There are a variety of classes in various mediums and different skill levels from beginners to…read moreadvanced artists offered year round at the academy. Always something interesting and creative being offered to Hilton Head residents, visitors and tourists.

From the owner: The Art League of Hilton Head's Academy has a place for both beginners and professionals. Our…read moreprofessionally taught curriculum changes monthly and can be taken in individual courses or in a series. Our classes/workshops cover acrylics, oils, collage, printmaking, photography, ceramics, and more.

Susan Pidgeon is an outstanding art teacher. I have had the pleasure of working with her once a…read moreweek for two years as a private art student. Not only is Ms. Pidgeon a consummate professional, she is a genuinely good person who brings light and laughter to the teaching and learning process. Her comments, critiques, and suggestions are invaluable and have helped me to create art I am proud of. Ms. Pidgeon is an endlessly patient instructor who allows individuals of diverse ages and abilities to develop at their own pace and find the style that is best for them. During each lesson, Susan talks out loud about what the student is learning and why. This is a critical component for me. The instruction is seamlessly blended into working on a painting of my choice. Susan listens carefully to my comments, and that is the all important part of excellent communication and teaching. Ms. Pidgeon gives me confidence to experiment and try new approaches. I appreciate that she gives thoughtful answers to my many questions. One of her favorite expressions is, "There are no art police here." I love that attitude and the fact that it is always possible to improve an acrylic painting using Ms. Pidgeon's techniques. I have also mastered some of he basics of working in oil and how to use mixed media. I continue to explore these mediums, knowing that Susan is a veritable fountain of knowledge. Recently, I learned how to use molding paste to create action and depth in one of my more modern paintings. And in the midst of all the learning and experimenting, I have had fun. I look forward to each new week and the joy I feel. I know I am in the hands of a competent, caring professional who delights in the progress I have made and encourages me to move forward in new and exciting ways.

I took a acrylic painting class this summer with the Studio Art Center. It was a great class that…read moreI thoroughly enjoyed. I was pleased that I got to pick my subject matter. Ms. Pidgeon is a great instructor that has a lot of wonderful insights and suggestions based on her skill as an artist. She is also very humorous which lightens the mood of the class. This class was just what I needed to get me out of my creative rut and get the ideas and initiative flowing again.

Mostly needlepoint with a small cross stitch section. They do carry what cross stitchers call fancy…read morefloss - weeks dye works and the gentle arts brands so if you need non DMC colors this is a good place to shop. Staff very helpful. Would have liked to see more cross stitch items especially fabric.

I was recently in the area and Needlepoint Junction was a must stop. As a new needlepointer, I…read moreasked for assistance in finding threads for a few canvasses. I was fortunate enough to have Michelle assist me. She made great suggestions in selecting not only threads, but also stitches for my canvas. She was beyond helpful. Next time I'm in the area, I'll be certain to stop!

SOA is an amazing school with amazing kids and surprisingly, great school lunch. If you have a…read morechild that's good at something like singing in the shower or playing a hello kitty piano, this is the place for them!

The Charleston County School of the Arts Middle & High School is a great school for an arts based…read moreand overall well rounded education. I have enjoyed visiting this school many times to speak to students and be a part of different events on campus and I have been impressed every time by the level of quality of the students. I really like the open feel and layout of the campus and all the space the school has to offer. I also like the energy and vibe of the students at this school as you can feel all of the creativity running through the halls when school is in session. Every time I come here I always seem to learn something too and I always leaved inspired. This school is well run and I look forward to being able to return again in the future to help out.

Lived in an Art School Rental apartment on 41st street in the 2016-2017. It was truly a terrible…read moreexperience. The house was in constant need of repair, washer and dryer seemed to always need work, AC went out 3 times during 100+ degree summers, cops showed up shining a light in our window at 3am because a car on the street was stolen. It was truly a nightmare to live there. This is a slumlord who jacks up prices and markets their sketchy properties to the wealthy art students. Not worth the price AT ALL. When my parents helped me move out my mom cried it was so bad lol.

The club that is mentioned in the previous review has been closed down. The owners of ASR have…read moretried for years to have that club closed and they have worked closely with the police to try and keep their teanants safe. I moved into the apartment with full knowledge of where the location was and aware that many parts of Savannah are not good. The whole block is owned by the landlords and it is mostly students that live on that block. I was never lied to by the owners and they were very honest with me about what the neighborhood has been like in the past. With that said, nothing ever happened to me personally while living at the ASR apartment. I would recommend them to my friends, they really care about their tenants and they try their best to get things done. They own the properties and have not just left them with someone else to run them.

Very glad we found the Kobo Gallery. This is the kind of locally-focused place that deserves much…read moresupport and success. I'd give Kobo five stars if it was just a little bigger and possibly more diversified, but that isn't any fault of the gallery, it's just my preference. In fact, the emphasis on jewelry won it five stars from my GF, also due in part to the cool earrings she picked up there. Most importantly, Kobo is a co-op featuring Savannah-based artists and craftspeople, including woodwork, fiber work, and photography as well as jewelry. It's a real nice mix and I enjoyed talking with photographer Liza Crowley Judson about the co-op, her work and art in the Savannah area and beyond. My favorite galleries are those that are free of pretense, from the work to the workers, and Kobo is definitely a down-to-earth place. In a lot of ways it reminds me of City Art [SF] and Flux Gallery [Jax] just in case you happen to be familiar with either of those places. Stop in, support local artists and help keep the creative juices flowing if you're in the area. Highly recommended.

A nice collective of talented artists. It is approachable work that is well executed.read more