My daughter absolutely loves it. Very warm atmosphere, and welcoming, no matter what level or…read morestage you are in arts. It has been great for my daughter's physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. It is fantastic for kids of any age.

My daughter has been attending classes at both locations and these are just wonderful! Great…read moreatmosphere, engaging classes and I can see how much our Lilly enjoys drawing and even how she got better so quickly! We have a little artist at home now. I cannot recommend enough the owner of the business! Ruth is great, she is so natural with kids and has this this magic aura about her that makes everything fun and charming. I see her as one of these lovely teachers from Harry Potter movies that we all wanted as kids....

This company will take your money, and does not care about teaching you art, really unhelpful, and…read morea BIG waste of money!

I had booked a course of twelve lessons here. I was able to go to around eight. The lesson starts…read morewith the teacher giving me an object to draw. Although the teacher had given some good tips - the majority of the two and a half hours, you will be drawing with no further attention. The room is fairly cramped and there is a boisterous dog barking throughout. Most importantly, the customer service is atrocious. I was unable to attend the remaining lessons that year. When I contacted them, I got the impression that they were not interested in giving me the lessons I had paid for. Although the terms and conditions stipulated a deadline for all lessons, there was s distinct lack of flexibility. Despite there being very little effort for them to even let me attend one or two more. They threatened to go to my employer when I told them I was likely going to given them a bad review. Terrible.

For fantastic views over East London, a light and airy loft space and the chance to improve on your…read moreartistic skills The Princes Drawing School is perfect. Housed in a beautifully calm and well kept building there is a very mature and sophisticated feel to the school. There are a range of courses or drop in sessions to choose from to suit all abilities. Students get great discounts on courses, some are even free. This is a great place to expand your portfolio, practice drawing skills or just have a bit of creative fun. Check out full listings at The Princes Drawing School itself or on the website. Before you go also be sure to check out whether or not you are expected to provide your own materials.

I found this class to be wonderful when it was in Parkhurst Rd. I believe they have moved to…read moreWaterloo now. There was a good supply of interesting models. The class at that time was very cheap. It is more expensive now. I would still like to go back. It is a good place to improve drawing skills.

I'm torn. Nice…read morestudio, REALLY friendly staff, but the £1 fee at the door (on top of class fees) baffles me. I do think it puts people off. But on the other hand, I know these places need financial help and I always like to support arts facilities. But there ya go. They offer tons of classes like ballroom, salsa, caipoera, zumba, ballet... check it out if you need a local dance facility.

Hi I have an offer for you! I am a digital artist based in London and believe you could benefit…read morefrom selling my art prints. If I had to label my artistic style I'd probably call it visionary, neon and fantasy. My Instagram page is called Sofiev Art. Here's my website also: https://sofievart.com/

In all of London, including the top museums, I've never seen such beauty- in the form of ceramics…read more Judging by the vibrant window display that POPS with bright green and coral blue bowls and vases, this is store is not your average interior decorating store. Most of the items displayed in store look as if they belong in a luxurious palace. The items in store are available for sale and are generally around £100. If you think you've got a crafty hand, you can go to ceramic classes on site!

-great learning environment -very supportive teacher…read more-friendly atmosphere -all materials included

From the owner: Art School for Adults and Children Courses and Workshops…read more Drawing & Painting 1 – 10 weeks (for beginners and intermediate) Drawing & Painting 2 – 10 weeks (advanced) Classical Studies in Drawing & Painting – 10 weeks Introduction to Oil Painting – 10 weeks Printmaking Course – 10, 6 or 2 weeks Introduction to Book Arts – 10 weeks Watercolour Group – 10 weeks Wellbeing Through Art – 5 or 10 weeks Summer School (drawing and painting) Private Lessons – minimum 2 hours per session Art Studio Practice Day – 10-week term

This week I am going to quit smoking. I swear. Christmas Eve is my final day dragging fog from a…read morecancer stick. Fortunate for my lungs, but unfortunate for my lips. I'm probably going to chomp on them like a beaver chomps through bark. It is going to be a massacre. I need to find a new hobby to keep my hands busy. I am going to pick up knitting. Sharp Works has everything I need for my new pastime. Yarn, needles, everything I need to make myself a new jumper for super cheap prices. If you have formidable knitting skills you can probably make yourself two jumpers for a tenner if you buy all of your supplies from this place. This place is a lifesaver on many levels.

