Customer Comments
Boulder Digital Arts is committed making our programs as valuable as possible. We're focused on affordable, accessible, practical-skills based learning from experienced professionals who work in the industry every day
Since 2004, we've hosted over 1000 programs and helped over 10,000 people grow professionally and creatively. Below are some of the latest comments from our customers.
Best photography 101 class ever! Steve breaks down the information and explains it extremely well.
robin, 6/15/2013, Hands-On Digital Photography Introduction
Great info. Just the right amount. Steve is a good educator - I like his way of distilling info to simplest form.
Beth, 6/15/2013, Hands-On Digital Photography Introduction
Steve was very patient and knowledgeable.
Amy, 6/15/2013, Hands-On Digital Photography Introduction
I think [Bethany] pointed out her hard-learned lessons and gave good examples.
SuAnna, 6/13/2013, WordPress for Beginners - How to Run Your Own Site/Blog
I needed to learn the basics - this class was very helpful. The instructor taught at a great pace and did a great job of answering questions. I would recommend her to my friends and co-workers.
Matt, 6/13/2013, WordPress for Beginners - How to Run Your Own Site/Blog
[The instructor was] easy to follow and understand.
Scott, 6/13/2013, WordPress for Beginners - How to Run Your Own Site/Blog
Answered all the questions I and my boss had, solved all our issues!
Super-knowledgeable! Great plug-ins explained - not too overwhelming.
Lisa, 6/6/2013, WordPress - Essential Plugins
Knowledgeable, friendly.
Suzanne, 6/6/2013, WordPress - Essential Plugins
Very informational - a lot of good ideas to research. Instructor is very knowledgeable.
Megan, 6/6/2013, WordPress - Essential Plugins
Great info on pros and cons of DSLR. I enjoyed all of it. Good value.
Erica, 5/30/2013, Introduction to DSLR Video
Unraveled the complexities of Dreamweaver, simplified it.
Agnieszka, 5/29/2013, Getting Started with Adobe Dreamweaver
It was very informative and I learned a lot in 3 hours.
Yonden, 5/29/2013, Getting Started with Adobe Dreamweaver
Excellent start to finish! Great summary of what we learned, at end of class. Brian is TERRIFIC!
Nadia Eve, 5/29/2013, Getting Started with Adobe Dreamweaver
Great instructor, easy to follow.
Elizabeth, 5/29/2013, Getting Started with Adobe Dreamweaver
Helped fill in missing pieces.
Deborah, 5/29/2013, Getting Started with Adobe Dreamweaver
[Erica was]very enthusiastic and engaging!
Dawn, 5/23/2013, Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 2
I learned how to export from InDesign which I have been struggling with.
Cara, 5/23/2013, Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 2
Inspired me to experiment & focus on different aspects of composition.
Deborah, 5/21/2013, Secrets of Superior Composition in Photography
Instructor engages with students interesting and funny.
Kim, 5/21/2013, Secrets of Superior Composition in Photography
Great theory and great use of examples to support theory. Great speaker with an amazing breadth and depth of knowledge.
Suzy, 5/21/2013, Secrets of Superior Composition in Photography
Very much matched what I was looking for. A lot of good info and stories based on his experience.
Diane, 5/21/2013, Secrets of Superior Composition in Photography
LOTS of actionable tips. Tara knows her stuff was able to handle questions and gauge audience knowledge level.
Lisa, 5/20/2013, Getting Started with Google Analytics
This was exactly what I was looking for! Great introduction to InDesign.
McKenzie, 5/16/2013, Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 1
An incredible jump start.
Victoria, 5/16/2013, Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 1
Lot of info in 3 hours!
Blaine, 5/16/2013, Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 1
I learned more in this evening than I have in other classes that I've paid much more for. :)
Dawn, 5/16/2013, Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 1
Great! Content-rich! Accessible and knowledgeable teacher.
Madelyn, 5/14/2013, Advanced Blogging Skills - Boost Your Blog to the Next Level
I would definitely take it again, and recommend it to my co-workers & friends & colleagues. And... my head is exploding there's so much information and ideas!
