Such nice helpful staff. Bought this as a bday gift for my mom. Very cool place considering…read morementally challenged people make most of the things for sale!! Such a cool. Idea, really good vibes there. Plus I love what we made. One of my pieces got stuck together in the kiln and they allowed me to make another piece, again great people, great customer service. Would go back!!

Had a girls' night out here on 2/2/18 - Amy was phenomenal! She taught us about all the different…read moretypes of glazes and showed tremendous patience while 5 women drank wine and tried to do it "just right"! The class was a blast and then we got to shop some of the works created by Amy and the other folks who spend their days building beautiful pottery. If you want to let your inner artist out, this is a great place to do it.

Really worth doing - great class, Colleen the teacher was very engaging…read more Make sure you come on time, better yet a little early.

What a great class! Easy to follow; the instructor and her husband are quite knowledgeable and…read morefunny; and it flowed very smooth from start to finish. I learned a lot and highly recommend!

I saw the colorful mural on the side of the building so I stopped in to have a look see. The staff…read morewas very friendly and informative. I was shown what they have to offer and it's a beautiful facility inside with a host of services for every age and skill level. Their mission statement: DAVA's community art center is an island of creativity in Aurora, Colorado. Every student that walks through our doors experiences the transformative power of high quality out-of-school programs that develop art, social, and life skills. Free year-round programming engages kids from pre-school through high school. Anything supporting the creative gifts we all have inside? 5 Stars. The parking lot isn't very big but there's parking available along the side streets. Family Arts. Open Studio. Job Training in Arts and Technology. Creative Actions by Teens. Traveling Outreach Art School. DAVA covers a lot of ground. The arts only add positivity and enhance of societies, sometimes in ways you don't realize. Support the arts whenever and however you can (big and small).

I started with bringing my grandsons here a few years ago, great time spent with the younger who…read morewas about 4. My older grandson would go to another program after school and then sometimes In the summer. As I try to encourage them.and others that this is a awsome opportunity In the east colfax are a, I pray more kids will wa.t to get I solved. Amazing and caring staff and what a opportunity for our youth. ​​

Just finished Metalsmithing II and love this school. This is the most professionally run business…read morein the world of art classes I have ever experienced. Everything about the school is organized, ordered and first-class, especially the instruction. (Re: the negative review: It's not called attitude when it's true accomplishment. This is so rare that amateurs can't recognize it.) For the investment in the class fee + tools/supplies, I appreciated having such a structured environment in which to learn. Darlene Armstrong, owner/artist/teacher emeritus, has a definite point of view about craftsmanship. And, yes, it is her way or the highway. But who wants to take a class from a teacher who always says, "Sure,you can do it that way if you want; it's your art," when you don't know what the hell you're doing?? So if you are not a serious student of metal work or are just looking for something fun to waste a few hours, don't waste your time/$$ or the school's. But if you want to get better with your art (and learn how to make pieces that are commercially viable), this is the place to learn it the way all apprentices used to--doing it over and over till you get it right. I have been on an ongoing quest for good metalsmithing instruction for the past 10 years and use my vacation time to travel around the country taking classes. On a scale of 1 - 10, I've taken classes that were advertised as 10s that were barely 3s (one last year by a "name" artist who hated to, thus couldn't, teach.). I've also taken classes that I'd rate as 7-8 because they were super fun, but not all that special in my goal to "further my art." DSMA is an 11 because it hit the mark on excellent instruction, excellent venue, excellent design selection (ie., we worked on pieces you'd actually want to wear in real life). This is the only course I have taken in 10 years that had a teaching assistant because there were 11 of us in class (a large number for learning anything with a torch.) That told me that Darlene really cared that every student maximized her knowledge. In fact, Mary Ann was a great bonus to have, because besides the teacher, you always learn from other students who are better than you. Frankly, I over-estimated my own ability, based on my past experience with mediocre teachers. If it hadn't been for Mary Ann, I would have been left behind (something that Darlene did try to emphasize to me before I registered). Part of how I judge the success of my class experience is whether I am inspired to continue to the next level. With Metalsmithing II I was inspired to lower my self-assessment and go back to Metalsmithing I...with DSMA. Sort of a "not knowing what I didn't know." I love that. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I felt I was not well enough prepared for the teacher's expectations ahead of time. It was a big personal value of Darlene's that everyone show up on time and come prepared. I suppose it was up to me to ask more questions about what to expect (and Jennifer who handles all the admin did a super job of sending me tool lists and answering the questions I did have). But when you are from out of town with no prior experience with the teacher or school policies that are so specific, I would have benefited from more of a walk-thru in advance. A simple page on the website of "What To Expect if This Is Your First Class" would have helped. Or a checklist for out of towners, too, like where to stay, how to order lunches, starting/ending studio times, etc. For ex., at other multi-day workshops, lunch is usually provided or easy to procure. Because the school is in a business park in an industrial area, there are no good options for lunch to be ordered over the weekend, and everyone is on their own. I had to spend a lot of time figuring out how to find my own food for lunch (without a car), until Darlene recommended Whole Foods. The lovely people at the Hilton/Doubletree Westminster happily accommodated a quick stop for me with their free shuttle service. But had I known that ahead of time, I could have made those arrangements at the same time I set up the shuttle service, and had one less thing to worry about in an unfamiliar city. Not sure if DSMA wants more out of town students, but, if so, more hospitality would mean a lot. I know I'm not the only traveling class taker. That's an easy fix, tho, and so I highly recommend this school.

