I have tried a few different schools in the GTA , without any luck . I knew exactly what i was…read morelooking for, and i couldn't find it . I came across Palette Art School coincidentally, so I decided why not try a class and see how it goes. From that first class , I knew that this was the school I was looking for. They teach drawing and painting beginning from the basics, and work all the way up to a very advanced level. Also, the classroom atmosphere is extremely comfortable and friendly. Everyone openly discusses their work with each other and there is no feeling of judgement. I'm very happy that i found Palette Art School and I would recommend them to any and all people with an interest in the arts!!!!

From the owner: An Art School for all ages and levels and an Art Supply Store in Concord. Drawing and painting…read moreongoing classes. Portfolio preparation classes. Masterclasses with well known artists. Uninstructed life drawing sessions on weekends (check on our schedule). Concept design for games and animation. Our classes run all year round, allowing students to join anytime. We teach kids, teens and adults and feature classes sorted by age group.

This school can be different for everyone's need but it was truly not for me. For those who have…read morespecial learning needs and lack creativity, closer guidance is needed. The school will not cater to those needs and for that reason, I strongly do not recommend this school due to my experience. As a former Toronto Art student, l still lack creativity, especially drawing by hand, even after leaving the school. I realize that most portfolio schools run on a business system and would take your money. A good example would be this school. As an unhappy client leaving the school, I am now with an art teacher who is preparing me for next year's submission (2021), as I was not able to beat the challenge. I felt mentally unconfident and physically exhausted from being at this school. I was recommended by both the directors to attend the school daily in order to improve my artistic and creativity skill set. However, as my experiences were settling in, the classes did not help me improve despite already increasing the classes prior for the submission. I spent more than a year with this art school believing they would guide me and ease the stress to prepare me for Ryerson's Architecture Science program in 2020. I was wrong. I thought this school would be the best fit for my and sister's needs since we really lack with drawing creativity. I found it was hard to absorb information by the art director, as his style of teaching was to show the person rather than explaining how the technique works. Sometimes I felt that I was forced to do art in a way that was not my style and asked to do something else but ended up being rejected due to the director's standards. As a result, I was making a portfolio for someone else instead of my own, but the purpose of me attending the school was not only to fix my drawing skills but to show a story of my own personal art pieces. I believe that a portfolio should contain one's own style and art of a storytelling book. In every portfolio made by an artist should tell the viewer who they are as a person, their identity, their style, and how they express their creativity to the audience. For me, I did not feel the atmosphere of my portfolio was portrayed that way. As for every portfolio class, I thought payment went towards you getting help, inspiration, and importantly, confidence. I left the school with doubts, but I have learned how to draw and paint essentially. I am merely missing the essential part of creativity, which I thought the school would have provided me. Overall, I felt my bad experience with Toronto Art outweighed the good. There was favoritism that played a role in the group classes for those who are more advanced, around the director of the school. It should be natural that instructors would pay more attention to those who are struggling, rather than helping those who are most likely to I wish I withdrew out of the class 5 months prior to the submission because now I wasted time and money while not getting what I want realistically. There were times where I was not able to attend some sessions due to conflicts with scheduling from personal events but I would tell director's wife in advance. I rather tell someone in advance than not show up and say nothing. I understand it is hard running on a portfolio business when a student is not able to attend the class but it is unprofessional for director's wife to sigh or give a signal of attitude. What I do not understand is that I was told not to ask for help frequently, as the wife's director said that it would scare and annoy the art assistants and they would be more likely to quit. I rarely asked for help and truly if I do ask for help, I try not to rely heavily on the assistants, as I am fully aware that I was unhappy when she told me since as I found that this was very unprofessional and rude to tell me this. I was not happy during times when I needed the director to help but he left early due to family or personal commitments. I do respect his private life but as someone who runs an art school, he should be more dedicated and passionate with his students, rather than leaving them with art assistants. From a client perspective, I am paying the school to get the help I need. I find that this school only runs on a money-grabbing system, rather than being passionate to help those who strive success. Nevertheless, I found this school is not best fit for me and will not come here again as I have not achieved my goal. I will not recommend this school to my friends who share similar difficulties as me. The school left a bad impression on me, resulting in a struggling mental state of confidence within art. From an unhappy client DO NOT GO TO THIS SCHOOL as I was threatened by the school after posting my google review. I was not only mentally but physically damaged by this message. I really find this school very unprofessional and rude especially to those who are not happy with their service.

Excellent teachers and student teachers. They really helped guide me in the right direction with my…read moreportfolio and the teachers were always willing to help. Great teaching style, they would usually give me a project prompt to explore and would let me brainstorm on my own and when I needed help or some extra guidance or even just someone to bounce ideas off of, they were always there to help. Highly recommend.

If you want to do pottery go to Fusion Artz Cafe. It is a…read moresmall shop but a lot of fun. It may not look like like much from the outside but on the inside is a whole different world, especially in the basement. It is great for all ages even seniors! You can have parties and more. Sadly it takes a week or so to get you painted ceramic back, but the result is worth it. Trust me you should go when ever you can.

