Had to attend a meeting at the Art Center and we were able to explore the Veterans exhibit that was…read moreon display. A great center with ample parking. They offer a variety of art classes that seem reasonable. This is a good weekend activity and worth making a trip to view their offerings.

I can only comment on stained glass classes at the Columbia Art Center, as I haven't participated…read morein any other programs. However, these classes have been absolutely amazing. There are a couple different classes you can take to get introduced to stained glass, like creating a dragonfly. Then as your skills improve you can take classes to make large panels or even lamps. The later classes are very open ended so you can learn different skills based on your experience and make pieces that match your interests. The classes are competitively priced and often include all materials. The facility has lots of supplies and tools that you can use, so you rarely need to bring anything except your own ideas. The instructors are extremely experienced, especially Donna, and are patient and willing to work with you. I've created a couple pieces at the Columbia Art Center and I'm excited to see what I can make in the future!

I was invited to my nieces final dinner she cooked as a student at the culinary institute at…read moreLincoln Tech in Columbia. It was wonderful. She was already a good cook and baker but i could see how she has learned and grown while being in school there.

I have been attending this school for 8+ months now, not too bad. Other than teachers giving out…read moreway too much busywork, not much hands on and several teachers falling asleep in class. if you go here you know what I'm talking about. I have rented a locker for $20 where I have kept my tools for the past 8 months and a few months ago I realized my tools have started rusting, despite never being brought near water or humidity. I came to the conclusion after one of my friends leaving his hat in the classroom and asking me to keep it in my locker tell tomorrow, the locker was leaking... I took the hat out next day with wet spots all over... all my tools have spot rust everywhere. I have cleaned it in this photo and came back a few weeks later to them being rusted again. Proving it is the locker. So then I decide to ask the school to replace my tools, because they haven't left the school and have only been in this locker (which is leaking). I talk to Corey Hughes the school president (the worst man alive) to try and get a conclusion. He basically tells me what I have brought to him is bullshit and refuses to replace my tools that have been damaged due to improper maintenance of the school. What do I do? It is obvious to me that it has been damaged due to the school but obviously no one's just gonna take my word or even photos for proof? If you are looking for a school to get into HVACR the teachers are decent and a few of them excel others like Booker, Miller & Jenson but the people who run the school are absolutely terrible.

Amazing art class for kids of all ages . They have great summer camps too and great way to…read moreencourage art

I recently attended an Abrakadoodle class held at one of the Howard County Library System's…read morebranches, and was very impressed with it! The topic was Origami and instructor was Morgan, and she was able to hold the interest (and behavior!) of 25 8-12 year olds and the kids really got into the art. There was one particular needy child, and Morgan was able to balance helping him with helping the rest of the class very well. Highly recommend!

Great space for classes and meetings…read more Wifi works - but slow. Helpful staff. Lots of classrooms of various sizes - all equipped with good tech options (projector, screen, plugs, etc). Helpful staff - from security to administration to tech support... Lunch/food area. All around great space. Bonus - they collaborate and share space with other universities.

Thank you for your response. However, I need to clarify several inaccuracies…read more The scheduled arrival time was 1:30 PM so the bus could warm up and the girls could enter at 2:00 PM. When I had not heard from you, I called at 1:46 PM to confirm we were still set for 2:00 PM. At that time, you informed me you were running late and would send your ETA. I did not receive proactive communication prior to that call. You later stated you were only 20 minutes late. That is not accurate. You were pulling into the parking lot approximately 20 minutes after the party was scheduled to begin, and after parking adjustments and setup time, the girls did not enter the bus until 3:00 PM. The original plan was for arrival at 1:30 PM for setup and a 2:00 PM start time. That timeline reflects a full hour delay in service start time. I have the call logs documenting our communication. Regarding the package, we did edit and finalize the package details through email, including an itemized list. That is exactly why Logan's grandmother and I repeatedly asked for the finalized itemized list prior to the party so there would be no confusion. Even after our phone conversation yesterday, I again requested a breakdown of what was included to justify the $1,000 total. I am still waiting to receive that documentation. To clarify another point, I never agreed to any "extra gift" from the case. The additional items were offered directly to the girls after they became upset, with the statement that you would "make it up to them." That was not a negotiated or agreed-upon substitution. You also mentioned the bus broke down, and at another time referenced coming from a previous party. The explanations have been inconsistent, which adds to the frustration. When discussing pricing, you asked what my budget was. I shared a number, but I also clearly stated I was willing to pay full price for exactly what I wanted. You offered a $195 discount. Naturally, I accepted. However, had I known the services would not match what was agreed upon, I would not have moved forward at all. At this point, this is no longer about emotion,it is about documentation and accountability. I keep detailed records, and I encourage any parent booking to do the same. If further clarification is needed, I am more than willing to provide it.

