My boyfriend bought me a gift certificate for Christmas for private lessons here, for $225. We…read morewalked over this weekend so I could meet the owner and make an appt. When we walked in, the owner informed us they were closing the shop down. When we explained that we had paid for private lessons, she asked for our address, wrote it down and said "she'd try to get us the money when she had it, maybe in a few months." What?? Most of the fees were for supplies I clearly hadn't even used yet. I guess we'll wait and see if the fees are refunded, and if not, we'll have to take action. Were they even planning on notifying all the people that bought gift certs for Christmas? Or just close up and drop off the face of the earth. Shady if you ask me.

I've been taking classes at Mudpit off and on for several years. Cindy Gatto is a terrific teacher:…read moreI find her instruction clear and engaging. She's very experienced and knows her stuff. Class prices are extremely reasonable. Also, I appreciate the private-lesson options that are helpful when my schedule won't accommodate the traditional multiweek classes. The studio is a good size, and it's a comfortable place to work. Thumbs up from me. Regarding the negative review: Owners Cindy and Mark are straightforward, no-b.s. people. Class/studio policies are clear; respect the policies, and the owners will offer the same respect.

My partner and I had an amazing time creating our engagement rings at Liloveve! Caroline is an…read moreincredible teacher and provides an excellent lesson in ring making.

I found a Livingsocial deal to a 4 hour jewelry making class. It was super fun- instructors were…read morenice and informative. I was a little bummed because there were too many people in the class, and I ended up not being able to make more thin rings. The instructor was constantly being chased around so I pretty much tried to DIY everything. In this four hour jewelry making class, I made one thick band with a polished finished and a thin band with texture and matte finish. You start off with a metal wire then you get your finger measured to get the desired length of wire. Then you start to bend the wire in a ring shape. When you get close enough you have to file down the edges and make sure they are aligned to close perfectly. The next step is the soldering process where you heat up the metal and add a filler metal to join the two ends together. After you heat up the metal you have to pickle the metal to clean off the oxidation. After pickling you need to file, polish and then clean your jewelry. As you can see it is a long and time consuming process, I have definitely realized the worth of handmade jewelry- making even one of these was time consuming and takes a lot of effort. What was difficult was that I started out with the thick band it took forever to bend the metal even with tools! Before you can apply a metal and piece them together, the opening must be filed down and match exactly otherwise your opening won't close perfectly.

We went for a paint and sip. A few other couples were there. It was BYOB and such a fun cute date…read more We brought the drinks we wanted and there was a teacher going thru the steps for the painting which I was really happy about. They go over a step and then play the music to give you time. It was fun. You get to keep your paintings. Me and my boyfriend both enjoyed it and plan to do it again.

It's a fun experience. And even if you think you don't know how to paint, the instructor is pretty…read moregood at walking you through it so you feel like a master painter by the end.

Beautiful campus! I got to come here to give a workshop on queer bodies and love…read more It was a great experience. The students are all lively and full of life. The campus is huge, clean and modern. Definitely a nice school!

I went to the Student Union. The wifi is okay. I've been sitting here for three hours pretending to…read morework on assignments I haven't touched since February. The chairs are uncomfortable but not uncomfortable enough to make me leave. Recommended for those who need to feel like they're trying.

Really cool experience. A bit pricey - 90 per person. I tried the Spin Wheel and Sip experience. It…read morewas a ton of fun, spinning is not as easy as it looks lol. Daniela was amazing instructor, thank goodness. She gave a great demonstration and was helpful throughout the whole 2 hour experience. Some recommendations: we didn't all get an apron which would of helped, they need more towels here, and maybe some light music to get the creative juices going.

It was my first time at a ceramic studio! I went on a solo date and took their 2 hr workshop which…read moreis perfect for beginners. They teach you how to make the piece, guide you and you basically have time to make as many pieces as you want. I ended up making 4 and only buying 1! Pro tip: Bring cash so you can buy extra pieces! I wished I did but I didn't expect to be happy with more than one piece cause I thought they'd all be bad for my first time.

