The jewelry made simple classes with Robert are awesome! He is super knowledgeable about his craft, he's been making jewelry since he was in high school. He calls you before the first class to check in and see what you're looking to get out of the class, which really personalizes the whole experience for you. The beginner class is 6 people for three hours, which lets you get a decent amount of 1 on 1 instruction when needed. You start out making bracelet cuffs and transition into rings and pendants after two classes. Copper & brass are free to use and silver is extra $$. Once you know you're going to start rings, I would go and buy your stones from S&J because it'll be cheaper! read more

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Came tonight for the Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy event such a fun time reviews of drinks in my photos ! I liked how easily reachable they were and how clean for how small the venue was had a great time and Audience was quiet and behaved wanna come for the part 3 ! read more

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Friendly and knowledgeable staff and we did a few events this year (2025). They can accomplish up to 120 people I think and the rates are pretty good for both profit and non-profit organizations. The sound and lights are perfect for a drama, small scale concerts, presentations, rehearsals, etc. A huge parking lot, green room, restrooms, good enough space for registration desk when needed. Sorry to highlight it but sometimes the homeless folks from the street enter the hall without performing and there is no security, so you have to manage that part on your own especially when you have kids and seniors with you. All in all, a good and budget friendly place to host your events. Advanced booking highly recommended. read more

Came for the Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy experience, which has a show & drinks. Tell Tale Heart, Black Cat, and The Raven were all recited here, and between them you get drinks and the host shares Mr, Poe's life. Drinks were margarita, milk punch (favorite, Irish cream w spices), tropical punch, and classic punch. $60 a ticket. read more

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I had a three part class. Went to one, it was horrible, the teacher was like ok well, what do you wanna know? Huh? No plan. Don't learn a thing. Never went back. read more

Delighted with the venue for our annual film festival held at the third street theater. It's great to witness the improvements in the area over the past year. read more

Enjoyed the 7:30 evening show of the musical" The Little Shop of Horror's" featuring a wonderful small theater company. The cast was great we had a wonderful time it's great for all ages. The venue is small seating maybe 200 but it also makes it more intimate. Groupon has discounted seats for $16.50 go see it and support The Arizona Regional Theater. read more

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We like to see Arizona Regional Theatre perform their musicals here. The theatre is a former church, all seats are have a great view due to the intimate size and the acoustics are good. They offer light snacks at intermission, popcorn, candy and chips and it is nice to gaze across the neighborhood from the top of the entry stairs, or walk across Hance park before or after the show. read more

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A long list of art, dance, and other classes for adults and youth! The teachers really know their craft so you'll feel in good hands whether you take a beginners course in pottery or an advanced glass blowing class. I, for one, adore the painting classes. It's a stress reliever and a really fun time! The classes are in block schedules so you pay for the entire "semester". It's well worth it when you break down the cost per class. Most classes also offer supplies in the class cost. Make sure to inquire though. Website is easy to use and informative. Class schedule and everything else is up there! Every year the park next door hosts a festival for the arts (3 days of awesome hand crafted and made goodies to be bought here!) and I never miss a year. read more

Awesome place. The theater is small and not fancy or anything but it is really cool. Of course every seat is great since it is a smaller venue. I have seen several local productions here and it is always great! They sell popcorn and soda at break time too. No fancy vendors just a few people selling items. I like the casualness of it all, thus five stars for that and the fact It screams,"community." They have a lot offer here as far as classes too. A friend taught art here over the summer and she loved it. Check it out. Another person posted about parking. It is in Downtown Phoenix but I have never had any issue parking here. In fact I upped the stars to five from four because parking is easy here. It is a benefit over other DT theaters since they have their own lot and it is free. The only heads up I would give is that Google maps is wrong. It does not direct you correctly to this place. It is located right on Third Street south of Mcdowell. Not sure why this is, but heads up with that warning to save you time. If you head south on Third Street you can not miss it. it is right off to your right (West) and a huge building. Happy "Art"ing! read more

YAY for Art! I need to refresh on my art. So I was so thankful that I was able to find this place.I live in Old Town Scottsdale so I am only a 15 minute drive away from the center. I am enrolled in soft pastel and figure drawing/ painting. The classes are three hours once a week. I foresee myself taking a bunch of classes here! I am so excited. I actually went to my first class yesterday with P. Olive. Olive teaches the soft pastel painting class. She is wonderful and I learned so much in our one three hour class than I could have ever imagined. Parking is easy. There is a large parking lot right in front of the learning center. Classes range in price. My two classes were a little under 400$. One class is a 8 week class and one of my classes is a 6 week class. So for the amount of classes I am taking its a pretty good deal. I highly recommend this place. read more

Mr. Melberg's piano class for children and adults are the best. He is kind and patient in his teaching. Best way to register is online.