Nadia Eve, 5/14/2013, Advanced Blogging Skills - Boost Your Blog to the Next Level
Great overview of Photoshop, the instructor let us drive the class.
Darren, 5/11/2013, Adobe Photoshop Hands-On Intensive
Exactly what I needed. Loved Lowel, great guy. Very patient with adult learners and extremely knowledgeable in the industry.
Steve, 5/10/2013, Video Production Transitions Certificate Program
Learned about a lot of tech aspects.
Andres, 5/10/2013, Video Production Transitions Certificate Program
I attended Bethany's beginning WordPress class this week and thought it was great! She covered a lot of ground, which I appreciated, and explained it very clearly. I highly recommend it as a good overview of this tool.
France, 5/9/2013, WordPress for Beginners - How to Run Your Own Site/Blog
Whoo! On FIRE!! It clicked!! Like a fuel injection engine. I learned SO much for immediate benefit to 1) my new creative project, 2) my current job, and 3) I now feel able to get REALLY hands-on creating websites for potential future clients (freelance) and/or friends and family!! Yesss! Bethany is SO tolerant, generous, thorough, patient, and absolutely BRILLIANT. I really admire her and learn so much in her classes. She is a great educator and super good with people!
Nadia Eve, 5/9/2013, WordPress for Beginners - How to Run Your Own Site/Blog
EXCELLENT introduction to the possibilities of non-profit storytelling, with several examples and analysis and ending with discussion of what to consider when making one of these videos. Dana and Amy are personable and eager to answer questions.
Craig, 5/8/2013, The Power of Video Storytelling for Non-Profits
Excellent resource. Keep up the great work.
Victoria, 5/2/2013, Digital Video Camera & Lighting Basics
Enjoyed instructor very much.
gregg, 5/2/2013, Digital Video Camera & Lighting Basics
Enjoyed instructor. Interesting, welcoming.
Jim, 5/2/2013, Digital Video Camera & Lighting Basics
Great info...
Blaine, 5/2/2013, Digital Video Camera & Lighting Basics
Very informative! Learned a lot...
Judy Yovin, 5/2/2013, Digital Video Camera & Lighting Basics
Learned good general advice and tricks. [The instructor had] good energy, was easy to understand, a professional/expert in the field.
Laine, 5/1/2013, Portrait Photography
Priceless! I always enjoy Dave Taylor's presentations - he's so funny. I love that he doesn't take himself (or this business) too grimly or seriously.
Nadia Eve, 4/29/2013, Marketing with Social Media
Very well organized. He knew his stuff, and didn't go down rabbit trails.
robin, 4/29/2013, Marketing with Social Media
Excellent overview, useful info. Very knowledgeable guy.
Carol, 4/29/2013, Marketing with Social Media
Lots of good information about a variety of social media sites. I appreciated his many personal stories and industry anecdotes.
Craig, 4/29/2013, Marketing with Social Media
Covered more than I'd hoped for... entertaining as well as informative.
Reed, 4/25/2013, The Art of Video Compression
Helped explain terms and uses to give me a better understanding of how to use editing software, as well as understanding how to use this info when filming. Very knowledgeable can explain technical terms to make them easy to understand.
Lisa, 4/25/2013, The Art of Video Compression
GREAT class... very comprehensive!
Judy Yovin, 4/25/2013, The Art of Video Compression
Good overview of inner workings of the web. [Doug] was very approachable &moved at a good pace.
Lindsay, 4/24/2013, Fundamentals of Web Design
Doug was truly on fire this evening. Mind boggling adept brilliant, gifted, and fast - He covered so much material.
Nadia Eve, 4/24/2013, Fundamentals of Web Design
A must-attend for all small business owners. Dave is fantastic.
Chelsea, 4/22/2013, Advanced Search Engine Optimization
Lots of info, tools, examples. Dave's awesome, extremely knowledgeable, funny, full of inspiration and ideas.
