I attended Studio seven from 5th grade up to high school graduation, and it was an incredibly…read moreformative experience. The teachers are engaging, encouraging, and warm - they know how to bring the best out of their students, and they care about each and every one of them. I learned techniques for countless art mediums, and there was always more to learn. I had attended many other art classes, before I finally found "the one" at Studio Seven. I treasure the memories of growing up in this place, and I couldn't recommend it more highly.

From the owner: Studio 7 offers a fine arts program for students aged 7 to 17. The program focuses on the…read moredevelopment of technical skills, as well as the creative expansion of individual ideas, through the ardent study of nature and form. Learning in a studio environment, rather than a classroom, is a very old idea. It is a belief that we at Studio 7 share.

This is a great school to get a bachelors degree if you accept art making will not pay your bills,…read morebut will open up other job opportunities with a 4 year degree and make art as a side hustle. If you think you deserve to make a full time living with art, self-train and take a chance instead of racking up debt. This institution is only worth attending if your combined scholarship and financial aid covers at least 60% of the total tuition cost. That said, attending MCAD is worth the cost if you have a decent scholarship because it will hone your work ethic by balancing multiple deadlines. Do not attend if you are part time- commit to full time and put yourself through it while working a part time job so you can feel the pain and save money. The instructors do their best to piss you off because, honestly, it makes you work that much harder. Final thought: If you are attending MCAD and feel like you are being treated unfairly by your instructors- take it as a compliment. They pet the mediocre and get hard on the students with potential.

GREAT TIME to view the immense talented of the students during their exhibits-- left me wishing I…read morehad bottomless pockets!! :)

You too can go to college is their theme! Sure, they'll welcome you with open arms and then work…read moreevery angle possible to get you money to pursue a worthless degree. Beware!!

Whatever that ketchup is that they use on their ice creem is SUPERP! They should just SELL that!read more

Over the past year, I've taken several graphic design classes at MCAD and would definitely…read morerecommend them. I've taken intro classes in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign as well as an intermediate course in InDesign. While online resources have made these programs somewhat easy to learn, getting a few days of in person instruction has really taken me further. If you've got a weekend to spare, the two-day workshops are really great!

I was able to expand my art experience by using the print shop facilities. Great weekend course!read more

Stellar service and beautifully crafted jewelry...so much to choose from. I even ran into the…read moreartist of the earrings I chose for a gift!

On Sunday, we had to drive several hours (~3) round trip to babysit our son so we could attend the…read moreblacksmithing class. We arrived about 10 minutes early, but there was nobody at the shop. We knocked on the door, tried calling, and walked around the building to see if there was someone there. After 25 minutes, we finally decided to leave. We later received an automated email explaining that their "auto-reminders did not go out to you and to our instructor as they were supposed to." At the bottom of the email, it gave me the option to unsubscribe from their emails. For a class that costs nearly $90 per person, I would expect a higher degree of professionalism. All of the class attendees were responsible enough to show up, without auto-reminders. There is no excuse for the instructor forgetting! The refund they issued did not cover the cost or inconvenience of babysitting services. Their automated email that I could unsubscribe was unprofessional and felt like they were making excuses. The customer service was awful and I would never recommend that anyone goes there.

Articulture is a great community organization. I took an adult art class and the instructor was…read morefantastic. The main aspect of this particular class was advertised as centered on creativity as opposed to learning how to draw a vase which is a point I feel is important. Philosophically arts education is beyond just learning how to paint or draw etc. It is primarily about how to think creatively which nets life long benefits. For the class I took, I felt the value was great considering the caliber of instructor and the experience. The classroom was pure art class where you could see evidence of years of creativity in the tables. Overall I highly recommend checking Articulture out. They do programming for adults, kids, camps, groups etc.

My daughter went to the ArtiCulture summer camp, and we found out that she had lice afterwards…read morebecause the camp staff had the kids who didn't own ArtiCulture camp shirts borrow some of theirs, for when they went to a nearby playground daily.

Wow. I am one lucky girl…read more I've been trying to find a creative endeavor that I enjoy and am half-way decent at (throwing ceramics wasn't it). I've done a bunch of welding and metal work, mostly on a larger scale, but I recall taking a jewelry metal smithing class back in college or high school -- not sure, it all kind of blends together now. But I liked it, and I like the idea that I can make something that I not only enjoy myself, but possibly sell at some point. Anyway, being new-ish in town, I asked around at some jewelry events where I would be able to take classes and everyone I spoke to recommended Quench. I signed up for the Bezel class to get reacquainted with the tools, and was especially excited that we would leave with a piece of jewelry we made! The teacher, Sarah, was fantastic. She demonstrated everything meticulously & expertly, emphasized safety, gave us little tricks to correct mistakes, and was all around just great -- very encouraging & supportive too. The students were too -- really varied, but everyone was supportive and sharing. A great group of ladies. There was a daughter and her mom there, friends together, people just there because they wanted to improve their skills -- women of all ages. I thought the instructor was just a really great teacher and thought that Quench was so fortunate to have someone so good on their teaching team. And the whole studio seems so well-thought out from the layout to the classes and open studios -- I thought it was maybe a large operation that several people had invested their time and money in. After asking some questions, I learned that, Sarah, my humble instructor is THE sole founder of Quench. I am impressed. I've heard the other instructors are good too, but I feel really fortunate that I got to learn from the woman who started the studio and is really a hub for the jewelry arts in the Twin Cities. I can't wait to take more classes and make more jewelry. Check out their website for classes and open bench times. If you're experienced, you can use the studio for $10 an hour on many days.

