One of the dictionary definitions of Alchemist is " a person who transforms or creates something…read morethrough a seemingly magical process". Well magic does happen in this urban industrial space in NoLibs used by people in the food and beverage industry to meet, educate or just partake in libation centered events with brews and spirits. The 4 times I've been here have been due to my membership in a Whiskey Club where we've had tastings with local and global whiskey ambassadors. Parking- I've always found a space on the street never having had to walk more than half a block. Transit- its a 3 minute walk from the Girard MFL. Usually we have snacks along with our whiskey expressions. it's very nice to sit across from one another at the long, tables with soft tablecloths in this warm and comfortable interior. Adding to Alchemist's Society's building charm, is occasionally hearing the gentle, muffled roll of the EL overhead. Muffled because The building is as solid as a brick $&@?house. This is a great space in which to gather and we will return often!

We went to the Mother's Day Tea Cocktails event and had a great time! The cocktails were excellent,…read moreand the paired snacks were a perfect addition. Our hosts were attentive and informative. We learned a lot about cocktail making, and are planning to use some of the recipes at our next party. We will definitely be back again soon for another event!

What a fun experience. Highly recommend coming here for the chef competition. It was fun to walk…read morearound and talk to the chefs

I was part of a private work event here and absolutely loved learning how to make fresh pasta,…read moresauces, salads and tiramisu! Chef Justin, Thomas and Alli were incredibly welcoming, patient and great teachers. Our party had a blast cooking together and learning teamwork in a new way! The three hour session starts out with a tutorial and demo, you are put into stations before working in pairs to prepare one item. People were making sauces, chopping or assembling at any given time. We made the pastas together and then broke off into stations depending on what we wanted to learn. As someone who's never made dessert but had a lot of experience making sauces, it was super fun to learn something new and have guidance right next to me. Three hrs flies by! We loved dinner and they were really accommodating with vegetarian options. You end up with plenty of leftovers after and are stuffed by the end. I highly recommend this for a special night out with a friend, family or loved one! The staff is warm and professional and really makes the experience special. They do have a strict no cancellation-policy with no exceptions, so if you need to cancel or reschedule after paying they won't grant a refund of any kind. Be sure to plan ahead!

We went for our anniversary and had the best time!!! Chef Greenbeard and Rhu were super cool. This…read moreis a fun class and great food! We will be going back to do more! They even share the recipes with you so you can make again! Any experience level welcome too. Worth the money and even complementary wine. Highly recommend !

Phenomenal pasta making class last night celebrating my besties birthday!! From start to finish the…read morewhole experience was amazing! Great food, great wine, great service!

One of Philly's many hidden gems!…read more After googling events happening this weekend I saw an exhibit for Rashaad Newsome - "To Be Real" was on display at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center... I'm always looking for something new, interesting and mentally stimulating so decided to check it out and was impressed. Let me start by saying this space is beautiful! My niece and I were greeted upon entering and were given a brief overview of the exhibit. The exhibit itself was rich in color and concept and very unique. There was no admission to see the exhibit but donations are welcome (tip: DONATE!) - donation is not mandatory but I'm a firm believer that arts and culture help expand and enrich our experiences and are also great for conversation. In addition to seeing the feature exhibit, there was a hallway with more art, which lead to another space with another exhibit "Fluid Women" (I think) was the name; this exhibit was captivating also. I had a wonderful experience visiting PPAC and will definitely return! I also recommend if you have an interest in visual arts and are looking for something unique. The space was quiet and it is not large but has a lot to offer.

This place is excellent. I'm an amateur photographer and I have come here for multiple workshops…read morebecause the education, the teachers, and the facilities are excellent. In terms of those workshops you can find them for about $30 on Groupon or LivingSocial and the classes are intimate enough with about seven people or less that you really can get the individual attention that really makes for an excellent experience. In fact you will get that personal attention because the teacher incorporates each student and politely requests that they offer their work for light critique. There are opportunities in every class for you to go outside and practice what you just learned by shooting on the surrounding streets. My only criticism regarding the workshops is that they are not as frequent as I would like as my weekend work schedule conflicts often times with their classes. This next section is about the print center and I've had nothing but a phenomenal experience there. I was completely new to Printing and Keith the master printer who runs the lab made an appointment and sat with me for about an hour to basically guide me through the entire process, give his suggestions, and work Photoshop to get the photos exactly as I want them. He has a profound amount of experience that he draws from and is completely understanding that I am a brand new printer. He even gave me recommendations for where to get my photos framed and was just a brilliant lead in the entire process of printing my photographs. I'll definitely come back and I will recommend it to you because they do have excellent facilities, friendly workers, and a wealth of experience. The actual building itself is quite large and I believe it's shared with some other organizations. Philadelphia photo Arts Center does have a classroom or two and a nice gallery to present whatever work they choose. Getting here is very convenient as I take the subway from Center City and walk about 10 minutes. If you were to drive there's plenty of parking and it does not seem packed the numerous times I've been there.

