My kids participated in the anime summer camp. I have two things I was disappointed about. My first…read moredisappointment was that I didn't know about it sooner. The second was that they don't keep the kids the whole day. My kids ages 11 and 6 truly and thoroughly enjoyed their time at camp. I think it was fun for my 11 year old bc she was around her "tribe" and the 6 year old enjoyed it bc he felt like he was cool enough to hang with the big kids. Both children were able to apply techniques they learned at the camp to improve their drawing skills. They enjoyed making buttons, perfecting their craft and they really enjoyed their teachers too. For the first time all summer they did not complain about this camp once. This was definitely money well spent. My 6 year old wears his shirt to school bc "he wants to support mosaic minds" I promise you nobody told him to do that - that's just how he rolls. They will be back next year- it's too far for us to make it during the school week but it is worth the drive.

Kim had painted a tall photo frame and a decorative shutter for me. She was very helpful in the…read moreprocess in terms of choosing colors and coming up with other creative ideas. I would love to work with her again in the future for any small furniture refinishing work.

I have been asked why I drive to Duluth for voice lessons. It is a bit ridiculous, I admit. The…read moretruth is that I knew I wanted to take lessons when I moved to Atlanta many months before moving to Atlanta. I can carry a tune just fine but my actual vocal muscles aren't that well trained, and I want to be able to sound nice singing solos, mainly in karaoke, but also for a cappella groups. So I used google, and Lisa was one of the few teachers with a website, and the only one who seemed a good fit for me. She teaches singing in "mixed voice," that is, sounding like you're in chest voice in high range, which is good for pop singing and solos in general. I have not been disappointed with the results so far - she uses exercises that may seem strange, and don't sound good themselves, but I've found that they work. The lessons are $40 for half an hour. You provide a blank CD at the start of each lesson, and she records it for you so you can practice with it during the week. Generally the first half of a lesson is exercises, and the second half you work on a song of your choice. But she is also extremely flexible, and will help you with whatever you want to practice. She helped me prepare for two a cappella auditions, and I made one of the groups - and now she can help me with music from that group if something's difficult. Last week I asked her to help me sing more comfortably in the very high ranges, and the CD of that lesson's exercises are a really really useful warmup for me. I also find her very likable as a person. She's young and pretty, on top of technology, has a sense of humor, and is honest without being harsh. She has definitely improved my confidence as well as my singing. I'm pretty sure Lisa teaches mainly if not exclusively women, and I think a lot of her students are kids. But I would definitely recommend her if it's possible for you to sneak up to Duluth once a week. Drop an e-mail to her if interested - she checks it fairly regularly and has been very good about getting back to me.

My 10 year old has been taking lessons and singing in choirs for several years now. We have been 1…read moreyear with Lisa and we have seen tremendous improvement in our daughter's ability to sing. She has improved all around - techniques, vocal quality, breath control. Lisa could immediately tell what my daughters strengths and weaknesses were and tailored her lessons accordingly. Also, there is really no fooling around on lessons - Lisa gets right to it and makes the most of the time. Not only is Lisa a superb voice coach, she is a genuinely nice person. I would recommend her highly.

For all my Yelp followers and local fans, I'm back at it again with another review, I'm like the…read moreDos Equis guy... I don't always write reviews on schools but when I do it's going to be about the Sunshine House Where do I begin? June 2023...just touched down in GA from Los Angeles, don't know a single soul in the Peach state and moved out here from an area that has a very educated driven school system (Arcadia), yup if your from CA you'll know that it's #2 best place to teach, #4 best school in California and #38 best in USA, their high school has graduated 100% of their class 3 years in a row with over 3.5gpa average...Aiko was in that type of school system, so my expectations were against me moving to a small city of Grayson. June 2023 touched based in GA by early July I ran over to a few other pre-k nearby and let's just say I was not impressed, matter of fact I was really considering just not enrolling my daughter in school all together until she was like 11, really it was that bad I was willing to take my chances. No joke I entered a preK nearby without being buzzed in cus a little kid about 7 yrs old just ran and opened the door for me, yah no we ain't doing that. I was so conflicted, I needed her to continue being social, learning and most importantly I need my space! Quick 411 on our daughter (Aiko) she's a diva, she wants to be a model and makeup artist, she already decided that at 5! She HATES school with a passion, you know how you feel waking up on a Monday morning to go to work? Yeah...that's her everyday! Needless to say the Lord likes to test my wife and I with some patience every morning, us real parents know what that is like, Aiko get your A** up now it's 7:54 and we gonna be late ! Jp baby we love ya :) Drive by Sunshine House on a weekly basis and decided to pop in one day just to ask about pricing/availability, the usual, already not expecting much based on the other school visits, but The VIBES!!! Shoot I felt like I walked into a Waffle House, 2 gals up front greeted me with a smile, some info and even called out the director (Ms Bartlett) who was also super nice and welcoming (Southern Hospitality) I guess does exist still, anyways she gave me a quick tour of the place, handed me some paperwork, told me some pricing and the rest is history...well not kinda... Fast fwd about 1.5 months school is about to start in 1 week, omg I forgot my packet! Aiko isn't enrolled! My wife thinks otherwise cus I'm a typical husband who lied about getting everything done! I offer to go grab her Starbucks but in reality I rush over to Sunshine House prayingggggg all the spots aren't taken, the girls upfront are laughin when I tell them what I've done, they say uhhhh I think it's to late but let me ask the director...yup you guessed it! They were still able to take her! They not only saved a spot for her but they saved my marriage! Now, if you've made it this far you've learned that the other schools in the area suck, trust me I'm the most honest guy I know. You also probably understand the ladies who work here are friendly, you also understand it's really dangerous to lie to your wife. Now the fun stuff. The teachers! Ms Cindy and Ms Jess or Ms Jazz, according to Aiko So remember I mentioned earlier Aiko hates school, yeah she's that kid. Cries everyday! Every teachers words, says shell get used to it, naw I know my kid she ain't gettin over nada! Well, Ms Cindy and Ms Jazz really play a huge part in Aikos school life, though she still cries time to time she is much much more willing to participate so that tells me they have left an imprint in her heart to gain her trust, for that alone it gives me peace and mind which I believe is the important attribute for any parent to require from a school/teachers. Aiko made her first best friend here also, Tallulah, shout to ya girl! Oh, side note Ms Jazz and Ms Cindy secretly run a hair braiding business during school hours cus I send Aiko to school with her hair down and at least once a week she comes back with hair hair lookin fleek! As you can hear, Aiko really enjoys her time here, lots of friends, nice staff, activities, memories and most importantly no kids opening a coded door for you, what else could you ask for in a school? My Wife likes to remind me how I almost forgot about our daughters education, Im a man of faith, I see it more as if the school was meant to be God will make a way, he did and I'm so thankful everyday, this place has been a true blessing for our family and Aiko, she's made so many friends and memories here in the past year so with that being said... I recommend anyone who is looking for a PreK to check this place out first, or last (if you are a risk taker like myself) the staff is awesome, facility is always clean, friendly parents and they are always engaged in activities. Your child/children will definitely leave better than they arrived because they treat your children with love!

