Great gallery space and school. Full of all types of art and artists and designers. especially…read moregreat posters and advertising in the hallways. Good lecture series! Good student art shows! quite possibly the center of the new haven art scene... The building is a former Jewish girls school redesigned by Louis Kahn. It currently houses the art school's administration, graphic design and photography departments, and the school of drama's Iseman Theater.

My daughter took art classes here and loved it. I was so impressed with the art teacher's knowledge…read moreand ability to teach my really young child. The whimsical environment and positivity from the teachers was a great learning environment. I also brought work to do while my child painted or sculpted, and I so appreciated a comfy area to sit. Most parents don't stay, but my child wanted me to stay and the teacher had no problem with it. Thanks Ms. West! (AM's mom)

Give your child the gift of art in a safe, supportive environment by sending them to this wonderful…read moreschool. Mrs. West has put so much work and love into her school and it shows in the smiles of my children every time I pick them up. My children love Mrs. West and so will yours. She has taught my children so much about art. How lucky we are to have her talent available to our children. Better yet she is having summer camp again this year so if your kids are like mine and they dont like huge overpopulated camps and they truely love art and music then this is the place for them. This is an investment opportunity for our children's growth and it won't break the bank.

I took classes with Alan for over a year, and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to…read morehone their skills--whether they be an advanced or beginning artist. Alan has a very diverse artistic background, and is therefore able to create personalized lessons based on the various needs and interests of his students. As a teacher, he is very patient and flexible. Whenever I became frustrated with a piece, he would help me to step back and identify the problem, so that we could then work through my options for solving it. Over the course of the year, I have seen definite progress in my work, and feel much more confident in my artistic style and abilities.

From the owner: Do you want to reach your artistic potential and develop your personal style? Alan Falk is an…read moreinternationally known artist and experienced professor of painting & drawing offering private and group art classes. Alan has exhibited internationally and has work in museums, corporate and private collections worldwide. He has taught fine art at colleges and universities in the UK, USA and Canada, including as an Adjunct Professor at New York University. Alan offers private and group art lessons for all skill levels, ages 12 through adult in his studio/classroom in Shelton, CT. Enjoy personalized attention and learn to develop your own personal and unique style. Maximize your understanding of concepts such as composition, how to create depth and shading, color theory, color mixing, and much more in a friendly nonjudgmental atmosphere where you will learn at your own pace and take your artistic skills to the next level.

I've been taking art classes for at least 30 years at various schools in Connecticut and I can…read moreeasily say this is the cleanest, neatest and most well organized art studio I have ever stepped foot in! The atmosphere is also positive and supportive with both student and owner artwork displayed throughout the space. We signed up our 6-year old for art classes during the summer and he's really enjoying his time here. Several rooms are separated by age groups working in various visual art mediums (pencil, charcoal, watercolors, acrylics, etc.). The school provides adult, teen and children's art classes...they also offer a portfolio prep class. Art supplies are included with tuition for all ages. Their rates are also very reasonable. So glad we found this place!

Purchased a month of classes for my niece who is Ted, the owner was so accommodating, knowledgeable…read moreand professional! My niece absolutely loves the class and the time spent there, she even requested to continue her classes after the month ended!

Had the chance to take a few classes with Ros when I was in town. It was fantastic! Being in a…read moreprofessional home studio and a small class size meant more one-on-one attention from the instructor and a more intimate experience. Compared to other studios where I've taken classes, the amount of tools available was plentiful and all in good condition, and there were SO many glazes than are typically available making it possible to be much more creative. The 6-class package deal was a great bang for your buck and definitely worth renewing.

I love love this teacher/space & ease of doing my work, in slab, throwing, plenty of space, cool…read morevibe.. so happy to be able to attend! Clay on site, kiln always going to assist your needs, great price point!+ an adorable poodle

As an artist, I know how important it is to support the arts in any way possible. Studio E's owners…read moreMichelle and Stelios are very involved with the art scene on Long Island, and believe in what they do. This summer, they organized an art show that involved interpreting the artwork of children. From their students, they collected various works in several mediums. I was selected as one of the artists, and was given a child's drawing to interpret. The drawings were then hung together for a month-long exhibit at Toast in Port Jeff village. Getting to show your art at Toast is a pretty big deal, people. They put a lot of heart and hard work into organizing the show and I loved the theme and the idea behind it. It was a wonderful experience working with them and I am grateful for the exposure for my own artistic endeavors. They even took some of the pieces that weren't sold (including mine) and offered to hang it in their studio for no cost. As you may or may not know, many galleries charge an average 30% commission but they wanted us to have the experience and hopefully sell something without having to mark up the price to compensate for these commission costs. So next time you're at an art show and you're wondering why someone wants $750 for a blue square on a canvas, this is one reason why. I know they are currently expanding their studio and that they offer classes for children as well as adult classes. If I didn't live an hour away I would definitely take a few classes there. I wish them nothing but luck with their new business, they are a dedicated and talented couple!

Got gifted their couple pottery sip class and it was so much fun. It was so informative, a blast to…read moreactually use the pottery wheel and a great time overall. Definitely wear clothes you don't mind getting a little clay on when you go.

Love the space. Love the creative projects…read more Love the variety. Love how they work with the children. Love the owners. The only feedback I'd have is having other types of projects like painting wood pieces or something like misaic garden stones. Otherwise this place is great. Worth the cost. First time we checked it out wad when they first opened around four years ago. Today I went with my five year old to paint some pottery and a canvas. While there a camp wad starting and they welcomed him in. The owners eric and Kristen are wonderfully patient. The kids respect them and I was floored by the art these young children were able to achieve. It was awesome!

we had a seventh birthday party for my daughter here today and it was absolutely fantastic! It was…read morebeautifully run, so we as parents could enjoy ourselves and everything was there for us. My daughter had an amazing experience and we would highly recommend this for a party destination.

I often attend the Saturday morning City Seed Farmers Market and like to pick up some freshly made…read morehummus or other prepared food from the sanctuary kitchen who attends the market. The ladies who work there are friendly and describe their prepared foods well. The hummus is my favorite go to food.

City Seed endeavors to support a "just food system". They do that through their Farmers Markets in…read moreNew Haven, which are designed to remove barriers to access to nutritious food. Their Sanctuary Kitchen project bolsters another objective -- encouraging fairness and participation in the entrepreneurial aspects of food business. As I understand Sanctuary Kitchen, they offer fair wage employment opportunities in a food catering and grab and go type business to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. I believe these people are encouraged to help expose people to world cuisines that are meaningful to them. You can order food for pickup at designated times. You can also buy the food at the Farmers Markets. I recently visited the Sunday City Seed Market at Edgewood Park near the Westville neighborhood of New Haven. There were a variety of foods. I grabbed a tasty hunmus and a box of the donut style falafel. Both good. But I was really intrigued by the Iraqi food offerings because I haven't knowingly had Iraqi food. I bought Iraqi Carrot and Dill rice, Iraqi Lentil Soup and Iraqi Vegetable Curry Soup. Since I'm not experienced in Iraqi cuisine, I can't speak to authenticity or make a comparative quality analysis. The food seemed nutrient rich. I'm not sure if this a cultural thing or the preference of the individual cook, I think the food needed a bit more salt across the board. Also, in terms of texture, the rice was good, but the soups seemed a bit overcooked and had a softer texture than I would expect. I was happy to have a chance to try these foods and I applaud the mission of City Seed. 4.25 Stars