We are so stoked for this place!! This is excellent for families to spend a wonderful quality time…read moretogether. Especially w little ones to explore their creativity while enjoying some delicious beverages. Exceptional service and perfect ambiance. This will be a regular for us.

Eva was wonderful and we really enjoyed making Tofu with her. It was super interesting learning…read moreabout the process and being able to press our own tofu! It tasted great, and she even made homemade miso soup to share with the group!!

I have been a student of Ruthie's for 3 years and she taught me to paint. I have been a student at…read moreSeattle Artist League since it opened and it is teaching me to be an artist. Ruthie meets the student where they are at whether a beginner or an experienced artist. She will provide tools, resources, information, and historical context to help the artist find a solution among options. Nothing is spoon fed, nothing is formulaic. (Unless of course you want that, and ask her directly, but this is not where the value in her teaching lies). Ruthie's goal is to help her students paint like themselves. If you want a class to learn how to paint just like the teacher, her classes are not for you. If you want a class that helps you navigate the struggle of seeing, rendering, and communicating so that each time you approach the canvas your intentions can be realized, her classes are for you. Seattle Artist League fosters a supportive, collaborative environment where students are encouraged to experiment in a group setting. Even when the lesson is hard, it is approached with a creatively playful attitude that does not detract from the learning but prevents anyone from taking themselves too seriously. Ruthie and Seattle Artist League deserve, and have earned, every positive review. They have created an inclusive and welcoming community of artists who have a shared goal of improving their work, making creative discoveries, and enjoying the process. The only rules are respect your fellow students, respect the model, respect the facilities.

I just completed an 8-week, on-line, drawing class there. The instructor was great and so were the…read moreother students. Classes were well organized, and all the instruction was posted 24/7 on the web, including class videos. I have taken a few of their on-line courses in the past couple of years, and since I live at the other end of town this is an easy solution. If you try it, be sure to familiarize yourself with the links they will send you ahead of the class. One for Padlet, and one for Zoom.

Sharing this review for the Suzzallo and Allen Libraries. I was in town with my friend and a fellow…read moreYelp Elite recommended checking out this beautiful campus library. We took our books and headed over. There is paid street parking near campus. We walked a little through it to get to the library. It seems to be under construction. It's a huge photo taking spot. A lot of grads were taking pictures and a quinceanera photoshoot took place here too. We found a seat in the main section of the library and read our books. It seems to be pretty big, but we just stayed in the study section to read and people watch. I loved checking this library out.

Terrible experience. Minimal effort from staff. They won't remember your birthday even if you tell…read morethem ahead of time

I've taken a number of classes at Gage and am so impressed by the caliber of the instruction. The…read moreinstructors seem genuinely interested in assisting students to improve their art, whatever their past art experience may have been, if any. I studied art at the university level and have found Gage classes to be far superior. And the new building is wonderful! Gage is not just an academy, but a community. Kudos to Director Kathleen Allen for her efforts in establishing Gage in its new location in the Westlake area, the heart of Seattle.

Gage is my favorite place in seattle to learn and practice art, and hang out with other…read morearts-centric folk. The instructors are all incredible, and provide such thoughtful teaching whether you're an advanced student or have never touched a paintbrush. I've been taking classes for years in capitol hill, and I'm excited to take more at the new location in south lake union. The art instruction you get here is unmatched, and its cool to see artists who have come out of Gage have their work in galleries and other professional establishments.

Had a great date night here making a ramen bowl in a class with a group of people. Class was about…read moretwelve individuals but the lone instructor did a great job of explaining and demonstrating how to make the bowl from clay. Instructor was also available for one-on-one attention if you had questions or needed extra assistance. Fun experience in a loft workspace above the downstairs art gallery. Very busy with other classes and individuals all working on their projects. Parking is on your own. If you know downtown Seattle, then be prepared to give yourself extra time to find on street parking or a lot that's not full. Use transit if you can!

They butcher your Date Night pieces after charging extra to fire them. Six of the bowls we made…read morewere "trimmed" so savagely they wouldn't even stand on a flat surface. The wheel instructions given were vague and we were largely left to fend for ourselves. We made the best of the night itself, but as artists they should know how this kind of careless post processing will disappoint people who attended in good faith.

This camp has been my daughter's favorite! We did 3 weeks this summer…read more Shawn is so creative and comes up with unique projects for the kids. Classes were outside and staff seemed organized. Most of all, it was so fun.

We had a great experience at Neo Art School this summer…read more They were very prepared for Covid- making sure all kids had their own materials and any common materials were sanitized. Everyone wore masks. They had temperature checks upon arrival. The staff is professional and also warm. I felt my kids were well cared for and safe. They were well prepared to engage the kids- the girls had well organized, well thought out projects every day. Every week brought several different art projects and each week was unique in what was created; ranging from 3-D to painting to sculpture to drawing. My oldest daughter loves making art and literally happily worked on her projects all day. My younger daughter who hadn't expressed as much interest really found her creative voice and had a blast. The hours for working parents are great: 8 am - 6 pm. Strongly recommend this camp/program

As I'm sitting down to (finally) write this review, words are escaping me. Gregg is as talented as…read morehe is direct, honest, and passionate about this craft. If you're not serious about becoming an actor, I would advise you to look into the many other classes Seattle has to offer. Perhaps one at the UW (scene study? intro to scripts? audition practice?) ... Gregg I hope you're laughing right about now. This class strips you of social constructs and leaves you bare enough to absorb any character; at least that's the goal. If that sounds like the level of acting you want to do, Gregg's studio is the ONLY place to do it. Be prepared to work, to learn, to take criticism, and eventually grow as an actor. Gregg, I appreciate you and can't wait to give my Oscar speech so that I can thank you properly. All my love, Jazmin

As a disclaimer, I have never thought that I would ever write a Yelp review. This is my first, and…read morevery likely - will be one of my only - reviews here ever. I'll try to keep this short, because I want you - the skeptical, aspirational actor - to read this. However, I will also say what needs to be said. I've mentioned this elsewhere too, so if you see these words on other platforms, know that this was intentional. I first came to the Gilmore Studio because it seemed to be the only place in Seattle that could offer sincere instruction in a craft that I sometimes doubted could even be taught. Gregg proved to me that I was horribly wrong. It can be taught. And it can be taught very, very well. I was unfortunate enough to only be in the area for one summer, but I have considered myself a student of his ever since. That summer has laid both the physical and mental groundwork that I rely on as I continue to train and act in New York and LA. Gregg Gilmore is a teacher who will understand where as an actor you can grow most, and how. He gives, and only gives, complete and utter sincerity to his work, which means as the student, you will have both the gift and responsibility of mutually doing the same. Whether you have never acted before, or have trained in other notable studios, I deeply encourage you to give an honest and thorough consideration of the compelling work done here. I have, and that has made all the difference.

I can't say enough great things about this place. The space,…read morethe people, the care, the competence, the generosity. It's a gem for anybody that is into ceramic work. It's a diamond for anybody that appreciates good people. Love you all.

Such a vibrant and welcoming studio! I took the 6-week Intro to Wheel course and had a great time…read morelearning the foundational techniques of wheel throwing. Lily was an incredible instructor - so patient, encouraging, and knowledgeable about the craft. The studio itself is nicely curated, with bright natural light, pops of color, and thoughtfully arranged ceramics that spark inspiration the moment you walk in. I can't wait to take another class!