I can't thank One River, Erin and staff enough for everything their Portfolio Development Class…read moreprovided my daughter during her senior year. The personal attention towards Riley while creating her portfolio was exactly what she needed. Additionally, their attention to detail and assistance all throughout the process put my wife and I at ease. After going through this process, honestly, we shouldn't have waited until senior year. We plan on continuing classes at One River and certainly recommend the Portfolio Development Class for your aspiring art student! Definite game winning touchdown!

One River school of art is wonderful place to learn and create. The staff is helpful and…read moreknowledgeable as it relates to programs and activities that enhance artistic expression. In addition, the school offers a wide variety of themed summer camp options.

I just put up Jerry's 72nd street subway drawing in my UWS apartment, and I absolutely love it!!…read moreNot only is the art incredible, but Pencilworks framed this piece perfectly. All of this was topped off with great customer service. I couldn't be happier!!

The best! I had a wine and paint party here and it was my favorite wine and paint ever! I love that…read moreeveryone can pick their own painting. I was worried I would feel lost if everyone did but they were beyond helpful and we never felt lost. I also loved that we weren't using easels because you could see everyone in the room. I would absolutely recommend this place to everyone!!

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.

I've been talking about learning how to sew since forever so last birthday my friends got me a gift…read morecertificate to It's Sew Crafty so I could shut up and learn. Winter was very busy but I finally got around to using it and I couldn't be happier! Katie is beyond patient and teaches often to children so her approach is often animated and simple to remember which is great for newbies or someone who hasn't sewn in a long time. I only have 3 sessions, but I feel pretty well acquainted with the sewing machine again. I'd like to eventually be able to sew my own clothes so after this round I will practice and then try to get some more lessons this fall. If you have kids who like to craft send em here! She's right in downtown Maplewood or I believe LBI for the summer so lots of opportunity to get your craft on. Katie has a great approach from sewing, to crafting, to dyeing fabrics, it appears that she does it all! I'm excited to complete my first project and move on to more. Give her a try!

From the owner: I started out volunteering at my local library in the children's room- once a month i brought in…read morefree crafts for the kids to make- the librarian asked if I had other skills that i would be willing to share and I said "i can sew"! I bought a few machines and supply's- and decided to see if it would work as a business...I rented space in the back of a cafe in the evenings, and the business grew. I then found a bit bigger rental space in Maplewood at Parteaz...my business grew and now have moved on to my own sewing and craft studio at 59 Front Street in Keyport N.J. and a bigger space in Maplewood at 1978 Arts Center, 1978 Springfield Ave Maplewood NJ.

Great school and the teacher is an absolute genius. If you want to level up your art skills I would…read morehighly recommend checking this place out.

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.

Owned and operated by the peeps that created the Jersey City Art School, this gallery offers…read moreartists of various mediums a place to show on a rotating basis. Great lighting and wall space.

I signed up my 6-year-old​ son a month ago and so far he loves coming here. My son looks forward to…read moreeach visit. Instructors are great with children and have a great balance between directing the kids through the art-making​ activity and allowing them to explore the materials on their own. I highly recommend​ this place.

Great school my son loves art and this school gives him apportionment to improve his skills. There…read moresummer camp also great. Highly recommend.

Great acting classes by the great teacher. I'm a model…read moregoing into acting. Took 6 months of classes with Theo and now booked my first web series role. Theo gave us a knowledge of reading a script, working with a script, playing and living a character. We did many professional exercises what helped to warm up the body, the voices. I love his approach that every actor is unique and should embrace their uniqueness. Theo is an absolutely fantastic person, he makes everyone feel good, confident and bring their best. Highly recommend his program.

From the owner: Theo Devaney is a professional TV, Film & Stage Actor, and expert Acting Coach, specialising in…read morehelping newcomers as well as established Actors deepen their craft, strategise and direct their careers, and find balance between their personal and creative lives.