Ms. Julie was amazing. She catered to our every need. The children were engaged the entire time…read more Her prices are much cheaper than the competitors! She set up the tables with decoration. I decided to bring my own and all I had to do was add the Hello Kitty plates to the colorful plates she had. Don't forget to tip her! She is way worth it!

From the owner: Artworks Studio encourages kids of all ages to develop their full creative potential through art…read more Artworks strives to create a unique environment in which kids of all ages, abilities and experiences can feel free to imagine, create and welcome the arts into their lives. Artworks offers after school art classes, a home school art program, summer art camps, birthday pARTies, workshops and more!

We visited Kathy at Raye of Light for a "Paint your Pet" class and I cannot say enough wonderful…read morethings about it! Kathy was an incredible teacher. She was very personable, VERY knowledgeable and extremely patient. She has mastered the balance of giving us enough space to channel our own creativity while still offering valuable pointers and guidance. My end product turned out better than I could've ever imagined! I am already planning my next visit.

A friend and I signed on for a class in alcohol ink, not really knowing quite what to expect. But…read moreworking with the materials turned out to be fascinating and quite fun! Kathy is an excellent teacher, putting everyone at ease and reassuring those of us with limited creative impulses. The class size is small--only six students--so Kathy is able to provide lots of one-on-one guidance after her detailed introduction to the materials. I had some hesitation going in and my resulting product looks more like a sea urchin than a wave but I will definitely return for future classes.

Great location, straightforward classes. I'm really enjoying…read moreToni Bueker's classes and the great location in the Owen Brown Village Center in Columbia, MD. It's across from Sonoma's which makes it so easy to find. I'm learning oil pastels, water color and how to paint. I also just learned that she offers Summer Camp for kids ages 6 and up. That's awesome. They do nature walks, crafts, painting and have fun.

If I recall correctly, Artsy Partsy started off in a home then went to Glen Burnie Mall and finally…read morelanding in the Pasadena location. The Pasadena location is in a shopping center with plenty of parking and easily accessible. Once inside the studio, it's beautifully decorated with art samples, shelves of take home art kits, and other goodies. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. The studio has many different rooms depending on what workshop is happening at that time. They host classes and events such as (but not limited to) open studio, special events which focus on a theme or specific art, home school, sewing, and digital art. My daughter has visited Artsy Partsy many times throughout the years and each time she comes home with amazing art to showcase. She has been to a few summer camps, individual workshops as well as private sessions. My daughter's school hosted a paint night with Artsy Partsy which turned out to be a hit. Additionally, my daughter's girl scout troop joined Artsy Partsy's 1.5 hour drawing event which covers all the requirements for Juniors to earn the Girl Scout's Drawing Badge. My daughter really enjoys creating art and has gained many skills from Artsy Partsy. Our family will continue refer them to family and friends as well as continue to attend any workshops they host!

I am very disappointed with my experience and would not recommend this business…read more I enrolled my two daughters in a camp, but about a month before the camp started, I called the office to cancel our registration. During that phone call, I was told that if the camp spots were refilled, I would receive a full refund. If the spots were not refilled, I was told I would receive a 75% credit. I was also told that someone would follow up with me by email regarding the status. A month passed, and I never received any follow-up communication. Instead, I received an email reminding me that my daughters were still enrolled in the camp. When I called the office, I was informed that I would not receive either a refund or a credit. The staff member said she would speak with the owner and let her know what had happened. I asked to speak directly with the owner, but I was told she did not know when the owner would be available to contact me. Later that day, instead of receiving a phone call, I received a text message from the owner, Jeanette Fonseca, stating that they would not be providing a refund or credit because of their Terms and Conditions. I was never given the opportunity to explain that I had relied on the information provided by their staff and genuinely believed would receive at least the 75% credit I had been promised. This was especially frustrating because we had previously enrolled in one of their programs, and when they canceled a class at the last minute, we also did not receive a refund or credit. My biggest concern is not just the outcome, but the lack of communication, accountability, and professionalism. If staff members provide inaccurate information, customers should not be penalized for relying on it. I expected much better customer service, especially when attempting to resolve the issue respectfully. Unfortunately, based on these experiences, I cannot recommend this business.

Registration process is un-necessarily complex and slow for non-credit lectures and trips. When…read morequerying the website for my schedule it displays in different formats every other time. One time you go " here" to find your schedule and the next time you go elsewhere. Then the next time you may find it in a totally different place. Then, you can't find it all. Sometimes when you find your schedule and it opens its empty and totally devoid of info such as start times and location. I've met at least 10 people telling me the same thing. What is the Webmaster doing?? Do they even have a Web person??? TERRIBLE for an institution of higher learning.

Don't plan on taking classes at Anne Arundel community college they will cancel them. Based on…read moreTonya Milnor who clearly has no idea how to be an administrator of a college, with her terrible decisions the college has now become the worst in the entire state.