I want to share my honest experience in hopes that other parents are fully aware when booking,…read moreespecially because a lot of parents have been asking about my daughter's spa bus party. First, I want to say the idea itself is really cute. The bus was cute, and if properly organized, it could truly be a successful and memorable experience for little girls to celebrate their special day. The reason I am writing this review is not to steer parents away, because again, the concept is amazing. However, my experience was not what I expected, especially after paying $1,000 for my baby's party and before you ask no, no money was returned. Policy is money is never refunded for any reason, and I was also told it's not her fault it was raining and that her bus broke down. The spa bus arrived one hour late, and during that time I had to keep 8 little girls inside a hotel lobby while it was cold and raining outside. The girls became restless, hungry, bored, and uncomfortable. Parents who stayed also had to wait in the lobby and then find somewhere else to go, since parents are not allowed on the bus. Altogether, parents were left waiting around for nearly 4 hours. This was stressful, inconvenient, and not fair to the children or their families. We booked the most expensive package because if you know me, you know I like to go all out for my baby. I expected a high-quality experience that matched what was advertised and what I paid for. Unfortunately, that was not what we received. Payments could only be made through Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle, which in hindsight should have been a red flag. * The spa bus arrived an hour late, disrupting the entire party schedule.* Despite paying for the premium package, the girls only received services that closely resembled the basic package, not what was promised or paid for.* There were two staff members present, but the one assisting the owner showed very little patience with the girls. These are young children who were excited and deserved kindness and professionalism.* When I raised my concerns, I was told the staff member was tired from a previous party, which is not an acceptable excuse when providing a paid service. After confirming everything by email, I requested an itemized invoice outlining exactly what my daughter would receive, especially since full payment was required a week in advance. That itemized invoice was never provided. My advice to parents booking with this spa bus based in Columbia: please request an itemized invoice and keep documentation of everything. There were services promised and paid for that were simply not delivered. As a parent who invested a lot to create a special experience for my child, this was extremely frustrating and disappointing. No parent wants to see their child excited for something that doesn't meet expectations. I took the loss this time, but I learned my lesson. I am a strong supporter of Black owned businesses and will continue to be but we must hold each other accountable and operate with professionalism and integrity. I'm sharing this to encourage accountability, transparency, and to help other families make informed decisions when planning their child's special day.

I signed up for Washington Photo Safari to learn basic photography for my social media job at…read moreHonest Tea. I wanted to have fun doing it so i signed up and I made a great decision. David, the tour guide, started this business as our Nation's first ever photo safari and has been running it ever since. He knows photography and knows how to teach it and practices what he teaches. On top of that, he's lived in DC for 45 years and knows the city and will share all of its secrets with you. If you do the half day, you'll start by the White House and visit the Einstein Statue, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial Korean Memorial and will send at Union Station. Highly recommend!

I signed up for a course at the Marine Corps Silent Drills. David was friendly, but there was no…read morestructure to the course at all. He basically explained what the Silent Drill Platoon would do, and then left us to our devices. He spent most of the time chatting with one of the students who it seemed like he knew. I didn't learn anything. I'm not exactly sure what I got for the course fee, I could have just showed up myself and would have had the same experience.

Came here for tests on a Saturday 3/25 and the rest of the staff didn't show up. We were made to…read morewait an hour to make sure the employe didn't actually show up and the had to reschedule the tests we were supposed to take. Major inconvenience for the 20 people that showed up. Don't bother coming here, go to the Towson location.

One of the worst experiences of my life. Prior to taking a test and already being nervous, the…read morerudeness and lack of personality of the "young black woman" and the "Indian man", was a damper on my testing experience. They were certainly made for each other. People really should not deal with the public, if they do not like people and cannot be respectful and courteous and encouraging. I was chastised for being 15 minutes late. I had been sitting in my car the entire time and walked in 20 minutes prior to my test, No one told me when to get there and then he told me that he told me that the prior day on the phone. Sir, I have never spoken to you. The woman in the back... I have no words other than miserable and angry "black" woman. (and I am black)