Art Castle - Hurst, Texas

Holly C.

There is so many wonderful things to say about Art Castle. The first one is of acceptance for all. Art is a very unique and personal journey. Our daughter started going with a friend when she was in 2nd grade. She liked it so much she started going to classic art classes then added digital art as well. She always felt that she could explore any kind of art and designs. Ms. Tracy helped give her the space and guidance for her to learn and gain confidence in her own abilities. She also had the same experience in her digital art classes with Brandon. Ms. Gail really helped her find her love of charcoal pastels. Madison gave her the push to ventured out to paint portraits. Our daughter grew up there with with support and true feeling of family. She even help with there in the summers so I would come in and visit. They manage to have so many kids and I can say they treat everyone the same and provide opportunities since they only want everyone to experience and enjoy art. We would want everyone to have a place like this to help foster a love and passion for art. We are eternally grate for everything poured into our daughter. Thank you all!

Nina R.

My daughters mood tells me everything I need to know about this place. When she gets in the car to go home she's excited, silly, happy and planning her future as a digital artist. She's finally found a group of kids that get her. She loves her teacher. I drive an hour to get to these classes from azle and it's worth every mile. We'll be attending classes here for a long time.

Rebecca C.

My daughter attended weekly art classes and summer camps at Art Castle for 11 years until graduating from high school. I am very thankful not only for the amazing art instruction, but the fact that this was her home away from home, a place where she could feel safe and be herself. Ms Tracy and her grown children Madison and Brandon, and Ms Gail are the best. Classes are very affordable as well and no contracts!

Kristin B.

My 2 kids have been coming to Art Castle for 8+ years. Tracy, Brandon and all her staff have helped my kids develop their art skills over the years and helped then turn into skilled artist. From Summer camps to digital art you won't find a better, more caring and nurturing environment for you children! You won't find anyplace better!

Robbie H.

My daughter has been attending Art Castle since elementary school and has taken just about every class and workshop they have to offer. She is now in high school and has grown so much as an artist. Art Castle has become a second family for us and can't say enough good things about the staff and the creativity they inspire in their students.

Lottie L.

My daughter has been attending programs here for a few years. She goes to weekly classes and camps all summer. This is her safe space and she feels very comfortable at Art Castle. It is an extraordinary special place for children, especially artsy sensitive kids.

Kim

Do not send your child to this place if you are black or brown. TERRIBLE experience.

Update: Tracy emailed me upset about me posting this review. Also in the email, she told me that parents JUST complained about my kids behavior. BUT, guess what My child has NOT been to that school in 3 days! So parents complained about him and he wasn't there So all black boys look alike now So am I supposed to be scared that she sent me an email about my review and MY experience with the school. She needs to do better and get her story together.

So now I will tell what happened.

Tracy told me that my child was acting up and has been acting up in the classes. My child attended this school for two weeks and I didn't hear one word about any issues. Actually, one of the teachers told me how smart she thought he was. He misses a good 3 weeks after that. He then starts again this week ( July 15th to be exact) He is there all day. I pick him up and see Tracy and she says NOTHING about his behavior. I drop him off on Tuesday the 16th and she then speaks loudly to me and told me that my son was jumping around and broke the hand on a mannequin. She said he doesn't listen. I'm shocked and ask her why didn't she tell me when I picked him up. She said she didn't see me. Not true. She actually had someone go and get him and bring him to me when I picked him up. So she didn't think to tell me then How bad he is How kids don't like him Interesting.
I go back and forth with her some then I leave him there. My child did break the hand on the mannequin. He said it was an accident. He said that Tracy told him that there is no such thing as accidents. She also told me that my child said he has behavior issues. Now hes 8. This is a CHILD! She said well I can only believe what he said. Really Like is she an idiot AGAIN NOT ONE CALL TO ME.

Let me be clear. My child has NEVER had any issues in school. The only calls I get from teachers are positive ones.

I decide quickly to go get my child. Something was off. I went and picked him up at 1030. She said oh he's fine now he's acting fine. Oh he's fine now but this morning he was basically a damn heathen. No I am good. We are leaving. He NEVER returned. I post a review saying my experience at this school was terrible. She then emails me and say that parents just emailed her about my childs behavior. How? My kid? The kid that hasn't been there in 2 full days and who was only there 30 min Tuesday That kid. Oh I forgot. She told me that they spent weeks of camp trying to get my child's behavior corrected. Mind you he didn't go to the school for 3 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm confused. No, I'm not confused. Tracy is. But its ok. We never returned. She wont have another second to traumatize my child. So she emailed me letting me know that she didn't like that I posted the review and that she will have to tell the story. Well ok let me do it as well so I can make sure that it gets told correctly.

By the way, the other instructor was fine. She was actually nice and I think she was honest. I wont group them all together like that.

J D.

My daughter has been going weekly for several months now. I love how Miss Tracy gives great prompts while still letting the child express their art the way they feel best. She's also always positive and friendly so the kids feel welcomed. My daughter always looks forward to going every week and the creativity sparked there continues in her art work at home