I will begin by saying that the guy who runs this place did some okay repairs on some of my…read morejewelry. However, I took my grandma's ring to have all the points redone. It wasn't cheap (it is a pretty complicated fix) but since this place had done some okay repairs in the past, I trusted them and spent the money. I thought the ring looked good when I got it back, but after only a year and a half, I lost two of the little diamonds out of the ring. I don't live a life that would be hard on the ring, so I called and told them about losing the diamonds (an expensive repair like that should last more than a year and a half!) and instead of being polite about it, or even offering to repair the ring and replace the stones at a discount, the guy got mad at me and basically told me that I was a liar (he said that it must have been more than a year and half) and was really nasty to me. I finally saved enough money to take the ring into a different jeweler (who is very high rated and has been in business for decades) who is charging me half the price to repair (and guaranteeing the repair for 10 years) , and he also said that the repair that Portland Jewelry Academy had done had not been finished properly. I will never use this business again.

Excellent school with an amazing community behind it, working in this industry takes dedication and…read moreperseverance, and the school does a good job at replicating the demands of entering a workforce in any industry. Jason is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about sharing that knowledge with the new generation of jewelers and artists starting their careers. Those more sensitive may struggle with the workload and certain communication strategies, but with good time management skills and persistence it is a wonderful gateway into the world of fine jewelry.

I am a recent graduate of Heritage and cannot adequately underscore how excellent my experience…read morewas. I am a 40+ year old woman who was looking for a career change. I have a bachelor's degree plus and had a long and successful career in PR. I did not have the time or interest in a two or four year program. Heritage's accelerated certificate curriculum was fast-paced, thorough, engaging and has given me the tools I need to launch a successful practice. The founder and her staff are genuinely invested in the students and the program. If you're just starting out or like me, looking to pivot your career, I heartily recommend considering the Heritage program.

This school is INCREDIBLE. The staff is so knowledgeable, helpful and absolutely inspiring. Also,…read morethis school is affordable and works with my budget! I can't wait to begin my classes at Heritage!

Very interesting place. Beautiful photography. Knowledgeable people to help with questions about…read morephotography. They offer classes on film photography.

went here during a rummage sale and had the best time digging around. the volunteers are so excited…read moreto tour the space and give detailed information on programming

I can't sew...well, I couldn't sew. Had a cheap little machine I bought secondhand and couldn't…read morethread the bobbin, couldn't thread the machine, literally didn't know what the dials were for. After numerous failed attempts at teaching myself, I booked a private lesson with Colleen. Over the course of two hours, she taught me all about operating my machine, basic stitches, entry-level sewing tools, and I even made a drawstring bag! She was kind, patient, encouraging, and a FANTASTIC instructor. I can't wait to take some of her group classes!! The store itself is great. Lots of sewing supplies that are of higher quality and will last you a while. The people who work here couldn't be nicer or more helpful. If you feel intimidated by learning to sew, this is a perfect spot to start learning. Even if you're already a great sewer, you'll find everything you need here. They have a spacious section in the back where they teach group and individual classes; you can also rent a desk/machine if you need some higher end equipment to work with. Huge thank you to Colleen and the staff for helping make my entry into sewing fun and easy!!

Very modern vibe, hence the name . Friendly staff, reasonable prices, moderate selection of…read morefabrics. I was very happy to find Rifle Paper Company fabrics!

We are so happy we found this gem!! Our son gets the best care ever and we feel so lucky that he…read morehas such a great team looking after him. Not only do they provide lunch and snacks, they play outside, teach French, do daily art projects and my son never wants to leave! I would highly recommend Petit to any family that is looking for excellent daycare.

My 2 children came to petit a petit for ~1.5 years. We stayed for so long because we really loved…read moresome of the teachers but ultimately needed to switch daycares due to high staff turnover and poor communication from management. We are working parents but were too often left without consistent and quality childcare coverage due to low staffing. Facility issues were also a problem during excessively hot days where the provider canceled daycare without any advanced notice due to insufficent air-conditioning. Also worth noting, no one is speaking/teaching French at this daycare despite the advertisement as an immersion school. No merci!!

