This is a very warm and inviting neighborhood school for kids - and adults - to attend art classes…read more It's particularly beautiful in fall. The welcoming staff and teachers appear to be caring and competent. It is well organized and the enrollment / registration staff are responsive and attentive. For children's classes, all materials and supplies are included. My child really seems to enjoy the class and the teachers! For adults, materials lists are provided. There are classes in photography, painting, drawing, watercolor, etc for both beginners and more advanced students. So far a very positive experience. Highly recommended!

Been attending classes and workshops for 2 years, and I somewhat recommend this facility to anyone…read morewho is interested in arts or wants new hobbies to pursue. This isn't a professional school where respected people in the fields teach you so you can become artists. It's more like some skilled people give you knowledge on techniques to help you discover your new hobby. This isn't just school where they offer painting lessons but also available are photography, stage performance arts and so on and such. All instructors I've had are inspiring, caring and kind albeit their fake encouragements and rushed attitudes. They make sure everything is understood and help you develop artistic senses, and find areas where you can improve. What came off as disappointment is that they were not willing to engage in interesting discussions because they have to stick to schedule. Classes are very small but it is perfect for people who have school or work during daytime, and enrolment fees won't break the bank, so might as well take it lightly instead of a serious school where you learn to become artists. I took various painting and drawing classes and photography lessons, with which I am happy as I became knowledgable with those activities but there were some cancelled classes time to time. And sometimes classes are boring as not many people are enrolled and instructors would end early where he would not know what to do with remaining time.

It seems odd to be writing a review about a school, but I have to respond, given the low rating I…read moresee. (There are many positive comments that are not featured at the top, which I don't understand.) The Linden School is simply one of the finest communities that I have ever been part of. The passion and expertise from the faculty is just unmatched. (Seriously: Go to Ratemyteacher and see what kids are saying.) The students achieve incredible things, likely because the teachers are approachable, engaged, and really care about their students' achievements. If a kid (or parent) needs help, the teachers are there for them. The curriculum is interesting, without a lot of emphasis put on textbooks or prepackaged programmes. Teachers listen to students and respond to individual interests and needs. Much of the classroom work is based on real problems, and hands-on activities. This approach seems to be working, as the graduates are articulate, interesting people who go on to do amazing things. There is also an outstanding athletics programme. Although there are no tryouts, the teams still somehow keep winning championship banners! Seriously--the gym is full of them. I can't recommend Linden highly enough. If you're looking for a school where people care about you and where you'll be encouraged to do amazing things, You should consider it.

Attending The Linden School was one of the worst experiences of my life. It has been over 10 years…read moresince I left, and I still carry trauma from my time there. Instead of being a place of growth and encouragement, the school created an atmosphere of fear, exclusion, and constant judgment. A teacher, Rory consistently singled me out in ways that felt unfair and humiliating. The leadership under the principal, Janice, only made things worse -- the administration fostered an environment that was punitive rather than supportive, and students like me were left feeling isolated and diminished. The impact of this experience has stayed with me long after, which says everything about the culture of this school. I would strongly warn families to reconsider before sending their children here.

Small sized art classes for both kids and adults. Very knowledgable teachers. the art lessons here…read morehave been a staple after school program for my kids since we moved to the Yonge and Eglinton/ Davisville area 3 years ago. My daughter is now learning digital art with Rebeca and loves her teacher and this class. Would highly recommend you check this small studio out on Mount Pleasant if you're looking to enrol your kids in classes. They even do portfolio, competition and resume building lessons (my kids are too small for this, but I thought it was interesting)!

From the owner: Welcome! Art-Kitect is an award winning firm that specializes in Fine Art Restoration &…read moreConservation, Custom Picture Framing & Art Classes. Please see our detailed website for more information on our services.

At one point in my life of bad and ill-advised decisions, I considered going to the International…read moreAcademy of Design & Technology. I made an appointment to take a school tour, and it seemed like a really cool place to attend. All the programs are arts related, from fashion design to video game design and film production, it seems like a kick ass school. Well Kick-ass School comes at a ass kicking price. For the program I wanted to take, it would cost I believe $18,000 for a year (a two year program).. Not exactly pennies. Most of their programs are exceptionally high - something that is not advertised on their website. One year of their schooling was almost equivalent to a 4 year tuition at U of T! The entrance exam consists of an assignment, which obviously varies depending on the program. It's not that hard if you have a creative bone in your body and can prove that you have an aptitude for the program of your choice. Overall, the school is really good for specialized arts field. You really get hands on experience and it seems like a good place to network and get a job in your field. But it comes at a hefty cost.

