Excellent classes with experienced teachers. Susan and Jackie (owners) are both so kind and…read moregenerous and are a huge part of the community. Genuinely great art classes with a welcoming atmosphere.

My daughter has been attending art classes at Inspired Minds for over a year now. Miss Heather is…read moreabsolutely fantastic!! Not only has she helped my girl to grow as an artist, but she has also given her a comfortable place to go to be completely/authentically herself, to laugh, and to just enjoy life! What a gift for a middle school kid!!

My 6 year old has LOVED his mixed media art classes! He's always excited to go, they let him…read morefree-draw at the beginning of each class, his instructors are the sweetest and so supportive, and the projects he comes home with are absolutely precious! He also loves going to the camp day options when they don't have school! Such a sweet nurturing place for the young artist!

After being inspired by art museums in Spain, I decided to step outside my comfort zone and learn…read moreoil painting. I was so incredibly lucky to find the Art Academy of Somerset County - the instruction is simply fabulous! Halley Murphy is a great instructor, and her teaching method allows her students to see their painting skills progress every week. The class atmosphere is calm and focused, and the quality of the artwork produced by her students is astounding. Both my wife and daughter have enrolled, and we all strongly endorse the Art Academy!

I am actually giving a review for The Art Academy in Chester, NJ which is a painting academy whose…read moreteachings are actually based on The Art Academy in Hillsborough Township but is located in Chester, NJ. Meghan (the owner) is an artist who has been trained by the artist that owns The Art Academy in Hillsborough Township. Meghan's academy is actually a little over a year old and I couldn't find her yet on yelp, so I am putting my review here and hope that's ok. I am an oil painter, and came to The Art Academy in Chester through a referral to Chester school. I have a strong set of skills in oil painting, and have begun to sell my work. I came to Meghan because I wanted to strengthen my foundational skills in the realistic painting style. Meghan is absolutely the strongest and best teacher I have ever had. She has classes for children, adolescents and adults, at all levels. She is so talented in teaching the fundamentals of painting and it has most definitely strengthened my skills, just as I had wanted. She is a master at working with children and adolescents meeting the individual student at their current level, providing a strong education and support in a manner where I've seen children and adolescents blossom into really excellent oil painters. She focuses on teaching values, and color, which are two very important keystones in being able to paint well. She is an absolute gem. As an adult painter, I find her lessons to be critically important and I have seen a great change for the better in my work. If you are looking for an art school that is both wonderfully supportive and highly educational, this is THE place.

I took sewing lessons for well over a year at duCret. Although myb instructor was a competent…read morepattern maker and sewist, we ultimately had a falling out. She really was a rude and nasty misandrist. The unspoken problem appeared to be our differences in politics even though we never discussed these. In fact I bent over backwards to avoid any contoversial subject. I was learning how to hand sew Revolutionary War reenacting garments and it is my opinion she resented this hobby. In addition, she would often make disparaging remarks to me in front of the class. I wrote a complaint letter to program director and never even received the courtesy of a response. Putting my interactions aside, the facility itself is completely run down. The bathrooms are disgusting, the hallways and offices have musty odors, there is no adequte air conditioning during the summer, the exterior grounds are a mess, and the building would likely fail a fire safety inspection. I have subsequently found several superior alternatives.

I was in advanced classes, the school encourages you all the way. Instructors are long term, the…read moremost professional artists that will help you reach your goal. I attended years ago, but the school has assisted well past graduation when I wanted to advance my advertising agency or seeking to further my education they were there to help me succeed in a very competitive field. If your considering art as a profession this is the school. If there were 10 stars it wouldn't be enough.

This review is only for the adorable little shop they have in the front of the studio. While I am a…read moresucker for beautiful pottery, I am not the most talented ceramist (yet). I've stopped in a number of times, usually after I grab a coffee next door and take a peak around. It was on my last visit that I finally took home a few pieces and they are so beautiful, I am sure they won't be my last from here. The shop is a mix of works by several different students and even the owner. I am actually currently drinking my tea out of a mug I got here that I believe was made by the owner herself! It was a splurge gift to myself that I don't regret at all. On that trip I also picked up a beautiful bowl for my mom. It had a swirly almost scallopy rim and such a gorgeous blue glaze. And it was so affordable! This is why I pop in so frequently, there is always something new to admire or maybe even take home. Happy to have them in town to stop into and find incredible, handmade, unique pieces! And maybe eventually I will try my hand at another wheel class one day as well.

If you're looking for a happy place to get creative and share ideas with other artists of all skill…read morelevels visit this amazing studio. The owner Kimberly is amazing! Just looking for some pottery for your home or for gifts stop by the gallery and enjoy. We signed up for two months of classes and could not let the fun end so still there almost two years later. AA /KS

This is the best art class I've ever taken! My technical skills have improved so much over then…read morespan of about 7 months and made some amazing pieces. I didn't think I could reach the level I'm at right now, it's amazing!

A world class education at your fingertips. Under the skillful eye and instruction of Kevin Murphy,…read morestudents at the Art Academy quickly advance and blossom into remarkable artists. The program offered is remarkable and one of a kind, and to pass up the chance to study at this school is to pass on the opportunity of a whole new world of knowledge and skill.

Westerhoff School pivoted quickly in the age of Covid-19 by offering several options for distance…read morelearning with live remote instruction. Their teaching staff is among the best in the region, all of whom are professional artists and musicians. Their group art classes are intentionally small to allow for individualized attention. The music classes are one-on-one and the school offers 30, 45 or 60-minute increments. They accept children as young as 6 and offer lessons for adults, too.

Signed up for mandolin lessons and got a great value in addition to great instruction. I…read moreunderstand they have opened a new facility so they will have even better facilities to educate music students.

Wonderful place! I have lived in Metuchen for over 3 years and recently signed up to take a…read moreceramics class here. Linda is a lovely woman and so encouraging to beginners like myself. She is incredibly passionate about her work and does a lot for the community. It is so great to have an artistic gem so close to my home.