Trisha is an accomplished artist and although she is very modest radiates authority and expertise…read more To be in her class is to feel that one is being instructed by someone who instantly connects with your level and understands your potential as an artist. She is comfortable with working with you through the challenges of any piece. Sometimes she will sit with you for a conversation about just what you are trying to achieve, sometimes she will sketch out some ideas for you to check, sometimes she will help mix the colors. She is just that sort of instinctive teacher that you come across only very occasionally who has the kind of empathy and skill you need to move you to the next level. Her prices are very reasonable and her studio is comfortable and always well supplied. I cannot recommend Trisha highly enough!

Offering wonderful sewing classes, and private sessions, this warm and comfortable shop is a haven…read morefor learning the art of sewing. Creative Youth is a great place for children of all ages to learn everything they need to know. Silvia Huezo, a terrific and skilled teacher, is simply wonderful to work with.

A cool organization that promotes literacy in Montgomery county. They offer classes & private…read moretutoring as well as volunteer opportunities. Call them today to see what fits!

This organization has supported our adult learners who are eager to improve their English…read morecommunication skills, and has been adjusitng during the pandemic year to continue to provide virtual programs. Highly worthwhile, dedicated volunteers and staff making a difference in our community. Call, vilunteer, donate to this ownderful resource and treasure to our county and country.

Stephane has been tutoring my daughter in French over the past 3 years, since she was 2. He is a…read moregreat teacher!! He makes the sessions fun so my daughter remains engaged. He is very patient - it is not always so easy to teach a toddler. He is always prompt and is flexible about rescheduling lessons when necessary. We have really enjoyed working with him. He teaches all ages, single students and groups. I recommend him very highly!!

This is a glass fusion studio. I went with a small group (about a dozen) to take the Fused Glass…read moreBasics class. The outcome was a 6 inch bowl designed by me. This was a pretty fun outing -- with a surprising number of budding artists in our group. Credit must be given to the 2 owners for making the education part fun, informative, and interesting. The first 30 minutes is a presentation of how to handle the glass, break it, shape it, stack it, etc. Each person starts with a clean slate. There are loads of different types of supplies -- very thin shards, speckles of glass, all colors and then tools to shape your design. From an uneasy feeling that we were going to fail, the intro gave us the confidence to produce our masterpieces. You will not take home your masterpiece that evening. It has to melt and be shaped, so expect some days to pass and a return trip to pick up your item. If you're with a group, you can bring snacks, but snacking pretty much ends when glass manipulation begins. The two artists circulate and provide design advice but you are the artist.

I took the "Introduction to Glass Mosaics" class this weekend with a friend and had a very positive…read moreexperience. The project was to make a trivet. We walked in and all the materials and tools were laid out for each of us at stations. They had 4 examples of completed projects for us to review and even templates to make it easy if we didn't want to create our own design (although seems like everyone did their own design in our class). The teacher, Missy, was very thorough in her initial explanation of steps to complete the project and walked around to make sure to answer questions or give guidance. The good part was that with this particular project (not the case with others), we walked away with our trivet and didn't have to come back to pick anything up, which was a relief since it's not close to my house (while it was totally worth it for the 3 hour class, might not have been fun to drive all the way back another day just to pick something up). This was a fun activity to do with a friend or on your own and would definitely recommend it.

Certified Learning Centers is excellent. My daughter needs extra support as a rising 2nd grader and…read moreher tutor, Pat, is doing a great job. Not only does she have all the right experience and credentials, but my daughter really looks forward to Pat's lessons. My daughter is making progress and we are quite pleased. Highly recommend!

Pat is simply INCREDIBLE! Extremely thrilled to find Certified Learning Centers. In addition to…read moreher highly qualified background and years of teaching experience, Pat's energy, spirit, and creativity allows her to authentically connect with the child and reach them where they are to harness their growth and learning forward. I could instantaneously tell that she has the true gift of teaching. Highly, highly recommend her for tutoring!!!

UpRobotics offers an outstanding technical education for children in the DC-area. Their learning…read moreprograms are skillfully designed to provide children with an understanding of key engineering and robotics concepts through challenging, hands-on assignments. They help children enhance their creative problem-solving, multi-disciplinary thinking, and leadership and teamwork capabilities in a safe and well-supported learning environment. Our son has been learning a great deal about engineering and robotics while having a great time with his friends. We highly recommend UpRobotics and consider ourselves big fans of all their innovative program offerings!

I've been studying Japanese with Chika for almost two years, one-on-one via Skype. For me, she's…read morethe perfect teacher. She clearly explains the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural points in the textbooks we're using in a way that's interesting and fun. And she has a kind of secret method of previewing material so that when I reach the chapter that teaches it, it's easier to learn. I think she expects my best effort, and this motivates me. She gives her best in return. I visited Japan after studying for about a year. It was thrilling to be able to read signs and say a sentence and be understood. (Granted, I often couldn't understand what people said back to me!) I knew then that Chika had helped me build a solid language foundation, and I want to go back again to practice more. If you really want to learn Japanese, study with Chika.

I highly recommend taking Japanese lessons from Chika Sugiyama! I took lessons with her for about a…read moreyear to prepare for my family's move to Japan. She was so helpful with teaching me the fundamentals of Japanese as well as instructing me in specific vocabulary and grammar concepts I wanted to learn. She also provided additional resources and suggestions for ways to improve my Japanese. She is an encouraging, kind, and creative teacher who really prioritizes an individual's goals for learning!