Brenda L., 4/22/2013, Advanced Search Engine Optimization
The instructor was perfect, calm and enthusiastic.
Nancy, 4/20/2013, Creating Composite Images with Your iPhone
I have been editing over 10 years on FCP, this has given me what I need to move over to FCPX now. I had learned so much I really feared it, but now I am ready to start using it! Brenden is absolutely amazing. Friendly, personable and funny too! Truly an enjoyable experience!
Diane, 4/19/2013, Video Post-Production Transitions Certificate Program
This has given me the toolbox I need to put power and success into my brand. I have hope that this can take off for me sooner than I thought and my dreams really are close at hand. I felt like I was back in school with my favorite teacher. So knowledgeable and informative.
Hannah, 4/18/2013, Pricing and Selling Wedding and Portrait Photography, Part 1
Kathy was very informative and taylored [the class] to my needs.
Molly, 4/18/2013, Pricing and Selling Wedding and Portrait Photography, Part 1
Doug Wray is amazing! He has the rare blend of visual and verbal - very articulate, astute, and I love his wit and humor.
Nadia Eve, 4/16/2013, Introduction to HTML
Extremely valuable and a great tie in with the E-mail Marketing, SEO, and Blogging classes.
Nadia Eve, 4/15/2013, WordPress - Security & Backup
I learned a plethora of valuable information.
Karen, 4/15/2013, WordPress - Security & Backup
Best class I've had in years. A+ for the instructor and A+ for how he presented material, the most organized instructor I've listened to in years.
Craig, 4/11/2013, Getting Started with Final Cut Pro X
I feel that I got a good introduction to Final Cut X, [the instructor] was very thorough.
Jovanna, 4/11/2013, Getting Started with Final Cut Pro X
Brendan is a great instructor.
Lou, 4/11/2013, Getting Started with Final Cut Pro X
I knew nothing when coming in and I feel that I'm leaving with as much knowledge as I can from three hours.
Meagan, 4/11/2013, Getting Started with Final Cut Pro X
Amazing and impressive. A lot to digest in one evening. I'm not an architect but I am a designer and I love this! [The instructor was] very skilled but clearly concerned about the class comprehending and following, very approachable and open-minded.
Nadia Eve, 4/10/2013, Getting Started with Sketchup and Layout
Fabulous instructor with an energetic, friendly, and knowledgeable teaching style.
Suzanne, 4/9/2013, WordPress for Beginners - How to Run Your Own Site/Blog
[The class] got me all fired up about helping my company sell their products in a better way. [Mike was] Super nice, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and bright. Very good rapport with class participants and very engaging.
Nadia Eve, 4/9/2013, Copywriting for the Web
[It gave me a] more thorough understanding for my profession.
Emily, 4/8/2013, Introduction to Search Engine Optimization
A good emphasis on story. [Ethan] was friendly and brought out people and encouraged discussion.
Ray, 4/4/2013, Aesthetics of Editing
Excellent perspective on storytelling and analysis of editing techniques. [Ethan had a] very friendly personality and demeanor. He engaged the audience in a constructive way, asking their opinions, rather than telling us how editing should be done from only his point of view.
Craig, 4/4/2013, Aesthetics of Editing
The tips on camera/audio/lighting basics were very useful.
Ricardo, 4/3/2013, Production And Lighting Techniques for Video
Interesting examples of actual shots.
Graham, 4/1/2013, Be Your Own STROBIST: Using your Flash Creatively
I learned a great deal about flash and light.
Marlisa, 4/1/2013, Be Your Own STROBIST: Using your Flash Creatively
I have a much better understanding of CSS and HTML. [Kelly] was very organized and easy to follow and understand. [He] went through the most information he could in a short time, very helpful.
Tiffany, 3/29/2013, Web Design Transitions Certificate Program
So much useful, fresh, and new info, ideas, links, and resources. I am on the 'design end' of email marketing and this class gave me great insight into the user/customer/prospect. [The instructor had] a good, fast pace, but always approachable and direct in answering questions. [She] presented a ton of information in a clear, prioritized way with good choice real life examples, businesses, and companies to show.
