We attended a Sunday morning group workshop at the end of May 2023. We were complete novices. Our…read moreinstructor Kate taught us what we needed to know to throw pots on the potter's wheel. At no time did we feel confused, lost, overwhelmed, rushed. I and my friend KHK both threw two good pieces suitable to fire. 9/10 would recommend. Only negative was they are still masking at this late date.

I've been taking classes here since about 2015, and it's been a bright spot in the pandemic…read more Everyone is so nice, the teachers are great, and there's lots of tools to play with, both on & off the wheel.

My daughter took a full day class here and she had a great time. I was worried it would be a long…read moreday but it sounds like it was broken up with art and park time which worked great. She was very proud of her work and is looking forward to coming back!

My family is so lucky that the Blue Mouse Gallery exists. Eva, the owner, knows how to let children…read moreexpress themselves through their own inner artist. She understands that creativity fosters calmness and has a positive impact on children. Far from having a top-down approach, she collaborates with her students. She is also a fantastic German teacher for kids and adults alike. Whatever your age, you can find your art at Blue Mouse Gallery.

Well organized & communicated. Great instruction & just a BLAST TO DO AND LEARN. CANT WAIT TO GO…read moreAGAIN. It will be my fifth time, and I have enjoyed them all. You get to be creative, actually create something beautiful & bring it home to share or gift. Wonderful way to express yourself and your inner artist. SO MUCH FUN!!

Wonderful people and wonderful teacher. Just signed up after wanting to do stained glass for a…read morewhile. Tracey makes it easy for beginners and the other students are very welcoming. highly recommend giving yourself a chance to try something new and signing up for a class here! You get set up with a kit, a tutorial on how to cut glass, and help along the way.

I took a nuno felting class at Nicole's Art Spot and I had so much fun! I have not ever worked…read morewith fibers but have always loved the look of felting on wearable fabrics. Nicole walked me through everything in a way that was easy for me to understand. Making the scarf itself was very hands on and a lot of fun. Nicole gave me a lot of really good ideas and walked me through the steps as we went. I would recommend Nicole's classes to anyone who is a little unsure in their artistic ability and needs skilled support.

This is a great maker space right in the town center of Weston. I've now made espadrille shoes, a…read morewool bag, laser-cut coasters, a trivet, cards, gelli plate crafting and a few other items. The teachers are SUPER easy to understand and also very patient. I felt comfortable asking questions and actually barely needed to ask anything as instructions have always been clear and organized. I've also attended a couple evening events here, as well as a couple craft fairs. For a small venue it definitely has a lot to offer.

It's the second time that the classes I have registered for have been canceled and the calendar on…read moretheir website is not updated. It still shows the class you registered for being on schedule. The walkway was not shoveled, made it all the way for the class, almost fell on the walkway only to be told the class was canceled and the staff was unapologetic and rude.

UNETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES…read more Geoff, who is the owner of Bach To Rock - Wellesley, is a trickster. If I didn't show proof of my bank statement, he would've continued lying about the charge on my card and not refund me. THAT IS FRAUD. I am baffled by the business practices of this place. If you or your children plan on enrolling here, make sure to CHECK YOUR BANK STATEMENTS and ask for class materials, policy handbook, etc. on your 1st day because the staff did not care to mention anything to me. Instructors nor staff gave me an agenda or curriculum when I first started taking classes at Bach To Rock. Geoff claims he changed the way they handle things since he terminated the former staff but I refuse to believe that. He is a money hungry swindler filled with loopholes. It's evident the fired staff learned those dishonest tactics from him. I tried to resolve this between Geoff and I via email but he left me with no choice since he does not care to rectify the wrongdoings of his team. I strongly believe Geoff's staff took advantage of the fact that I was a novice and I was eager to learn. From the initial conversation with the staff, I told them I am disabled and my chronic illness is unpredictable. I explained how I cannot predict each day and some days I am bed bound because of my illness. I went into detail about the constant dr. appts and how I am planning for surgery. I also told them that I will do my absolute best to make it to all my lessons but if I need to reschedule, I will tell them. In conclusion, I still pushed through and made it to ALL my scheduled lessons. I kept up my end of the bargain but they did not. I have the email thread between Geoff & I, screenshots of the class charges, call logs, etc. Before I layout the entire timeline I want to make a few things clear: 1. From the very beginning I told the Bach To Rock staff and DJ instructor that I wanted to take DJ'ing seriously. I told them DJ'ing seems like a stress-free outlet for my Lupus and I was excited to begin. Yet I wasn't assigned HW, I wasn't told about the online account and its benefits, class materials nor the policy. 2. Every time I called Bach To Rock or when I went in person for lessons, I spoke to either one of the female staff members. There was Tori and I don't know the other person's name so I will call her "Rep A". Reviewing my emails, I now realize Tori was the assistant director which makes things worse. I spoke to Tori frequently whether it was in person or on the phone. 3. I had the same DJ instructor Carl throughout July. I had (3) 1-hour lessons. July 2nd July 9th and July 23rd. In between lessons I was doing my own research on YouTube. 4. Geoff claims he was unaware of these issues and deceitful practices until August 18th, 2025, when I spoke to him on the phone. He also stated this was NOT an isolated incident that other patrons voiced their concerns and that the staff I was referring to are no longer working for Bach To Rock. They have all been terminated. 5. I had a lesson with the new instructor on August 19th. I had another lesson scheduled August 29th but I made the safe decision to discontinue my lessons there because I no longer felt comfortable being a student there. 6. Geoff has since then backtracked and tried to commit FRAUD about the charge on my card when I asked for a refund. 7. I called Corporate on 8/22/2025 and left a voicemail and no one has returned my call. My FULL review is uploaded in the attachments. I am very displeased that I have to leave a review like this but I am left with no choice after all I have gone through with Bach To Rock. At first I thought Geoff was trying to rectify the situation but the staff he terminated clearly learned those deplorable tactics from him. I genuinely believe because I am a novice and disabled, they decided to take advantage. 3 lessons down the drain without rectification. This is a reprehensible way to conduct business. I spent my hard-earned money to learn and progress and I failed immensely. This whole situation had me so stressed, I almost had a flare that would've landed me in the hospital. If you are planning to attend Bach To Rock, keep track of your bank statements. I was so excited to start my DJ'ing journey but this has truly traumatized me.