Took one class and I will NEVER go back. Attitude galore and they seem to think you are a Pain and…read morethat they are doing you a favor by being in your presence. The lady teaching my class said she was not going to share any of her secrets with us. What???!!! So much for teaching. Don't go here unless you are a tortured artist type and you already know what you are doing. The skills they teach are no better than you can find on YouTube videos.

I've only toured the studio but look forward to using it this year! It's a charming, light-filled…read morestudio that makes you feel inspired the moment you walk in. Take a class here and you won't be disappointed!

DISAPPOINTING CUSTOMER SERVICE! I missed a class purchased due to a death in the family…read more Unfortunately Alisha (OWNER) offered no consideration or accomodation. I was hoping to invest in future classes and continue learning sewing techniques with them, but this experience has made me reconsider. I expected a little more understanding and customer care. I will take my business elsewhere and recommed others consider this before purchasing a class here.

My child has been a part of this programming for 6 years now. The staff is incredible. They have…read morehelped my child grow and have been an integral part of his life every step of the way. It's all he talks about year round. So much so that we have had him signed up for classes in spring and fall every year. We love RMCT and will refer as many people as possible! They spend the entire day rehearsing plays, learning improv, dance, voice and acting from professionals who have not only been with the company from the beginning, but fly in from different parts of the country to ensure the quality of training. I can't say enough things about this incredible place. My family and I will always be supporters.

My daughter attended the Denver camp this year for the first time and we really did not know what…read moreto expect which is a little scary when you are committing to three weeks! (we had looked at it the last two summers, but never pulled the trigger) We did have a friend who had done the camp in Denver the last two summers and enjoyed it, so we finally decided to give it a go and signed her up for the 9-12 age group. Although the first day can be a bit of a drag as it is audition day and according to my daughter they sat around all day and watched auditions, it did not take her long (the next day) to already start talking about next year and if she could come back again! The staff was great - friendly and kind to kids and parents alike. The staff is also professional actors, and Cat who directed my daughters performance was amazing. My daughter is very quiet and gets shy on stage, usually showing now emotions or smiles. This time for all three productions she smiled away! It was obvious she was more comfortable on stage and had gained some confidence.

My daughter has been at Pirisen for about six months. It is going amazingly well! She takes voice…read morelessons and they were flexible, allowing her to work some piano lessons in there too. Her teacher, Elizabeth, is really talented and plays multiple instruments as well as has a beautiful voice. We've already noticed big improvements in her singing and ability to understand rhythm.

This school is an absolute FAKE. The manager Jordan Brown is NOT a musician and doesn't know what…read moreshe is doing!! It is very sad that my young ones never really progressed after several years in this school. If you want proof of the talent level they accept/produce for performances, just go see one of their recitals. Awful school that looks like and sounds like an office building. I recommend taking your kids elsewhere or seeking private instruction to avoid the falsified structure of this laughable school.

I cannot say enough good things about Goddard Park Hill. From day one, Heather (the director) has…read morebeen incredible -- she went above and beyond to help us get our youngest daughter a spot when we had a long commute to another daycare across town. This is the third daycare we've tried between our two daughters, and the difference here is night and day. The other centers were fine -- our kids were safe and had their basic needs met -- but we never felt truly welcomed. At Goddard, every teacher & staff member greets us with genuine warmth and a smile, every single day. It's clear they pay close attention to our daughter -- they notice the little things, celebrate her milestones, and care for her as if she were their own. We feel like part of a real community rather than just a drop-off and pick-up. We've been blown away by the level of care, communication, and joy that fills this school every day. I can't imagine a better environment for our daughter to grow and thrive. I'd recommend Goddard (and Heather's amazing team!) to any parent in a heartbeat.

We really wanted to be at Goddard for the long term, that's what made our experience most…read moredisappointing. We had made the switch from another school for our daughter after receiving subpar care. We were excited to hear that Goddard had tenured teachers and a positive environment. This changed three months in when our daughter's teacher left and a replacement was not immediately found. Within that month, our daughter had a concussion under odd circumstances and we were encouraged to sign a document testifying to the circumstances that we now regret. Let alone she had the concussion in the morning and were not told about it until we picked her up. We were told that our medical expenses would be taken care of and that the owner wanted to speak with us. The latter never happened and the former was referred to the insurer. The fact that I sit here six months later and only now have been made whole should speak to how taken care of we felt. The issues did not end when the teaching position was filled. We were confounded to hear that my daughter was being put in time out (something we were told did not happen and something we do not agree with). When we asked why, we were told she was copying other kids and getting close to an external door. When we were asked by the teacher for an alternative to timeout, the teacher seemed offended that we actually had an idea of what they could do differently. This didn't end that form of punishment as our daughter was put in a corner for having a cold less than a month later. Our child's teacher was often late and were left to guess where to drop our child off. When she was there in the morning she often smelled like cigarettes. People's personal choices are their own, but don't take them into my three year old's school life. We were unsure what my daughter actually was learning. Goddard sends you a weekly curriculum that is supposed to be followed by teachers to a T. When we were asked to bring in objects for that week's lesson our teacher seemed confused and unsure of what to do with them. That made us quite concerned that our daughter's time was being wasted. In the cutthroat world of Denver childcare, I understand why some folks will continue to send their children to Goddard Park Hill, but I hope this final anecdote will make you think twice. Our daughter's demeanor and behavior has improved drastically at home since leaving Goddard. We will never look back and regret our decision to move her out of that school.