We were first introduced to Cordovan Art School in the Woodlands through a gift certificate for…read morepottery painting I won at my daughter's school auction. When we went to do the pottery painting, we were welcomed by Ciciley who showed us around and explained everything so well. We had a great time painting and the pieces came out so beautifully when I picked them up a week later. I had such a good experience that I decided to enroll in an adult art class and I have been going for one month now. I love it! The instructor is wonderful and the community of other students in the class are so encouraging! It's been a special time of the week for me when I get to spend a couple hours painting on Tuesday nights! I have 2 children I plan to enroll in the summer art camp and I'm exited for them to enjoy this art school like I do!

I like to take the time to review places that have been exceptional for my child and Cordovan is…read moreone of those places. My child has attended Cordovan's winter camps (over the school holiday), spring break camps, and summer camps. When I pick up my child from each of them, they are always so proud of their artwork with great things to say about the class. I think the teachers make a huge impact on my child's art skills and confidence, but most of all, my child truly enjoys the time and asks for me to sign up for other camps.

This last Friday night my hubby was working late. I didn't want to go OUT out, but wanted to do…read moresomething other than become a couch potato ( which was very tempting after a long day of Real Estate! ) But I opted to head over to Brenham to attend a Sip and Paint class at the new studio on Alamo Street. I had THE BEST time. I really didn't have a clue how to paint a beach scene....but the engaging instructor helped me (and 7 of my new friends!) put brush to paint to palette to create an adorable scene the studio calls Corona Beach. When I got there and checked in I picked a spot at the tables where easels, paint brushes, water, and a painting aprons were just waiting for each of us who had made reservations - there was also room for walk ins. Right now the studio is set up as a BYOB so I brought a little bottle of my own favorite wine to enjoy. From the first brush stroke to the finished product with the step by step instruction there were lots of laughs and time flew. A couple of hours later we were all holding our own renditions of the painting and everyone was happy. This is a great place to bring friends and family for a fun night or possibly for a celebration ( anniversary, birthday, shower ), and I would think for team building functions for businesses. I had a great time and will go back. I guess I do have a little artistic side after all! Thanks Palettes and Pairings TEXAS!

We happened to be in Brenham on a road trip and looked up things to do in the evening, Palettes and…read morePairings popped up as an option and my mom and I have always wanted to paint at one of these types of places. It exceeded our expectations!! So challenging yet so much fun! The teacher was so encouraging and helpful! Love this place.

The school has since moved into an amazing spot, and it is a great location and space! Amber did an…read moreamazing job with organizing and sprucing up the place with arts from various students and teachers like herself. She is also an impressive artist as is Chu who is a great resource to all of us. It has a fun and vibrant atmosphere!

Great place for creative kids, parents, or any aspiring artist who's been thinking about trying a…read morenew medium. Teachers are talented friendly folks who love art and want to help others in any creative endeavor. They even have a custom frame shop. The price is way cheeper than Bradley's or the other craft store frame shops. ;o) I would know, I was a Michaels Arts & Crafts Framer for 4 years.

I love working here! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable about art! They only hire qualified…read moreart teachers so there's no way your child will be taught by some high school kid. The projects and techniques taught here are one of a kind for sure!! Students learn more here than they probably do in their regular art class. The classes have a limit of 12 students so there is a special one on one connection that students can receive. Public school settings usually require the teacher to spread themselves thin with 25+ size classes. They provide a WIDE range of age groups and studios! If your child is interested in painting, drawing, sculpture, or mixed media- we got the class for you! There are classes in the summer as well as after school program courses (Fall and Spring). They always have some type of discount running so be sure to follow them on Facebook for more info! Admit your child to the Katy Art School today!!

The staff is great with kids and are very friendly. The art is phenomenal and is easy for the kids…read moreto learn. They can take care of your kids easily with no worries and even offer camps to attend. This place is perfect if your kid is interested in art or need a place to drop them off and let them have fun for a couple hours.

My children (ages 9 and 7) have attended art camp here and they absolutely loved it!!! We also had…read moremy daughter's 7th birthday party at their Cypress location (the cute blue building off Kluge right by Kluge Tennis Ranch) and the kids had such a good time. They were well organized and everything went very smoothly! Each child left the party with a cute painting that was totally display worthy. I highly recommend this studio for birthday parties and their camps. They pay close attention to the Cy Fair calendar and have camps set up for every single holiday. It was a life saver when the kids were bored over thanksgiving break. Love this place!