You get pre formed ceramic pieces called bisque and finish it with paints and glazes. You have to…read morepick your pieces up about a week later after they are fired in a kiln. I am not artistic but it looked amazing when I got it back. I made a customized birthday gift (jewellery case) for my sis. This place had a lot of kids doing some really nice art including glass work, which I will try when I come back. Great way to kill a few hours and not a rip off.

not recommend, we buy one program , but not good experience, they did not teach much , feels not…read moreprofessional. So we just drop off and did not get any refund.

Teachers here are very professional. From AC1 to AC3 my kid had a lot of fun and has made big…read moreprogress on painting and drawing.

I went to ARTlicious using a Groupon a few months ago, and I was very happy. I got a 2-hour…read moreone-on-one crochet instruction session with a friendly knowledgeable instructor, and I am booked for a 2-hour photography workshop next week. ARTlicious offers a wide variety of artistic workshops and the scheduling is flexible. The owner Evelyn clearly loves what she does and is very accommodating. There is plenty of free parking in the underground lot and you can also do some other shopping while you're at the mall. Sign-up and learn something new! Art can be very cathartic; it is meditative and can help improve your mental health and overall quality of life. Especially during the long, dark winter months we could all use a creative outlet for our energy.

From the owner: When you crave for a moment to share, express and create, come visit ARTlicious. We are an Art…read moreStudio located in Thornhill, ON offering quality Art Lessons for all ages. You can also go for freestyle painting or join one of many lifestyle workshops tailored for today's generation. From soap making, crochet to photography, we have something that will inspire you. Let our experienced party planning team takes care of your next celebration...birthday parties, bachelorette parties, team building events and more... We also carry unique handcrafted merchandises for your gifting needs.

We have visited the Fresh Paint Studio on several occasions with my children as part of the Autism…read moreOntario events and we were always so pleased with the staff, the venue, the atmosphere was relaxing, no stress, just fun. We love coming back and trying different painting styles. We have all the finished art pieces decorating our home and they remind us of the fun we had at the studio. We can't wait to come for another event there. Actually I am thinking of holding a birthday party for my daughter there this year. Thank you for many wonderful memories. Andrea P.

This is a great paint studio; super quiet (only us and another small group were in the studio on a…read moreSunday afternoon), friendly and knowledgeable staff and they give you a quick demo for the paint pours. My friend and I did the regular acrylic paint pour on the small 8x 10" canvas ($18 for canvas, $20 for wood). We had little cups to mix the different paint colours in, and experimented with the flow and drips. Inspirational to want to try to do this at home. My only comment is that they don't have a large selection of paints. Some are either empty (or soon to be), and are the brands you can get at the dollarstore. But great space to hang out with friends or have a birthday party. They have baked goods and beverages for purchase as well.

The instructor provided clear instructions and great attention to detail. The steps were simple…read moreenough to follow. We were very happy with how our pieces turned out. This is a great small business to support.

Instructor was super sweet and helpful, a really fun experience, it's a hidden gem :)read more

When my girlfriend told me that she had signed us up for a sewing workshop at a local studio in the…read moreJunction, I was a little hesitant at first. I mean I build things, with metal and iron and wood in my spare time, how could I ever do something as detailed and delicate as sewing fabrics together? I had visions of what my contraptions might be, oddly shaped indistinguishable fabric pieces held loosely together with thread and a prayer. As a self proclaimed perfectionist, this venture into the unknown scared the bejesus out of me. All this self doubt and fear went away the moment I entered into The Sewing Junction this past Sunday morning and met with shop owner and instructor Clara whose gentle approach and kind smile put my fears to rest immediately. We were there for her special holiday workshop where the project of the day would be to design our very own custom Christmas Stocking! I was excited about this workshop since the only stocking I've ever had is a 4 foot long one complete with Teddy Bear head atop it that I've had since I was 5. Say what you want about a nearly 30 year old guy rocking a teddy bear stocking but that thing holds a TON of presents. But we all need to grow up at some point, so I was thrilled to make a proper (and properly sized) new stocking. The workshop was amazing, start to finish. Clara's lesson plan was meticulously planned out, providing enough time for sufficient explanation, demonstration and skill practice before each step of the process to ensure we knew what we were doing before working on our project. All supplies and tool usage were included in the class fee, and for the stocking we were allowed to choose between three fabric options (I went with a wonderful brown chocolate suede). Overall, my experience was exceptional, my stocking looks professionally made from a specialty shop, and is better quality than anything you'll find in a store. Best of all, I've discovered that I really enjoy sewing. Thanks to Clara for a wonderful afternoon and I'm looking forward to taking another class in the future!

I just finished my first course at the Sewing Junction and I highly recommend this studio…read more Clara is an exemplary teacher, and since she teaches each class personally, I felt I learned a lot. The space is also very clean and organized. Each class has specific skills which are taught, and so I never felt like I was running around not knowing what was happening. I also really appreciated the condition of the machines there. I also really appreciate that the classes were not over crowded. After finishing my first course, I have a decent amount of confidence in my abilities, and am excited about what is next!