As a private university Academy of Design and Technology delivers probably the best lab equipment…read moreand education in Canada. I myself am an AODT alumni and can say with ease that my overall experience in AODT was great. True I have had some minor problems with some professors but trust me when I tell you that everything else in Canada is worse. I vouch strongly for AODT (http://www.aodt.ca)

Very nice place for a birthday party, we have been here for a 5 and 2 year olds party. Staff are…read morenice and everything is organized, and the kids take home a clay creation at the end!

From the owner: Our Team is committed to delivering quality, stimulating, clay, paper mache & painting, skill…read morebuilding programs for people of all ages. Our team has been diligently back ground checked to make sure they are skilled and empowering to everyone and that they create a safe place to whoever uses our services. No matter what type of program you choose, birthday party for kids or adults, camp, workshops, classes, team building or corporate events, our team will be able to help you enhance your creative skills and simple modeling techniques.The finished art projects will become treasured keepsakes and in the process, children and adults alike develop their fine motor skills and refine their love of art.

I don't have extended health benefits, so when I found out about Eight Branches, I hot tailed my…read morebutt there. Eight Branches has a teaching clinic that treats clients. Because it's a school, there is usually 3 people residing over your treatment (1 primary and 2 secondaries). You'll be asked a lot of questions about your health and any issues you have. They then leave for about 5 minutes deciding how to treat you. I teach yoga and if you can believe it, I get tight in my upper back (all those downward dogs), so sometimes I'll get a massage (Tuina, a chinese massage that is done over your clothes and feels amazing; cupping, which is a deep massage but if you love deep tissue massage, it's AWESOME!!! You will have marks on your backs though - they do fade; sometimes Shiatsu). They also do acupuncture (of course). They will also prescribe herbs if needed. The cost is $20 a session (the session is about 1.5 hours), but if you get a living green card, it's $15/session. Go...just go.

I've never gone for student treatments, just gone to see regular practioners at this clinic. i've…read moregone for both acupuncture and shiatsu massage. In which case, cost is more than student-run, but still very reasonable I think compared to many other places. The practioners there are excellent, so knowledgeable and intuitive and treat all sorts of issues. Very comfortable, professional, and relaxing atmosphere. I highly recommend a visit, especially if you are struggling with some sort of issue and not sure what can be done about it. I think they can help or point you in the right direction.

Amazing experience! My 17 months old daughter enjoyed it!…read moreGymboree offers diverse classes. We tried the play & learn class, and I'm signing up for a free music trial class. Looking forward to that!

I've been coming here for 4 months now, since my baby was 6 months old. Free parking, never had any…read moreissues getting a spot. Teachers are nice, good mini community. Classes for specific age groups so I don't have to worry about my little one getting hurt by older kids. You can always book make up classes easily, they're very flexible, and there's many different open gym times. My favourite part about it is that it's SUPER clean. Like almost hospital level clean, the cleanest place I've been to in all of the GTA.

3.5 stars. Teachers are talented and inspiring, but sometimes it is a bit hard to follow them as…read morelessons tend to be rushed. They do amazing job at teaching not just techniques but also putting more emotion into the music. They know where improvement and practice are needed. Instructors are generally friendly, but sometimes they get impatient if you are a bit slow. 1-on-1 lessons are once per week. They are very strcit with schedules, and cancelling at the last moment results in service charge. Also offered is flexible plan where you go any time of the week if you cannot go with fixed day, but it costs extra. Lessons cover playing instruments and music theory. They offer lessons for anything from guitar to cello as long as it is string instrument.

In November 2010 our youngest child was struck with the notion that he'd like to try violin. Up to…read morethat point, he had been dabbling in piano lessons once a week with a neighbour lady. We found TSS on the web and decided to try a couple of months with Julian Fisher. Julian takes the "whole musician" approach and encouraged our son in ALL aspects of musicianship, whether playing for friends or at Kiwanis festivals. Each year our son had opportunities to play at recitals and in summer at a camp. We were delighted when TSS expanded to include piano (Susan Hamblin Dennis) as well. Next month (June 2014) our son will play his Grade 6 violin RCM exam. In December 2014 he plans to do Grade 9 RCM in piano. We attribute his rapid success in violin and piano to the excellent and nurturing tutelage through TSSP.