I am in shock that I am the first person to write a review on this place! It is freakin amazing. Am I truly the first Yelper to discover this gem? I mean, come-on, this is Phoenix's own Art's Community Center. They offer art classes (music, photography, ceramics, pottery, glass, drawing, pastel, etc.) to both children and adults. So far this year, I have taken both a drawing/painting class and am currently in a piano class. The location could not be any more perfect. It's right next to Burton Barr Library in those historic brick buildings on the park. The instructors are all professional artists with degrees in the arts + they are incredibly cool people. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enrich their lives with the arts. read more

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The Phoenix Center for the Arts is an amazing resource to have available to the downtown community. Their wide range of classes are sure to offer something for everyone; from ceramics to dance, metal working to water colors. We enrolled our little one in dance classes here and she's loved every second of it. It's a great Saturday morning ritual that allows her creative expression, socializing with kids her age, and an opportunity to burn off some of that excess energy children have in abundance. The prices for enrollment can range from affordable to a little on the pricey side but it's totally understandable for what they're offering. I couldn't advocate enough for this place, it's something that builds communities and fosters beauty and compassion. read more

This place is a jewel in this vast desert city. The dance classes are amazing and they find competent and passionate instructors. I have not yet tried the other art classes but dance is amazing. I have taken their ballet, belly dance, contemporary and dance n sculpt classes. I would recommend all of them. Looking forward to trying the jazz dance class. Would love to see more dance options as well. Thank you for all you do! read more

That's right -- Five stars; as good as it gets. Phoenix Center for the Arts is an incredible resource for indulging your creative aspirations via classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, music -- Too many to list here. And they're all offered at really affordable prices. Of particular note is Edna Dapo, a Master's certified professional artist, teaching classes in painting and life drawing. Edna shares her vast knowledge, while facilitating an environment that allows attendees to progress at their own speed, from beginner onward. She's pretty cool. read more

I've tried calling multiple times since September and no one ever picks up. I just wanted to sign up for a class. It goes straight to voicemail: read more

Phoenix Center for the Art offers an amazing array of classes at extremely reasonable prices. I have been taking oil painting courses for almost four years from Edna Depo and not only have developed from a skills standpoint, but have made tons of new art friends. I highly recommend Phoenix Center for the Art if you want to tap your artistic side and meet warm and wonderful people to boot! read more

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My son really enjoys the classes the Center has to offer... signed him up for a Saturday morning course for 6-8 weeks. On 3 separate occasions so far festivals have made it nearly impossible to park. Sorry to say we won't be going back because of the parking. read more

Nice building, but really not a whole lot to do here. Check out the golden panda sculpture out back.

Checked out the downtown PHX location. I need to get out there more than one or two times every few years. Great event, hopefully I can come back sooner. read more

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Like last year's reviewer we were very much underwhelmed by this festival. Interesting concept of the artists creating the large paintings all around the perimeter of the property and then selling them for charity on the last day. Only one food truck on the premises (Short Leash, yummm) but we weren't really there for the food. Lots of booths for associations, groups and charities and short on some of the art media. Weird stage area set up and hardly anyone there They've got a ways to go to even come close to competing with any other art festival in the area. read more

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This place is awesome. They have day camps with fun indoor activities. My kiddo loves the art, dance, music and drama. The staff are fun and approachable. Kids are grouped by age. Worth every cent for peace of mind and encouraging creativity. *They Also offer First Friday night childcare "Date nite" for parents. read more

This place is great for just about everything from summer care for kids to adult classes for a curious novice to serious budding artists. Try out Edna's painting class for guaranteed enjoyment. read more

PCFA is a true gem. After spending a great deal of money at Desert Botanical Gardens (DBG) for the Master Photography classes and getting very little actual instruction for my money, I thought I would try PCFA a try and if that didn't work out I would give up my DSLR camera. I completed the Essentials class and got more out of the first night with Kirby, than the entire course at DBG. I just completed the Travel Photography class with Arnie, and am signed up the for the advanced Digital Photography class next. All three courses together cost less just the six "Masters" classes at DBG. For you film buffs, they have one of the few operating Dark Rooms and courses to guide you through if you haven't ever used a dark room or it has been a long time since you used one and need a refresher. The environment is supportive, positive, and fun, while you learn a lot. read more

I have always felt an urge to draw or paint and finally signed up for my first ever class with Edna earlier this year, and then immediately signed up for another. The classes have a nice relaxed vibe and I think they are a great value, especially the figure drawing class with live models. Skill levels vary a lot, so don't be afraid that you will embarrass yourself in any way. Everyone makes you feel like you are an artist, even the awe inspiring experienced ones painting next to you. Highly recommended. read more

