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.

Amazing!! It was my birthday so I decided to get a henna, which I never did before. She was very…read morepatient and worked with the designs I was interested in. She did an amazing job and it came out better than I thought. What I loved the most was that in the end she basically told me the sis and don'ts in order for them to last long. She gave me another one on my other hand as a bday gift. Funny thing: I walked to my car being careful, so I thought, and messed up my thumb. When I called, she fixed it up the best that anyone could because at the end of the day, it's already on but she was great!! Def going back, especially when it gets warmer. Prices are very reasonable!

The Artist was really great, all the kids really enjoyed the Facepainting. She was really great at…read morekeeping them all engaged and entertained. I highly recommend them.

I highly recommend psychic Crystal, It's a very comfortable…read moreand safe space. I got all my questions answered, I am so relieved that I found such a gifted psychic to help me. Thank you again Crystal

Rashida did my henna for my wedding!! While I had only seen her work on Instagram, and never met…read moreher before hiring her for the job, my thoughts were the following 1) She was very impressively early at our home, prepared, bringing her own light, materials, chairs, table etc - You name it, she had it. 2) she was very adjusting (I had forgotten my evening outfit, and couldn't get my arms done until my fiance picked it up), but she was able to do my feet in the mean time and didn't complain that we were running behind 3) She did EXACTLY what I requested - I asked for specifics like the NYC sky line, air planes, coffee cups, you name it - she did it. Her work was beautiful 4) She took a lot of pictures a long the way! She did a beautiful job documenting and sent me all copies afterwards for my own INSTA which I appreciated. 5) My guests loved her! They all were very impressed by her friendliess, quickness, henna design, etc. 10/10 Would definitely hire again!

This is my second time getting my henna done by Rashida. She does such an amazing job. Love her…read morework!

My daughter is learning growing and having so much fun. Yesterday she performed at the fair and had…read morea blast. Great place! Kids learnings so much!

I took a Voice Over Acting class with Dennis from NextGen Acting. Despite some of us being complete…read morenovices, Dennis was able to give the class a solid understanding of different ways we can use our voices to be more effective in capturing the spirit of the character we are playing as well as practical exercises that we could do on our own. When we did our recordings, he gave each of us feedback that we could use, not just for the characters we chose, but things we could use generally for any part. Dennis ultimately gave us many resources where we could continue to work on our craft and potentially even land Voice Over jobs. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with NextGen Acting.

After catching a movie at AMC Menlo Park 12, we decided to stroll around the mall and stumbled upon…read moreCeline's Spa--what a delightful find! This is a kid's spa, perfect for little ones who want to enjoy a special pampering experience. The ambiance is fun and welcoming, designed specifically for kids to feel comfortable and relaxed. The staff is amazing with children, ensuring they feel special from start to finish. We took our granddaughter Rosalie for a mani/pedi, but ended up with a lot more. The pricing is also reasonable, making it a great value for the quality of service. We're already planning our next visit for someone's 5th birthday--mom has been warned! If you're at Menlo Park Mall, Celine's Spa is the perfect spot for a kid-friendly pampering session.

Great experience for my 8 year old. I wanted her to have a.mani & pedi but everywhere was busy…read more While Celine's was busy, they had the staff to ensure I had a short wait of 15 mins. My daughter got her mani & pedi from Katie (I think her name was) and she loved it. Katie was so attentive and really had a full conversation with my daughter. I'll certainly come back with my princess.

The adult paint class at metro media was incredibly fun! It was perfect for a date night. I went…read morewith my girlfriend and we got to paint the cutest family of cats, although my kitten came out more like a puppy (my own fault). The instructor, Cesar, was very thorough in explaining how to go about painting the cats, down to the whiskers. Along with giving us tips on how to use the brush properly and teaching some painting techniques, he would also crack jokes and make conversation. Most importantly, he was patient with others who needed help with their cat's missing limbs. The setting was intimate. The room fits about 12-14 people and so Cesar was able to give enough attention to each painter. Overall, it was a friendly environment to meet new people, pick up a few painting techniques, and have fun while painting!

Chris and Yuen are amazing! Their balloon work is pure artistry fun, creative, and always a…read moreshowstopper. From ocean-themed parties to elegant arches, everything they create is detailed, professional, and full of "wow" factor. If you want your event to stand out, Balloons by MystaFai BD is the way to go!

We've now used Mysta Fai BD for two different parties, and they absolutely crushed it both times…read more For Harold and the Purple Crayon themed party, they created amazing taller than life custom balloon "crayons" that tied the whole theme together. For my son's Spider-Man birthday party, they went above and beyond -- making individual Spider-Man balloon figures as party favors, plus other custom designs that the kids went nuts over. What I really appreciate is the creativity and care they put into every design. These weren't cookie-cutter balloons -- they took the time to come up with unique ideas to fit each party's theme. The quality and detail were incredible, and everything lasted through the party (and beyond). The crayons were still standing months later when we finally got around to taking it down. Highly recommend if you want your event to stand out and have the kids (and adults!) talking about it long after. We'll definitely be calling them again!