Stopped in to check out their film camera selection to get my husband involved in my favorite…read morehobby! The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful in explaining the camera features and letting us hold and test the 2 refurbished cameras we were looking at. They were so helpful that my husband went back a few weeks later to purchase a new digital Sony camera after dropping his on the beach on vacation.

Awesome Store Great Staff Lots Of Resources. There Is Not A Better Place To Go For The Selection…read moreAnd Value Of Products

This School provides a great service with Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage. Appointments are made…read morethrough emails and you could fill out the intake form prior to the appointment, which is short and easy. I got the Swedish Massage done and my masseuse was great! She took the time and asked me about my problem areas, pressure sensitivity, offered extra blankets, and choice of lotion/oil. The process well explained before she started. Throughout the session she checked on the pressure, temperature of the room, and how I'm feeling. If you have any particular area of concern they will use deep tissue techniques in that area while providing Swedish massage. After the massage homecare instructions were given. I had shoulder/back pain (from strained muscle) and after a few days the pains almost gone. Before you leave, they give a feedback form to rate the experience and the masseuse/masseur. This helps the students learn and improve. Definitely a great place to get massages and help out the students at the same.

I was running a little late and called on my way over. I let someone know I'd be late for my…read morescheduled massage. Apparently the message wasn't relayed, which was disappointing because they called me when I was frantically looking for parking and questioned me about the call when I came in , insisting that no one else was answering the phone. It was a bit off putting but also made me question if I had called the correct place. To add, if I was late, I wouldn't get the full massage time because the clock started ticking at my alloyed appointment time, so I really wasn't up for explaining myself and missing out on something I was paying for. My massage itself was great. Professional and well executed. The entire time I was getting my massage, all I could think about was if I had called the wrong place to say I was running late. When I went back to the lobby to pay, I was told that someone else had indeed answered the phone and hadn't relayed the message until I was already getting my massage. So disappointing. I guess it soured my experience because I haven't made a second appointment, even with a $40 price point. So disappointing.

I was referred to this place and spoke to a rep in philly for the school in NY. I informed the…read moreperson upon already in June attending a school and they told me I will make money in no time. I received a call right back asking $45 for educational credit. I was told one time only. After this i was researching online and did not see good things(too late for 45 bucks) I was called today 10/10 upon upcoming class and interview, I explained I will be out the country(in which i will) the same lady in philadelphia with a non customer friendly tine told me that the 45 was to hold my spot and they been holding spots for me and no one was able to get this spot(i do not believe, customer service fail #2) I told the individual that i need to speak to a manager as I never heard this and was told a different thing upon the $45. Now I was told that if I do not attend the class i will be charged $595 for the class. As the rep over talked me and was basically like (your word over ours) I still have no documentation of this. Also she does not know when the manager will come in today. I have never heard about being charged and furthermore I never received any information upon keeping my account info on file to later charge(without documentation of receiving so) This is not professional and how a business should be ran. I took a bartending class and have never experienced something like this. Do not go any further with this company. Bad business. I will wait until they take the 595 out of my account and handle everything the proper way.

