Dropped in as a walk in with a friend and was greeted right away with a rundown of how it works…read more You pick a pottery piece, the price is on the bottom and then it's $7 for studio time. Great value compared to other places in the area that charge studio time by the hour. Your piece will be ready for pickup usually between 7-10 days. The owner was super nice and helpful giving tips and tricks along the way. Lots of colors of paint and different pieces to choose from. Brought my own drink and had a great time. Highly recommend for a girls day, date or with kids. They also have glass fusing, glass resin, wood painting and classes available. There is a large parking lot with spaces reserved in front of the business as well. Highly recommend stopping in, can't wait to go back!

I went here on a whim, looking for a drop-in ceramics class for myself and my daughter…read more This little craft place is super cute! You can paint ceramic pottery to be fired, but they also do glass, melting parties, and so much more. Plus, they make these beautiful sun catchers. I'm going back next week to pick up my vase and make something new.I can't wait!

Our Avondale Adult Transition Program visited the art studio in December to make a gift for our…read morefamilies. Lynn, the instructor, was so kind and patient with our students. Our students have not had the experience of creating artwork in some time, so Lynn's flower project was perfect! They enjoyed getting back into doing art and utitlizing their creative sides. The artwork was sent back to us in beautiful cellophane bags and tags to use for the holidays. We can't wait to go back for more classes in the future! This is THE hidden gem in Rochester for people with special needs.

took a pottery class where we were instructed on how to make a bowl on the wheel. the space was…read morelarge and airy with natural light. the instructor was an amazing teacher and helper and we had a lot of fun! if you're local they have group classes and packages. a huge plus is there's a kitty adoption center next door!

We had such a wonderful time! Stanley was one of the most patient people that I have ever met and…read morewas a great teacher. He just moved to a new location off of Grand River. It wasn't too expensive and I enjoyed every moment of it. We will be coming back!

OMG - highly recommend to everyone. Stanley (owner) was so helpful and knowledgeable; we asked a…read morebillion questions. My friend and I decided to go with 24 x 24 selection which gives you a 3hr class time and you have a little extra additional time if you go over. You get to select your own image - if its TOO DETAILED then he'll let you know. Currently he request the image 24hrs before the class - you'll notify you through email and text. Please note - you won't be able to take piece home until after two days but he'll reach out when its ready because he needs to put the finishing touching/sealing the rug with glue. There are a variety of colors available - you even have the option of playing your own music but we declined and asked him to put on some music which we vibe too. As of right now - the max amount of people are 6 but i think special requests for highly numbers in the future - if you don't know then just reach out. I'm already trying to see how i can get my job to approve a corporate class which he informed me that there's an option for a pop-up session. At the end of the day - DO THE THINGS; TRY SOMETHING NEW. No regrets!!! Happy crafting!

If you are seeking what is considered the foremost acting workshop in Michigan to really learn the…read morecraft or build on existing skills, you should contact The Actor's Workshop-Detroit (Madison Heights, Mich.). You can learn under the tutelage of one of the finest acting coaches, independent filmmakers and directors/screenwriters in the country, Brian Lawrence. Talented producer, acting coach and actor Aida Munoz runs the operations of the Workshop and helps teach classes for those of all ages. I have studied and worked on my acting (and singing) at the Actor's Workshop for seven years. I also have been in several feature film and stage productions directed by B. Lawrence and produced by A. Munoz (as well as from several others locally and nationally). So, I am as qualified as anyone to give the Actor's Workshop-Detroit a strong "5 Stars" and recommend those with both no prior experience or those with a lot to check out one of the finest acting programs anywhere. You'll soon be an in-demand and highly capable actor. Good luck!

This is a good acting school in Michigan. You get good training as an Actor. Mr. Brian Lawrence and…read moreMs. Aida are great teachers to learn from. I like the fact that whenever I have a question about acting or need assistance, Ms. Aida is always available for her students. I give this place five stars.

Sandy is the BEST face painter I've experienced! You will walk away with a smile, every time! She's…read moreenergetic and happy! She face paints at many local events and also hosts paint parties! She's also an author. I have her first children's book! She also sells t-shirts and jewelry in line with her brand. If you're looking for a positive, joyful experience- Sandy is your artist!!

