Over the past year, I've taken several graphic design classes at MCAD and would definitely…read morerecommend them. I've taken intro classes in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign as well as an intermediate course in InDesign. While online resources have made these programs somewhat easy to learn, getting a few days of in person instruction has really taken me further. If you've got a weekend to spare, the two-day workshops are really great!

I was able to expand my art experience by using the print shop facilities. Great weekend course!read more

Loving the new place! I used to go to the old location as a child for rainy days & birthdays so it…read morehas a special place in my heart. Jane & her staff always have a very warm & friendly atmosphere for children. Plus it's a very accessible space & paint brushes for all disabilities!

So much fun! A few girlsfriends and I found an amazon local deal for $10 for studio time and up to…read morea $15 canvas piece. We came in on a Friday night from 6-9pm. There were about 10 other people taking a "pain the greats" class - looked fun but a little too high-skilled for me... You can bring your own wine and have a night to relax, be creating, and paint a cute canvas, bowl, etc.. I've heard of painting pottery places that turn out more professional - my canvas isn't anything I'll be putting on display. but what a fun way to spend a friday night with a few friends! I'm not sure I'd do the same for $25, but the deal was much worth it!

Truly excellent preschool in Uptown, Minneapolis. A warm, welcoming environment where diversity…read moreand inclusion are deeply valued. All the teachers and the director, Sharon, care deeply about the children in their care and take early childhood education very seriously (which means lots play and exploration!). The recently renovated space is beautiful and peaceful. My only complaint would be that tuition is a bit high. I highly recommend this school if you are looking for a school for your young child.

Our son attended Casa de Corazon Kingfield on Nicollet for almost 1 year, starting in Infant A and…read moreending in Toddler B. I wanted so badly for Casa to work for us, unfortunately, we just never were able to make that happen. I know that this review is in stark contrast to every other review, but I'm hoping to give one perspective so that people can make a truly informed decision. The benefits are pretty clear: organic food, multicultural curriculum, Spanish language immersion, and for us, it was close to home. Here are the downsides and why we chose to move to a different childcare center: 1. The program is not only Spanish immersion for the children, but also the parents. The teachers speak little to no English which makes communicating about very basic things like how our child's day was, did he eat, how is she sleeping, etc. impossible. The directors do speak English, however, they are always running around highly stressed talking on walkie talkies and do not have time to communicate. I understood when we chose Casa that it would be Spanish immersion for our son, I didn't realize communication as a non-Spanish speaking parent would be so incredibly challenging. It's entirely possible that if we, as parents, spoke Spanish, we would have had a very different experience. 2. They take the maximum number of children to teacher ratio allowed by the state and always seem overworked and very stressed - especially the directors. Voicemails and emails went without response for days - sometimes not responded to at all until I emailed or called again. The app that they use to communicate to parents about their child throughout the day is perfunctory at best. While it gives a general overview of what the kids are doing, you will get no specific feedback on your individual child and any message you want to send to the teacher through the app goes without response. 3. The parking situation is a nuisance at best and incredibly dangerous at worst. There is only parking on Nicollet Ave with zero crosswalks to the school. Parents jaywalk, block traffic, and are ridiculously aggressive for parking spots. I was almost hit multiple times by other parents swerving into or cutting me off for parking spaces - imagine Hunger Games but with over caffeinated, under appreciated and sleep deprived caretakers to little Id driven beings - it's not pretty. 4. Lastly, the teachers are inconsistent. It's luck of the draw if you get a kind caring teacher. Our infant teachers were amazing but his morning toddler room teacher was a bit of nightmare - cold, defensive, never once said even an "hola" to me when I dropped off my son. Coincidentally, my son started screaming in the mornings on school days and would latch onto me when I brought him into his classroom shortly after he transitioned to this teacher's room. Thankfully, the other teachers later in the day seemed much more pleasant and caring. The point is, there's really no consistency in the quality of teacher you will get. They also transition in and out of classrooms frequently so the good news is that if you do not like the teacher, they will probably change. Take all of this for what it's worth. There are many reviews to the contrary, this is simply one perspective based on our experience. Hope it helps give a more 360 view of Casa.

We were very interested in considering this school for our infant son, however, they only offer…read moretours one day a week at 9:30 in the morning. When I wrote to inquire as to whether there is an option for an afternoon tour the Director responded and said "it would be unsustainable to meet every family's schedule." She acted like they were setting the bar in accommodation when all they do is offer one rigid tour time once a week on a specific day. There's very little about that, which is accommodating. The feel that was given off is you're a burden if you can't fit into their very narrow box. They gave off a bad vibe. There's too many other good places out there to settle for unaccommodating service. Plus it makes me nervous that they would apply the same style of inflexible thought, to the care of the children.

Fantastic local business! My kids have been going to Learning Designs for Spanish tutoring, and…read morethey are learning so much in just one hour a week. They are motivated and eager to attend their session each week. Excellent option if you need experienced tutoring without having to empty your wallet at one of the national chain testing centers.

My daughter is in community college and has learning disabilities. Faced with a semester with four…read morepapers I knew we were going to need some help. A business person in the Linden Hills area suggested we check with Learning Designs as he knew Karen and thought she might be able to help us. I was actually doubtful since so many tutor businesses cater only to ACT and not helping students after high school. I contacted Karen as well as two other tutors and decided to go with Learning Designs. Karen put us in touch with the perfect person to work with my daughter and the result was four papers each with a grade of A. Karen matched my daughter to the perfect tutor. It saved the semester. Karen is responsive to each student's needs and the building in Linden Hills provides a very nice environment for the sessions. I highly recommend Learning Designs.

We love Tierra!…read more Cloth diapers, organic food, solar energy and a happy baby makes mamma happy! I wish they had a bring your parent to lunch day because the menu looks fabulous and my little cleans her plate every meal, every day! The teachers and staff are all super great and friendly and love on all the littles! Plus they learn Spanish, so hopefully one say we can have our own personal translator to a Spanish speaking country

Fantastic Spanish immersion child care center and preschool. My son has been going here in their…read moreinfant room for 3 months now and loves it. The staff always greets him and us with a big smile. They are friendly and take great care of our son. He is always bringing home little projects that they use his hands and feet for. the staff provides excellent updates on his day and well being. They also just put on a wonderful picnic for the children and parents with lots of great games and activities for the kids, a jump house and awesome food. I would recommend this Spanish immersion day care to anyone looking for a safe, caring and fun environment for their young children to learn and grow in.

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable; the group tutoring sessions are interactive and go…read more beyond the information covered in schools. They truly make an effort to connect with students who are nonnative English speakers and find the right methods to suit each individual student. Thomas' tutoring is especially effective as he can cover a variety of topics, from understanding basic English to preparing students for the SAT or ACT tests. Highly recommend this institution.

From the owner: ACT and SAT test prep; Writing: AP English, college admissions essays etc.; Advanced Math; AP…read moreEuropean History