Authentic Bartending School IS a lot of hype…read more The $75 textbook was some photocopied bullsh-t. They ARE NOT running out of space. And you ARE NOT one of the lucky few who was chosen. (I mean you're special and all, but in that everyone's special therefore no one is kinda way....sorry, hate to pop anyone's daily affirmation bubble) They will take the $13 you steal from your little sister's tooth fairy money if it means you enroll, because then they know they'll milk you for the rest (it's about $500) You might make about 25% of the drinks you learn. However the ONE SINGLE DAY they dedicate to learning about wine & beer afterwards you'll realize you know pretty much the same as anyone who's ever had a B.A.C. The instructors WILL make crude dirty jokes, often in the form of fratboy-type acronyms/ mnemonic devices for drinks you'll never make. You might leave class everyday stinking of the weird colored water in bottles that they use (and use and reuse and rereuse) as alcohol substitutes. And when it's all said and done if you get a job, you still might end up just working at some dive in Kensington. BUT You will get behind a bar. If you go to the Copa Cabana bar trainer night. And realize you can't keep your own tips. Ouch! If you've never ever made a drink you will learn how to make a few, and how to make-up a few more. If you pursue it you'll get free TIPS certification, which some bars actually give a flying rats...about. You'll at least think you know what you're doing if you do land a job. But as in most new professions if you think you know what you're doing, most people won't realize you're learning on the fly. BUT ONLY IF You realize you're going to have to find your own damn job. The job placement is a bit of a help (I'd rate it 1.5 stars), they send you emails every so often and there's a database (however most of these postings can be found on your own through Craigslist). You hound, harass and haggle them about the TIPS class. It's already paid for and you're not coming up offa any more dough so they're not inclined to help you out much. You lie on your resume. Hey, it is what it is. No restaurant, no matter what they say, wants a bartender who's never bartended, and one fresh out of school to them holds about as much promise as Michael Jordan's baseball career. You've got $500 to spare. This for me is the biggest flaw in this operation. This course is really worth about $150-$200, tops. Did you read what I said about there not being real liquor in the bottles? Shoot, anyone who can stick it out without biting sarcasm deserves a drink, on ABS. FINALLY It's overpriced, and a lot harder to get a job then you'll think, and it stinks, yeah, literally, that colored practice water is FOUL. But if you've got no other way to become a bartender than it's not a total loss. What it did give me was some confidence to walk into a bar and feel like I could make drinks. And that's what I did. I made not terrible money (not including my stint at the dive in Kenzo), but I DID have to work long hours, my feet hurt and drunk people are annoying, however I bartended, and that was the goal. So in THAT ABS did fufill their purpose.

Kelly does my lashes and does not disappoint. She always outdoes herself and continues to impress…read moreme with every refill. This is her second shop and I'm so happy to see her business grow. It's right across the street from the post office and there's a cute little cafe at the corner. There's also street parking available.

I have been coming to studio KP for some time now. I have tried other lash studios previously and…read moreeach of them have come up short. I am also very particular about my lashes. I barely have any lashes so getting these extensions have been such a game changer. I get so many compliments and my daily routine is now 5 mins or less which is amazing for my hectic life. The prices are competitive but I am a true believer of you get what you pay for. My extensions will last me 3-4 weeks. I work with Aimiee and Kelly, both who are great at their craft and truly take the time to listen to what you want. Not only are they concern with how glam your lashes are, they take particular care to the health of your lashes. They are experts in their field and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my lashes besides them. Thank you so much for always making me feel beautiful.

Great people, fabulous company! Fun classes from how to learn to make your own signature cocktail…read moreto wine education --We'll be back!

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This place is ran by two jealous hearted individuals. After…read moreusing space as a member once these clowns noticed my turnout they purposely scheduled the same space on my regular timeslot just to disrupt my flow. They claimed staff meetings yet when the the time came for those so called meetings the space was empty . Then to top it off They changed the pricing of membership by making it higher in the middle of my prior agreement period without notice and blocked me from future bookings until I agreed with the new terms. Very shady disingenuous business practices .Stay away from Dave and Will these two con-artist !!!!!

If you are or love a creative in the Philadelphia area this is a MUST HAVE membership. The simplest…read moreway to describe REC Philly, is to say it's for creatives what a gym is to athletes. Located in Philly's fashion district, the large space has room for filming, recording, photography, podcasts, and even live performances. As amazing as the location, I think the true value is in the sense of community among other creatives. The membership's credit system makes using various studios and equipment super simple. Sly, was an amazing tour guide and gave so much insight and REC Philly's back story, I was already sold but it was great to hear his passion and commitment. I love the hours of 10am to 10pm to accommodate schedules and that members have exclusive access to courses and events. Still not sold, schedule a tour of the facility and purchase, William Tyrone Toms' (REC Philly's co-owner), (UN)common Sense, it's a great blue print for those looking to get paid while having creative freedom.