A tiny but worthwhile shop to visit selling haberdashery and everything to do with knitting, wools…read moreand yarns. If you can find the shop when it is open (as I have difficulty with) then you are bound to be impressed, this is more or less the only place where you can find wool and haberdashery in the vacinity. The owner, Susan Sharp also organises the local ''stitch 'n' bitch''. A lifesaver for last minute knitting and sewing emergencies.

Great place to do a birthday party…read more We did my daughter's eighth birthday party here and it was incredibly well-done. They had a space in the back reserved for us where we could comfortably be with I think up to 20 people. They asked that parents not stay for the party because of space, but that wasn't a problem as they did a great job looking after us and the girls were (mostly) well-behaved. They clearly are used to parties and both Sophie and James helped to keep our group of 13 girls all working on coloring/painting their plates and keeping everyone in a great mood. Everyone was cheerful and seemed to have a great time. The actual painting took about an hour and they set things up to let us to cake a things after. We had the space for two hours.

Ceramic painting is one of the most weirdly absorbing activities. I thought painting a small jug…read morewould take about 1.5 hours, but I was there for twice as long! I booked ahead for Saturday afternoon, which turned out to be a good call because it was packed, though I have walked in on quieter days. I think if you can, try to go when it's more offpeak, because then the staff have more time to explain the techniques, and there aren't as many noisy kids around. However, I never felt pressured to hurry up - I think once you're in you can basically stay. There are soooo many choices of things to paint. Obviously mugs, plates, bowls and the like, but also all kinds of ornaments and intricate vases. There are probably about 100 different options! I think the bigger items get expensive pretty quickly though, so double check how much things will cost if it's not clear. However, I actually think it's a bit of a bargain. For example, I've painted a mug before, which cost £11 for the mug and about £6 for the studio fee (which you pay for the day, so if you wanted to paint several things you only pay the studio fee once). That's £17 for a super fun few hours, plus an actual mug you've painted to take home. They glaze the items and kiln them (I think) so you have to come back to collect them a week later. My one issue is that of the four mugs my boyfriend and I have painted there, three of them were cracked or lost handles within 3 months of getting them. Meanwhile I have a mug I painted at a friend's 7th birthday that is just fine! I don't know if we're just unlucky but I think the quality of the ceramic might be a bit low. However, would still definitely do again!

If you're wanting to study fashion, be it design, business, make-up, styling or journalism, this is…read morecertainly the college to opt for. It is one of the most reputable, and many of the established designers and fashion experts have learnt their craft here. I studied two part time courses in both the John Princes Street and Davies Street colleges and absolutely loved them. The teachers know the industry inside out and their expertise comes from actively working in fashion so you can be assured that you are learning from the best. There is an amazingly addictive creative buzz as everyone is immensely enthusiastic about what they do and you truly learn the meaning of the phrase 'passion for fashion'! The facilities are great, including top range and current IT equipment and an extensive resource library at John Princes Street. The college also often holds industry led conferences and seminars. I also predict that the people who attend the London College of Fashion are the most colourful - you are sure to see an amazing selection of obscure (yet fashionable as hell) outfits and hair cuts!

I am studying my postgraduate course here at the moment and it is so brilliant. Apart from the…read morecourse and the teaching (both are fantastic) the school itself is brilliant. On the Princes street campus there is the best library I've ever come across, and they have a great selection of computers with loads of great software programs installed in both Princes and Davies street. The Hub in Davies st is the bar/cafe and does really cheap food and drink. I usually go for a bagel with cheese, chicken and pesto which costs £1.70, total bargain. Just outside the Hub is The Arts Gallery, University of the Arts London, 65 Davies Street, W1K 5DA. Here they have loads of different exhibitions of up and coming artists which is free for all UAL students.

The Arts Club is one of the best, and liveliest, private clubs in London. Given the number of…read moreprivate clubs in London that is certainly saying a lot. Beyond the bars and dining, there is the history of the Club. The Arts Club was founded by Charles Dickens and Anthony Trollope. It is of course interesting to dine anyplace where Charles Dickens once dined, but to dine at a club which Dickens founded is an entirely new level of connect.

The Arts Club is a great spot for a quick drink, breakfast or dinner. The food menu is large so you…read morecan satisfy about any requirements with plenty of variety. The bartenders have a regular contest for cocktails so those are always fun to try. Their bar snacks are also excellent with both olives and nuts.