Mila is an amazing art teacher. She has developed such a wonderful relationship with my son and…read moretaught him so much. He takes hand building pottery and drawing/painting classes and has blossomed as an artist under Mila's direction. Her classes are inexpensive, by far the best value in the area. I can't say enough good things about her studio!

Great Art Space! Went to their June Juried Show (opening and award ceremony) and saw some really…read morecool work. It was definitely a great mix of mediums from photography, to sculpture, to paintings, and mixed media. It was very interesting to meet some of the artists and see the work that won in their categories. It was also nice to see the camaraderie between the artists since the place really keeps to its "small town" roots and everyone was really familiar with each other and their works. They also offer classes and workshops along with studio space rental for artists and members. My one gripe is the lack of parking. There is a gravel lot out back, but if there is a first Friday or gallery opening, it's hard to find a space. The building they are in is very cool (renovated warehouse) and is right off the street - unfortunately the parking is meant for warehouse parking so they may remedy this in the future as they grow.

I cannot recommend Alicia Slayton of OCD enough for any projects that require the painting of wood…read more Recently Alicia helped me paint a small bedroom dresser very inexpensively and was able to transform a piece of junk into a beautiful piece of custom furniture. She is a great teacher and a true expert with vast knowledge of many wood painting techniques. And she is reasonable! What more can you ask than that?!

Alicia just painted our kitchen cabinets and what an amazing transformation! It looks like we…read morespent $10k on new cabinets! Thanks Alicia, Frank & Sheila

After moving unexpectedly back to Asheville from Los Angeles, we were in desperate need to get our…read more3 year old into a great preschool. We spent almost a year touring preschools in Los Angeles and then almost another year getting accepted into one of the best ones, which was in extremely high demand. In Asheville, there were fewer options comparatively. We toured several schools that had been highly regarded by different friends but as soon as we went to Roots + Wings School of Art and Design and met Ginger Huebner, the founding director, we were sold. The school was not only the perfect fit for our 3 year old and our family, but after attending a semester, it easily exceeded the ridiculously hard to get into school we were excited to attend in Los Angeles. Roots + Wings is a beautiful blend of creative art driven education with just the right amount of structure, set in a truly wonderful space to learn and grow. Throughout his first semester at Roots and Wings, our son grew so much - emotionally and intellectually. By giving him a comfortable and positive space to explore art and his surroundings, he learned problem solving, interpersonal skills with other children and teachers, and became much more independent. Most importantly, he had a blast doing it all. When we picked him up from school, he was always so excited to show and tell us all the amazing things they'd done that day. The kids created incredible art projects, had animals in the classroom, played music and had plenty of outdoor time. Our teachers were incredible - it's clear that Ginger is very careful when selecting who will be working at her school. The classrooms themselves are also beautiful. Tons of natural light fill every corner, the design and choice of every element in their classroom from the furniture to the wall colors to the flooring is spot on. Roots + Wings feels like a school you'd read about in Sweden (to be fair, the décor at Roots and Wings is Scandinavian modern). Ginger beautifully conceived our end-of-semester celebration, with all the kids artwork and projects elegantly displayed and a sweet and poignant ceremony. Overall we couldn't be happier with Roots + Wings and if you're looking for a creatively stimulating environment with just the right amount of structure for your preschool aged kids, I'm sure you'll love Roots + Wings as well. We can't wait for the next semester to start and for our other kids be old to enough to start attending!!

From the owner: Original Artwork + Limited Prints for sale | Art Classes +…read moreWorkshops for ALL ages | Custom Lessons and Portfolio Development for any age | Unique Individual, Family and Group Art Workshop Experience creating your own framed original work of art | Creative Consulting for Educators - educational leadership, teacher training, curriculum development and consulting | Watch Ginger's TEDx Talk 'Conversations Beyond Words-Translating life through imagery & color'

We love Charlotte Academy of music! My daughter is involved with musical theater. She has done many…read moreproductions and they have all been wonderful experiences for her. The summer camps have been a highlight for her each summer. They put on an entire production in a week or two! We also appreciate that this is a Christian company and the owners and directors reflect those values. If you are anywhere near the Matthews area, be sure to check out CAM for all things music!

Always wanted to learn piano and have been taking lessons here for 2 years now. Locally owned,…read morestaffed with very knowledgeable musicians that offer a wide variety of instruments and voice. It's a great place for kids lessons, and for adults looking for lessons very flexible with work schedules. I highly recommend!

This Biggie Brunch was a whole Vibe…read more I loved the atmosphere of hip hop, grown folk, culture and good food. This looked to be the first time this event was held and I enjoyed it. For about $50 your ticket included entry, brunch, and a free t-shirt of your choice. The DJ was spinning some good ole hip hop with tributes to rhe late Great Notorious B.I.G. The brunch was served "cafeteria style" where you kinda grab and go and drinks were available. I got a black on black t-shirt that came out pretty dope and I'll be checking them out again for sure.

Such a dope spot in Camp North End! Just stopped in for a concert featuring local artists! Live…read moreband vibes are insane!!! I love the setup, it's so organic and chill. This is a T-shirt print shop that hosts these concerts and actually prints a new shirt during the bands set. The shirt is available after the show! Super dope and an amazing way to support local artists! Absolutely coming back very soon!

My kids love taking lessons at Lanti Music. We have been with them for years and have enjoyed many…read moreof their programs. To list a few... tiny tots piano, musical theater camps, steam camps, Baby doll music camp, princess music camp, bucket drum bootcamp, make and create camp, spanish through music for preschoolers. Very professional, friendly and fun teachers.

From the owner: Music Lessons Music Education…read moreMusic Theatre Preschool Programs Homeschool Classes Children's Chorus Afterschool Classes Summer Camps Piano, Voice and More

Just amazing. My daughter went for a private training and she was so excited and happy about her…read moreopportunity to learn to sew. Ms. Shawnette is Amazing!

What a blessing it is to have such a wonderful place for kids and teens to go. My daughter has a…read morelove of fashion and sewing and a parent who can't sew!!! I was delighted when Shawnelle came to Mooresville and opened her shop. My daughter has been going for sewing and design classes for two years now. She impresses me daily with her sewing abilities and talent. I give Shawnelle all the credit for lighting the sewing torch in my daughter. It's great to see kids learn a craft that is dwindling away. My daughters dream is to one day be a fashion designer. With Shawnelle's help she may obtain that dream. Love this place!!!