I just passed my test and became a licensed driver after taking the ten lesson package here. Thank…read moreyou so much to Bill, and also Jim and Sam- the excellent instructors who made me much less nervous behind the wheel by being so calm and knowledgeable- and funny guys too. they are all just exactly the type of person you'd want as a driving teacher. I am in my thirties and definitely used to think I'd never be able to drive, but thanks to American driving school it was actually such a fun process and I PASSED! Woo hoo! Forever grateful.

From the owner: We specialize in teaching nervous drivers. We teach the…read moremandatory NY State 5 HourPreLicensing course in our Green County office located at 444 Main Street in Catskill. Classes in Catskill are held every Thursday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and our Ulster County Office located at 1774 Rte 9 W in Lake Katrine, NY every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. No pre registration, seating is limited in theLake Katrine office. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class to guarantee a seat. $45.00 in cash or check only. We also hold a Defensive Driving Course for Point Reduction and 10% off Car Insurance once a month. The dates may vary and pre registration for this class is required. The cost is $40.00 We offer one on one instruction. Perfect for the beginning driver or if you need to brush up on your skills. We also offer a package deal. Call or visit our website at www.americandrivingschool.us for more information.

This is a lot of fun. Rob is very knowledgeable and taught so much. Loved every minute.read more

A fantastic and unique experience awaits you at Green Mountain Falconry School! Not only is Rob…read moreincredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the ancient sport, he is very thoughtful and provides a wealth of information and experience. It was one of the most amazing experiences ever getting to handle and learn about his hawks and how they hunt and train. I cannot recommend this enough.

My three brothers, dad and I just finished up a week long timber framing course here at Heartwood…read more It was a pretty good experience. Pros: Michelle - She manages the business end and handles meals. She was incredibly helpful and always very pleasant. Dave - He's one of two instructors and most of what I got out of the course came from working with him one-on-one. He's super talented and all of my encounters with him were positive. I (along with most other people in the course) sought Dave out for any questions and help. The food - Michelle put together a great lunch every day. The skill set - I walked away from this week confident that I could handle basic layouts and build a structure using the skills I learned here (which is the whole point of the course). The safety - The instructors take safety very seriously and quickly react to any questionable behaviors. Cons: Class size - There were 26 people enrolled in the course including four "apprentices" which left two instructors who knew what they were doing to teach all of us. Organization - The first half day was spent sitting in a classroom watching minimally helpful overhead sheets and the second half watching demos. It would have been very easy to integrate hands on exercises on scrap wood and mix this information in over time. Barn raising - Friday was dedicated to assembling the frame we built Tuesday through Thursday. There were too many hands for too little work. Dave said you need a max of fourteen people to raise a structure like the one we built. You had to actively fight to participate. The "apprentices" - Really two of the four were actually pretty good and cared about learning. The other two seemed to cause more problems than they fixed. Ultimately I learned a lot from Dave while I was here (and Brad, another instructor who was there for one day was also great). Will was pretty impatient and not particularly helpful. The mix of people who were taking the course was about 50% carpenters (some with timber framing experience and some without) and 50% from random backgrounds (some teachers, a cobbler, some IT folk, a student, etc). Everyone was able to keep up and a carpentry background really isn't necessary. The group instruction wasn't that helpful but if you take the time to seek out knowledgable staff (or peers who have already done a piece you're working on) you can learn a lot here. It's really what you make of it. If you're looking to get a basic crash course in timber framing this is a good place to get it (despite class size and some other kinks). You can make as many mistakes as you need to (and should, this is a great way to learn) and someone will be able to show you how to correct it before you try this on your own.

From the owner: 2-day to 2-week educational courses in woodworking, homebuilding and timber framing.read more

Excellent teacher, low cost, good experience, especially the hands-on driving training. Met my…read morefuture wife at Karen's back in the day! Karen is an awesome person and great teacher, plus in insurance costs alone you'll be saving a fortune.

As soon as I finished drivers Ed she scheduled my observations and driving lessons. Karen is a very…read moregood teacher and explains how to do everything extremely well, she's a. very patient person,she always makes sure you feel comfortable, confident and safe with a new task you learned if you feel like you need more practice she lets you do it again and again until you feel ready to move on. Explains what the RMV is looking for when you go for your road test and what you can fail for. And skills you need to make sure that you are safe on the road everyday. A very friendly lady and a really good person to talk to. Passed my road test first try going through Karen's school of driving.

