My children studied with Laert for nearly 10 years. Throughout that time, art class remained…read moresomething they genuinely looked forward to each week. Laert has an extraordinary gift, not only as an artist but also as a teacher. He knows how to challenge students, build their confidence, and help them develop their own artistic voice. Under his guidance, my children earned both state and national recognition for their artwork. What I appreciate most is that Laert never viewed art as simply learning to draw or paint. For him, art is an expression of the inner self, a melody shared with the world not through music, but through a paintbrush, a palette, and a canvas. He taught my children to explore freely, without inhibition, and to tell their stories through their own eyes. He also taught them to slow down, observe, and appreciate the beauty in the world around them. His approach to teaching is rooted in a strong artistic foundation. Having studied under his father, an acclaimed artist from Albania, Laert brings a depth of knowledge and craftsmanship that is evident in everything he does. At Studio Sabka, young artists are encouraged to grow, create, and discover their full potential through his constant encouragement, expert guidance, and genuine belief in their abilities. The influence Laert has had on our family extends far beyond art. We are deeply grateful for the many years our children spent learning from him and for the example he set through his dedication, patience, and love of his craft.

After I received the trial package as a gift, I started attending classes at Studio Sabka. I have…read morealways loved painting but going to an art studio, surrounded by beautiful paintings, a talented teacher, and other students, completely changes the experience of creating a piece of art. I would recommend this studio to any one of any skill level!

I recently attended a crafts class at Salt and Light Collective with my co-worker. I love how…read moreinviting and clean S&L is as well as how friendly the owner Marissa is. We took the D.I.Y. Wall Hoop Craft class which was taught by Maddie. Maddie walked us through how to make the wall decor, as well as shared tips and tricks with preserving flowers. We took turns, cutting the supplies and picking out the dried flowers for the arrangement. Salt and Light provided light snacks and drinks which was a nice gesture. The class took about an hour and the wall decor turned out lovely. I look forward to attending my next art/craft class at Salt and Light Collective.

Great experience with cooking class! Plenty of hands on and we worked together as a group to make…read morethe food.

Finishing up my fourth year at this school. There were rumors a girl was suspended for leaving a…read morenegative review. I came to this school to escape bullying at my local public school. The building is too small and overcrowded. I've had classes with over 20 students and ones with only ten students. If you are thinking about enrolling your child in this school, go to trinity valley instead. While I am fortunate enough to have the option of changing schools, I am at the point in my education where I have built up so many friends that it would be a waste to start over. The funding for this school is a joke. Two years ago there was an electrical fire. The visual art department is severely underfunded and undersupplied. The choir students are the golden children, and are at the top of the pecking order. Every classroom on the top floor has stains in the ceiling tiles from leaks in the roof. The bathrooms are terrible. Take into account the fundraisers every year that make around 50k for the school, and you question where the money goes. The 25-26 school year was a rollercoaster for the staff. It began with the new art teacher getting fired for looking up girls skirts when they would grab supplies from the high shelves. Then the tech theater teacher was fired for ignoring the needs of neurodivergent students, as well as reports of him being creepy around the girls. Long term subs were found for both of them. However, two weeks before the end of school, when the teachers re-signed their contracts, several were told they wouldn't be able to come back next year due to budget issues. While complaining to one of my affected teachers, she alluded to the idea that the superintendent got a raise, despite these "budget issues". In my opinion this was scummy of admin, as the affected teachers wouldn't be able to claim all unemployment benefits as they weren't technically fired. The bullying among the elementary, middle school, and freshman students has gotten terrible. Nothing is done by teachers. There are no anti-bullying programs. The counselors are only there for dual credit classes and scheduling. High schoolers are under an insane amount of pressure. We are all heavily encouraged to enroll in dual credit courses, and even if you don't, your friends are in them, and you start to think you aren't smart enough compared to them. I personally know a girl who cries when her grades are under 95. One of the only positives about this school is the teachers. Almost all of the teachers are amazing and kind individuals. While a good chunk aren't that great at actually teaching, they are all so kind and supportive. If they weren't there, I probably would have come to school sobbing every morning. Many of the issues this year were not addressed by the new principal. Not to mention we had no vice principal the last half of the second semester. TLDR: this school is severely underfunded, teachers aren't paid enough to care, it will ruin your child's mental health. You have to buy uniforms then pay to dress out. While it's certainly better than some schools, just look for a better one. At this point in time, FWAFA isn't worth it.