Nadia Eve, 3/27/2013, How to Run a Successful E-Mail Marketing Campaign
Organized just as I needed it, Jan was enthusiastic, entertaining, and organized.
Reed, 3/26/2013, Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop
Dave has such a way about him to make you feel comfortable while making his classes entertaining and informative.
Chelsea, 3/21/2013, Web Marketing and Social Media Transitions Certificate Program
I loved all the insight. Love Dave! He makes this class fun, very insightful!
Kearstin C., 3/21/2013, Web Marketing and Social Media Transitions Certificate Program
I feel confident to use social media now. Dave's laid back, gives great examples and ideas, and pays attention to people's goals and situations.
Cindy, 3/21/2013, Web Marketing and Social Media Transitions Certificate Program
Angela was very informative and handled questions well and professionally.
Debbie, 3/20/2013, WordPress - Essential Plugins
Fantastic content and instructor, practical insights. Top notch!
Mark, 3/20/2013, WordPress - Essential Plugins
Angela was wonderful, very knowledgeable about Wordpress, SEO, content needs, local user groups, etc.
Brenda L., 3/20/2013, WordPress - Essential Plugins
Helpful tips from real world experience.
Courtney, 3/19/2013, Producing the Documentary
I got a lot of useful and practical information that would be hard to find on my own. The instructor was knowledgeable and realistic in her presentation, she was awesome!
Chris, 3/19/2013, Producing the Documentary
Very informational. Abby was great!
Nathaniel, 3/19/2013, Producing the Documentary
I learned a lot & feel like my skills were very refined. Tim was also great!
Georgina, 3/16/2013, Adobe Photoshop Hands-On Intensive
A good overview of what WordPress can do. Good pace, good knowledge, good resources.
Sarah Paz, 3/14/2013, WordPress for Beginners - How to Run Your Own Site/Blog
Great intro to AdWords.
Liz, 3/13/2013, Marketing with Google AdWords
[The class was a] good foundation on taking an idea through to development. Alyssa was knowledgeable, brings lots of industry experience, and was approachable.
Mary, 3/11/2013, UI/UX Design Transitions Certificate Program
Alyssa was amazing, inspiring, fun, creative, professional, passionate, and a wealth of leading edge information in mobile app design & development.
Brenda L., 3/11/2013, UI/UX Design Transitions Certificate Program
I learned so much and it made me want to go into UI/UX. Alyssa was great.
Erin, 3/11/2013, UI/UX Design Transitions Certificate Program
I learned a lot of valuable things about the process.
Danielle, 3/11/2013, UI/UX Design Transitions Certificate Program
Learning the processes was incredibly valuable.
Lisa, 3/11/2013, UI/UX Design Transitions Certificate Program
Learned way more than i anticipated.
Brenda L., 3/8/2013, Adobe Dreamweaver Hands-On Intensive
I had been working out of classroom in a book and this was a lot easier to understand. I took away some helpful skills.
Jonathan, 3/8/2013, Adobe Dreamweaver Hands-On Intensive
I learned so many tips. Great teacher!
Laura, 3/7/2013, Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 2
Excellent information, great visual presentation, multiple viewing options.
Nick, 3/7/2013, Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 2
Very helpful with everything that confused me in InDesign.
Glynnis, 3/7/2013, Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 2
Wildly useful. Gave me a great base of WordPress knowledge.
Gwendolyn, 3/6/2013, Creating WordPress Themes Transitions Certificate Program
The instructor was very engaging, knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. Good intro to the software.
Brett, 3/5/2013, Getting Started with Adobe After Effects
I fell like I can now get into the program and begin learning by trial and error were as I couldn't even get started before.
Lauren, 3/5/2013, Getting Started with Adobe After Effects



Good amount of content for beginner, good balance of detail/specifics to hands-on. I feel like I know enough to practice, now.
Jenna, 6/15/2013, Hands-On Digital Photography Introduction