I will start my review by saying that I have wanted to take a photography class my entire life. After finally giving in and buying my first DSLR camera, I immediately sought out education to learn how to use the functions of my camera and to learn how to take fantastic photographs. Now, I needed a class. There are many independent photography studios around Phoenix, as well as Community Colleges, who offer workshops and classes for upwards of $300+, sometimes for only a three or four hour session. A friend of mine told me about PCFA after he had taken a painting class there and I decided to look into it. WOW. I immediately signed up for a 7 week (3 hrs per week) class for only $150 (for the entire 7 weeks). The class was incredible. The instructor, Arne Williams, is a veteran photographer (also a very cool guy I might add) who has been a professional since the 1960s and is an excellent teacher. He will teach you the ins-and-outs of your camera functions, lighting techniques, composition, shutter speeds, aperture.. you name it and he knows all about it. On a weekly basis, he provided the class with lots of great literature to take home and study for some more in-depth knowledge about taking good SLR pictures. On top of all of this, we went on three "field trips" where instead of meeting in the classroom, we went to some different spots around Phoenix to take shots and practice different camera functions. I studied English at the UA and would have expected an equivalent in beginning photography education from a university. After I completed the 7 week course this spring, I spent the summer practicing my new skills and feel so much more comfortable using my camera than I ever had before (In Manual :) Also important to mention that I work 40+ hours per week (m-f) in my day job and the class was conveniently scheduled from 6-9 PM ever Wednesday. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in starting out with a DSLR. Side note: My friend took a beginning Oil painting class with Edna Dapo and was equally impressed with his course. He probably does not use Yelp so I'll just go ahead and plug a good review in here for him too :) I would expect that all classes offered here would be a great value in art education and definitely worth the investment. read more

I am one of those individuals who loved art as a teenager and over the years have drifted away from it. I was delighted to find Edna Dapo's painting class at Phoenix Center for the Arts. Edna knows just how much to help - not too intrusive but available when you need her. She has helped me see things uniquely. In fact it is as much a seeing class as it is a painting class. I have learned a lot from the other students as well. (Not always about art LOL). I would highly recommend one of Edna's painting or drawing classes for anyone seeking their art spirit. read more

The painting classes are the best. I have been taking Oil and Acrylic for over a year and have learned so much and made many new friends. Edna is a wonderful teacher and unbelievably great artist. The location is perfectly central in a historic building near downtown. The center provides instruction, paint and brushes. Just bring your canvas and an original idea! read more

Sub-par customer service - did not return calls, cancel classes without giving notice, and do not refund you if you cant attend a class. The instructors can cancel the day of the class with little notice. Took 2 weeks for "Alyssa" to return my call and when she did she claimed I did not contact early enough to receive a refund. While they may offer good opportunities to learn new skills, the management at this place is amateur at best. read more

Two old building in disrepair, no new thinking going on here. Same teachers teaching the same classes with no inspiration. If you're looking to be motivated or have your creative juices ignited, look elsewhere. Half the classes get cancelled, the instructors are always complaining about upper management during classes, and just an all around bad experience. Never any parking available. read more

I love Edna's painting and drawing classes. Along with her sage advice and kind critiques, she provides the paint and drawing materials. Its a great place for creative growth and to make like minded friends. read more

Loving my painting class with Edna Dapo. This is my second session. Lots of class options and supplies for painting.

Yayyyyy for promoting the arts in all areas for different ages, levels, schedules and for reasonable prices!!! BRAVO!!!

Closing Gala Dinner at the museum! Amazing! Thank you TriNet!

My daughter is attending camp here and absolutely loves it. The people who work here are very nice and the exposure my daughter is getting to different areas of the arts is fantastic. I was so happy to have found this place and cannot wait to take classes myself in the fall. read more

It was almost two years ago when I walked into Edna Dapos' life drawing class with as close to no experience in drawing the human figure as possible. Three hours I walked out with a drawing of a person! I have continued to take the classes and have no intention of ever stopping. Edna's teaching style encourages one to develop ones own skills and style using ones own choice of art supplies and tools. Additionally, these classes are a community of supportive artists as well. In a world that can seem kind of dark at times, these classes are spot of positive light. read more

Phoenix Center for the Arts disappointed again second time they cancel youth dance class the same day it's scheduled ... my daughter was very disappointed will be looking for another spot that can deliver. read more

my daughter (6) did summer camp here and had a great time, i found it to be cost effective and loved that it went until 4pm as opposed to some that only go to 2pm. The program at the end was great, would definitely sign her up again. read more

I agree with Joe O. I've taken about 4 of the piano classes at the center and couldn't be more pleased. The instructor is great and is very patient with the students. The format is pretty laid back and there are no recitals to stress over at the end. Its go at your own pace, which is great, especially for adults who aren't always diligent when it comes to practicing. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to expand their horizons and have a good time while doing it. read more