Excellent environment for students from all backgrounds. St Joseph's School focuses on respecting…read moreall students and people in general. Catholic beliefs are taught with a focus on developing students God given talents. The message given is that students from any background as well as a variety of family structures are welcome and valued. Pauline Godwin.

It's so cute in here! I stopped in with my friends to see about doing some pottery or glazing and…read morethey are just absolutely nice and helpful in answering questions. It's light and airy and adorable in here. I can't wait to come back and glaze some things, I have my eye on the fairy houses and mermaid box for sure!

Great place to come and paint pottery. I've also learned how to use the throwing wheel to throw…read morepottery here!

The correct name for this listing should be "Lyme Academy of Fine Arts", which can be easily…read moreverified by checking the official web site [https://lymeacademy.org] or the official Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/LymeAcademyFineArts]. Apparently brand identity is not one of the fine arts taught here.

The Lyme Academy is still in the process with adequately merging with the University of New Haven,…read moreso paying tutition and getting financial aid information can be a hassle. It becomes an issue during registration period because the your account will be frozen if you can't pay the balance by then. A good majority of the students are often stressed and overwhelmed by this. Financial aid and the bursar's office isn't always on campus, but when they are present then they are very helpful. Tuition and payment will prevent you from being able to sign up for classes you want, and unfortunately it often times mean that you will be waitlisted by the time you're able to clear up your balance. I do appreciate the small environment of the school academic wise because the teachers (most of them) go out of their way to convey their lessons to you. They value the potential and do work one on one with you to improve your skills. They do not disrespect their students, but will privately speak to you about any personal issues (lack of attendance, disrespect towards another students, etc). The Dean is a very likeable person who often talks with students and genuinely wants to hear everyone's voice. He was gracious and listened to be start to finish. Some issues he can't resolve immediately because Lyme Academy is now part of the University of New Haven and it requires them to get involved. For the most part, he works hard to ensure a productive and inclusive breeding ground for creative learning. I feel like I can talk to faculty and administration without hesitation if I need to. Cafeteria food, while good, is very expensive and the meal plan doesn't cover a lot. Always keep an eye on your food because someone probably will steal it and it causes the other student (most cases) to have nothing to eat. There are limited food options, but the Chef is a good lady who happily accommodates people's food preferences. I hope the University of New Haven will fix the menu and meal plans to mirror their campus. Cafeteria is open from eight to five on weekdays only, and is locked on weekends. It doesn't work well since there are night classes, and students who work until 2 a.m. in the studios. The two vending machines are prone to break, and most students don't have a car. There is no nearby location for fast food, and no take out place will deliver out to Old Lyme. There is a Big Y in Old Lyme and even their prices are hard to afford for many students. The Art store on campus is very helpful because I need last minute supplies, and has undergone changes with Melanie. Prices on items are high though than at other art stores, but they are not readily accessible. Students for the most part are pleasant people, with a couple who cause unnecessary drama. That's in any small place though - just ignore it and you're fine. Everyone else are fun to talk with and it's fun to get to know everyone. I would recommend this school because it offers training that you don't get from mainstream art schools. They prepare you with exceptional foundation and skill sets needed to be a successful artist. You are a person here and not a number. Do not expect to be able to easily take classes offered by the University of New Haven on the West Haven Campus. They do not currently provide transportation and often times it is near impossible to attend a class you want because of schedule conflict. It's approximately 30-45 min. drive back and forth. Then again the merging process is still going on currently. Please be aware of these factors when applying.

Great class, wonderful instructor and flexible scheming! The online portion was very thorough and…read moredid a comprehension job of covering many scenarios you may face. The hands on portion was great too and they work together well.

I have been taking BLS training for healthcare providers out of state for about 15 years before I…read moretook the Life Saver CPR course. Even though the location is a little goofy (older building, bunch of trucks parked next to it, need to follow signs to find the entrance on the second floor), this was an excellent course. The instructor was very professional and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!

Easy to navigate campus. Lots of parking. Great food options. Went for my undergrad here and it was…read morea great experience. Have been back since for guest speakers, conferences and sporting events.

This is maybe my fifth or sixth visit to the campus. My nephew is about to enter his sophomore year…read moreand is currently conducting on campus tours for the summer. The campus is beautiful and the programs offered are equally challenging and amazing. If given the opportunity I recommend checking the school out. One of the better college tours offered. It is Not just because my nephew is now a member of the tour Dept. All the student tour guides were simply wonderful.

I really enjoyed the class. Charlie is a great instructor and has even better stories. I learned…read morea lot in a short amount of time.

Charlie was a great instructor ... Who treats you with so much respect. He gives you key tools that…read moretruly do help one to be successful in this competitive bartenders industry. The one thing that I found most helpful was how persistent he was with each student in finding a job and he will give you all the aide you need to do so.

My daughter really enjoyed her driving lessons with David Lombardi- who was a patient, caring, kind…read moreand understanding instructor! Peter and Max were also great to learn from. The online classes were so easy to schedule and makeup- TONS of options available. Worth every penny as she went into the DMV very confident and passed first try! Thank you Next Street!

I love coming to class every week! My friends who have taken drivers ed at different establishments…read morehave complained that classes were dreadful, that's not the case at next street. The instructors do a great job at keeping all the kids focused and energized there's never a dull moment. I would 100% recommend The Next Street to others who want to learn, make some new friends, and be prepared to be a great driver.