I go to this school an I honestly never want to leave!!! they are being intentional about COVID-19…read moresafety and we are still having a great time!! I can't believe I am lucky enough to go to this school!!!!

I wish I could not even leave a star. This lady was had poor communication, we showed up on a…read moreThursday after speaking via text. They didn't have the items we had discussed to be made because we didn't "book" them. Drove another 45 mins on a Sunday, the plates we wanted were incredibly smaller than what we had sent pictures of what we were wanting, these plates were not what we are looking for, so we decided to leave. As we are walking out the lady decided to start making comments on our character and say the same about my daughter and niece. Would not recommend.

I have been learning to throw pottery with this class for over a year. Carin provides excellent…read moreinstruction for beginners.You will make new friends and learn techniques from others in the class as we all continue to grow in our skills. Carin also offers special techniques like Raku. This has been a great way to learn a new skill and make new friends when I was new in the community.

My 5 year old son loves his art class. He looks forward to it each week. Ms Kim is wonderful! I…read morewould highly recommend!

From the owner: Art classes. Youth after-school art classes, Adult art classes, BYOB Paint Night Classes, Art…read moreParties: Birthday Art Parties, Bachelorette Art Parties, Family Reunion Art Parties, Group/Club Art Parties. Winter Art Camps, Spring Art Camps, Summer Art Camps, Seasonal Art Workshop, Professional Development Art Workshops.

If you are looking for art classes for either yourself or your child, look no further than Art…read moreWheel Studio! The classes are reasonably priced and my son loves going to art class. Each session is about two hours long and the teachers are wonderful. They are attentive and kind. If you would like to do a trail class for your child the cost is about $35 for a drop in. The best part is all art supplies are included in the cost. Check them out today!

If you are looking for one of the best kept secrets in Roanoke here it is!…read more Lilliana is a such a blessing in each of her student's lives! She is classically trained, and understands and conveys the fundamentals of all forms of art! You can book private lessons, group classes, camps or birthday parties! You can even drop your kids off while mom goes shopping :) Some of her children even compete for prizes, awards, and scholarships! This is not just your everyday paint by numbers class. These kids leave with some serious skills, a deep love of art, and many w/ scholarships to universities! You can even discover Eastern Folk Art, the school of Fashion... and if you are looking for a one-of-a kind accessory... You can buy the work!! If you haven't checked out this website, you are missing one of the strongest beats in the heart of Roanoke! 5 STARS for changing lives!

For her 16th birthday party, my daughter wanted a painting activity. She chose the design for the…read morepallets, a customized experience. We had guests from 11/2 to 70 years old. They all had an amazing time painting! Everyone's final product was different and personal. Sharpening Skills takes care of everything!

I absolutely love this place. This is such a unique idea to bring people together and be creative…read moreand to fellowship. I had the honor of coordinating with Claire, an employee here, a girls craft day. We had a two hour class Sunday Sept, 25th and it was so fun. We have dont the painting thing and just enjoyed something that was different and we could be as creative as we wanted to. I will definitely be back with some different family members! This place is in downtown Waxahachie, next door to cute boutiques (that are overpriced) and antique stores. I could easily spend all day here doing different projects! Also since Christmas is just around the corner there are several nifty gift ideas here so stop by and shop local.

Amazing place to make a mosaic. Plenty of wood panels to choose from and beautiful glass. The…read moreEnglish-gal who works here is super helpful. I came here alone, but it would be a great place for birthday parties or an office event. Making mosaics is both fun and relaxing. Beautiful downtown location. Love it!!

Every time I go here, either hosting a birthday party or just to free my mind and paint, the staff…read moreis always so welcoming, sweet and nice. The items to choose from are from cups to bowls and even nice magnets that can be gifted to others. The prices are very reasonable and they always do a great job explaining the process and helping us out. Recently my mother hosted a birthday for my little sister and it was a blast. They held more than 11 people and did a great job glazing our paintings in 1hr. We had the other hour to eat pizza that we provided although they have variety options that includes cake and pizza as well, we just didn't choose that since we had custom made cakes and other items. The birthday was a blast and successful, everyone was really astonished by the outcome. Thank you Creative Hands for making that experience fun!

Excellent place to host a birthday and you can paint and take home your plaster artwork. We all had…read morea blast. They have a huge inventory to choose from too! Don't forget to get the glitter finish, if you want. Staff was incredible and what a happy place. Thank you for a fun birthday celebration for our granddaughter!