What a treasure in Hudson Falls! A clean bright location, nice selection of yarns, the owner was…read morevery helpful. She even said I could drop in anytime with my latest project!

From the owner: We offer classes, kits, supplies, notions and a wide variety of yarn including Cascade, Plymouth,…read moreSkacel, Koigu, Periwinkle, Blue Moon, Groovy Hues, and more on the horizon. Please come sit a spell at our social knits held on Weds 11-1 and Sunday 2-4. Gift certificates available in any denomination

Hired Calderwood Training Solutions for CPR training last month, they were extremely helpful and…read morethe most budget friendly. Would definitely recommend to other companies looking to re-certify/certify their employees!

From the owner: Calderwood Training Solutions is a veteran-owned business. We offer affordable training solutions…read moreto meet your agencies needs. We focus on Emergency Services training and consulting as well as OSHA, and CPR and 1st aid training.

It's my only source for taking classes. It def has a preference for pottery over paintingread more

My history with IS-183 goes back 23 years with our introduction at the time of my impending…read moredivorce. I was thrilled, to say the least, when I found the Open Sketch group. So many fantastic, working artists and then me; untrained with only a desire to create. I couldn't have been more welcomed receiving suggestions, directions and good old fashioned comradery. All n a serene New England setting. What a wonderful place to send children and young adults for a creative summer! I love IS-183 with is sensational energy. Highly recommended.

Completed my Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification skills course with Jeff. The course was well…read moretaught. Jeff was personable and informative. I enjoyed the course.

From the owner: At Connecticut Security Training Center, we specialize in preparing individuals for success in the…read moresecurity industry through professional, real-world training. We offer Guard Card certification, CPR/AED/First Aid training, leadership development workshops, and interactive scenario-based instruction — all designed to meet state requirements and industry standards. Our training is grounded in experience, with instructors who have spent over a decade in the field. We focus on building practical knowledge, confidence, and accountability — whether you're entering the workforce for the first time or seeking additional skills to grow your career. We also support businesses with certification tracking, group scheduling options, and workplace-ready training solutions that help ensure teams stay compliant and capable. At Connecticut Security Training Center, we don’t just certify — we prepare security professionals to lead with integrity and confidence.

Like the song, "Where do I begin??"…read more Our experience with Pete and Karen has been beyond complete. Anyone who's read my blather on social media knows that I'm both verbose and intensely interested in many things, not the least of which is how someone treats others. From the very start, Pete and Karen have responded to my many questions and concerns regarding our competent and skilled treatment of our eventual (and that's another story, as I used to row a very skinny boat) purchase of a *used* (translation: low profit - but, read on) Alden 18. That boat was as described: A small ding on the nose, of no consequence to structure, and brand-new, factory-wrapped Oarmasters (the sliding seat and riggers drop-in units) and carbon fiber hatchet sculling oars, delivered competently (I say with some knowledge, as I helped the manufacturer of my then-owned-double-and-single sculls do a couple of springs' worth of deliveries to the east-of-Mississippi US, coast and environs, teaching folks how to do sliding seat rowing). That said, I no doubt was a challenging customer, as I pestered them with incessant questions as the evolution of our eventual storage in our boathouse, and on the configuration of the launch-retrieve platform my son and I built evolved. AND, they didn't ask for payment until the spring deliveries could be scheduled (the delivery folks were already booked for January, when the deal was struck verbally). But back to my questions: Every time, they were happily answered, in detail, including two lengthy phone conversations with Pete - one early on, and just today, what (probably they and I both hope will be the last!) will be the culmination of their insanely patient customer support. There's no 10-star rating available, or I'd use it. If you're in the market for a sliding seat rowing boat of any stripe, maker and competence level, there's no way I can adequately convey my joy at working with them. But suffice (at last!! you say ) to say, they're a joy to work with.

Very personable and helpful. Guided me through purchase of the perfect shell. And gave me a series…read moreof lessons so I could get maximum usage from it.