This place is amazing! I highly recommend at least having lunch at the Bistro or checking out the…read moredifferent programs for junior and senior students to attend. My daughter is thriving in this environment and it has helped her get a jump start on her career path for after college. They have so much to offer to the community and every instructor there does things for the betterment of the students. And these instructors have all came from the profession they are teaching so they have real world experiences to help guide the students. There should be more schools like this.

I was just a client at the cosmetology salon when Tammy yelled at a student right infront of…read moreeveryone making the student feel uncomfortable.

XStream is by far the best preschool either of my kids have attended since we moved to Oregon a few…read moreyears ago. I absolutely love the staff - Teacher Helen, Teacher Laura, and Teacher Wong - and all they have done for my son, Johnny, who is on the autism spectrum. This is a small daycare with highly responsible, engaging adults in charge. My son's communication skills skyrocketed after enrolling at XStream. He has since moved on to an autism clinic so both my kids can be together all day, but I would not hesitate to return to XStream if the clinic didn't work out. There's so much enriching about this school: music and dance time, Chinese cultural experiences, going to the park and learning how to be in a group in public. I love everything about this school. Prices are good and hours are even better. Look no further than XStream.

My son attended here for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and for Engineering for Kids camps. If they offered…read moreGrades 1-5, we would have certainly kept him enrolled here. The private school he is at now just does not have the organization, responsiveness, or ability to communicate with parents at the caliber of the teachers and owner of XStream. They were so kind and caring toward my son. Whenever I expressed any concern, instead of getting defensive, they listened with a genuine interest in figuring things out. The overall attitude here is that they want to do their best, inspire kids, and foster fun and learning. I wish all schools were like that. They set a very high standard that a lot of other places, I believe, just don't match.

It's really what you make out of it in the end. But if you are really into coffee and are motivated…read moreto succeed (and also open minded when it comes to any pre-existing ideas you may have coming into the class), then this class is for you. It definitely was for me. Pros: I took the 6 day course (1 day roasting) and the best part of the class were the teachers. There were 7 teachers in total (Bruce/Matt (President and VP), Jen, Mike, Zach (The main teachers during my course), and then Aaron and Trevor (Roasters)). All of them were great in providing different types of knowledge and information. The class had a well balance curriculum with general lectures during the first half of the day and then hands on practice after lunch. Another reason why the teachers were great was because they are all from different yet experienced backgrounds in the coffee industry. From being baristas, to being in wholesale, to consultants, marketing, roasters, and owners of coffee shops. Hands on practice were really effective as ABCS had an array of sponsored machines for students to use. This really means whichever shop you work at in the future, or when it comes time to select machines for your own shop, you will at least have a sense of direction to go towards base on what you enjoyed using during class. From Batch Brew to Espresso pulling, to Manual Brew to Cold Brew, and much much more, you really get to learn how a coffee shop operates behind the bar. ABCS also gives valuable info when it comes to the business side of coffee. Their lectures on marketing, keeping cost under control, employee training/hiring, and much more, are all really helpful for aspiring cafe owners. They give you the necessary tools and paper work that you will need when the time comes for you to start planning for your concept. Cons: Wish they have some more online based stuff or satellite campuses in LA or other cities in California. Although a trip to Portland means going to coffee mecca and that never hurts R&D part of one's development. Although I learned a lot about roasting on the last day, I felt like it might have been a little too much information all stuffed into one day, it was a little more than I could handle as there's only so much information I was able to absorb. If I could do it again, I may have opted for the 6 day course and then sign up for a separate 3 day roasting class if I really want to get into roasting. Overall: I think my experience at the ABCS will definitely be a big factor in my future endeavors in the coffee world. Hopefully I will get to visit Portland again soon and pay a visit to these fine teachers at the school! Tip: Spend more time at Water Ave. Coffee (Coffee shop in the same building as the school) and perhaps get to know the baristas there and study their work flow. They would probably answer questions you might have about day to day operations and other inquiries you may have.

I just took the training in late Sept. 2020. I really enjoyed the class and the hand on training…read more The instructors are very knowledgeable and it's a great learning experience. The training happened during the Covid and it was kind of nice in a way because we only have 4 students which gave us plenty of time one-on-one with instructor and asking question. I highly recommend the class to any one who interested to learn more about coffee making or opening a coffee shop. It's not as simple as it seem.