I can't tell you how much fun it was to have a birthday party at this studio! It was my 65th…read morebirthday and all I wanted was to hang out with my grandchildren and have fun. Well, this was everything I wanted and more! We are still talking about it! There weee 16 of us ages 65-2. Half the group were kids. The artist was amazing with the kids. She kept them active and amazed with her stories and made it just down right a blast! Thank you so very much!

Today I got to feel like an artist AND a kid - it was a lot of fun. I took my girls (ages 10 and 8)…read morehere for a little mother/daughter bonding time and we spend a few hours painting, giggling and having fun. The staff is great, there are a lot of different ceramics to choose from (I went for this lovely vintage-style bird, but if you have a thing for an octopus wearing a baseball cap, then this is your place, too!) and tons of glaze colors. We were happy to hear that it's only going to take a few days for them to be fired and returned to us, so we'll have our masterpieces by the weekend. Hurrah!

I had a terrible experience here. Absolutely no apology or even acknowledgement from management…read moreabout an instructor being verbally abusive. I took classes here a decade ago and loved it, but it's not the same. They're really gone downhill.

Missed out on a birthday party here when my son was in preschool, due to vacation, but we made our…read moreway back for a summer camp class. We had a fun class with Ms. Jenna; she's very kind and conscientious. Most of my arts center experience is with Wallingford Arts Center (now Community Arts Center) having grown up close to it. I remember wearing smocks and play clothes to those classes as a kid because we got dirty and did cool artistic stuff! Wayne Art Center told us to send kids in clothes that can get dirty so I did, but none of the other kids were dressed in anything but their Target and Boden "finest," which was just so lame. I know it's Wayne and not the arts center staff. I don't blame them or Jenna; they're reading the room. Wayne = the movie Greener Grass. My bad. Aside from some tempera, he didn't do much with paints, used pastels once, and no charcoal or other mediums that could soil clothes. I guess here, it's a b!tchfest liability thing, but it's a missed opportunity to me because kids are capable of much more. I appreciate the staff for doing all they can. Like all things Wayne, it was professional, but like all things Wayne, it lacked the inspiration that my kind of art requires.

Tyler School of Art is a building that is apart of Temple University. It's also a building that…read morehost many public programs throughout the year. Creativity is my middle name therefore I was excited about attended their Crafting Community African Pottery workshop with Yinka. Yinka was very friendly and passionate about pottery. I loved the goal of the workshop which was to participate in building "community pots" which different women over the course of 12 weeks contributed to crafting. After the pots are done. Yinka will donate them to the African American Muesem as an exhibit which promotes Sisterhood and bonding. The display will have the names of each women who contributed their unique energy to a pot. After the workshop was over I felt very humble and knowledgeable about the strength of my ancestors. In Africa the pots are the women's livelihood and they use them to fetch water due to the lack of resources. Some women even carry their baby on their back while building the pot. Overall I'm glad to have learned a new skill of pottery and to also be apart of a good cause.

This review is for their weekend programs for high school students and adult learners. The NMT has…read moredeveloped an interest in metal work, and was SO excited to find out about this program. They offer a variety of classes including glassblowing, printmaking, etc. The NMT and Panda enrolled together. They are enjoying their class - run like a workshop - very much. Both have learned the basics of wax casting, which they loved. The studio is well equipped, with good lighting and ample work space. As for me, I walk around enjoying all the beautiful art and relax on the mezzanine. The building is always clean and well lit. Great program in a beautiful space.

After being inspired by art museums in Spain, I decided to step outside my comfort zone and learn…read moreoil painting. I was so incredibly lucky to find the Art Academy of Somerset County - the instruction is simply fabulous! Halley Murphy is a great instructor, and her teaching method allows her students to see their painting skills progress every week. The class atmosphere is calm and focused, and the quality of the artwork produced by her students is astounding. Both my wife and daughter have enrolled, and we all strongly endorse the Art Academy!

