I took art classes at Kaleidoscope when I was a child (1990-ish!), so it made me very happy to…read moreenroll my children at the same school. The building itself has charm - it is an old house. My son took a drawing/painting class for 4, 5 & 6-year olds. I felt that the class was very well-rounded. It was not over his head, but I did feel that he was challenged just enough. He loved his teacher, and he was so proud of the art he made. It brought back a lot of great memories for me and made me remember how proud I was to show of my artwork from Kaleidoscope too. The teachers are very talented themselves and have actual art training. They aren't just hobbyists. I do some art as a hobby, so I could just teach him myself if I wanted him to learn that level of art, right? Kaleidoscope classes are at the next level (definitely a higher level than the park district classes too), and I think the price is very reasonable.

Love the classes I have taken. Super nice staff, too. Very relaxed atmosphere. The instructors are…read morevery knowledgeable about their craft.

A great place for any age to learn about pottery. Artistic creativity, lasting mementoes,…read morepractical and useful dishware. Win-win!

My kids have enjoyed individual classes with Claire over the last couple years. Then recently we…read morehosted my daughter's birthday party with Claire. She had a lovely space set up outside to take advantage of the beautiful weather, all the materials ready to go, and a couple projects planned. From age 5 to 40+, all our guests had a great time creating bowls, platters, figurines and projects of their own imagination. We printed designs in the clay, rolled and shaped and stamped, then painted with underglaze. Everyone got to make multiple creations. Can't wait to see the finished projects after they're fired and glazed. As we left, several kids asked me to pass on info about Claire's classes to their parents so they can come back - a sure sign they had a great time.

We participated in an adult paint and sip a few weeks ago. We had a great time. The teacher and…read moreowner both did a great job making us feel welcome and guiding us in creating our art pieces. We would definitely do this again!

Our 18-month-old currently attends Busy Bees and is such a happy, flourishing little girl. I credit…read moremuch of her joy and happiness to her phenomenal teachers, who also taught and nurtured my two older children. We've sent all three of our kids to Busy Bees and couldn't be happier with that decision. The Montessori instruction fosters independence and confidence in kids. People are constantly amazed at the things my kids can do -- like putting on their coats, feeding themselves, focusing on tasks, etc. -- at a young age. We currently work with Elda and Gisel in the Eggs classroom, and these two teachers and their aides could not be more devoted to the children they work with. They clearly love each child, and know them very, very well. I also appreciate Busy Bees' willingness to communicate and partner with parents. As much as Busy Bees has been instructive for my kids, I've also learned a lot from the Montessori method they employ and the caring, fantastic staff they hire. We are so grateful for this wonderful little school!

Busy bees is a wonderful school! The teachers are so patient, attentive, and truly care about the…read morechildren's development. I love the Montessori approach and how it encourages independence and critical thinking. The school has an authetic Montessori approach. My daughter loved Busy Bees! I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their child.

Every month or two from what I have noticed they have a new exhibition featuring mostly artists…read morethat are residents of Park Ridge.In my opinion the prices of the pieces that I have seen are overpriced. I was made aware thru the newspaper that they have classes there for children and adults. The exhibition that is currently there features the works of children. The block that gallery is on is charming and I have always enjoyed visiting Park Ridge.

I recently took a digital photography class there and found it extremely helpful. It was taught by…read morea professional photographer. The class I took was just one night, but they also offer a multi-week course that I've heard is great and the prices are really reasonable. They seem to do a good job recruiting the best professional instructors they can find. My child isn't old enough yet for their kids' classes, but I know they have a huge following in the area. Their free gallery exhibits are pretty cool and vary from local artists to national. The current one is the work of a photographer from New York.

Ciao Bella Sewing is such an amazing business. There are so many class options, workshops and…read morebirthday parties to choose from there is always something to keep your child or yourself busy. Not everyone knows how to sew and Taylor, the owner, has done an incredible job bringing this talent back into the lives of children and adults! All the teachers are kind, patient, and beyond willing to help. I recommend Ciao Bella to everyone because it never disappoints! If you have the chance definitely attend, you will be incredibly satisfied!!!

My d did one of the week long summer sewing camps that meets 2 1/2 hours Mon-Fri. The instructors…read moredo all of the fabric cutting and prepping so no experience is required. On one hand this is great, but on the other hand one doesn't get experience with cutting or using a pattern. My 14 yo did enjoy it, but it was very basic and she didn't really pick up many skills. What was super is that they made a new project every day. Just know some of the sizing will be enormous as it's not really tailored to your kiddo. This is ok, just an fyi. The pj pants probably fit someone 6'4" (luckily her dad is this height!). Overall, enjoyable experience and very nice instructors. The summer week camps would be ideal for tweens. We will be back to try a more advanced class.

My friend recommended me Ms. Berto's etiquette class after her own positive experience. I enrolled…read moremy kiddo last October for her baking class. The kids had so much fun baking (from scratch), cleaning up and eating together. Not sure what magical powers there were about but they made it sound that cleaning up was fun. I was also pleasantly surprised when my kid applied the dinning etiquette skills they learned with Ms B at home and told us all about it. I highly recommend Confidence with Etiquette. Ms B is the best at what she does and the kids loved going.

This was such a lovely experience! My kids learned so much about how to have good etiquette and at…read morethe same time had so much fun with their friends. Mrs. Berto was so kind and a great teacher. She was very prepared and organized, and even brought certificates and gifts at the end. It was a wonderful dinner that the kids will remember for the rest of their lives. If I could give it six stars, I would.

Our family has had a wonderful experience at AMT over several years. They are truly an extension of…read moreour family and have taken phenomenal care of our children - nurturing them and helping them grow, develop, and learn. We have built long-lasting friendships that have survived different elementary schools and activities due to the tight bond the children built while at AMT. The same teachers that welcomed our oldest child when we first started so many years ago are the same teachers that are seeing our youngest child off to kindergarten at the end of this year. The consistency of staffing and lack of turnover are truly unique and it is one of the primary factors that led us to AMT in the first place (and we have not been disappointed!). There will be many tears shed by multiple members of our family when our last child graduates and we move on from this phenomenal, nurturing, home-away-from-home that has been so instrumental in the development of who our children have become. We are eternally grateful for the incredible staff and administration at AMT who have made the lives of these two working parents so much easier and less stressful knowing our children are in the most capable and loving care while away from us.

Did not provide a safe place for my child and constant fighting during recess. I am not happyread more