My nine-year-old daughter has been going to ActonArt for over four years and I can't recommend it…read morehighly enough. It's well worth the drive from Cambridge, and judging from the number of other folks who come from as far away, many agree. Whenever we have to miss a week due to illness or vacation, my daughter is more sad about missing art than anything else. I also appreciate the diversity of subjects they have in the drawing classes; many different objects and people from world cultures are represented, and John always gives a little talk about what they're drawing, whether it's a famous building or a particular species of animal or an important historical person. I'm impressed with the quality of teaching both in terms of skills and how much the teachers seem to care about the kids.

From the owner: ActonArt provides drawing and fine art instruction to students ranging in age from five years to…read moreadults. Our curriculum driven program is designed to teach to the strengths and abilities of general age ranges, however our class sizes are limited and small so we can focus on the needs of individual students as well. Our program and class structure has evolved over the years into a comprehensive presentation of core concepts and developmental skill building projects built around student friendly topics and drawing subjects. We offer classes that are specific to elementary, middle-school, and high-school children, intermediate and advanced level students, and even students who are developing portfolios for further study in art schools and colleges. We also have procreate, home-school, and adult classes for people looking for personal enrichment and individual skills development.

Amazing place! They have fantastic exhibitions, classes/ workshops, and so many resources for…read morelocal artists. Whether you are an arts enthusiast or just someone visiting Concord, Concord Art is definitely worth a visit.

The Center seems more like a community art cultural center than a small display of art. We…read moreexpected walls adorned with expressive paintings and found classes, a whole floor of high school artwork, and a display of two notable artists at the entrance: Susan Ahearn + Leslie Lyman. Their work was worth the visit and more would have been appreciated. Much of the student work was dark making me wonder the direction our schools are leading our next generation. Last visit we viewed a gallery of birds, again expecting a member or permanent display of local or collected paintings. When asked about any larger collection, we were told they may have some more art stored elsewhere. The community center probably serves its intended purpose, but it does not display the volume of art that it could. Despite its shortcomings, I appreciate it being open to the public.

As a Trustee member, I am so happy that this park is included on my membership. I enjoy walking…read morearound and exploring the sculptures and going for a walk. You might want to make sure that they are open for regular hours before heading out there. There was one time we drove there and were informed that they were closing early because of a wedding was taking place. We weren't even allowed to do a quick drive around although they were closing in an hour and there were many visitors around. Lesson learned and I planned ahead by checking their website for future visits.

Im bummed that it too this long for us to visit, but Im so glad we did! A very easy drive from…read moreBoston, we got there early on a fall Saturday morning. You pay your entrance fee, park your car, get your map from the giftshop and your off to explore the grounds and the art it contains. We spent about 2 hours wandering and it was such a fantastic experience. Im glad the items were tagged so we could learn more about each piece and the artist. The pictures just dont do justice to the beauty, serenity and scope of the grounds. The staff was very friendly. There is a small gift shop and café on the grounds. It never felt crowded. Will definitely be back!

Loved Valerie! She came to the child care center where my younger siblings go to and did a very…read moreengaging and fun activity with the children. I could see that they were all having so much fun and I would highly recommend Jumpstart Art Club to anyone looking for a great teacher. Valerie is the best!

My lucky little toddlers have the pleasure of visiting Ms. Valerie in our Child Care Center's Art…read moreStudio twice a week and boy oh boy do they love her! Valerie always has unique, creative, developmentally appropriate activities planned for children of all ages at many day care locations in the Boston area. She definitely has a creative, fun way of teaching all types of art and the children clearly love her as they ask each day if it is an "art studio" day.

Scott is a great teacher, and he creates a wonderful atmosphere for learning at any skill level! My…read morepartner and I had no prior experience with sculpture, and we both had a blast despite being complete newbies. Regardless of whether I continue with stone carving, I left the class with fun memories and a new appreciation for the art form.

I took a weekend workshop with Scott and had a wonderful time. His studio is light and airy and…read moreonce we got into the groove of carving, he put on some classic rock music which was a great touch. Scott let us choose our own stones from his supply and encouraged us to visualize our sculpture and mark the stone with charcoal so we knew where to chisel. He was very attentive and helped us individually with our pieces, giving helpful suggestions along the way. Will definitely be coming back!

I am one class from finishing the winter session at Create! Sewing Studio.AND.I.LOVE.IT!…read more Rebecca (the owner and instructor) is so super nice and knowledgeable. Her intern Darlene is a gem. I feel like I am learning in a warm and supportive environment, all fairly close to Marlborough. I would recommend Create! to anyone who wants to learn or brush up on their sewing skills!

My 17 yr old daughter had an exceptional experience with…read moreCreate! Sewing Studio. During the pandemic, they were able to quickly step up to offering remote lessons. They took my daughter every step of the way to guide her with making a wedding dress. She had weekly remote classes with Rebecca and Christina for several months. I cannot say enough about their professionalism, knowledge, reliability, and flexibility. They even jumped on a zoom call at 8:30pm to help my daughter with a step that she had questions about. Towards the end, they prepared a weekly outline to be sure the dress was completed in time. I highly recommend this business and will surely use them again if my daughter needs more lessons!

This is my favorite store! All the merchandise is beautifully made, colorful and useful. It is…read moremostly contemporary, which is my style. I can't get out of here without buying something! I have purchased jewelry, ceramics, glass, candles and more.

They seem to have forgotten it is the holiday season. They wrapped a Christmas gift in orange…read moretissue paper (what happened to seasonal colors like red, green, white or blue?) and used yellow and orange ribbon on the unwrapped box and declared it is wrapped for Christmas. It looked like it should be presented at Thanksgiving. Defintely out of touch with the season. Also less holiday options. Had been a loyasl customer for years, will not return because of the attitude I received when asked for a Christmas theme wrapping.