My teenage son has attended Art School 99 for nearly two years, first in one-on-one instruction and…read morenow in group classes with Alexandra Rozenman. The growth in his artistic skill, confidence, and portfolio has been tremendous. Ms. Rozenman is an exceptional teacher--deeply knowledgeable, hands-on, and thoughtful in how she balances instruction with creative exploration. The atmosphere she creates is both calm and inspiring. This has easily been the best instructional experience our son has had in any activity. We are incredibly grateful to have found Art School 99 and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone exploring or seriously pursuing art. A. Dorfman

I took Alexandra's Art Lab class for three session. I learned a lot and at the end of it, I had a…read moregreat painting that far exceeded my expectations! Alexandra taught us about color theory, color mixing, and a bit about composition. I'd definitely take a class at Art School 99 again!

This review is for hipstitchers Wellesley -- not Newton…read more Business refuses to answer a phone call or numerous emails asking to cancel a class 22 days away for a credit due to a child being in school . Only response was 10 minutes after booking a course asking to apply the new customer 10% credit only to be told "no we can't do that. We will apply it to you next class". Refusal to respond at all to any other communication. Same company that will tell you you can't get a credit if you don't cancel with enough leeway. Hypocritical and terrible customer service. Will never book a class again.

Went here for a birthday party and experience was amazing! It was my first time stitching but the…read moreinstructors there were really kind and helped me stitch. Food was great, and the place looks adorable! I recommend this place if you want to enroll in a stitching class or camp, and even have a birthday party here.

" a great place to paint as an " adult "; relieve stress "…read more Oh wow I found this place where you can paint in the mall ; yes even adults. In the back they have a table ; adults can paint . In the front it's just for kids. The prices are very reasonable. So you purchase your ceramic for whatever the price is . Then you pay a $5.00 fee for the paint . Then you paint away . How cool is that. . It's such a stress free experience. Go give it a shot . The staff is attentive and helpful . I definitely will be back again . Very grateful for the wonderful warm welcome . I didn't want to leave but I got to go home. lol

my kids LOVED this place . tons of options and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend. Was really…read moreglad we stumbled on it during the heat wave!

Hidden gem in Brighton. If you like arts and crafts this is the place for you. The owners are…read morecommunity driven and bend over backwards for creating a space for kids and adults to explore art and creativity. Thank you for being a wonderful space for families to gather and friends to share.

The Corner Art Room is the best thing to happen to Brighton! I love coming here every week for the…read more(free!) stitch lounge. I've taken a few classes as well and they were all very affordable and and taught by experienced teachers from the community. Bobbie and Silvia, the owners, are super friendly and welcoming. One or both of them is always around and it's so nice to sit and craft and chat. As an avid crafter, I'm a huge fan of this kind of space and hope the Corner Art Room stays in Brighton for as long as possible!

My son attended Puddlestompers for two weeks three summers in a row. He really enjoyed the program,…read moreand always found friends among the young campers. The staff was professional, kind, and very responsive to questions.

This summer was our family's first experience with Puddlestompers. We were very excited for a…read morenature-focused camp and hoped for a high-quality, memorable experience based on the strong reviews and the program's cost. However, on the second day, my son told us that his favorite part of camp was getting to watch Wild Kratts. I was surprised to hear that screen time was being used at a camp advertised around outdoor exploration, so I emailed the staff. They responded quickly, apologized, and assured me it would not happen again. What happened next was far more concerning. The following day, my son was unusually quiet and reluctant to talk about camp. When I gently asked what was wrong, he eventually told me, "My teachers said we can't watch TV anymore because you and Papa told them we can't. Next time I won't tell you." I was shocked and heartbroken. A private concern raised by parents should never be communicated to a group of children in a way that identifies one child or makes that child feel responsible for a change. Regardless of exactly how the message was delivered (I'll never know), my son came away believing that being honest with his parents had caused a problem for everyone, and that he should keep things from us in the future. I suppose the silver lining is that we used this experience to have an important conversation with our son about trust and reassured him that he can always tell us what happens when he is away from home. Still, that is a lesson we should not have had to repair after camp. Since sharing our experience with other parents, I have learned that children watching television at Puddlestompers is not unusual. We are not opposed to screen time, in fact we love watching Wild Kratts at home. I just didn't expect it to be part of a summer camp that promotes an outdoor, nature-filled experience. Other than this incident, my son loved his time there. I'm sharing this so prospective families can ask clear questions about screen use and how the camp handles parent concerns before enrolling.

This is a great maker space right in the town center of Weston. I've now made espadrille shoes, a…read morewool bag, laser-cut coasters, a trivet, cards, gelli plate crafting and a few other items. The teachers are SUPER easy to understand and also very patient. I felt comfortable asking questions and actually barely needed to ask anything as instructions have always been clear and organized. I've also attended a couple evening events here, as well as a couple craft fairs. For a small venue it definitely has a lot to offer.

It's the second time that the classes I have registered for have been canceled and the calendar on…read moretheir website is not updated. It still shows the class you registered for being on schedule. The walkway was not shoveled, made it all the way for the class, almost fell on the walkway only to be told the class was canceled and the staff was unapologetic and rude.

My child loves attending the holiday camps at Nory Boston! The program is well-organized, and the…read moreinstructors do a great job engaging young kids in building fun and creative gadgets.

They sold a me a gift card then went out of business and never refunded the money. Don't trust…read morethem. Ever!

Something got me interested in glass blowing. I know myself, and I knew I probably wouldn't have…read moreheaps of fun... but it is something I wanted to experience for myself. After reading the reviews, I decided to go here. I took the glassblowing sampler, which serves as an introduction to the art. My two instructors were Matt and Pat. The first thing we did was go through the shop, and see what kinds of things they do. There were no visible sales tactics involved, more like a "this is what we do". Then we got to the room where the melted glass actually lives... now folks... they tell you to bring a bottle of water, bring one. Molten glass is incredibly hot, and therefore the room is too. They go over what we will be making, and how we will be making it, as well as things that could go wrong. In this glass we make paperweights. Then we go over safety and practice three times to make sure we got everything down. Yes, burns do happen, but they do everything they can to minimize the risk. When it is your turn, one of the instructors will be working with you one on one to guide you through the process, and ensure you don't get a burn from glass whose temperate well exceeds 1,000 degrees. However, this is where this place lost some stars. When it was my turn, Pat was the person working with me. While I appreciate his help, he did many things that were extra, and unrelated to safety, such as spinning the rod. While minor, and while I was the one manipulating the glass, I still felt it took away from the experience. It was more like me assisting him than him assisting me. You don't get the opportunity to "blow" into the glass in this class, but it was demonstrated to us at the end. Some more notes: Instructors were fairly chill, but no-nonsense dudes. When you have molten glass, joking around is very dangerous. The owner has a great sense of humor! And finally, molten glass is very viscous. It is not as easy to manipulate as it looks. In conclusion: if I had enjoyed glass blowing, I would return here. But, alas, I found it was not for me. Definitely worth it for the experience though!