Missed out on a birthday party here when my son was in preschool, due to vacation, but we made our…read moreway back for a summer camp class. We had a fun class with Ms. Jenna; she's very kind and conscientious. Most of my arts center experience is with Wallingford Arts Center (now Community Arts Center) having grown up close to it. I remember wearing smocks and play clothes to those classes as a kid because we got dirty and did cool artistic stuff! Wayne Art Center told us to send kids in clothes that can get dirty so I did, but none of the other kids were dressed in anything but their Target and Boden "finest," which was just so lame. I know it's Wayne and not the arts center staff. I don't blame them or Jenna; they're reading the room. Wayne = the movie Greener Grass. My bad. Aside from some tempera, he didn't do much with paints, used pastels once, and no charcoal or other mediums that could soil clothes. I guess here, it's a b!tchfest liability thing, but it's a missed opportunity to me because kids are capable of much more. I appreciate the staff for doing all they can. Like all things Wayne, it was professional, but like all things Wayne, it lacked the inspiration that my kind of art requires.

I signed up for a cooking class, "Philly Restaurant Favorites event with Chef Karen Bentz and Wine…read morePairing with Stoney Run Winery". There was no instruction and it was not a cooking class at all. They simply divided us into groups and told us to follow the recipe they handed out. It was a huge disappointment and I would not recommend this cooking class.

My daughter (7 yrs old) has attended several of the school holiday camps, and she loves it. She…read moreasks to go back all the time. Whenever I pick her up after a day of camp, she doesn't want to leave!

From the owner: The Center on Central is Your Home for Creative Arts - with Young Rembrandts® art classes, Studio 4…read morethe Young Artist, music groups, individual music lessons, creative theater, bead making and a pottery studio all featured. We also run a summer day camp! In addition, The Center on Central features programs such as Zumba® fitness classes, Jin Shin Jyutsu® energy restoration, and foreign language enrichment with ¡Ven a Jugar!. We welcome suggestions from the community and inquiries from qualified instructors for future potential offerings. On weekend afternoons, you can host a child's birthday party or other private gathering at The Center on Central. The Center on Central is also home to Creative Arts Therapies - both for individuals and in social skills groups. We feature Music Therapy, Art Therapy and Dance/Movement Therapy, and in the summer, our acclaimed CAMP 24 Extended School Year Creative Arts Day Camp runs weekly, Mondays-Fridays. People of all ages & abilities are welcome!

Monique is a gifted and talented artist, uniquely designing and painting various forms of art. She…read morepainted an amazing artwork for me that depicted my vision. She went the extra mile by modifying last minute changes I asked. I highly recommend her. Her artwork is unique, and she puts her heart and soul into every artwork.

I am so fortunate to have nine of Monique's masterpieces for my home and two more on the way!…read moreWhatever the medium, her vibrant colors, strokes, inspiration and meaning behind each glorious piece overwhelm me with joy. They are beautifully framed as well. Several of these treasures are encaustic wax paintings and now I have amazing alcohol inks to add to my collection. Thank you so much Monique! - Anna

I have taken guitar lessons at the Music Workshop for the last year and a half. I cannot speak…read morehighly enough of the instructors and the owner. I learned a great deal and was taught at a pace that worked perfectly for my busy day to day life. They are extremely flexible on scheduling and always work with you to find time to make up any lessons you miss. My teacher did an excellent job of finding out what I wanted to learn and tailored each lesson to my interest, while also teaching me new things about playing the guitar that I never would have thought to ask about. Well worth the time and the money. I cannot recommend The Music Workshop enough.

Highly recommend! Booked the Kitchen Workshop as a team building event while colleagues were in for…read morea Leadership Team Off-Site. Art and his team were informative and fun! There were some last minute dietary restrictions for half of the group and Art rolled with it and was sure to not only accommodate them, but make something they LOVED! One colleague said it was his FAVORITE event of the week - and one he will remember for a lifetime. Thank you, Art!!

Received the class for two as a Christmas gift and attended the Pasta From Scratch Class on…read more12/27/23 and the experience was amazing. The instructor was knowledgeable, personable and funny. The final products of Tomato and Basil Sauce, homemade Egg Pasta, Patches and Peas, and Tagliatelle with Fresh Lemon, Parsley, and Pine Nuts were FIVE STAR restaurant quality and incredible, An awesome evening of great food, some laughs, and, although somewhat experienced in the kitchen, learned something new. A great experience that is highly recommended and will look forward to doing it again. Thanks Kitchen Workshop Team for an awesome experience!

Matt was excellent we all had a great time…read more thank you Matt!!!!!! he was patient with all of us and took the time to show us exactly how to get everything to look pretty can't thank you enough Matt was the best

We used Paint the Town as a team building activity. The team had fun being creative and seeing how…read morecreative their colleagues are. It was a fun time! The instructor was knowledgeable and provided a safe space for all to be creative. Highly recommend!

One of Philly's many hidden gems!…read more After googling events happening this weekend I saw an exhibit for Rashaad Newsome - "To Be Real" was on display at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center... I'm always looking for something new, interesting and mentally stimulating so decided to check it out and was impressed. Let me start by saying this space is beautiful! My niece and I were greeted upon entering and were given a brief overview of the exhibit. The exhibit itself was rich in color and concept and very unique. There was no admission to see the exhibit but donations are welcome (tip: DONATE!) - donation is not mandatory but I'm a firm believer that arts and culture help expand and enrich our experiences and are also great for conversation. In addition to seeing the feature exhibit, there was a hallway with more art, which lead to another space with another exhibit "Fluid Women" (I think) was the name; this exhibit was captivating also. I had a wonderful experience visiting PPAC and will definitely return! I also recommend if you have an interest in visual arts and are looking for something unique. The space was quiet and it is not large but has a lot to offer.

This place is excellent. I'm an amateur photographer and I have come here for multiple workshops…read morebecause the education, the teachers, and the facilities are excellent. In terms of those workshops you can find them for about $30 on Groupon or LivingSocial and the classes are intimate enough with about seven people or less that you really can get the individual attention that really makes for an excellent experience. In fact you will get that personal attention because the teacher incorporates each student and politely requests that they offer their work for light critique. There are opportunities in every class for you to go outside and practice what you just learned by shooting on the surrounding streets. My only criticism regarding the workshops is that they are not as frequent as I would like as my weekend work schedule conflicts often times with their classes. This next section is about the print center and I've had nothing but a phenomenal experience there. I was completely new to Printing and Keith the master printer who runs the lab made an appointment and sat with me for about an hour to basically guide me through the entire process, give his suggestions, and work Photoshop to get the photos exactly as I want them. He has a profound amount of experience that he draws from and is completely understanding that I am a brand new printer. He even gave me recommendations for where to get my photos framed and was just a brilliant lead in the entire process of printing my photographs. I'll definitely come back and I will recommend it to you because they do have excellent facilities, friendly workers, and a wealth of experience. The actual building itself is quite large and I believe it's shared with some other organizations. Philadelphia photo Arts Center does have a classroom or two and a nice gallery to present whatever work they choose. Getting here is very convenient as I take the subway from Center City and walk about 10 minutes. If you were to drive there's plenty of parking and it does not seem packed the numerous times I've been there.