Went to the beginners class one day pottery. Very fun to make but instructor does not hand hold…read moreyou. Expected to watch once and work on it on your own while the instructor makes their own items. Luckily my friends and I did research before the class and had a general idea on how to make a shape. Normal wait time to pick up pottery is 4-6 weeks. We waited 4 weeks to get ours. Steven was very friendly for pottery pick up time changes. 100% make a game plan before coming to class because time is limited and instruction is limited. Overall not bad

We loved our class here! The instructor was so patient and we learned a lot. (Never thought it'd be…read moreso difficult haha) 10/10 would come back here! They turned out so beautiful.

This review is for the Chinese cultural center Store located on 667 Grant Avenue. This is a well…read morecurated shop in the middle of China town. Some highlights: - compact, pre-assembled to go mini kits - things like travel set, first-aid sets, hangover kits, and small everyday essentials. - mood-themed chocolate bars - stationery - small design items. Perfect store for unique gift assembly.

Came here to explore and learn but never again. We got so lost looking for an exit as most of the…read moredoors say "not an exit." Wound up walking into an employees only area for Hilton because the door had an exit sign on it. Finally just tried the door that read "not an exit" and exited the center!

I spent a wonderful Sunday here!…read more The owner asked me to come in and teach a class, so I did. I hadn't been to Voice One before. I can tell you it's a wonderful facility with great ownership and management. The students here are and welcoming to new people. As a professional Voice Actor for 20 years, I feel that the education they are giving their students is top-notch. They have wonderfully defined coursework and everything is mapped out to gear students for success. I have a friend who teaches here and she is also very fond of the school. She and I are both very honest people, and we appreciate that being reflected by the owner of Voice One. The integrity is lovely to be behold. If you were looking to learn about voice acting or any of the other things they teach here don't hesitate to sign up.

Took a number of classes and really couldn't recommend any aspect of their approach to teaching…read more Most, but not all, of the instructors seem jaded, burnt out, and obnoxious, sally in particular. There didn't seem to be any effort to build meaningful connections between instructors and students, their attitudes seem very detached, joyless, and transactional.

Newly constructed CCSF CNB Campus - Main Building and Annex Building opened its doors to the public…read moreon 8/15/12 for its 1st day of classes.

Very modern and fancy, great for everyone who wants to improve their english speaking skills. Their…read morelibrary hours isn't as long as downtown campus, but still ok, at least better than a lot of the sfpl locations. Very nice!

Total waste of time and money…read more I booked this through Eventbrite a couple weeks ago, expecting a fun neon paint night with step-by-step instruction. none of that happened. Yujin crammed three separate events into one tiny, overly bright room, which completely ruined the vibe. The Eventbrite photo showed people painting in a dark neon-lit room. Instead, we were with two other "classes" in a setting that felt chaotic and thrown together. She gave zero instruction, even though it was clearly advertised. When we asked for help, she barely responded and gave off this weird gaslighting energy like we were bothering her. She even stepped out of the room multiple times while we were all sitting there confused. It felt like she wanted to collect money, hand out some supplies, and disappear. The only "perk" was free wine, which honestly felt like a tactic to get people drunk so they wouldn't notice how bad the experience was. It was obvious she has no interest in teaching or creating a good experience but rather just taking people's money. My husband and I would've had a better night painting at home with a canvas from Amazon (which, by the way, would've been bigger and better quality than the tiny ones she gave us). If you're reading this and thinking about booking--don't. Or do, and find out the hard way.

Super friendly instructor and relaxed atmosphere. We got to pick the painting we wanted to doread more

I just happen to work at Sterne School--the 4th-12th grade school that leases the building where…read moreSt. Mary's Preschool is also housed. It was purely convenience that made me check out St. Mary's for my son. Wow, I'm so grateful that I did! He's been enrolled here since he was 2, and the program really is incredible. The teachers and the Director are caring, knowledgeable, professional, and reliable; my son has grown so much since he started here. He's more independent and is so good at following rules and directions now! He's also learning Chinese. Everywhere we go he says, "Mama, that's Chinese!" He cleans up his toys at home now without my nagging (this place is spotless!!) and he really enjoys meeting new kids now. This place is truly a hidden gem in a very convenient area at the intersection of Chinatown, North Beach, and the Financial District.

Our son has attended St. Mary's Preschool since its inception in 2015. He will be graduating at…read morethe end of this school year and will have spent 2.5 years with the kind and loving teachers there. I am a firm believer in the Montessori teaching technique, where kids can each progress at their own speed, and encouraged along the way. They were very patient in working with our son during his potty training phase. The environment is new, clean and warm. The kids get their crazies out during recess and gets healthy snacks and fruit. Our son constantly tells us how much he loves his school and his teachers. Many family events are organized throughout the school year, making the class feel more like family with lots of familiar faces. A great choice for your child!

If you are looking for Authentic and quality Jade visit this place . Owner is very informative and…read moretake his time . Great value and Quality!

This specialty shop features a range of labor-intensive Chinese artisan-made fine art objects,…read morejewelry, and crafts. In terms of volume, the most significant proportion of this store's goods are made of ivory, in a range of prices, ages, and provenances, some by known collectible Chinese artists. I don't know any specific artists, but the manager, David, totally knows his stuff: he gave me a tour of the various cases, starting with antique (over 100 years old), vintage (over 50 years old to the 1990s), and contemporary pieces. CITES animal-rights legislation prohibits the importation of various types of ivory after a certain date, and they're not sketchy about this here; everything is labeled and dated, and they give out a necessary item identification certificate to buyers. And the artworks are beautiful. Huge, intricately-carved elephant, mammoth, hippo, and other teeth tower over the many smaller carved pieces. There's a section of composite (bone dust mixed with a binder), plastic/resin, as well as bone. They have a nice jade selection, and most of it is paired with gold. There's a marked difference between vintage imported Chinese enameled vases and contemporary examples, most of which is expressed in the visible level of detail and skill. These arts, these crafts, take a long time to learn and the demand for these handmade, more obscure art forms is lower nowadays, so there are fewer and fewer pieces made by fewer and fewer artists. Many of the items found at Wai Hing would be difficult to source elsewhere, because of this confluence of circumstances. I wasn't turned on by their cinnabar, and the porcelain selection would definitely do it for some folks but that's not really my thing. The store is small, but not tiny, and not cramped; everything is carefully organized and displayed beautifully. Taken in together, the visual effect is stunning. New animal product legislation in California, combined with the economic pressures of a rapidly-changing San Francisco, mean that Wai Hing may not be around for very much longer. In a year, it would not delight me or surprise me to learn that the owners had retired. The time to visit this Grant Avenue storefront gallery is now.

Grand opening of a pottery/ceramic studio in Nob Hill (SF) across from the Cable Car Museum on…read moreMason. Great place to learn pottery making. Use of the hands helps keep the muscles toned and strong when shaping the clay. Samantha Is the instructor/teacher. She has the patience of Job when it comes to teaching. It's 2 levels with the kiln downstairs. Monthly membership is available to those who want to spend more time creating and making their pottery. Love it.

Came across this beautiful little pottery store/ studio while getting coffee down the street. Very…read morefriendly service and great quality; I love my wall flower holder. I also perched some Palo Santo and gave some to my friends that I visited. Lovely store