At the recommendation of a friend, I started taking Linda's oil painting class about two years ago…read moreand I absolutely love it. I've never painted in my life. I've never even taken an art class, but Linda assured me that as long as I had a love of art and patience, I could learn to paint. I'm currently on my seventh painting and enjoying the process tremendously. I highly recommend taking a class with Linda McCoy. Linda also paints the most stunningly beautiful pet portraits I've ever seen. She's a gifted teacher and talented artist.

So much fun. Great for a girl's night out, family night or probably even solo…read more I have done an etching class, 3-4 Pick Your Project, 3-4 Make and Take and have done 2-3 bonus boards. I plan to do more very soon. Went in knowing nothing. Joan's team is excellent. (Thanks especially to Kristin for all her patience) They are there to help, advise or help you correct your little mistakes. Or if you want to just run with it, so be it. Love seeing other attendees different ideas come to life as well. A good time and a project to be proud to display or give as a gift. Thanks Joan for bringing Board & Brush to us.

SO. MUCH. FUN! Really enjoyed making my own personalized art. Had a lot of fun with friends…read morechatting and being creative. The staff was very helpful and friendly. It is awesome to have such a unique place to go and enjoy an evening out. My only issue was trying to decide which sign to make!

I really enjoy coming to #imagineartscenter in Porterville CA. I like seeing the customers being…read morecoached by the experts. The building is historical; I love the full windows walls on the west and east walls. This brings a nature light atmosphere. The ambiance is relaxing and serene; perfect for someone to come in explore their hidden artistic skills. I really recommend everyone to come in and enjoy it.

What a fun night and place. Came for the paint nite and had such great instruction. $35 for 2 hours…read morewith all the supplies and introduced me to the idea I can paint!! Everyone is so nice and the atmosphere is laughing and smiles.

did not expect to be as into this as I am but Good Dirt Pottery Studio has become my favorite thing…read moreI've discovered this year. went with a friend on a whim for a wheel throwing class and we were both completely hooked by the end of it. the instructor was patient and encouraging without making you feel like you were being babysat. there's something genuinely meditative about having your hands in clay for two hours and walking away with something you actually made. the studio itself is beautiful. bright, clean, thoughtfully designed. it photographs really well but it also just feels good to be in, which matters when you're trying to be creative. they do classes, open studio time, summer camps for kids, memberships if you want to go regularly. the options make it accessible whether you want to try it once or actually commit to learning the craft. Bullard Ave location is easy, parking is fine, and the staff is genuinely warm every time I've been in. Fresno honestly needed a place like this. somewhere to go that isn't a restaurant or a bar, that's actually good for your brain, and that you leave feeling proud of yourself. Good Dirt is that place. already signed up to go back.

We recently visited Good Dirt Pottery for the first time last month because my son wanted to paint…read morea ceramic piece, and we had a great experience overall! They offer both ceramic painting and pottery-making classes, and I'd love to return to try a pottery class. The only downside is that classes aren't on weekends and are held on weekday evenings for a few hours, which can be a bit hard to fit into our schedule. They had a nice variety of pieces to choose from. There's a $10 studio fee per painter plus the cost of the item. You pay for your piece first, then select colors and follow their painting instructions. My husband joined me and my son he didn't paint so was not charged a fee. The studio is about a 25-30 minute drive from Clovis, so it was a bit of a drive, but worth it for a fun, different activity together. I didn't realize beforehand that painted ceramics typically take about six weeks to be ready, though it makes sense since they also fire pottery and may have limited kiln space. Ours were actually ready in about three weeks, which was a great turnaround. Pickup was easy--they quickly located our items on a rack using the name slip attached. They didn't have the items wrapped either. One small thing I wish I had known is that they write your name and the date on the bottom of the finished piece. The ceramic I painted was a gift for my son, so I would have preferred not to have my name on it. If I had known, I would have asked about other options. Overall, the staff member who helped us choose our piece and paint colors was very friendly and helpful, making our first visit enjoyable. We'll definitely be back--especially to try one of their pottery classes!

I learned so much in this class! Finally understood my camera and what its features are for! I'm…read moredefinitely taking Part II!

If you are looking for a photography class to help improve your photos and better become acquainted…read morewith your camera, then this is the class you want to take. I was looking for something small so I wouldn't have to spend all day and months on end in a college course. Jonathan and Carlos have impressive knowledge of photography and are really helpful at explaining how to improve your photography. I took the intro to DSLR and cannot wait for the next classes to start! Thanks guys!

We, Atascadero, are so lucky to have the Fine Arts Academy. The students emerging from this…read morecurriculum have wonderful skills for the theatrical arts and, as we have worked with many graduates, we see the results. If you can, get you children into this program.

