Best customer service EVER! You ger a level of customer service (if any at all) like no other…read moreplace; have the ability to actually test a product in the store before you buy to make an informed decision, and actually talk to an informed employee who spends time answering all your questions. Will never go anywhere else. HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend!

The fabric selection was excellent. As I was checking out, I asked if someone was available to show…read moreme a sewing machine. The associate took me right away and asked me what was important yo me. I told him what I was looking for (an upgrade to my existing basic machine), and he took me to an excellent machine that would work perfectly for me. He explained the machine very well and helped me test drive it and another machine. I will be going back to purchase that machine.

Not sure why this is reported as permanently closed. I just took a class there this past weekend…read moreand it was great! I took a beginner woodworking workshop, with Joe as the instructor and loved it. Learning new things in general is fun and even though I have no future in carving wood because of my own lack of patience and skill, I would still take another class! The workshop was all day from 10-5, and the instruction was great, very informative, helpful, and patient. Emphasis on safety while treating us all like adults. High quality tools and equipment that were in great shape, and high quality materials and wood for us to work on. The classes here fill up really fast and there are wait lists for a lot of them. I believe the capacity was five students due to covid, but in the woodshop we were in, there were only six workstations anyway, so I'm guessing the normal class sizes are not big either. Lots of classes on the website and new ones seem to be listed regularly. There's a lot of workshops but I hope they offer more weekly classes. They didn't answer the phone during posted hours but are very responsive and friendly with email response. I'm really looking forward to trying out more here when more classes open up!

This is one of the few folks schools west of the Mississippi. Folk Schools started in the…read moreAppalachian mountains as a way to pass on mountain and folk crafts. Arbutus Folk School always has a wide range of classes, including ceramics, blacksmithing, basketweaving, and other textile arts. There is a small gallery store too. They co-sponsor the Olympia Old Time Music Festival and other music concerts, classes, and a monthly open mike. It's a great place to take classes.

Not sure if this business is still open but I called and left two voicemail over the course of…read morethree weeks because I wanted to sign up for a private Pilates class and get pricing. No call backs and when I drive by the location, I never see anyone there or the lights on, but Yelp still shows up with business hours. Oh well, on top the next place.

I've been taking pilates classes for just a few months but have really enjoyed them. There are a…read moreton of options which is really nice: short lunch-time mat classes fit in with the work week really well but then it's nice to also add in longer evening classes. I've only tried the mat classes so can't speak to their several other class types. There's always something new in the mat classes so never repetitive and target different strengths. Primarily only taken classes with Heather and really like her style! She's easy to follow and has a nice tone to her instruction. She's really flexible and nice about scheduling and using the package too. I've seen a few deals (Living Social & Groupon) around too so makes it more affordable to try out.

If you are looking for a dance studio with a positive learning environment, South Sound Dance is my…read morego-to studio recommendation. Experienced and knowledgeable staff offer a wide variety of dance classes for all ages and levels. As a mature (and I mean mature) adult with two left feet and zero prior dance experience, I moved out of my comfort zone and purchased pair of ballet shoes. No tutu yet but I am enjoying the exercise and comradery I found at South Sound Dance. Each class is an enjoyable learning experience.

Oh My Goodness!! I cannot say enough about this place!…read moreFrom the first time I "enquired" about this business they were PROMPT, not pushy. Persistent but not pushy. Thorough without being annoying. A+ on info and reaching out to answer your questions and encourage you to "try on" a class before you commit. I was new to the area and thought it might be a fun way to establish a routine. As an adult with grown children I wouldn't have thought the dance studio that was a family kind of thing would have been a place for me to thrive as an adult. I'm not competitive and wanted a reason to exercise. I've found a family type of environment, a fun way to exercise with out the pressure to be more than you are (or want to be)... the folks that work here are professionals that welcome any level, positive and encouraging. At 55 I'm having the best time! Thank you SSD!

