How do I give 6 stars? 7 stars? 100? Dan and JewelryClassDC deserve them, and more…read more I worked with Dan to make my engagement ring and it was an unforgettable experience. It can feel like a real leap of faith to do something so personal and important in such an unconventional way, and to put your trust in a stranger and in your own ability to learn something you have never even considered before--but I am so glad I took it. I have an experience I will remember for the rest of my life, my fiancée (she said yes of course!) has a beautiful, truly one-of-a-kind heirloom she adores and values beyond measure, and we have a story we will tell over and over again. She is already getting questions about where I found her ring, and her friends are already gushing about how amazed they are I made it. Honestly, I am amazed too. I wasn't sure I could make a ring that looked better than a beginner's craft project!--but that was before I met Dan. I had a personal design idea that not only do they not sell in stores, they don't even really sell jade cut how I needed. As far as I can tell, no one had done this before. Well, now someone has, it turned out incredible, and it's all because Dan made it possible. He went above and so far beyond. As a craftsman he is not just skilled, but meticulous, and determined to make sure every product he works on meets his high standard of excellence. As a teacher he is patient, knowledgeable, and eager to share and show what he knows--which is a lot.  And to top it all off, he is a real man of his word--exactly the kind of person you want to put your trust in when dealing with precious metals, stones, and memories. In short, they don't 'em like Dan anymore--that goes for his character, and his jewelry. If you need jewelry made, if you need jewelry worked on, if you need a guiding hand to make something yourself--do yourself a favor and see Dan and his team at JewelryClassDC.

I wanted to get a broken clasp fixed on an old silver bracelet. So I reached out to Daniel to find…read moreout if he did that kind of work. He wrote back, "probably" and told me to bring it by that weekend and he'd have a look. I told him I would come Saturday and he wrote that he might have to go the DMV at some point, but that he should be around. I came by Saturday and he was not there, so I left the piece with a young woman who admired the bracelet and tagged it to give it to him and took my phone number and email. When I had heard nothing by Wednesday, I called and Daniel somewhat impatiently said that "I haven't even looked at it," but that he would. I waited another three days and called a week from when I had originally dropped it off, only to have Daniel say that he "hadn't even looked at it" and I told him I would just come over to take it back. I came and he dumped the bracelet in my hand, again saying, "I haven't looked at it." When I reminded him that he had said Wednesday that he would look at it, he barked "What do you want from me!!!!!"

I've worked for Breweries and Beer Bars for many years, but never actually got to take a class on…read morehow to make beer! Luckily I work for a rad company now that creates fun team buildings so I got the chance to learn how to make beer and learn all about the science and chemistry that goes into making a great brew. Josh is extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer our questions thoroughly and to a degree that people who have zero knowledge on chemistry, baking, brewing, etc. will understand. We were able to sample different brews, learn about different styles and got to spend a day out in the sun. I consider that a win for a work day! I would gladly take this course again and would highly encourage anyone else interested in learning the basics or wants to have a fun team building, birthday party, etc to do this. You won't be disappointed! Oh and if you're wondering, the beer turned out great! :)

This beer class was amazing! They had samples of all sorts of beers which was a great way to…read moreunderstanding beer making in the context of the beer we like. We did it as a team building event at work which was a perfect mix of fun, knowledge gain, and a great way to spend a Friday afternoon. The best part was we got to celebrate again a month later when the beer was complete! Everything was very professional from the quiz at the event to the labels on the beer. Great company, 10/10 recommend!

