tell the people who work here are passionate about what they do. I will pay to sign her up for another class and have her try something else until she finds something that she likes and ignites the love of art in her. We are lucky to have this place.

Our 6 year old has gone to the Cordovan Art Spring location's Spring Break Camp and now is in the…read more7th of 9 weeks of summer camps. She LOVES it. And she is an opinionated person who doesn't just automatically adore every school or camp or hobby she's done. Ms. Cynthia runs the place so smoothly. Always polite. Always patient. Pure professionalism and kindness with the kids. Kiddo loves Ms. Star so much that she has picked up some of her motivational quotes and mannerisms at home, haha. All of the instructors are amazing with the controlled chaos that art with a bunch of kids every day just inherently entails. They also treat our kid with respect and kind authority instead of that condescension thing most adults just lean on. I appreciate the crap out of that since that's how we treat kids too. I'm freaking impressed. Constantly. I don't worry about our kid when she's with you and that means everything. Thank y'all. (I didn't know which website the reviews mean the most at so I'm putting this one on here and Google and Facebook probably.)

I highly highly recommend this place! It was fantastic!! For only two hours and fully instructional…read morefor 2 pieces, it was so affordable. The interior of the studio is very cute though, they have 20 wheels so it can be a great place to invite friends. It was so much fun learning how to use the wheels and have the instructor show from start to finish how to throw, work and spin the clay. I will say it was very difficult to spot at first. They don't have a sign and they only have a painted logo on the glass. It's a tiny place, so you can easily miss it.

Great date place and amazing instructors. We have gone twice with couples friends and enjoyed…read morethrowing the clay. We have made some bowls, cups, small plates and a small flower vase that we use every day. Also good idea to go next door to Potteryland.

Selection of art is amazing! Julie the owner of this gallery is so easy to work with. She has a…read moredistinct eye for wonderful works of art!

I have visited the Ardest Gallery several times and every experience has been amazing. It's…read moreincredible to have a local gallery with such talented artists in our backyard. I have purchased art, attended a class and have just gone in to browse and socialize. Put it on your list of things to do in the Woodlands!

Unique paining experience for all levels with talented instructor. Highly recommended.read more

The Fine Art Inspired classes are so good for kids. They really focus on their painting after Julia…read moreshows them how to get started. She takes the time for each kid and makes sure they are learning the right way. Julia, the teacher, is very good and I can see the kids really like her. They really learn how to paint in these classes, and enjoy doing it.