Not immune to challenges faced by other jr high schools (even private schools in our experience)…read morebut they seem to attract a gentler group of students. Sometimes I wonder if this is because the kids are around other age groups (it's for grades 4-8) and not just other jr high students. Or maybe part of it is the arts-based curriculum which gives kids some wonderful outlets for their talents. They don't have to pretend the arts aren't cool to fit in with their peers. One thing I've finally learned as a parent is that what may be a great fit for one kid is not for another. However, two of our children, both very different personalities, have gone here and it has been an excellent experience for them. We've had several teachers go out of their way on several occasions and have felt warmly embraced in the community by Principal Rubin and Chris in the front office.

This artist (Pam?) was so fun and cute! She made the painting easy and filled with laughter…read more I really loved the choices she offered (Lion and Dragon Eye were epic) and it was all so fun. I would totally do this again!

Pixie was a sweetheart and major props for her patience with me!! I'm loving the finished product…read morebut along the way I was sceptic. With like 10 people in the class and we all work at our own pace, we still seemed to finish at the same time. The equipment/tools were all provided with class fee. I paid additional for frames because I don't do art every day and decent work should be recognized. My youngest went in afraid because he didn't think he could do it. He left with his chin up and a smile on his face. Nice confidence booster! Thanx pixie :)

Children's House Montessori is a hidden treasure in our area. The teachers are kind and loving and…read morehave each child's individual needs as their priority. The ownership has been involved in early childhood education for over 30 years and takes great pride in providing an outstanding program for Tulare.

The school, the staff, the curriculum...all amazing! My 4 year old attends and my 2 year old will…read morebe there soon too!

**Please Read*** I wish someone would have told me all this when I took lessons here…read more I'm only giving this review 3 stars for a specific reason. Manny and the office staff were FANTASTIC--super nice, and they made me (as a driver in training) feel comfortable. Now, I didn't get to experience how nice they were until my last lesson, though. On my first lesson, instructor Tess made me weary of driving. I got my permit in July 2016, but my family didn't have the money for lessons. In early 2017, I finally came across the money to purchase lessons through Santa Fe. Now, mind you, I was cheesy but i knew it was illegal for me to drive without my permit signed by my instructor, so my first experience driving was with Tess. After arriving 15 minutes late, she ran through hand motions, lane changing, turning, and 3-point turns (in theory) so quickly it could've made my head spin. After that, she took me to the residential area near the Hanford Baseball Complex. And Hanford West. It was after school hours and during baseball season, so there was some traffic from students and parents of all sorts. Every time I'd do something wrong--like turn the wheel with my hands in the wrong position--she'd shout at me, and then try to reconcile by saying something along the lines of "I'm just trying to help... remember: 'Tess is the best!'" It got to the point where I almost cried. And this was BEFORE she tried to teach me how to back up on the curb by having me face forward, COVER my eyes, and have me back up. Then, she had me drive her to a nearby Starbucks so she could use the restroom, and yelled at me AGAIN when I didn't know how to park perfectly. By the end of the lesson, I was pretty shaken up. My next lesson was in May 2017 with Joyce. Because of my experience with Tess, I was weary about driving, so I hadn't practiced too much. When it was time for my lesson with Joyce, she was also 15 minutes late. We were supposed to meet at Lemoore Park. When she called me asking where I was I told her I was at the park waiting, and she responded with "Well I'm in the spot where I ALWAYS pick up students!" As if I should have known. After walking around the corner to her, she chided me for wearing Birkenstocks to drive... FYI it was MAY and already 90 degrees outside. Whatever, I didn't know. She was more tolerable than Tess, but was shocked when I needed a refresher course on things like the SMOG-technique of switching lanes and arm motions. Afterwards, I kept her form yelling at me by keeping conversation as I drove, and that might've saved my sanity. My last lesson was with Manny in November 2017. Since May, I had practiced a lot. Honestly, though, I was DREADING my last lesson. I was very nearly traumatized by the last two instructors, and it made me nervous to even think about taking another driving lesson. Nonetheless, Manny was HANDS DOWN the best instructor out of the 3. He was kind, didn't yell at me for not knowing answers, and he made me feel like my questions were valid. He also didn't make me feel inferior, unlike Tess and Joyce. In all reality, he made my review go from a 1 to 3 star. I'm so glad I ended my driving lessons on such a good note. If you plan on taking lessons through Santa Fe, save yourself the hassle and ASK FOR MANNY!

10/10 driving school. Instructors are amazing and sweet but also brutally honest to insure that we…read morehave safe teen drivers around our community. It took me only one attempt to pass my behind the wheel exam at the dmv with only 4 small mistakes. Manny (along with the rest of the instructors), are trained professionals that will insure that you or your kid will be ready for the dmv test and all you have to do is listen to them and be on your A game. Thank you so much to the Santa Fe driving and Traffic School team, best wishes to all who attend this amazing driving school.