Five stars for a really fun and honestly fairly priced hip hop series class for adults. I love that…read morethe class is a mix of all ages (from 18-older dance moms from the sounds of it). Everyone is friendly and encouraging and it really is an actual beginners course (there is an intermediate as well). Truly a no judgment zone and the instructors are all fun. They offer the beginner series (6 weeks) for $90 and then the intermediate for four weeks after is less than that, I'm spacing on the cost. All around a fun way to let loose and get a good workout in. It was also nice to see that some people enjoyed the series so much they decided to do it all over again. They do a new song/routine every class so if you miss a class you're not super lost like in many series classes. Overall, would definitely recommend The Beat Box!

The adult hip classes are held on Tuesday nights that's led by instructor Miss SJ. I would say this…read moreis beginner/ intermediate class. If you are absolutely new and with no background in dance.. You may want to look for a foundations/ intro to hip hop (check out Tacoma Dance Studio on Thursday nights) . If you are a advance beginner and looking for a little push to get to intermediate level than this is the spot!! I started in January 2023 with some knowledge and experience in hip hop foundations, grooves, rocks, bounce.. But after joining The Beat Box and learning everything I can from Ms. SJ, I can confidently say I'm picking up combos and learning musicality so much more!! And Ms. SJ, Jayce, and Madelyn have been so much to work with. And you can see how much Ms SJ enjoys teaching and seeing her students improve. I've tried every adult hip hop classes in Olympia/ Lacey and The Beat Box is the best!

I have nothing but positive things to say about John Yantis as a ballroom dance instructor. I have…read morehad lessons from many professional ballroom instructors and John can not only do the dance; he can teach anyone else to do it too. His is completely professional and best of all he makes it so much fun! It doesn't matter whether your goals are for social dancing or competitive/solo expositions, whether you are a beginning dancer or are more advanced; he will get you there and best of all, I promise you will enjoy the journey. Parking for the studio is limited but I can usually find a spot nearby.

From the owner: John H. Yantis, a certified Ballroom Dance instructor, has been actively teaching Ballroom Dance…read morefor 30 years and is currently holding group classes and giving private lessons in both the Olympia and Seattle Washington area. John specializes in teaching beginning dancers for social dancing or for special occasions. If you are interested in technical dance instruction, Pro/Am Dance Competition Training might be for you. Competitions are where you share your enjoyment of dance in a formal setting where certified judges rate your performance along with other dancers and their teachers.  John coaches both American Smooth and International Standard in this popular competition sport.

Love it here! My husband was starting to take my kids fishing, so I needed to get them in lessons…read moreright then. My point is the YMCA is hard to get into,and they a schedule. Didn't fit my needs for right then. Emler also did a swim drill where the kids got in a raft. The raft was flipped over, and the kids needed to get out. It was perfect for what I needed! They have 3 or 4 students/class depending on the level; often times (b/c of schedule changes), my kid has 1 on 1 instruction. Love it here!

My son leveled up in swim today and was so excited to come home and brag to his sister. "You think…read moreyou are good at dance, well I'm a great swimmer!"

i've always been terrified to drive and being here really helped me persevere in getting my permit…read moreand learning to drive, kaitlyn has been the biggest help to me and she's made me feel very comfortable and safe!

I had not driven in at least 20 years and never had a drivers license. I wanted to get a license…read morebut was afraid to drive. I took private lessons with Terri Reed at the Olympia location. She is an excellent instructor and I got over my fears. She explained things clearly and was a calm person to drive with. I felt comfortable with her and learned a lot. After 4 lessons I took the drivers skills test and passed. This was a great experience and recommend Terri as an instructor.

Best daycare ever! I've sent two kids here now and would recommend 100%. We have been attending for…read morealmost 10 years! Education forward and you can't beat the bonus of the valley activities! Clean, friendly and caring staff.

Lynette is very unethical. She makes decisions based on hear say and slanderous comments. I was…read moretold I cannot volunteer a week and a half after she was excited and approached me this year about volunteering with my step daughter's class. She allowed another parent at the school to reverse her decision based on nothing but false hearsay and discrimination. I was told that our family was the only family where the step parent cannot volunteer. I was also told by Lynette she can "do what she wants because it's a private school". Both myself and my husband are very disappointed. I will never recommend this school. Being a local business owner myself I would never compromise my ethics simply to appease another client.