The instruction itself is ok but everything else is terrible. Half hour group lessons cost $60 per…read morechild. Lessons are cancelled at least 25% of the time, mostly due to random galludet U. Pool closures. This has been going on for years and Old City Swim hasn't managed to switch pools. There is no place for kids to change because they are forbidden from using the locker rooms (!!!). Old City Swim placed two tiny partitions by the corners of the pool, each can accommodate 1 child at a time resulting in wet, cold kids waiting 20 minutes for their turn to change or just getting naked and changing in the open. Scheduling staff are rude and inflexible. The fact that Old City Swim survives is mostly a comment on DCs paucity of kids swim options. ​

I was very surprised when asked if my son (which is actually my daughter) was potty trained. I…read moreanswered yes and no. I explained my daughter did not use public restrooms. Typically, there is hardly family restrooms to accommodate a father and daughter. The person said ok, but did not send the address to began the lesson as she stated. I sent an email a day before the appointment she said she scheduled and asked why didn't I receive the address. She said very rudely, she needed confirmation if my son (again wrong gender) was potty trained. I responded, that I answered that already and if my answers was a problem, then she should have told me. Her attitude did not align with the reviews and I am very disappointed. In her previous swim class, she was required to wear a pull up underneath a swim pamper and she was a year old. Maybe this can be implemented if you don't trust the parent word.

This neighborhood pop up continues to rock Adams Morgan! Such a great resource for the community.read more

Thanks to Leah and Bean at @upshift_dc for tuning up my bike for more great rides! Upshift has…read moreknowledgeable, experienced mechanics, neighborly welcomes, and the world's best waiting-room music by Ty at @tinyvinylshop

Communication, professionalism, and follow through is what they can improve on. I sent in an order…read morefor a pair of Jordan 6s for a full sole reglue and midsole repaint back in February 22nd, 2024 and as of January 16th, 2026 I haven't received my order. I understand that it's a small business and that a hiccup back in the summer of 2024 had delayed all retro orders, but what I don't like is that they gave several dates of delivery of my completed shoes, only for them to drop the ball each time. Their last response was through a DM from March of 2025. I've been trying to reach out to them since then, but still no response. I would either want my completed product that I paid over $150 for the service on or my money back plus the cost of my sneakers. They need to spend less time posting shorts everyday on Social Media and more time on their customer service follow ups and providing a service we spend so much money on. They over promise and under deliver. I am very close to filing a lawsuit as this is theft.

Poor display of customer service. Takes extremely too long for finished product. Prices are…read moreoutrageously high. The quality of the work is horribly diabolical! However she's good with excuses and justification. Another example of why you can't support all black/minority businesses!

An institution on Capitol Hill, my elementary school aged daughter has taken a few after school…read moreclasses here. A CHAW van picks her and others up and takes them to the art and theater classes. She loves each class and enjoys the instructors. There's easy street parking nearby making pick up seamless.

CHAW is a really positive contributor to the Capital Hill community, in art, music, drama for all…read moreages and experiences. In particular I have been participating in the open figure drawing sessions for several years and really enjoy the atmosphere and the creativity. The organizers of this group are knowledgeable and always helpful.

Challenging, warm, and fun! And very reasonably priced. I had an intimate class with just two other…read morestudents last night for my introduction to momentum dance. I really enjoyed the owner and instructor Roberta Rothstein. The class moved at a quick pace, but there was absolutely no judgment. In fact Roberta and the students were very helpful. I got a good workout and a great mental challenge. This class was less expensive than most of the drop-in in yoga and dance classes in the city. I love the environment and I've been practicing my dance moves all day. Highly recommend!

I was in the Capitol Hill area for several months as an intern, and as a lifelong dancer, I wanted…read moreto find a studio that offered adult dance and/or dance-fitness classes. After finding other nearby exercise barre classes disappointing, I decided to try Momentum. I took Momentum Barre and Classical Jazz classes for the rest of my stay in D.C.! Roberta is not only a fantastic dance teacher but also super welcoming; she immediately made me feel at home in her studio. Every class was enjoyable thanks to the great rapport she develops with her students. I always left feeling like I had lots of fun and worked my body well. Strongly recommend this studio to all lifelong, new, and re-starting dancers!

My employer sent me here to take the Introduction Adobe Illustrator course and I enjoyed the class…read moreand teaching. I felt like everyone who works there is so kind. Barbara greeted me warmly and gave me a tour of their office space and kitchen. The kitchen was stocked with all kinds of beverages, snacks, and light bites. Perfect way to start the day, since the class lasts from 9-4pm. Our instructor Kate was kind, knowledgeable and approachable. I felt like I could ask questions when I fell behind. She was patient with others in the class as well. In this intro class we learned the basics, how to align objects and how to create shapes and images to design marketing collateral. We also got to keep the official Adobe Illustrator training workbook and received a certificate upon completion of the class. I recommend taking your computer and software training here.

