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.

A laid back, non-judgmental environment to truly hone/develop figure drawing/painting skills. The…read morestudents have all been great and the the teacher, Mark Gucciardi, is absolutely fantastic. I consider myself really lucky to have found the Academy. It's like bi-weekly meditation.

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.

Having taught at several schools in the CMS system, I found Northwest School of the Arts to be one…read moreof the most unique schools in the system. It is a very different option that will appeal to a select group of students. For starters... 1) NWSA is an arts focused school. That means each student picks an artistic "major" ranging from theater to orchestra... dance to visual arts. All students are required to take a class each semester which hones their ability and connects them with students of similar interests. 2) The school is a magnet school, which means that it draws students from around the entire county. Unlike a traditional high school which pulls students from a neighborhood area with the same students in the same classes, you are more likely to find a wide variety of students from different socio-economic levels and ethnic groups. This helps explain why NWSA is the most evenly integrated school of any of the top 5 academic programs in traditional CMS high schools. (NWSA ranks in the top 4 or 5 schools traditional high school programs academically year after year in CMS) 3) The students who attend have a tolerant and accepting school culture. Fights are a rarity compared to other high schools and although no school is perfect, NWSA has fewer conflicts than any other traditional high school in the district. 4) The culture of the campus is open-minded and voices of all views are represented, even if the left is better represented than the right. The difference is that students tend to be more thoughtful in their reasoning and more polite in their exchanges. Overall, based on its strong academic scores, easygoing culture and friendly atmosphere, I rank NWSA as a 5 star option but for students who are seeking a less judgmental and ultracompetitive environment.

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.

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.

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.

Visited this location for an exhibit (seeing Auschwitz). They have a huge parking lot with free…read moreparking. They are located right in front of Charlotte Ballet and are off college st. Huge center. I believe they use this location for many other exhibits and art gallery. All the employees were super nice and helpful. The inside was very clean and welcoming. The exhibit was easy to navigate and super informative and interesting. I would recommend the exhibit, and this location is a great place to host events.

I had my grandmothers charcoal sketch from the 30's framed for a bathroom wall. They were helpful…read morein selecting the frame and they made sure to seal it to preserve its age and protect against bathroom humidity. Very professional.

I had four pieces framed from a simple poster to a 60 year old torn baptism certificate to an oil…read morepainting and each piece was framed uniquely and with gorgeous results. The staff is excellent and helpful in choosing frames.

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.

We had a fantastic time making French maccarons!! It was a surprise bday party with 20 people and…read morecould not have been more fun and so well done so thank you!

After purchasing a Christmas cookie event as a birthday gift for my sister a few months ago. I was…read moreexcited to do one with my husband. I booked the Conversation Heart Cookie, aka "Creator's" conversation heart cookie class lol, which was emphasized at the beginning and twice during the class. The class came with 6 cookies to decorate and a beverage from the Hopfly Brewery. Laura and the ladies taught us how to put filler as a background on the cookie and other neat little tricks to do. The icing was really tasty and went well with my mango passion fruit cheesecake blender drink. I think the class and brewery was a good idea. But, I honestly did not like the fact that I paid $60 for this event that was diluted by the highlight of "The Creator's " being on set for free with a guest. I think there should have been a separate private class for them vs the way it was done. I get this is the New way to spread the word about your business. But it should not out shadow your paying guest. Being mindful is big in my book.