A new art studio that offers art classes for both adults & kids, workshops, and events. It is owned…read moreby Rae Wright (also a children's author) and not only is she present, but she is very caring and attentive to the participants. We came here for the drop in open studio with my 1 1/2 yo & 3 1/2 yo. They both had lots of fun exploring, and were adequately entertained. The space is large and well equipped, and we look froward to coming back again!

This review describes my experience visiting the Co-operative Education area of the Co-op and…read moreCareer Centre building at Wilfred Laurier University. The building is located at King Street North and Lodge Street. I was here with my manager to interview students for the summer work term. It was our first time at Laurier. As a visitor, I had to apply for a temporary parking pass online. It's allows me to park at any white or gold permit parking lot. The catch at this building is that there a small parking lot when you pull in from Lodge Street. If you get there before 8:30 am, you can nab a spot, which happened to us. However, you get there later, you need to park further away. The Co-operating Education area is on the second floor. We walked up the stairs. I don't know if there is an elevator in this building, but I didn't see one. The building is bright and pleasing to the eye. We were greeted immediately by a staff member and shown to a boardroom where we were to conduct our interviews. We were assigned a co-ordinator, who made sure that the candidates were led to a room to do a test. After the allotted test time was up, my manager would take the candidate over to the boardroom next door and have us conduct the interview. The test room and boardroom were next to each other. I loved that arrangement. What stands out is how hospitable everyone was. We got the tour of the floor and where we should be. Scott, our co-ordinator, made sure that we were taken care of. He got my manager tea and hot water. I had brought in a massive, free venti iced cinnamon cloud macchiato from Starbucks before I hit the road. I was caffeinated and good. Our interviews were seamless and everything worked well. The boardroom accommodated our laptop needs. Wifi was available. However, there is a timeout after roughly an hour, which is a pain to enter all login credentials again. I had a great experience here. I can finally say that I have stepped foot on the campus of Wilfred Laurier University. (118)

The rumors are true, Laurier is an amazing school! Those who bleed purple and gold know what I'm…read moretalking about, but for an outsiders perspective, I recommend you check it out. When a school is confined to a one block radius, a tight family feel is just the beginning of your experience. The people are friendly, and the profs actually get to know you since class sizes can range from 12-200. The food on campus is a little bleh. Since they got rid of Spring Rolls in the Food Court the options are a little slim, but after pulling an all nighter, anything edible pretty much gets the job done. Washrooms! For some weird reason compared to other schools, Laurier has A LOT of washrooms. And by that I mean if you walk into the Schlegel building, there are 5 washrooms within a 30 second walk in different directions. All clean and well kept. Study Space can be an issue though, especially for group projects. Try booking out library rooms a week in advance to get the space you need! Otherwise you'll be peaking in every classroom in desperate need of study space. The gym is also pretty solid. A newly renovated building with 4 dance studios, a gym, a pool, and 2 floors of cardio and weight equipment. Heads up, there's a washroom on the second floor! Lesson learned after I ran up and down 4 stories in the middle of dance class just to find a washroom right beside the studio I was in! Overall, worth checking out. Small schools aren't for everyone, but check it out to decide for yourself.

Studio West is one of the best studios I've been to so far! Don't let the location through you off!…read moreOnce you get inside, you'll be working with many talented pro artists with a friendly personality. Studio West has many workshops and weekly courses. Varies between digital media, traditional, and life drawing and painting! I go weekly to life drawing/painting sessions where there's a nude model, and proper lighting. The space is big enough to fit 10 people I'd say. There's even free coffee and light snacks! Whether you're a hobbyist or a pro artist, I highly recommend it as an artist myself.

From the owner: Affordable arts education bases in Toronto offered by professionals in the industry.read more

I started Krav Maga at the KM-Training Center back in about 2006-2007. I did a lot of research into…read moreKrav Maga and the instructors available and came to the conclusion that this was a good place to put my cash. They teach KM, cardio boxing, fight classes, Muay Thai, and there is an affiliated BJJ school in the same building. There are a lot of options here - each taught by a knowledgeable instructor. I was not disappointed when I joined. The instructors were top-notch and Aubrey (the owner) is well-trained (had won the KM-Worldwide Instructor of the year award). The place felt like a friendly, engaging, and positive place to be. They treated you like family and always said "Hi" when you walked in. Pretty cool. The quality of instruction was good, the methods seem solid (I've never had to use them in any altercation so I can't say from actual experience) and I do know that some of the local law-enforcement have trained there because they feel it's a legitimate system. My only caveat with this center is due to my issue with Krav Maga Worldwide. I have nothing against the instructors at this location but the organization they are affiliated with seems to be hiking prices and asking for some absurd requirements upon joining. When I first started there was no mention of uniforms, the prices seemed fair, the contracts were varied (tri-monthly, yearly, etc.) and I had no feeling of being pressured to buy anything. Now, they seem to want everyone in a KM suit for training, the prices have increased, the contracts are longer and there's more emphasis on buying "specific" gear. This seems like a change for the worse. I believe the people running this place are honest people and truly want to teach people what they know. Unfortunately KM Worldwide is bogging them down with a financial agenda. Again, I want to make clear that the people running this particular center are knowledgeable, well-trained, and nice - my issue is with their parent organization, Krav Maga Worldwide. Overall, you will learn a lot and stay fit. These instructors know how to make you work and will push you to be the best you can be. If you can afford it, there's no harm trying this center; unfortunately the contract lengths make it hard for those who are curious to take the plunge. You can't go wrong with the quality of instructors here - the price is a bit of a drawback but for some, that may not even be an issue. The Krav Maga Training Center is great, unfortunately it's affiliation with the Krav Maga Worldwide organization is a bit of a drawback.

From the owner: Krav Maga Training Centre specializes in practical, realistic Self Defense Training. Easy to learn…read moreand highly effective, Krav maga will not only get you in shape, it will help you to get home safe. We also offer Conditioning Classes including Kettlebells, Bag workouts and MMA conditioning. Fight classes include striking and grappling instruction. Our childrens program teaches self defense as well as the importance of physical activity. Your child's focus and confidence will soar as they learn the skills that will protect them should the need arise.