This place is fabulous!! If you're looking for a fun new hobby or if you've ever wanted to learn to…read moremake jewelry, I highly recommend Quench. Every time I walk through the door here, I instantly smile. The positive vibes and warm welcoming energy meets you at the door. It is located in the Casket Arts building but has its own entrance on the side. The owner, Sarah, and all of the teachers that lead classes here are very helpful and enthusiastic about seeing and help students succeed. They have multiple ways and ideas to do things. Classes start with a hand out being given and an overview of what to expect. They put you at ease and help troubleshoot issues. I gain more confidence in this craft every time I come here and am more excited and enthusiastic about continuing. If the scheduled classes don't work for you schedule or you have a group of friends with whom you'd like to have a jewelry making party, consider hosting a private class. I've done this and had a ton of fun! After taking classes and learning the basics, come back for open studio hours. I can't say enough about this place! It is an absolute joy to learn and work among the people here.

The school is good because your kids can Learn in Do dance if they want to It's Drumline Band Art…read moreand after school dance and drumline

Horrible and ghetto I can not have my child in this school only one fourth grade class all of his…read morethings were stolen it's a no for me

Awesome place. My son does a week of art class in the summer and he loves it. Great prices and…read morefriendly staff. Oh and the cutest doggy!

We love Rum River Art Center! My girls have been attending classes off and on for several years…read more The classes are informative, fun and reasonably priced. As someone with a background in early childhood education I am a bit picky and critical. I have high standards of educational programs and how to relate to children. This program not only meets but exceeds my expectations for quality. The girls have learned a lot and Larry is wonderful, patient, kind and knowledgeable. My girls always look forward to returning. I would highly recommend this to any family interested in art education.

They are absolutely awesome! I have been going there for about 3 or 4 years. I mentioned to them…read moreabout having severe PTSD and cannot tolerate pain whatsoever. They made sure and did excellent job with numbing gel and Novacane. They told me that if at any point whatsoever that I feel uncomfortable, they will be more than happy to take a brief time out and also do more numbing. I found that the people who do my cleaning where senior students who were getting closer to graduation. In my opinion, you could tell that they really cared a lot about doing a great job. If they don't do a great job, they don't get good grades or graduate. And they are closely monitored by Senior dentists with a ton of experience. And even though Senior dentist have a fantastic bedside manner, if you will. One of the senior students was Gretchen. I'm sure she'll be graduating soon and you may not be able to schedule her. However, I continually told Senior staff that she did a stellar job of keeping me calm, keeping me from a feeling any pain, and doing a superb job with the cleaning itself. I also had Dr Li do a root canal on one of my front teeth. It was a tricky problem. He tried twice from the bottom and it did not work. So, we had to go from the top (through the gums) into the tooth, doing a root canal that way. I was completely and utterly terrified that I would be in horrific pain. He and his assisting staff made me unmeasurably calm and relaxed, and I did not feel a single thing of pain the entire time. I can only tell you that I have had an absolutely fabulous experience from cleaning, to having surgery, their bedside manner, professionalism, and all things in between. Do NOTE: they do not have the nitrous oxide gas at the school. I'm not sure exactly why but you should know this. HOWEVER - you should also know that I almost did not go there because I have always required having gas with my severe PTSD. I am certainly glad that I did choose to go there, because they did an absolutely amazing job in helping me feel calm, and I was being professionally cared for buy a very positive and friendly staff. I cannot recommend them enough.

My experience was horrible in oral surgery, and I will try to summarize the myriad issues that came…read moreup. 1. No one at the school can take a proper blood pressure reading or cares whether spurious information is going into your medical file. Yes, it involves more than "pushing a button" as the last medical assistant claimed. 2. Unprofessional discussions during surgery. Resident talked about his bad grades (Oct 2025) 3. Lack of supervision of surgery when the resident didn't even know where to start cutting for a bone graft. A supervisor came in and quickly left after a cursory look. 4. Surgery failed. No antibiotics were prescribed. 5. Had a second surgery for a bone graft. U oM did not provide an adequate clinical treatment narrative to the insurance company. They eventually blocked my access to the dental school until I paid out of pocket--no way even to contact the doctor or anyone who can provide proper documentation to MetLife. I have made 15 to 20 calls with no way of resolving this. 6. In oral surgery, you get a revolving door of residents that do not need to take any responsibility for their work. They just experiment on you, wreck your life, and then move on. The school needs a new director to address all the problem areas given. It's a highly unprofessional environment of rotating students who are not properly supervised and cannot seem to perform proper surgery, handle basic prescriptions, submit documentation to insurance companies, or even provide a way to contact them, I have never had such poor treatment in my life. It will cost you much more in the long run in terms of your health and your wealth by going to the U of M dental school.