We took a Linocut class with Dawn and Emily and absolutely loved it!…read more I could go on for days about how great Blue Marble Studio and the dynamic duo that runs it are so let me drop as many details as I can below: - beautiful and clean studio with tremendous lighting and good vibes - excellent price for the class - great timing for a class (this one was Saturday afternoon midday) - making art can me intimidating but Dawn and Emily's direction and patience were super empowering - perfect location in Somerville to make a day out of with plenty of shops and places to eat / hangout Blue Marble Studio is a very welcoming environment to all levels of artists and I highly recommend anyone who's interested in learning a new skill or just shopping local art to give them a visit!

Originally found this studio through a yelp event, but plan to come with friends. The owner was a…read morepublic school art teacher, who has a passion for teaching adults. They have one day classes and longer-term workshops that cater to beginners, and those who have been doing art all of their lives. All you have to do is come in with your imagination. They offer acrylic, pouring classes, watercolor, classes, pottery, and more! I believe the classes are a good value for the price and so are the items that are sold within the studio. I highly recommend their handmade earrings.

Fantastic Art studio where kids go to make art and have fun! Register early for events like summer…read morecamp because they sell out extremely quickly and then you will have to get on their waiting list in hope that a spot opens up. Great location with plenty of parking and a fun park right across the street. Downtown HOPEWELL NJ is a great place to hang out, shop and have lunch or dinner at the many great restaurants in walking distance from each other and Art Sparks.

A wonderful place! My son has been taking lessons there for several months. He can be shy and quiet…read moreat times; however, Julie, owner and teacher, is sweet, patient and welcoming. We also had my toddler's birthday party there and, when we had to reschedule the date due to inclement weather, Julie was extremely flexible. The party was a huge success, despite the fact that many guests couldn't attend. I can not recommend Art Sparks more highly. So glad we found it!!!

I'm so impressed with my experience at The Craft Space! I took a soap making class with Geeta, and…read moreshe was absolutely amazing. I had taken a similar class somewhere else years ago and didn't learn much, but Geeta completely changed that. She's incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and most of all, informative. She explained everything clearly, answered all my questions, and showed me each step in detail. I felt very comfortable learning from her, and she even provided notes to take home, which was such a thoughtful touch. I'm so grateful to have found this amazing place and I absolutely love my soap, it smells so good!

After being inspired by art museums in Spain, I decided to step outside my comfort zone and learn…read moreoil painting. I was so incredibly lucky to find the Art Academy of Somerset County - the instruction is simply fabulous! Halley Murphy is a great instructor, and her teaching method allows her students to see their painting skills progress every week. The class atmosphere is calm and focused, and the quality of the artwork produced by her students is astounding. Both my wife and daughter have enrolled, and we all strongly endorse the Art Academy!

I am actually giving a review for The Art Academy in Chester, NJ which is a painting academy whose…read moreteachings are actually based on The Art Academy in Hillsborough Township but is located in Chester, NJ. Meghan (the owner) is an artist who has been trained by the artist that owns The Art Academy in Hillsborough Township. Meghan's academy is actually a little over a year old and I couldn't find her yet on yelp, so I am putting my review here and hope that's ok. I am an oil painter, and came to The Art Academy in Chester through a referral to Chester school. I have a strong set of skills in oil painting, and have begun to sell my work. I came to Meghan because I wanted to strengthen my foundational skills in the realistic painting style. Meghan is absolutely the strongest and best teacher I have ever had. She has classes for children, adolescents and adults, at all levels. She is so talented in teaching the fundamentals of painting and it has most definitely strengthened my skills, just as I had wanted. She is a master at working with children and adolescents meeting the individual student at their current level, providing a strong education and support in a manner where I've seen children and adolescents blossom into really excellent oil painters. She focuses on teaching values, and color, which are two very important keystones in being able to paint well. She is an absolute gem. As an adult painter, I find her lessons to be critically important and I have seen a great change for the better in my work. If you are looking for an art school that is both wonderfully supportive and highly educational, this is THE place.

Great variety of week long arts camps. Our daughter has been growing and learning at CCA for five…read moresummers in a row now.

Great place for kids and adults Teachers are fantastic I…read morehave been taking lessons with Andrea for almost 9 years. She's the best! Lena is also a great teacher. I have taken a few classes with her as well

Greatest studio ever! The classes are awesome and the teacher is the best! The studio has…read moreeverything an artist ever needs

Highly recommend. This studio is equipped with everything you could ever need which makes for a…read moregreat learning environment. The studio itself paired with a great team of teachers, assistants etc. is unmatched. If you have any interest in learning about glass make the financial investment and the investment in your time to take a class here. You'll be hooked.

Allegra is the best! My kiddo has absolutely blossomed there. Voice lessons came first, then Acting…read moreTroupe. Summer camp is the best, the Teen Camp performance blows me away every year. The staff is so wonderful and absolutely welcoming for my child. Theatre is their happy place and Allegra is an oasis for growth and acceptance for all kids.

Allegra is amazing and has so much to offer. My daughter takes singing lessons and does acting…read moretroupe there and it has had such a benefit for her. She's pretty shy and this has given her confidence and allowed her to come out of her shell! The instructors are knowledgeable and always smiling and welcome! Meg, at the front desk, is the absolute sweetest and so professional! Love Allegra and highly recommend!

I took sewing lessons for well over a year at duCret. Although myb instructor was a competent…read morepattern maker and sewist, we ultimately had a falling out. She really was a rude and nasty misandrist. The unspoken problem appeared to be our differences in politics even though we never discussed these. In fact I bent over backwards to avoid any contoversial subject. I was learning how to hand sew Revolutionary War reenacting garments and it is my opinion she resented this hobby. In addition, she would often make disparaging remarks to me in front of the class. I wrote a complaint letter to program director and never even received the courtesy of a response. Putting my interactions aside, the facility itself is completely run down. The bathrooms are disgusting, the hallways and offices have musty odors, there is no adequte air conditioning during the summer, the exterior grounds are a mess, and the building would likely fail a fire safety inspection. I have subsequently found several superior alternatives.

I was in advanced classes, the school encourages you all the way. Instructors are long term, the…read moremost professional artists that will help you reach your goal. I attended years ago, but the school has assisted well past graduation when I wanted to advance my advertising agency or seeking to further my education they were there to help me succeed in a very competitive field. If your considering art as a profession this is the school. If there were 10 stars it wouldn't be enough.