The art classes are great but the teachers are not friendly at all. They don't greet parents,…read more never say hi or bye to students when they enter or leave. Every time you go pick up your child nobody makes eye contact our tries to acknowledge you are there. The first day of class no teacher introduced herself to me, so I have no idea about who is the leader, what are their names... It's just a really weird vibe. The fact that the art classes are good is not enough reason for me to recommend this place; the teachers need some training regarding their social skills and manners. It seems as if somebody told them to ignore parents completely when they come in. Also, they should learn to smile a little. No signing up for next semester or ever again.

Both my children started art classes here at 15 months old (they are 2 years apart) and it's been…read morean amazing experience over the years. The way the classes are structured is extremely smart - building from fun materials that they can play with to the art projects that are related to those very same materials. The vibe in the studio is perfect - the kids are free to explore at their own pace but it still feels like a mellow, controlled environment. I also LOVE being able to expose the kids to projects where they are encouraged to get messy ... and then not have to deal with the clean up at home! It's a great place run brilliantly by Kristin -- who turns every day household objects into tools of creativity and wonder.

It's thanks to Spanish Millennium and Juan-Luis in particular that I'm writing this review from…read moreMontevideo Uruguay, where I'm planning to live for the next year. I hadn't practiced much for about 3 years until I started taking lessons with Spanish Millennium about 6 months ago, and now I'm able to understand everything I hear again and write better than ever! I'd seriously recommend this business to anyone, whether you're just getting started or trying to master a few specific skills within the language. For example, in our lessons Juan-Luis really focused on helping me cut out "Englishization" errors and smoothing out my use of the subjunctive.

his is fantastic service! Juan Luis is an excellent educator who customizes Spanish lessons…read moreaccording to your speed and abilities. He also delivers it in such a manner that you feel you know each other for eternity - very personable, likable and reliable. I pick up languages faster so this worked out very well for me as Juan Luis adjusts his curriculum to match my progress. Finally, he is very flexible which is perfect for me considering busy work schedule. I highly recommend this service.

Their summer camp is the only place in the world I can drop off my daughter and she doesn't even…read moresay goodbye. Amazing & accommodating staff

This is the second summer that we've sent our son (age 5) here for summer camp. It is a…read moreneighborhood gem. Bianca is an absolute dream, and all the teachers are terrific. The themes they select for each week are so innovative, and the kids do fantastic art projects using all kinds of creative media and methods. Our son loves this place and learns so much (while having a blast) while he's there. They also incorporate park/sprinkler time and other fun physical activity. We will be signing up for a day or two of the "after school program" this fall.

My daughter has been going to Bridgeview for nearly 4 years. Not only have her artistic skills…read moreimproved immensely, but her confidence as well. The teachers are all very dedicated and it shows in her development. The personal attention and support are undeniable. We are awaiting the results from her HS art school applications, but she could not have been more prepared in this process. Thank you!

Perfect school for me. Located in Gantry section of LIC so safe and easy to get to. Been attending…read moreclasses for two years and I've developed a real appreciation for the teachers and methods used to improve how I draw and paint. Great school if you want to build solid foundations of skills from the tradition of the old masters. Adult evening classes are well attended but not too crowded. Have not worked with all the teachers yet but so far I've felt really supported and nurtured, but not pampered. Really have to leave your ego at the door and come ready to work and absorb. Shout out to teacher Leo K for his patience, great skill, dry sense of humor. Varvara super as well. Heard good things about the other teachers but those mentioned were the ones I could coordinate with my work schedule. Now, the reason for this review. Bridgeview has a summer "Art Camp" in France each year and I was lucky enough to attend- 7 days of painting, touring, eating (Did I mention it is in France?) and good vibes, on the Brittany coast. I'm still high from it. School founders Lena and John acted as hosts and instructors - they've been doing it for 10 years all around France (And also Virginia USA which I may try next spring) and they know what they're doing. A completely joyful and rich experience that I have to Yelp about.. Down side, classes and trips can stress out your pocketbook. All I can say is the attention I've gotten in my artistic "journey" made it worth saving my pennies and investing in a Bridgeview education.