I am actually giving a review for The Art Academy in Chester, NJ which is a painting academy whose…read moreteachings are actually based on The Art Academy in Hillsborough Township but is located in Chester, NJ. Meghan (the owner) is an artist who has been trained by the artist that owns The Art Academy in Hillsborough Township. Meghan's academy is actually a little over a year old and I couldn't find her yet on yelp, so I am putting my review here and hope that's ok. I am an oil painter, and came to The Art Academy in Chester through a referral to Chester school. I have a strong set of skills in oil painting, and have begun to sell my work. I came to Meghan because I wanted to strengthen my foundational skills in the realistic painting style. Meghan is absolutely the strongest and best teacher I have ever had. She has classes for children, adolescents and adults, at all levels. She is so talented in teaching the fundamentals of painting and it has most definitely strengthened my skills, just as I had wanted. She is a master at working with children and adolescents meeting the individual student at their current level, providing a strong education and support in a manner where I've seen children and adolescents blossom into really excellent oil painters. She focuses on teaching values, and color, which are two very important keystones in being able to paint well. She is an absolute gem. As an adult painter, I find her lessons to be critically important and I have seen a great change for the better in my work. If you are looking for an art school that is both wonderfully supportive and highly educational, this is THE place.

The PAFA collection in the renovated 1800s building is amazing!! We really enjoyed the extensive…read moregalleries

I visit museums without pre-conceived notions, reading reviews generally after the fact. PAFA --…read moreas it's known -- is a good one. Founded in 1805 the academy is the first school and museum of fine arts in the United States. The historic landmark building is closed for renovations with three stories of exhibits now housed in their Hamilton Building (which is NOT named for Alexander!) Several things impacted me: the galleries are wide open, light and airy. A pleasure to walk through. A number of items from the Atwater Kent collection -- formerly the Philadelphia History Museum -- are on display. The diverse collection ranges from baseball, department stores (Wanamakers, anyone?), civil rights ... the list goes on. There is student and alumni art for sale and casts of Greek and Roman antiquity located in an active student workspace. As with most museums, exhibits change. The gift store with its friendly proprietor, is as good as any I've been to. A beautifully curated collection, and after Thanksgiving, I believe everything is discounted 30% for the holidays.

Love this place! Especially the outdoor spaces that are perfect for tennis, cloud gazing or…read moreenjoying the change of seasons while sitting on a bench. Can't wait to try a class.

I love this quaint theatre, and thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful play at the Allen's Lane Art…read moreCenter to watch the Enchantment Theatre Company perform The Brave Little Tailor! We were entertained with giants, a rhino, and a dragon, and witness love grow between a tailor and princess. Too cute. They take donations as payments and it's kid friendly. You can bring food and drinks in if you like. Such an awesome place with wonderful actors.

We took a pottery class at Black Sheep Pottery with Nicole. My girlfriend and I had some pottery…read moreexperience, but we had never learned like this before. Nicole teaches in a way that makes you feel grounded, focused, and connected to the craft. Her instruction is clear, kind, and inspiring. We left feeling like we truly understood the heart of pottery, not just the technique. The entire experience felt spiritual and mind-opening. This isn't just a class. It's a chance to rediscover your creativity and fall in love with pottery all over again. If you want a teacher who gives you confidence and a class that stays with you long after you leave, book with Nicole.

My mom and I booked a private pottery wheel class for my birthday. I had never done anything like…read morethis before and had no idea what to expect, but I was just amazed by the whole experience. Nicole took the time to explain things like breathing, body positioning and timing, making the experience almost meditative. She took the time with each of us, individually, during certain parts, and together in other sections making it a truly interactive experience, but also a boding experience for my mom and I. I highly recommend Nicole and Black Sheep Pottery!

I took night classes here and then transitioned into the full time adult program. I have learned so…read moremuch over the past couple years from the invaluable knowledge and expertise of the instructors. I have learned not only a great deal of technical skills but also lots of interesting art history that has shaped art as we know it today. Princeton Academy of Art is a fantastic place to take your art to the next level, regardless of your age! I can't recommend this place enough!

A real gem tucked away on a second floor on Nassau Street. The adult classes build skills - a LOT…read more- and also change the way you see and think about art. A nice space, a positive environment, and (I think) a mind-blowing art education.

A variety of workshops and classes for adults and kids. Monthly meetings that the public is invited…read moreto attend! Excellent summer camps for the kids.