Excellent variety of Music classes for Children of all ages. We have truly enjoyed our experience…read morehere.

They sold a me a gift card then went out of business and never refunded the money. Don't trust…read morethem. Ever!

Something got me interested in glass blowing. I know myself, and I knew I probably wouldn't have…read moreheaps of fun... but it is something I wanted to experience for myself. After reading the reviews, I decided to go here. I took the glassblowing sampler, which serves as an introduction to the art. My two instructors were Matt and Pat. The first thing we did was go through the shop, and see what kinds of things they do. There were no visible sales tactics involved, more like a "this is what we do". Then we got to the room where the melted glass actually lives... now folks... they tell you to bring a bottle of water, bring one. Molten glass is incredibly hot, and therefore the room is too. They go over what we will be making, and how we will be making it, as well as things that could go wrong. In this glass we make paperweights. Then we go over safety and practice three times to make sure we got everything down. Yes, burns do happen, but they do everything they can to minimize the risk. When it is your turn, one of the instructors will be working with you one on one to guide you through the process, and ensure you don't get a burn from glass whose temperate well exceeds 1,000 degrees. However, this is where this place lost some stars. When it was my turn, Pat was the person working with me. While I appreciate his help, he did many things that were extra, and unrelated to safety, such as spinning the rod. While minor, and while I was the one manipulating the glass, I still felt it took away from the experience. It was more like me assisting him than him assisting me. You don't get the opportunity to "blow" into the glass in this class, but it was demonstrated to us at the end. Some more notes: Instructors were fairly chill, but no-nonsense dudes. When you have molten glass, joking around is very dangerous. The owner has a great sense of humor! And finally, molten glass is very viscous. It is not as easy to manipulate as it looks. In conclusion: if I had enjoyed glass blowing, I would return here. But, alas, I found it was not for me. Definitely worth it for the experience though!

I've been a member at Artisan's Asylum since 2017, and it's been one of the most meaningful…read morecreative communities I've been part of. I started out pretty tentatively, just learning and exploring. Over time, I got more involved and eventually became the laser shop lead for four years. That experience opened the door for me to build a small business creating bamboo candle lanterns and piggy banks--something I never would have been able to do on my own without access to the tools and support there. That's really what makes a makerspace like this so special. You get access to equipment that would be wildly expensive (and impractical) to own yourself, and you're surrounded by people who are both learning and generously sharing what they know. A recent moment really drove that home for me. I needed to test out my tent system for an upcoming show, but the weather outside was terrible. I was able to set everything up in the common space and run a full test. Honestly--such a small thing, but incredibly helpful, and exactly the kind of flexibility that makes this place so valuable. These days, my focus has shifted to painting, and having studio space at the Asylum has been just as important for this next chapter. I have the room I need to work in encaustic, lay out panels, prep surfaces, and wrap finished pieces for transport. The shared spaces make all of that possible in a way that would be hard to replicate anywhere else. It's a welcoming, diverse environment with something for everyone--whether you're just curious or looking to build something serious. If you've ever thought about trying something new, take a class and see where it leads. You might surprise yourself. Time to get creative.

completed the jewelry 101 course. Fantastic instructor who led us through a series of steps…read morelearning the correct techniques on every tool in the Artisan's Asylum jewelry shop. We completed a ring (which my wife liked) over the two day 6 hour course. I have had some previous experience but this was an excellent learning process that taught me many things that improved my skills. Highly recommend taking this learning journey!! Great value for your money.