I went for the first time with my daughter to try wheel throwing. Rebecca was our instructor and…read moreshe was very patient with our group and so informative. My daughter and I loved it so much we will be going back for the six week class. We were thrilled with how much enjoyment we got out of the class and being able to create beautiful bowls with our own hands. Very rewarding and enjoyable!!!! Thank you Rebecca for an amazing experience!!! See you soon!!! Laura Pagan, Sewell

I can not express enough how lucky we are to have such a wonderful place in our community! The…read morebuilding if beautiful, there is always something amazing going on and the classes are amazing! and they offer a variety of classes! I bug shout out to the management team because they are always hosting fun and creative events! LOVE THE MLAC

This place offers a variety of classes and i can speak for the Beginner Jewelry class with Dawn…read moreBergmaier, since i'm taking that right now (winter 2012). the bottom line is that the class is great and i'd recommend taking it. the class teaches you "design layout, piercing, forming, basic construction, filing, soldering, coloration and finishing." i've also learned pickling, annealing, riveting, and print rolling (onto metal, of course), and that was all in just the 5-week course! there's a standard 11-wk workshop but i wanted to try the shorter one just to get my feet wet and see if i liked it. if you take this class, don't forget your earplugs! there's lots of hammering going on. no prior metalshop experience was required, and although i've worked in both wood and metalshops, i still learned a lot and it's also a great class for total n00bs. one of the best things about the class is that you get to learn the foundation of jewelrymaking and techniques for working with all the tools. the other cool thing was that the class size was small -- it started out with 8 ppl but dwindled down to 5. after Dawn gives her demo, we repeated what she did and then had the freedom to make pretty much anything we wanted to. it's great to be able to put things together with the techniques that i learned. Dawn was always helpful and open to any questions or ideas we had. She also explained things well and really poured out a lot of knowledge. i guess since jewelrymaking is metalshop on a small scale, they don't need floor machines like a bandsaw or a drillpress. instead we use handsaws and the flexshaft (which is really ideal for working on small pieces). the equipment seemed pretty well maintained, except for the jeweler's bench pins. the only drawback for me is that since it takes 1.5 hrs to commute there from center city Philadelphia (via SEPTA), and another 1.5 hrs for me to get home, i've been resorting to eating "dinner" on my walks to class from Haverford Station. the walk from Haverford Road to the Art Center has no sidewalks and is barely lit so that in some parts, i've been using my phone as a flashlight and have been carrying a huge, bright yellow bag to be more visible to passing cars. also note that if you take the Norristown High Speed Line to get there from 69th Street Station, you pay as you leave (not as you enter the NHSL). i didn't know that the first time and thought it was a free transfer! If it wasn't so far, I would def take Beyond Beginner Jewelry, and perhaps some other classes here.

Have been attending the ceramics night class and it's been such a delight! Signed up for a second…read moresession and will check out more art classes in the future :)

I'm surprised this place doesn't have a review yet! I've been taking pottery classes here for about…read more2 years now and I highly recommend the arts league. It is on the cheaper side for pottery (unless you sign up early for classes at the Fleisher) and they have 3 days of open studio time. I have taken classes with three different teachers and I have enjoyed all of them, though I usually work pretty independently when I am there. Unfortunately I can't speak to the other classes that are offered here because I have never taken any classes other than pottery. However, they offer a wide variety of courses from dance to language to jewelry making (see their website for a full list of courses they offer). They also have some interesting shows in their gallery.

Thanks to a spiffy-sounding deal on LivingSocial, my beau and I got to attend a glassmaking…read moreworkshop with another couple... yay for a double date! There were different workshops you could choose from, and since we had zero-zilch-nada glassmaking experience, we went for the super-beginner "Design a pendant workshop." For the four of us, Jim blocked out two hours for us, which was the perfect amount of time to get comfortable with the basics and complete our projects. We started off by Jim giving us safety tips, he explained the materials and tools, and then he created a pendant first and walked us through the process while we all watched. And then, one by one, each of us made our own! I cannot express to you how freakin' rad it is to work with a 3000-degree flame and creating something unique. There's also a very peaceful, zen-like quality to it... when you're working with the glass, that's the only thing you're thinking about. You're not dicking with your phone, you're not thinking about your electric bill; you're just present and in the moment... it's a beautiful thing. Anyway, as if all of these other 5-star reviews aren't enough to convince you, take my word for it: Jim and his classes are AMAZING, and this makes the perfect gift. Whether you're flying solo, you want to get Mom a cool treat, you wanna do something different for date night... Jim Loewer Glass is the way to go. We definitely got the glassmaking bug and can't wait to take other classes! PS: The building he works in is really cool, too. It's a cute section of town. PPS: Parking is tricky around there (no lots or garages) so give yourself an extra 10-15 minutes so you have time to park.

