Sweetwater Center for the Arts

"Took a planter class in April. Was told it would be a month. Every time we asked, they had excuses and said it still wasn’t ready. Said we wanted to pickup our pieces whether they were finished or not and would finish the pieces elsewhere. The day we were coming, they called to say it was ready. One piece was glazed only halfway and in the wrong color. The other was over glazed enough so the relief is gone and they dripped another glaze on it and you can see the finger mark where they attempted to wipe it off. When we called about a refund, we were quite frustrated and were told that we needed a discussion with the instructor to figure out if they had done anything wrong. Could not be more disappointed. Will never return. Would recommend trying somewhere else if someone is considering going here."

"I visited Sweetwater a few years ago for a pottery throwing class and I had the best time! We spent a good deal of time learning and throwing and then we had several pieces at the end of the workshop that we were able to come back and pick up! I'm interested in trying some of their other classes now. As an adult, it's intimidating to learn a new skill and find somewhere to go that's affordable and friendly. This place was perfect!!! I went for a date and would recommend it as a cute date night or a place to go with friends."

"We had an INCREDIBLE experience with Chef Andrew learning about the foods of the Philippines and Guam! He was dedicated to the history and culture of the cuisine, passionate about remaining true to the traditions of the dishes - while also connecting the traditions to modernity, but more importantly - his hands on method of teaching creates an atmosphere of education, support, and teamwork. As someone who prides themselves on knowing their way around a kitchen and who has taken a few classes for "fun", I can tell you that this is the place to be. You'll leave happy, full, and with a deeper understanding of the menu. We're looking forward to our next class as a couple - and our child's first class, this summer!"

"I love Sweetwater! It is a great place to not only take a class but support locally as we need more art centers in the world- not more Banks! :)"

"My son participated in a clay camp this summer and absolutely loved it! It was a week long class and they made so many different things! He had a blast and will definitely be returning next year. The price is a great value for the amount of things the kids get to bring home. I'd recommend for any age group. They offer a wide variety of classes that any artsy child would love!"