This school has helped me realize a skill that I thought I could never achieve & it's a perfect…read morecurriculum for people who are serious about learning how to draw and paint. The Florentine traditional training approach builds core capabilities which can be applied toward various creative endeavor as it has been demonstrated throughout art history. highly recommend

I feel extremely lucky to have discovered this school, hard to believe that Charlotte has a…read moreresource this first-rate. Classes are taught by the excellent Mark Gucciardi, a former teacher at the Florence Art Academy, teaching in the Florence tradition. He has a fabulous eye and never runs out of suggestions and techniques, yet he remains kind and encouraging. At first I wondered if this training would be a good idea, as I've always enjoyed making art that does not look classical. But what I've found is that my eye is getting better and that what I am learning here is strengthening my more abstract work. I also love that the artists taking the class are focused and dedicated, another source of inspiration. Most of them work full time, so the fact that they are making time for this activity shows a degree of commitment that is energizing to be around. Pascale Ropert runs the school with passion and intelligence.

Northwest is a very unique school, I will always be thankful for the diverse friends I have made…read moreand the learning I have done over the years. The faculty is a bit polarized, meaning we have some faculty members that are always available, very qualified, reliable, etc and some of them that won't even show up. But even when the teachers don't show up, Northwest makes sure that you get what you need to learn and live. For instance, this year my AP Lit teacher has not shown up all year, but Northwest has set us up with an NCVPS class, an upstanding English teacher that helps facilitate work with us even though it's not really her job, and the principle herself came and talked to us about how this class was gonna get done, addressed our concerns, and told us how they were gonna help. There are definitely faults at Northwest, but I wouldn't regret any of my time spent there.

This school is a surprise. It's the only traditional high school in CMS to rank in the top 5…read moreacademically but not be located in the suburbs. It has exceptional academics in most areas, particularly in the arts, social studies, and foreign languages to name a few. It has at least 3-4 lead teachers, the highest level of teaching leadership in the district. It is also the first high school in the nation to have a drama teacher win a Tony Award when the respected teacher, Corey Mitchell won. The student population is the most evenly mixed in the district with a well blended population. The new principal brings a great deal of organization and energy, building on the work done by Melody Sears. It has a low turnover rate, a high graduation rate and one of the best discipline records in the district. All in all, 5 stars.

My kids have been taking Mr. Steven Ray's art class and we all love it! They have art and music…read moreclasses in different Charlotte locations. I would only consider them for any arts instruction.

From the owner: At Arts+, we envision the transformative impact of arts education illuminating every corner of the…read moreCharlotte region. Our goal is to make outstanding arts education available to students of all ages, skill levels and socioeconomic backgrounds. From private lessons to summer camps to community outreach programs, we strive to help each student unlock their full potential through the power of arts education.

My child, Haley, said she can sum up Holt School of Fine Art Classes in one word....Awesome!!!…read more Haley enjoyed learning in a "real" art studio. She learned about various techniques. I was amazed at how she learned shading and working with still life. We learned of the classes from the Living Social ad. We tried it and continued. Loved it. Holt is great with kids. The children really enjoy her and love the atmosphere of being in an art studio.

Holt is a great instructor. The class is low-key and relaxed, with lots of individual attention. I…read morecannot draw ... but because of this class, I am learning how to do something I thought I could never do. I highly recommend taking some classes.

I was here for the Kira J Poetry show. Vapa is a performing art center in Charlotte. I enjoyed the…read morespace and the show. The room I attended the show in was really cool and appreciated it not being hot since this was a warm day outside. When I arrived the staff here were welcoming and pleasant. I look forward to attending again in the future. I highly recommend visiting this space. Vapa has beautiful visual art that's really nice for the space.

Came for an event. This place is bigger than what it appears on the outside. Bathrooms need…read moreupdating and GPS will bring you to an entrance that utilized.

it's on the whole other end of Charlotte and completely opposite from me which is terribly…read moreinconvenient but since this is where the instruction is this is where I am, off and on, a couple times a week. been going on for a while and will continue so for a few whiles more... a year and change ago, at the onset of the plague hysteria, the Governor's office announced that ALL in-person instruction in the state was suspended per direction from the lead duck at the CDC and the information on CPCC's web site reflected the same... except that in-person instruction never really stopped (at least in the tech programs) and now I'm a year behind in school but still slightly ahead of the grading curve. thank you so very little mr governor :-( generally speaking schools have a choice to either spend money on furniture and window dressings OR equipment; this program is one of the top in the field nationally so guess where the money went... yep, the lab furniture is a bit dated but still functional but the classroom tech is current and the tools and apparatuses I've used so far lands on the spectrum between industry-standard to state-of-the art which is pretty impressive all things considered. please be aware that buildings 1 and 2 are part of building 3 and the other building is 4 which contains a well stocked vendo-land, the bookstore and library and metal working shop. parking is easily accessible from Hebron or you can maybe park closer by coming in off Nations Ford? this might involve a bit of driving around but you're in a car so no biggie, right? or would you prefer to remain uneducated?

What a grand space. I came for a play and was pleasantly surprised of the comfort of the seats and…read moreversatility of the space.

Don't support this business, go to the Charlotte Arts League instead…read more The person in charge of the Arts Factory lacks integrity and the space is lacking anyway. He explained to a friend, hosting an event at the Arts Factory that parking at the JCSU was entirely open/free for overflow, which the host passed along to the attendees. We have emails and screenshots of this. After their lot was full and cars were parked at the JCSU, at least two cars were towed for a total cost of $600. Talking with him after, the individual running the Arts Factory was on our side and provided the property management company to argue this case with. Once they wouldn't help, he decided it was not longer their fault but ours for listening to his instructions, washing his hands of this problem.

My daughter goes through the whole week with the goal of participating in Cathay's Friday evening…read morekids art meetup. Cathay is fun, relaxed, and engaging. He helps the kids visualize a an artistic goal and then walks them through achieving that goal in achievable steps.

What a FUN experience! I was present for the 2hr beginners clay throwing class and our bossy yet…read morelovingly informative instructor Logan was AMAZING! It was messy, relaxing, and beautiful all at the same time! I can't wait to attend another class after picking up my glazed fired pieces!

This was our first class and John was awesome! He gave us the opportunity to be creative and…read morelearn. Definitely recommend.