Jim gave an interesting, informative, and participatory glass blowing lesson for beginners! His…read moreexplanations and instruction are on point and he makes you feel successful- highly recommend!

I planned an outing for a perfume making class with some ladies(11) and we were super excited about…read moreit. After reviewing the website I noticed that if we had 12 participants it could be a party changing this from a 1 hour event to a 2.5 hour event. At the last minute(earlier in the week), I sent a private message on Instagram requesting this changing. The owner responded swiftly and stated that they would be able to accommodate us! During our time there we had two people helping us who assisted with the process of making the perfume. Deonna was amazing and worked to help me host the party by assisting with the music when I had to disconnect(they have a speaker that they allow you to connect to play your own music), offering a microphone, assisting with passing things out, and aiding in clean up. We had an amazing time and are looking forward to coming back for another party!

I was late to my appointment and they had no business at all and were unable to accommodate and…read morewhen I emailed the owner because her staff told me I would get a refund, I was very nice and she was extremely passive aggressive. The establishment also didn't look very nice. Much better options in the city but they were all booked

I joined this soap and candle making class last minute with some friends. I had no expectations…read moregoing into it. I saw it as a way to just spend some time with my pals. and i was sooooo pleasantly surprised by this experience!!!! Angie (the owner) is so knowledgeable and walks you through the process every step of the way. she's very detail oriented and organized. we were there about two hours and I think it was a great pace. we also had non-alcoholic sparkling drinks and individually wrapped charcuteries (i think it was hillside farms? it was good). it is byob though if you want. I love that you get to take the items home with you the same day and don't have to pick them up later. she also sells a skin care line in the shop, which you get a discount on if you attended the class. overall, I think this was a great value and I'll be telling all my friends.

My best friend and I booked the perfume-making experience at Loomen Labs in Philly as a birthday…read moreouting, and it was such a fun and memorable experience! Owner Jordan was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate, guiding us through the process and helping us understand which scents paired well together while offering amazing recommendations. She was an absolute joy and made the entire experience feel special, personalized, and enjoyable. I highly recommend Loomen Labs for a unique experience with friends, and I would definitely visit again and do the candle experience next! Thanks Jordan!

The concept is cute. The space is not welcoming & the customer service is not the best. I went on…read moreSat March 21st 2026, I wouldn't go back at all. The scents I made smelled really nice, so that is why I say the concept is cute. But whoever they had teaching the class that day needs to find a job not working with the public, I'll just leave it at that.

I hired Jessica to create an artwork for my unsightly driveway retaining wall. It was a wonderful…read moreexperience. She collaborated with me on the design and offered several options. Jessica created a delightful floral mosaic design. She kept me informed of cost and schedule. The result is drop-dead gorgeous! Friends and neighbors are so complimentary. Even the mailman is a big fan! There are so many lovely mosaics and murals in the city of Philly, so it felt especially fun to bring some of that whimsey into the suburbs. She allowed my grandson and other family members to place a tile on the wall, making it even more special. My grandson loves to point out "his leaf" to everyone. Jessica is a talented and committed artist with years of experience. She is friendly, down-to-earth, and easy to work with. Her creations are unique. She uses a mixture of handmade clay tiles with special designs and glazes along with commercially-made tile. The result is breath-taking. She is a delight to work with. I can highly recommend her.

I absolutely loved this mosaic class! The instructor/owner, Jessica was patient, knowledgeable,…read moreand made the entire process feel approachable--even for beginners. The step-by-step guidance was clear, but we were also given plenty of creative freedom to make our pieces unique.