We had a great time learning a new skill and take home an awesome rug at the end of the session!…read moreAfter making the reservation, we texted our design to the shop so that supplies are set up and ready by the time we arrived. The owner Ms. Zoom was super friendly and helpful. Even though I probably accidentally used up all her green yarns, she did not charge me extra and kept giving me encouragements. Highly recommend! By the way, the received moved to a Westminster location, at 92nd and Wadsworth. Super convenient!

We had an absolutely amazing time! They have everything there and were great at instructing us…read moresince it was our first time tufting. It was a lot easier that we thought and SO much fun!

CMA is a community music school that has served the region for over 25 years. As a piano and…read morevoice student, I've seen toddlers as young as 18 months old playing in a group that introduces toddlers to music, and adults 40 to 88 years young singing in a Broadway ensemble group or playing in the jazz band. The faculty is engaging and fun and the community feels like a second family. I can't recommend CMA enough!

What a miserable experience and we didn't even get as far as the music lesson! This business is so…read morebadly run that it's mind boggling. First of all, I called to enquire about music lessons 4 months ago and finally, they called me back one month ago! I believed that I had set up 3 trial voice lessons for my daughter starting today, dates booked in, teacher info received - they took my credit card details, the dates and times were confirmed over the phone, and I put them in my diary. Today we showed up and there was no lesson - the answer? 'Oh, I'm sorry, we're very backed up, you're one of the new people aren't you'. 'Oh, I see you here in the folder that I haven't got to you yet (4 weeks later) and we've given your slot away to someone else'. This is on top of the enquiry I made about cello lessons for my son. That enquiry took 3 weeks to respond to. They left me a voicemail, I got back immediately and left them a voicemail then....nothing, another 2 weeks to get a response from that call. After a couple of mumbled apologies today, I left furious having taken time out of my day to get my daughter there on time for something that was confirmed one month ago. This business doesn't deserve any success, if you can even call it a business.

Just finished Metalsmithing II and love this school. This is the most professionally run business…read morein the world of art classes I have ever experienced. Everything about the school is organized, ordered and first-class, especially the instruction. (Re: the negative review: It's not called attitude when it's true accomplishment. This is so rare that amateurs can't recognize it.) For the investment in the class fee + tools/supplies, I appreciated having such a structured environment in which to learn. Darlene Armstrong, owner/artist/teacher emeritus, has a definite point of view about craftsmanship. And, yes, it is her way or the highway. But who wants to take a class from a teacher who always says, "Sure,you can do it that way if you want; it's your art," when you don't know what the hell you're doing?? So if you are not a serious student of metal work or are just looking for something fun to waste a few hours, don't waste your time/$$ or the school's. But if you want to get better with your art (and learn how to make pieces that are commercially viable), this is the place to learn it the way all apprentices used to--doing it over and over till you get it right. I have been on an ongoing quest for good metalsmithing instruction for the past 10 years and use my vacation time to travel around the country taking classes. On a scale of 1 - 10, I've taken classes that were advertised as 10s that were barely 3s (one last year by a "name" artist who hated to, thus couldn't, teach.). I've also taken classes that I'd rate as 7-8 because they were super fun, but not all that special in my goal to "further my art." DSMA is an 11 because it hit the mark on excellent instruction, excellent venue, excellent design selection (ie., we worked on pieces you'd actually want to wear in real life). This is the only course I have taken in 10 years that had a teaching assistant because there were 11 of us in class (a large number for learning anything with a torch.) That told me that Darlene really cared that every student maximized her knowledge. In fact, Mary Ann was a great bonus to have, because besides the teacher, you always learn from other students who are better than you. Frankly, I over-estimated my own ability, based on my past experience with mediocre teachers. If it hadn't been for Mary Ann, I would have been left behind (something that Darlene did try to emphasize to me before I registered). Part of how I judge the success of my class experience is whether I am inspired to continue to the next level. With Metalsmithing II I was inspired to lower my self-assessment and go back to Metalsmithing I...with DSMA. Sort of a "not knowing what I didn't know." I love that. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I felt I was not well enough prepared for the teacher's expectations ahead of time. It was a big personal value of Darlene's that everyone show up on time and come prepared. I suppose it was up to me to ask more questions about what to expect (and Jennifer who handles all the admin did a super job of sending me tool lists and answering the questions I did have). But when you are from out of town with no prior experience with the teacher or school policies that are so specific, I would have benefited from more of a walk-thru in advance. A simple page on the website of "What To Expect if This Is Your First Class" would have helped. Or a checklist for out of towners, too, like where to stay, how to order lunches, starting/ending studio times, etc. For ex., at other multi-day workshops, lunch is usually provided or easy to procure. Because the school is in a business park in an industrial area, there are no good options for lunch to be ordered over the weekend, and everyone is on their own. I had to spend a lot of time figuring out how to find my own food for lunch (without a car), until Darlene recommended Whole Foods. The lovely people at the Hilton/Doubletree Westminster happily accommodated a quick stop for me with their free shuttle service. But had I known that ahead of time, I could have made those arrangements at the same time I set up the shuttle service, and had one less thing to worry about in an unfamiliar city. Not sure if DSMA wants more out of town students, but, if so, more hospitality would mean a lot. I know I'm not the only traveling class taker. That's an easy fix, tho, and so I highly recommend this school.