We visited Alluzion Studios for the splatter room. We had so much fun throwing paint around the…read moreroom and on the canvas they provided us. We got messy without getting messy lol. It was so therapeutic to just be free and put paint everywhere. Very affordable fun in Crofton. I want to come back so my daughter can enjoy doing this with her friends.

Friendly staff and it was a great experience for all! Highly recommend. Looking forward to going…read moreback

I have two daughters that have been dancing at CFDC for the last several years. They have had…read morewonderful instruction and have learned so much in the nurturing environment encompassed at the studio. The teachers are caring, the owner is great to work with, and the students are all like one big family. A great place for my children!

I called the dance studio twice (one about six months ago when I was shopping for dance studios in…read morethe area for my daughter and again just this week because I was unhappy with the one I chose only because it was closest to my work). Both times the owner answered and she was extremely personable and answered all of my questions without hesitation or a drop of sarcasm-- nothing! I found out everything I needed to know while I was on the phone with her and that alone was a good experience. She allowed me to do a free drop in for my daughter to try it out and see if it would be a good fit. It turned out to be great, especially after leaving the alternate/other dance studio I had just left and was disappointed with. The studio is cute and nicely updated on the inside. The instructors were happy to be there. My daughter enjoyed herself-- I will be returning. They even offer drinks that you can buy from a fridge in their lobby, which is a plus for me! Oh, and you can watch your child from large screens posted in the lobby. Score! :)

The sound system and acoustics are not what I would expect at a concert venue. They just aren't…read morevery good. Plus the seating isn't graded enough to be able to see above people's heads. If you have a tall person in front of you, you will only see slightly left and slightly right. And I am Tall so for my view to be blocked, that was disappointing. We sat in front, Aisle "N". I even turned around and asked the woman in back of me if she wanted me to move so she could see. It's a former High School perhaps that's why. Parking is plentiful but far enough away they should consider lighting the front of Maryland Hall better. PLUS, tickets were very expensive.

Saw La Esmeralda ballet here. The sound system is not great, and at times it was feeling like…read moreamateur night at the Bijou. Nonetheless, the ballet was pretty good. There's not much of an angle so if a tall man or lady with 80's puff hair is in front of you, good luck seeing the stage. I am glad there's an arts center in Annapolis. Will look into their classes.

Mary Poppins has landed in Crofton and her name is Mrs. Sing!…read more Denise Singh, affectionately and aptly known as "Mrs. Sing" around these parts, is the owner of Mrs. Sing's Kidsmusicart. Classes are offered in Bowie, Crofton, College Park, and Alexandria. The Crofton Center opened just last year in an office building that's adjacent to the pond where the snakehead fish was found a few years ago (remember that?). The program occupies two immaculately-clean suites which Mrs. Sing has divided into three classrooms, a snack/play area, and a waiting area. There are also two spotless bathrooms. Mrs. Sing and her staff's commitment to children is evident from the moment that you walk into the Center. Students' artwork is prominently displayed, and there are volumes of scrapbooks filled with pictures of former and current students. The Center is stocked with high-quality instruments, toys, games, and art supplies. The Center offers parent-child classes as well as independent classes. Chickadee (age 3) has been enrolled in both types of classes and has enjoyed them. The age range for the various classes is infant through teenager. Most recently, Chickadee was enrolled in "Arts in the A.M." (ages 3-4.5) which includes music, art, and movement classes. The curriculum is as thorough as any preschool program, and the teachers are all highly trained and have wonderful interactions with the children. There is a theme for each week and an overall theme for the course (15 weeks [which can be pro-rated as well]). As a part of this course, the children take a break mid-morning and have a parent-provided snack. Chickadee felt so grown up taking a lunch box to her "program." I have to admit, it is adorable to see all of those little munchkins together! Most classes include at-home materials as well. In the past, these have included instruments, books, and/or audio CDs. We've tried several parent-child classes around the area, but I've been most impressed with Mrs. Sing's Kidsmusicart program. The staff, facility, and curricula are all top-notch.

Fantastic experience. All of our kids went through Mrs. Sing's Program and "we" all loved it. We…read morehad moved away a few years ago but whenever we came back through town the kids would bring up the great memories from our time there. We miss you, Mrs. Sing!

Beltway Driving school is Amazing!! They are extremely thorough with teaching us the machanism of…read morethe car and the importance of safety while driving. They are great with making sure you are equipped with all things driving!

I would reccomend this driving academy to anyone! The facilities are clean and organized, beverages…read moreare offered and its a very relaxed learning environment. Mr. Jones and Ms. Lita are the best, they're both really funny instructors that give constructive criticism without making you feel unintelligent . It turns out that me and another guy in my class scheduled our driving test on the same day around the same time and on the day of the test, both of us were the only ones that passed our test out of the other teenagers on the course (you can watch other drivers while waiting in line for your turn). My twin sister also went here and she passed her test the first time, too. You won't regret learning at Beltway!