My time attending classes at the Actors Loft was truly the best investment I have ever made in…read moremyself! It has been much like the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly (one of the most exquisite in the natural world; within the chrysalis, an inching, cylindrical eating machine remakes itself into a beautiful flying creature). Hugh Gall (founder/artistic director) is a talented coach/teacher; who strives to bring out the best effort from you. Additionally there is the comradery and spirit of friendship and community that develops between the student/actors within the group who are comfortable around each other, and they support one another. I have enjoyed moderate success as an actor; doing commercials and it was the Actors Loft which provided me this opportunity. I sincerely wish I could do it all over again! James A. Sands

I had a few months of classes under my belt before I moved to Detroit where I found the Actors…read moreLoft. I've completed a couple of terms here and it's been great. Hugh and company have helped me refine my existing skills while also teaching me so much more. Early in a six week term you'll get to know your classmates and develop a level of trust that feels great. That trust helps you just relax and put the things you're learning into practice. Near the end of the term you get a monologue or scene and start learning the lines. At the end of the term you use what you've learned and they film your scene with a super nice RED camera complete with sound and lighting and boom you have something great for your demo reel. I've got two now and I'm pleased with the outcome. They have other classes too if you're looking for things like improv or how to audition and even screenwriting. It's great, you should check it out.

Seasoned Oak, a restaurant that is part of the Culinary Studies in Royal Oak. A very nice…read moreenvironment with tables, high tops and a bar. It's bright and airy with a view of Royal Oak. The menu changes weekly. We had the chili, tomato bisque soup with grilled cheese croutons. Our main entree was the salmon BTL sandwich and winter salad. Very good portion sizes and reasonable prices. Credit cards are accepted but only cash for tips. The service from Abigail was excellent. She was knowledgeable about the menu, friendly and efficient. The entire staff was wonderful filling our water and taking away our plates. Reservations are highly recommended if you want to be sure to get a table. Hours are limited. Free parking is in in the structure located next to the campus.

So, I'm in the process of completing my Bachelor's Degree through Eastern Michigan University. I…read moredecided it was time to finish, and after speaking with my adviser, I had a short list of classes to go through in order to obtain my degree. One of these classes was a basic level art class that I never took as a Freshman many years ago. My adviser said, to save time and money commuting to Eastern, it would be easier to take it through OCC at one of their campuses during the summer break. So, I started the process of enrolling back in March. It was relatively easy since I would be attending as a guest student from Eastern. I had to drop off paperwork at Eastern for them to deal with so my credits would transfer correctly. I also started by meeting with an OCC adviser at the Auburn hills campus, which is their main location. Once I had the appropriate paperwork complete, (which was easy) I was able to register for class. Fortunately, even if you aren't a guest student at OCC like I was, it seems like an easy process to do to get the ball rolling. I found that the only evening art class was located from 6 to 9:30 PM at the Royal Oak campus, which I wasn't familiar with. It filled up quickly since it's an entry level class and goes towards several different degrees. My tuition was about $400 total for a 3 credit hour class. Quite a bit less since I am used to paying $400 a credit hour at EMU. If I had taken the same class at EMU, it would have been at least $1600, and I would have had to commute to Ypsilanti. Paying one third of the price and driving 10 miles to and from Royal Oak is a lot easier for me! Class was 12 weeks long and started on May 6th, meeting every Monday though July 29th from 6PM until 9:30. The campus is super easy to navigate and they have a free parking garage right there near campus that makes going in and out of the school easy as pie. Police are around, and they patrol regularly. My teacher has a masters degree in fine art, and seems to know his stuff. But, he was kind of a dick the first 6 weeks of class. I loathed going, and bombed my first test. So did most of the class! Teacher was dam near unapproachable and there was literally a screaming match in class over this. One girl cried and left, the other got into it with the professor. It was awful. After this happened, half the class dropped. Eventually, the teacher offered extra credit and became less of a dickhead. Even though the class was way tougher then I had imagined for OCC, I was impressed and frustrated at the same time with the amount of information we covered. I would go here again as a student, but not for a while since I am starting to get burned out on school. I like OCC because it's really easy to register, they have multiple campuses, and are extremely affordable compared to 4 year schools. Parking is free and convenient, and they have a great variety of programs. But, the reason for 3 stars and not 5 was due to the crass nature of my professor, and I sense that different campuses offer different types of programs. Want to major in being an automotive mechanic? Go to Auburn Hills. Want to take an evening class for a requirement over the summer? You may be commuting to highland or the Farmington Hills campus. Oh and in case you are wondering, I survived all 12 weeks without missing a single class. Sat there until 9 PM every Monday. I got an A- in the class. I need several drinks of booze now.