Took one class and I will NEVER go back. Attitude galore and they seem to think you are a Pain and…read morethat they are doing you a favor by being in your presence. The lady teaching my class said she was not going to share any of her secrets with us. What???!!! So much for teaching. Don't go here unless you are a tortured artist type and you already know what you are doing. The skills they teach are no better than you can find on YouTube videos.

My kids attended this camp for 3 weeks in the summer of 2017 and I was very happy with the entire…read moreexperience. My kids (girls aged 3 and 5) LOVED attending camp, and I really liked that the camp was very outdoors-focused and they would often come home quite dirty from playing in the sand and grass. This feels like what a kids summer camp should be. The counselors were also top notch.

The Living Arts camp is a thoughtful, well-designed program which focuses on the outdoors,…read morefolklore, crafts, and friendship. My son was in awe of this magical experience - and it changed my whole perception od that a schooling experience could be! A really great experience!

Beautiful wind chimes! Love the colorful, well-made chimes and great customer service!read more

Adorable shop, enjoyed a ceramics class with some friends taught by Laura Beth. Looking forward to…read moredoing more classes here

I was rushing to sign up for a BLS class & tried to fit too much in - on top of a Dr. appt. - to…read moremake it downtown. I tried the number listed twice for Front Range & left v.m's - when I knew I couldn't make the class time. No answer ever - though somehow my online email made it to the National Red Cross office & I received a phone call back from them! All they did was refer me back to Front Range CPR, but at least they communicated! Very disappointing way to run a business. Rena

Vincent at front range CPR did a wonderful job. My boys and I were able to complete our…read morecertifications. There's a lot of knowledge and skills to be transferred over. Vincent did a wonderful job of breaking it down and giving us the confidence to go on our high adventure camping trips.

It's been over a year but I was able to get a CNA license from Ann Rose. For me it was an update…read moresince I let my license lapse. Also I was renewing as a personal caregiver and not working in a hospital or care center. I am so grateful for all of the support and encouragement. Things had changed since I last had my license. It was so much easier for me to get in a place with a small group, the one on one attention I received. Also the availability of classes I was able to choose from worked with my family. All of the staff were so helpful and kind. I truly appreciate that and I have recommended them to many different people. Others in my class had already secured a position prior to completing their training. I was able to start in my position days after my testing was complete. Not only do I have my CNA but I am also CPR CERTIFIED.

Had such a great experience here! Donna and Heather are amazing and made everything so easy!read more

As an actor you want a regular workshop to go to hone your craft…read more John and Brian are incredibly dedicated mentors to aspiring actors. They know the business, are connected to the industry, and are committed to every one of their student's growth and success. I don't know where I would be without these guys (and all my fellow actors at the studio!) on my team. If you're an aspiring actor and want to make acting your career, if you're a theater actor and want to get into TV and film, or even if you're already a working actor, this is hands down the best place to call your home workshop.

This is a great place to understand the business of acting and how to expand into the world of…read moreacting. They provide an amazing program with supplemental workshops to help put you on the fast track. I highly recommend attending classes at AEC Studios to anyone looking to developing a strong and successful acting career.