Yocum Institute for Arts Education 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn, PA 19609

"My son took a comic book art class here. He's really into drawing/sketching so he was excited. When finished, his words were, "I don't think the 'teacher' really knew anything about art." Thay the teacher was more of a chaperone than an art teacher. He said there was no lecture, no guidelines and no actual learning, no introductions. About 10 kids, sitting in silence, just drawing. I was kind of disappointed and so was he. This isn't what you expect when you pay for a 'class'. I'm not sure about any other classes they offer but this makes me hesitant to pay or sign my kids up for any more classes."

"This is a wonderful place that celebrates the arts! We especially love the ceramics classes! The only thing I would change is allowing parents of small children to be present for class."

"My son started class here last year. He immediately fell in love with the class, his instructor, Johan, and the group of boys he met. We felt welcomed into the group and he is always so excited to go to class. I'm so glad we were able to find an extracurricular activities that he WANTS to go to. There's nothing worse to me than feeling as though I'm forcing my son to participate in an activity or sport that he doesn't truly enjoy. So glad Yocum moved to Sinking Spring. Can't wait for fall classes to start!"

"It was a great place until it moved to sinking spring and was combined with aom . That was probably two of the worst things they have done. The place is overly packed now and they have too much going on in one day. Maybe if it was like the old yocum in wyomissing and not so packed they'd still care about their dancers but now it seems like they only care about the money they are making off of you. This place is only after your money they have no interest in your dancer or whatever it may be your child takes through them. Horrible since they combined with academy of movement."

"This is the best place to get the complete arts experience. Classes offered in Visual Art, Music, Dance and Theater. Classes for children and Adults are available at the beginning of every season, check online at the website, or stop by and pick up a brochure. The instructors are passionate about their area, and care about their students. Classes are small, and students receive excellent instruction."