I have taken two classes at Metalwerx and I can't say enough good things. Fantastic teachers, a…read moregreat studio that is run thoughtfully! Safety and care of tools is always communicated. Easy to park, easy to grab lunch up the street at the sandwich shop. Take a class and you will love it!! Great for beginners or more advanced jewelers (I wrote a book about jewelry making and I learn something every time I'm here )

I always wanted to take a jewelry making class and finally enrolled in an evening class here. I…read morewas hopeless at jewelry making, but I really tried. This class helped me realize that I am a 2-D person -- sawing and soldering are not my think. That being said, I really tried hard and was very motivated to make something. I melted a few bezels. The teacher barely gave me the time of day, but the teaching assistant took pity on me and gave me some extra help. They never asked for feedback on the experience. I haven't been back since, but for the right person it might be an amazing experience.

My daughter attended camp here this summer and had an amazing time. It was pretty straightforward -…read morethey just sewed all day except lunch when they could get pizza next door (or bring from home). Kiddo felt comfortable and well cared for. It was definitely different from other camps - ages ranged from 6-14 and everyone was together just working at their own level in the same space. She loved it because she met some girls she liked and I guess spent the entire time chatting! That said, she learned how to sew and made great bags, a dog leash, two mermaid skirts for American Girl dolls and had a lot of fun. There was only one boy - I'm going to try to convince my son to go next summer. I think if you're a kid who wants to run around you'll be miserable here, but if you're into craft, this camp is perfect.

Seweasy has opened up a new world for my daughter. She typically has difficulty with fine motor…read moreactivities and little self confidence. She has done so well thanks to the Seweasy staff. They are always welcoming and encourage my daughter to try her best. She is always proud of her accomplishments and I am so proud of the many projects she has completed.

Our 7.5 year old daughter had the best first week of summer thanks to Diana's summer camp!!! Not…read moreonly do they do a lot of art, they also get plenty of outside time (when it's not 100+), do some unique classes (karate and yoga!), and put on an art show at the end of the week! During the heat wave when it wasn't safe for the kids to be outdoors, they all had an ice cream sundae party! The atmosphere is beautiful and calm. Overall, she can't wait to return!

Caring, creative, and thoughtful staff. The birthday part was unique and fun. All the kids had a…read moregreat time and my daughter was able to explore art with her favorite animated character. The staff will offer a one of a kind experience.

I just completed my second term and Katherine was amazing, once again! This term, summer, is…read morecondensed into 6 weeks, but because I am moving out of the state, Katherine did all she could to help me start and finish my painting in 3 weeks. The painting was a gift to my sister and not only did the recipient love her gift from me, I loved the gift that Katherine gave me. She helped me to understand that time is precious and if it is spent wisely, any goal could be accomplished. If you are even considering taking a painting class, I would give this school a chance. It will change your view on your own creativity and your view on what it means to teach. Katherine is a gem! She, and her school, cannot be replicated or duplicated. I am sad that I will probably not be able to find anything like them where I am moving. Oh, and the ice cream breaks in the summer aren't so bad either.

The Katherine Martin Widmer School of Painting is just an example of the many wonderful things that…read moreare right before you waiting to be discovered. I have lived in the Somerville area for years now and in that time thought about how nice it would be to have a creative space. I dabbled in the fine arts in school, but without the physical space and guidance, lost the motivation to explore further. This school has allowed me the opportunity to do so. The instructor, Katherine, is a wonderful teacher, providing just the right amount of instruction and is one of many reasons why the school has such an encouraging environment. The studio itself is lovely. It's on the third floor with lots of windows and a sky light. Usually the soft voices of Billy Holiday or Nina Simone waft through the air. In addition, the students (many of whom have been attending for years) are from all different backgrounds/ages and are a pleasure to get to know.

My husband and I had a fantastic time making pottery for the first time with Andrew! We took the…read morecouples class (was given to us as a gift from a family member- so fun!) and were able to make beautiful, unique bowls in just one session. Andrew was helpful and so talented. Highly recommend for a fun date night!

Me and my girlfriend had a lesson with Andrew and we both loved it! He was very personable and a…read moregreat demonstrator for beginners like ourselves. I would recommend this to anyone looking to get into pottery or looking for something cool to do!

I am so happy to be the 1st to review Beehive Art. My son has attended classes here and I have…read morenothing but HUGE KUDOS's to Kim and her staff. My son went through the early toddler years completely uninterested in art projects at school, coloring and other creative outlets. I had always seen the creative signs on Route 20, and had an opportunity to check them out. SO GLAD we did!! My son LOVES Beehive Art! He totally changed at preschool as well. Kim allows the child to explore within their comfort level.. and promotes their own creativity. My son completely transitioned into a budding little artist at preschool, and his attention level to art projects COMPLETELY changed. My son was given the confidence he needed at Beehive. He has made some incredibly beautiful items. He is soon to attend camp for a week, and also have a birthday party in September. We LOVE Beehive Art!!

I love this place! It is a perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon making a custom craft gift (or…read morepersonal use decorative). I am not the most crafty person (far from it), but they were able to help this guy make a beautiful Christmas present (wine carrier in my case) with pre-set or custom designs. They made it fun (full of coffee / tea + cookies), while there is this borderline addictive painting and gluing. Oh and the staff is super helpful and happy to work with you through all your color decisions / gluing troubles. Great for: 1. Friend bonding 2. 7th date 3. lazy day 4. Reunions Bad for: 1. 1st dates 2. Break ups

I took the 12-week evening course and cannot say enough wonderful things about the training…read moreprogram. Dr. Steve is thorough and concise in his teachings and wonderfully encouraging making this a wonderful learning experience. I loved the course so much that I cannot wait to take the next advanced lesson course. Highly recommend this course!!!!!

I took the twelve-week night program in floral design at Rittners this spring, and honestly I can't…read moresay enough wonderful things about this little gem of a school. If you have a serious interest in working with flowers, you can't go wrong here. Steve Rittner (or "Dr. Steve," as he is known to his students) runs the place and co-teaches the classes, and he is a great person to learn from. He's been in the floral business basically from the day he was born, as his grandfather was a stalwart in the Boston floral scene, so he really knows his stuff. You couldn't ask for a nicer, more approachable guy, and he's got a charming, corny sense of humor. As far as his teaching goes, he's quite thorough and usually anticipates your questions. Each class usually follows the format of a lecture and demonstration of an arrangement, followed by a session in the floral studio to put together a design. A perk of the lessons is that all of them are videotaped, so if you miss a class, you can just call Dr. Steve and arrange a time to view the tape. The course material is extremely varied, ranging from designs for everyday delivery to funeral work to items for weddings. You'll learn to make traditional as well as more contemporary designs. Not every design will necessarily appeal to you personally, but the idea is to give you a broad education so that even if something isn't to your taste, you'll know what to do if you open up your own business and get an order for a certain type of arrangement. In a similar vein, you won't usually work with specialty flowers or hard goods here, but that isn't really the point - you're being given techniques that you can apply in a variety of situations. Overall, I'd recommend Rittners for someone who is serious about working in the world of flowers and wants to have some fun while learning. I had a great experience there and feel very ready to apply what I learned from Dr. Steve to my own original designs.