Great place--- I did a beginning glass blowing class and I couldn't have asked for a more…read morepatient, creative, and talented instructor. The only glass blowing classes in all of Ithaca! Check it out and have fun with this mysterious substance

CSMA. offers students of all ages art and music classes for great prices! Staff has been trained at…read moreplaces like Ithaca college and other well known schools. Classes in person or on- line. Voice, piano, flute and dance are some of the classes you can take here.

From the owner: The Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that…read moreprovides year-round, multi-arts instruction to adults and children, and presents performances and public events in its downtown Ithaca facility.

I came here for a Yelp Elite event, and the staff of Liverpool Art Center were WONDERFUL!…read more Be warned: this is not your "step by step, paint-nite, everybody is painting the same thing" sort of place- you get to choose your own picture from the many choices they have, you get a canvas, the'll give you the paints and brushes, give you basic pointers, and off you go! If you need more assistance, they'd be happy to help- but otherwise, you have free reign! If you want to change up the colors on the picture, that's definitely allowed and they'll give you a different paint palette so you can achieve that! This would be a great place to have a girls' night, a bachelorette event, birthday party, etc.!

I was curious and decided to sign up, and then I created this here during one of my first class…read more(pic attached). The teacher (and owner) was very helpful and showed me tips and tricks I would of never thought of. The atmosphere was inviting and relaxing, a very family vibe. The other students were nice and welcomed me with open arms. (: I would recommend this to anyone who's looking for art lessons, the whole experience was pleasurable from beginning to end! Thanks Sandi!

We are up here for the summer from Texas, and I swear I'd move up here for Wegmans and this amazing…read moreart shop. My husband grew up here, and I've been visiting with him for quite a while. I never really noticed this place before, probably because I wasn't painting at the time. I recently took up, watercolor, and brought all my stuff up here, but needed a few extra supplies. During my first visit, I noticed they had a workshop on that upcoming Saturday, and I eagerly signed up for it. It was an all-day workshop with Paul Taylor, and he was an INCREDIBLE instructor. Even though I had taken classes for three months before we left Texas, I learned so much from him in that one day. The class focused on doing one painting from beginning to end, and you would think an seven hour day would be too much for one painting, but it was absolutely perfect. It allowed us to take our time and allowed time for him to explain every move and assist us as we painted. Now about the shop... What a jewel! It is very well stocked, and had almost everything I needed, except for a couple of paint colors. But to top it off, the owner was working the day I visited, and she was so incredibly helpful. She walked around and helped me find everything I needed, and we had a wonderful visit while I was there. I returned again on another day when a young woman was working, and she was equally as helpful and enjoyable. When we come up here next year, I think I'm going to base our visits around the classes they offer. I would love to take the watercolor class that they offer that goes on for several weeks. If you consider yourself even remotely, creative and artistic, skip Hobby Lobby, and Michaels and support this wonderful local establishment.

The owner is down to earth and cares about each customer. There needs to be more stores like this…read more You find what you need, and it's an atmosphere unlike the big box stores. Great experience here! They even have a summer camp for kids. I believe there's art classes for all ages here too. Wonderful place that offers great art supplies.

This is a really cool place! They offer one night classes, or 8 week classes. I did a one night…read moreclass where we made bowls. The instructor was great and showed us step by step how to do everything, including how to hold our hands. It was a very relaxed environment. I highly recommend!

Happy Fingers makes a happy workshop, we went for a fused glass ornament class. You can bring…read moresnacks and beverages to share. The instructor was fantastic, and the participants were friendly and helpful.

I attended two venetian plaster classes prior to attending the classes at Buon Fresco. One was a 5…read moreday class and another a 3 day class. Having taken the three that I did, if I had to only take one, I would 100% choose Buon Fresco. Communication was very excellent and documents were organized in a timely manner. All my questions were answered in a clear and concise manner while organizing our class dates. There was nothing I was uncertain of when I showed up for the first day of class. As for the classes themselves, there are nuances and insights to Victoria's instruction that distinguish her from the rest and let you know you're in the presence of someone who has mastered this craft. Beyond the application of plaster there are courses offered which the other classes ( I attended ) didn't address at all. Most notably among them is the color theory class. The ability to color match and create custom color for clients will infinitely distinguish you from everyone else. Marbling courses are a must for anyone looking to further distinguish themselves and watching Victoria take a blank white board and transform it into a piece of marble is worth the cost of admission alone. Additionally there is a business course offered which contained valuable insights into industry specific best practices. There are also a few additional, more advanced courses, which I didn't have the time to take unfortunately. All that being said, I can't recommend Buon Fresco enough. Highest marks for sure. If you're interested in learning venetian plaster, based on my experiences, this is the school to go to, period.

Buon Fresco Decorative Academy will teach you and leave you with everything you need in order to…read moresucceed with decorative arts. The courses are structured beautifully and Victoria manages to cover a vast amount knowledge in just a couple of days. If there is anybody out there wanting to learn faux finishes or any other sort of high end finish, Buon Fresco is the way to go!

This was an unexpected gem of an art museum in the heart of Utica. We came here on a half-day trip…read morefrom Cooperstown (1 hour away on rural roads) for a brief visit and had modest expectations. The MWPAI has two main buildings and includes a lovely collection of paintings and sculptures. The highlight of the museum is the set of paintings by Thomas Cole on the top floor of the main building. These works illustrate various stages in one's life cycle from youth to middle-age to older-age. I was impressed by the quality of the collection here and a visiting exhibit of works by a contemporary artist from Atlanta. We arrived around 11:30am on a Thursday and went immediately to the Terrace Cafe after a quick restroom stop. The cafe is open from 11am to 3pm Tuesdays through Saturdays and has outdoor seating. I was impressed by the quality of our bistro-style lunch prepared by a professional chef. We enjoyed some iced tea and the fried deviled eggs with horseradish, dijon and scallions as an appetizer. My 13-year old son devoured his MWP burger (mustard-whiskey-peppercorn glaze), while I had the Saratoga Quiche which was light and refreshing. We were too full for dessert. Who knew that Utica could provide an elegant yet affordable lunch with a lovely outdoor view? Be sure to ask the waiter for recommendations on main dishes and appetizers. Although the service can be a bit slow, it's a delightful spot for a leisurely lunch where you can relax and unwind. My wife, teenage sons (15 yrs, 13 yrs) and I really enjoyed our short day trip to Utica. MWPAI was a highlight along with Utica Coffee Roasters and the half-moon cookies from Hemstrought Bakery.

It has 2 sections, main building for art exhibit, the other section is a historical residence of…read morethe donor. All items has descriptions in details. The museum is not big and easy to navigate. Artworks are world class, so amazing. Worth to visit even though I had a short trip.

So colorful and friendly!! What a great place! All the staff and teachers seem to care about each…read moreperson that enters their doors. Yesterday I saw the staff interacting with older adults that were arriving for class and seemed confused, and they were made to feel so welcome!

From the owner: Spectrum Creative Arts is an arts education and therapy center in Pittsford, NY, providing services…read moreto individuals of all ages and all abilities. In addition to offering both typical instruction and therapy services in music, visual arts, theatre, and dance, we lead a variety of programs and workshops for artists in the community.

Great instructors - all were very calm and helpful. Would highly recommend this school for people…read morewanting to pass their test on the first go.

77$ for 50 mins but actual driving instruction is 30 mins as you have to drive to and from the…read moredriving school to the practice sites. John is always late. Instructors are meh at explaining. The greatest turnoff is that they never answer your phone or email plus they're never at their office. So they just take your money and ghost you. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.