The school looked nice so I filled out an application for my son to attend for the summer session…read more They told me it would take 1-2 weeks to know if he was accepted. I called twice and was told his application was with the director and they would get back to me. It's now going on week 6 and I still haven't heard back from them. By week 3 I had to take off of work to go tour schools and find my son somewhere else to go.

There's just nothing like getting to see and try items like this in person, and they are so…read moregenerous with the product samples...over a dozen different games set out to try...also paint dot markers, a train set...all set up around several tables with plenty of chairs. My 1 and 3 year old had an absolute blast, and we love everything we purchased. My 1 year old showed us things she could do that we didn't think were possible yet...just by being able to play with so many different items. I feel so lucky to have this store nearby!

Ahhh....the illustrious store of teacher junk. Sure enough, School Box has plenty of things you…read morethink you need to turn your classroom into a magical learning kingdom - and plenty of things that won't. Having frequented other School Box stores in the Atlanta area, this School Box did not seem as bright and cheery as the others. However, it did not divert me from my hunt of cute books, borders, and manipulatives. Word to the wise: some of the materials here are not large enough for a class set. $16.99 for a 100-piece set of snap cubes? C'mon... This is when you need to be smart about your purchases. Some things are actually valuable to your classroom for a reasonable prices. Others are more of a capitalization on the cute-teacher factor. All in all, this location has a good selection, but not as "HOO-RAY!" as other School Box locations seem. Gets the job done.

I have been thoroughly impressed with the level of care and attention the teachers and supporting…read morestaff give my child and family. We have had such an amazing experience so far. Miss T, the director, is so personable and learns everyone's name. Teachers we have experienced, Anne Marie, Cindy, Avonne and Tina, are fantastic with the kids. The school makes people feel welcome and Miss T is also very proactive in dealing with any challenges that come up. They also really take pride in creating a community at the school: fall party, parent involvement, Halloween parades, book fairs, etc. We feel very lucky to be a part of this school family.

Jennifer is an amazing artist and instructor. She has a great way of communicating how to do…read morevarious strokes to get the right effect for the background, object, or whatever it may be that you are working on. I have taken a few classes with her and I have seen my improvement, so much so, I even occasionally paint at home! The effort she puts forth and the patience she has for EVERYONE in the class, no matter the size, it is clear she wants everyone to feel like a successful painter - the value is definitely worth the price.

Great class and was a lot of fun! Jennifer was wonderful and very helpful. She explained and…read moredemonstrated everything so clearly which helped so much. She made sure everyone in the class was happy with their painting and if they weren't she helped try to fix any issues. Will definitely take another class!

I thoroughly recommend Good Shepard Preschool. my son was diagnosed with ASD LEVEL 2, and the…read moredirector and her staff have gone above and beyond to ensure that my son receives the love and support that he needs, on a daily basis. I will be forever grateful for their staff and how much they've loved my son. If you have the chance to send him here, you won't regret it.

My son has been attending Good Shepherd preschool for the past 2 years, and we have been VERY…read morepleased! The teacher to student ratio is low, and the teachers are very caring, good at communicating, and provide a loving and structured environment for the kids. The director is accessible and organized, and the extended hours are a huge help for working parents (open 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM) We look forward to next school year!