This place is fantastic! I've been obsessed with reading about woodworking of all sorts whether it…read morebe magazines, books, you tube videos, etc. I have had a harder time time actually committing any of this newfound book knowledge to use because of the lack of tools. Unfortunately woodworking is one of those hobbies that by and large require a large assortment of tools to do various projects. While many of these tools can be useful for even the regular homeowner into DIY (router, band saw, table saw, palm sander, various hand tools) several other tools are needed depending on the project. While I own most of the tools mentioned above one I don't have is the lathe. It's also one of those tools that I couldn't justify buying without trying because a) Wood spinning at 1000rpm is a little scary b) I would prefer to have some instruction prior to purchase c) Why spend the money on a machine for it to collect dust because I'm just not that into it. Enter Easthampton School of Woodworking/The Workbench. Aside from offering an intensive 6 month cabinet building program they also offer several weeknight and weekend classes that cover various topics. I perused through their list of available classes and saw an introductory lathe class for $80 which accounted for the material for the mallet you would make and also the 6 hours of instruction. Not too shabby. Location/Amenities: This place is pretty flipping stellar Its housed in an old factory building with several different rooms setup with various workbenches for use with hand tools, large woodworking power machinery, and in the back is a room with their lathes available for classes and open shop time. Instructor: Our class was taught by Brian who attended the North Bennet Street School of Woodworking (pretty esteemed school). He did a great job of giving our class of 5 individual instruction when necessary and also partitioning out the group instruction in manageable pieces so as not to inundate us with information. Open Shop Time: While I haven't used this resource I can see where it would be amazing. Aside from having the wood necessary for the project, the amount of machines necessary to dimension rough cut lumber can be quite expensive and take up a lot of space in your workshop area. Many people can't justify the space or the expense to own these machines, or perhaps they're reluctant to buy any of the big power tools because of cost or safety hazards of the machines. The great thing about this place is on Thursdays from 6:30-9:30PM they have open shop where once you demonstrate you can safely use their machines you can log in to a computer that tracks your hours (~$10/hr), and use their machinery. Not only do you have access to their machines but you also can use the staff that is overseeing open shop to ask for help if you run into an issue. I personally don't own a jointer/planer (needed for dimensioning lumber), but I would certainly use theirs and save quite a bit of money buying the wood rough cut vice s4s (smooth on all sides) and finishing it myself. Overall: It was an awesome experience and I'm currently searching Craigslist and auctions for a quality vintage lathe (I'm a sucker for anything old). It's pretty amazing turning a straight piece of wood into a useable tool in the course of an hour. Highly recommended if you have an interest for woodworking, or would like access to larger tools that you may not own. This would also be a good gift for a spouse, sign them up for a class, who doesn't like a guy/girl that can create something with their own two hands.

I participate in the medical assisting program here, and I have no idea how the other programs are,…read morebut this one is phenomenal. The instructor is incredibly dedicated to providing an excellent quality of education, and always seeks to find answers if she doesn't have them. She does her absolute best to make sure we know the material, and having gone to university before this, it is so nice to have someone care directly about my success. There are amazing support systems in place, and while you're expected to put in the work, you absolutely get just as much as you give to it. I have a major passion for medicine that was reignited after a brief period of doubt, entirely by this program. I cannot recommend it enough.

If I could give this school ZERO stars I would. This school is by far the worst school I have…read moreattended. The staff is so disrespectful and unprofessional. They constantly have insulted and belittled me and my cousin while attending here. It is unsanitary, and when the Covid had begun they had a student with Covid and didn't tell us until a week or two later. The staff had interfered with our internship multiple times preventing us from graduating. They refused to accommodate our needs and continued to belittle us and insult us. I do not recommend attending this school. Save yourself the trouble.

Absolutely best school in the area. Here is a school where you can tell the teachers care. The…read morestudents seem to love it and the plays they put on are amazing. The cosmetology shop does an amazing job and afterwards going to the resturant is a wonderful treat the sweets are great and the meal is done very well. Everyone at this school works hard and does a great job!

I can speak to the quality of the CSB class experience…read more I just finished the Broadcast Media class and I can attest to the fact that it is possibly the single best investment you can make in yourself if you have any interest in Media production. From video to audio, talent or production, this is not only a great starting point but the CSB staff are committed to getting students placed. This is because they operate more like a guild and consider the quality of the students they educate to be the benchmark by which they are judged. However, it is also true that it takes personal effort after the class to get into the business. And, my efforts will likely start with an internship or entry level gig. Nonetheless, I can truly share that this feels like the start to a new chapter in my career path. Thanks CSB.

Most local radio stations are owned by corporations . Good…read moreluck trying to get promoted , with several times moving to different states . Look forward to being an intern . Some of the instructors are talented . But the leads you get , from the school , are awful .

I went here for continuing education for my E license. The teacher Father John did an excellent…read morejob of presenting the curriculum for us. The school is nice and clean and comfortable. The only problem that I had was with the lunch that they provided. I ordered steak and lobster and the steak was supposed to be prime grade but definitely was sub par choice grade. Everything else was perfect and the teacher Father John was very knowledgeable in his trade.

Recently went in an purchased code books. No one could state the code year working on…read more Went back, saw sign that states no refunds, but proceeded to exchange 1 book for current. At First Lady was unhelpful but went out to find folks that could help me. They finally exchanged the books with no issues! Took my prep test courses here and was happy. Good place !

Good programs for cheap. You get the same education but for so much cheaper. They have an awesome…read morecosmetology program. The electrician program is pretty good too. They have non trade classes after dark too. You can learn about honey bees, sewing, line dancing, knitting, and any other topic you think that might be interesting

From the owner: Over 40 years of teaching experience.read more

I took the Project Management Academy in person PMP class with Michael Einstein on 11/18-11/21/24…read more This course provided a great foundation for PMP test. The class was well structured and although there was a lot of material covered, it was both comprehensive and easy to understand. Michael had a deep understanding of the subject and provided many real life examples that helped clarify concepts. The handouts and online tools were a great addition to help study and Michaels friendly email encouragements after the course to keep studying were also beneficial. Overall, I would highly recommend this course for anyone looking to achieve their PMP certificate.

This place is a scam. After you cancel, they keep billing you. No matter how many times you call…read moreand email to tell them it's canceled, they keep billing you