The Artist Within is an excellent place to take your child for art instruction. Mr. Tom, the owner…read moreand main instructor, is very talented, not just at painting and drawing, but also at passing on tips and techniques to his students. Children and adults, whether they feel like they are artistically talented or not, will come away with quality, unique artwork that they created and a greater understanding of how to continue to draw and paint on their own. I have taken two of my children to The Artist Within over the years, both at the old location and new one for camps and their homeschool art class. My eldest, who has always been able to sit and draw on her own for hours, walked in when she was very young and without even knowing what the business was for said "Oh! I really like it here!" even though she usually did not like any place but home. My younger daughter who is constantly moving and very active loves it too, it helps her focus and learn. Even living an hour away, we came back for a course this last semester. Both girls came away with more confidence, technique, and several fantastic pieces of art. The new location is well suited to creative expression with a beautiful, fairy-land style garden in the back where, during longer classes or camps, the instructor allows the class to stretch their legs and minds on a short break. I highly recommend the Artist Within to anyone who wants more than the quick "paint what we're teaching" style place.

Very nice fresh looking arts museum and school. There's plenty of activities that the school…read moreprovides, and many of them are free. Great place to take pictures and enjoy the visual arts.

An art school connect to the campus of museums and galleries. This is a daunting task if one…read morethinks about it. But for Steven Holl, the architect, this was no challenge. Just whip up his usual solutions. The outdoor space and the roof garden are well done. The interior with the gray concrete and metal stairs in the main circulation is a straight imitation of Wright's Guggenheim and Escher's staircase is ugly and brutal. I only feel sorry for the students who have to inhabit such a banal space in a long stretch of time. Let's just say had I been a student here, I will be avoiding all my classes and be smoking on the roof instead.

My daughter did a trial class here, and although she didn't like it much at the time, I can tell…read morethat they are a great school. I can tell the people who work here are passionate about what they do. I will pay to sign her up for another class and have her try something else until she finds something that she likes and ignites the love of art in her. We are lucky to have this place.

Our 6 year old has gone to the Cordovan Art Spring location's Spring Break Camp and now is in the…read more7th of 9 weeks of summer camps. She LOVES it. And she is an opinionated person who doesn't just automatically adore every school or camp or hobby she's done. Ms. Cynthia runs the place so smoothly. Always polite. Always patient. Pure professionalism and kindness with the kids. Kiddo loves Ms. Star so much that she has picked up some of her motivational quotes and mannerisms at home, haha. All of the instructors are amazing with the controlled chaos that art with a bunch of kids every day just inherently entails. They also treat our kid with respect and kind authority instead of that condescension thing most adults just lean on. I appreciate the crap out of that since that's how we treat kids too. I'm freaking impressed. Constantly. I don't worry about our kid when she's with you and that means everything. Thank y'all. (I didn't know which website the reviews mean the most at so I'm putting this one on here and Google and Facebook probably.)

I can't say enough good things about PNM! If you are looking for an affordable, convenient, and…read moreencouraging dance or kids yoga class for your child, this is the place to go. Ms. Bethany is an amazing teacher that is very passionate about what she does. I have seen so much growth in my own daughter's dance skills, self confidence, & work ethic over the past 3 years. You really feel a sense of community & friendship here that is a blessing to young girls.

Ms. Bethany, the current Owner and Program Director of Purpose N-Motion, is a phenomenal dancer,…read moreteacher, artist and specialist to contract with! She is beyond gifted at leading all of our school's extracurricular programs. The parent feedback has been substantial! They often share how impressed they are with the amount of new poses their kids bring home each week. The Little Yogis, Miniature Movers, and Bitty Ballerina Programs are ALL well received, and I highly recommend them as a valuable asset to any Private, Public, or Montessori Schools in need of a quality Fitness &/or Performing Arts class to offer. In my opinion, the Purpose N-Motion curriculum excels in fostering community culture; the professional staff includes fun games, unique lessons, and positive teamwork/involvement that is needed for many at-risk students. I can't praise her programs enough! They have produced wonderful results here!

LOVE Ms. Tammy and Mr. Viser!!! They are WONDERFUL art…read moreteachers - we ALWAYS look forward to going to art class

The Woodlands Academy of Art has the best teachers! I learned so much taking classes here. Thursday…read morenights were the highlight of my week!