I work in digital marketing for a large human rights organization and was looking for an intro to…read morePhotoshop class to help me in creating social media shareables. I researched a few places in DC and Softek offered the course at a reasonable price. Since the price tag was lower than others i looked at, I assumed it wouldn't be as great of quality, but I was wrong. The class was from 9AM-4PM and I learned more than the basics of Photoshop. The instructor was very knowledgeable and had a way to really connect with her students in explaining complex ideas. I highly recommend this place for Photoshop training! After just one class, I tested what I learned and made this social media shareable: http://on.fb.me/1rxsYEl. Thanks, Softek!

Miguel Lem, artist and owner of lemdesign art studio, is a highly accomplished artist, photographer…read moreand interior designer both here in the US and in his native Argentina. His small studio on the 3rd floor of a brick row house right next to Cafe Saint Ex is as visually enticing as it is warm and inviting. It's also the perfect location to take a one-on-one art class - where you can learn about (and learn to create!) all different types of art! Miguel works with all mediums - from oil and encaustic to printing his own photography onto metal. A lot of his art pieces are for sale in his studio. He also does commissioned pieces, and recently created a 5 piece art installation for the front lobby of the "Church Place" condo building, located at 1520 16th St. NW, Wash DC. Miguel is also a very active member of DC's "Mid City Artists" collaborative, and regularly participates in their bi-annual Open Studios Tour. He's definitely an artist worthwhile checking out in DC!

i have a problem with commitment, in fact, it's hard for me to buy a large jar of mayonnaise but i…read morehad no problem buying a large art piece from him, he came over and installed it on my wall and it looks perfect, kind of like the artist himself. Gracias.

My life, knowledge and passions have been enriched to degrees I never imaged I would reach in my…read moremid-60s thanks to the myriad of classes and day trips I have enjoyed with Smithsonian Associates. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the day trip, A Natural History of the Mid-Atlantic: Stories of Calvert County, Maryland led by the jovial, kind and informative Hayden Matthews included visits to the historic and geographical significant Battle Creek Cypress Swamp; a visit to the Calvert Marine Museum chock full of information and displays on the formation of the Chesapeake Bay with megalodon Shark teeth and intact, carefully preserved prehistoric fresh water and sea water shells, as well as a stop at the amazing AnnMarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center featuring a stunning life-sized bronze sculpture of a man working a set of long, heavy oyster tongs in front of the museum. We concluded this trip by visiting the Bladensburg Battlefield of 1812 which sits atop of a tall hill now home to a Catholic church. From this high vantage point I was able to imagine how hard local folks worked to mobilize to keep British soldiers at bay from our nation's capitol. A smattering of zoom classes I have enjoyed worth highlighting are: * Is God a Mathematician with Dr. Mario Livio * Spitfires: The Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger during WWII with Becky Aikman * The Hessians are Coming: Mercenary Soldiers and the American Revolution with Dr. Richard Bell * The Civil War in Perspective: Our Evolving Story with Dr. Stephen Engle * Overfed, Overpaid, Oversexed--Over There: Yanks in Britain in WWII with Dr. Kevin Matthews * What Fossils Reveal About Coral Survival with Lisa S. Gardiner * The Harvey Girls and the Ladies of the Canyons: Uncovering Women's History in the Southwest with Lesley Poling-Kempes, * The Pacific Ring of Fire: A Geologic Overview (7 week/once per week series) with Dr. Kirt Kempter, and lastly * Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementias with Dr. Barry Gordon, MD. I remain so very grateful to Smithsonian Associates with more classes to enjoy~

Smithsonian Associates charges 10% ticket processing fee for online orders. Ten per cent when…read morethere is NO HUMAN INVOLVED in the transaction is exorbitant. No paper ticket is ever printed nor offered. There is a printed names list at the venue. This fee is exorbitant.