Don't hesitate... just sign up! Whether it's for kids, teens or adult this is an amazing studio to…read morelearn from. My kiddo has taken both adult and kids classes and she has excelled in both. You can see the skill, techniques, and artistry in the work that they bring home. She feels very supported and enjoys going every week and always comes out excited to tell me about her project. Doesn't get any better than that. So if you've been wondering... just do it. Sign up.

Started out taking drawing lessons here for practical reasons, then I fell in love with drawing and…read morepainting and I have been a student here for a while now. They are incredible. Very reasonably priced and the teachers are amazing artists who will help you draw or paint whatever you want to do. Good community feeling as well, just good vibes all around. Lovely people.

If you're looking for something fun and unique, I would totally recommend coming here to do rug…read moretufting. The price is a bit higher compared to some nearby places I found online, but it's absolutely worth every cent if you want the best quality product and experience. This was my first time rug tufting, and I can confidently say you're in great hands. Eryn and Jordan made everything easy to follow, and rug tufting itself is very forgiving, you can make mistakes and still end up with something awesome. We came on Valentine's Day for a date night experience, and it was such a great time. They provided drinks and food (not sure if that's always included or just a special occasion), but either way, the food was amazing, especially the lasagna made by Eryn's husband. Seriously, bomb. For our project, we chose to make a rug of our dog, which is considered a pretty challenging design. Even so, they guided us through every step, and it never felt overwhelming. The final result turned out great and didn't feel overly difficult despite the complexity. The experience is about 3 hours total, but they were kind enough to let us stay an extra 30-40 minutes so we could really perfect our rug. We'll be receiving the finished rug in a few weeks once they complete the final touches, and I honestly can't wait to see the final product. Huge thanks to Eryn and Jordan for making our Valentine's date night such a success. Parking: There's a nearby lot for around $10, but I parked on the surrounding residential streets for free.

So much fun. Wife got me a class for my birthday and we got to make a rug…read more Erin was super helpful and knowledgeable through out the class. It's so easy and fun to do, hundreds of colors to choose from. Only 3 hours which blew by fast. We also get a beautiful new rug for our bedroom .

I love this school and how it has taught my children to be part of a community. They have been…read moreengaged in learning, both socially and academically. The arts specialists and teachers have integrated the arts into the curriculum which spurs creative thinking, imagination and new ideas from all of the children. My son is now in a public Middle School and doing so well, despite the jump in the amount of students and the different teaching approaches. LFCSA did him well. The teachers, staff and administration are incredibly hard working and wonderful at their jobs. And I think the front desk does an amazing job of guiding parents without over-engaging and getting distracted from their jobs helping run the school. While there are sound issues, the administration and school board have found some fairly good temporary solutions while working towards the (more expensive) permanent ones. But the space itself is wonderful and inspiring. I see in other reviews a complaint about the need to constantly raise money for the school. In no way is anyone ever required to donate anything towards the school. But the special things about this school (not including a parking lot and and amazing building), including programs such as the Artists in Residence, Professional Development for the teachers, Aides to help on the playground and in the classrooms, supplies, field trips, other special programs and more all cost a LOT OF MONEY and are not supported by LAUSD, the City, County or State.. So if you do not or can not help in fundraising, I plead you to contact your City Councilperson, your State Representatives, your Governor, and your President and let them know that public schools like Los Feliz Charter School for the Arts need much more monetary support. I am happy to say that my children love to learn and love to go to school, and I give LFCSA the credit for that.

My child was having a difficult time at his previous school where there were 36 kids in his…read moreclassroom. He wasn't receiving challenging materials, nor the support when children were bullying him. I have to say from day one CalCreative offered an amazing 180 degree difference from the traditional setting. He made friends the first day and has been eager to come to school every day. I'm kicking myself for taking so long to move him. I wish I had done it earlier in his education.

Wonderful, caring and thoughtful teachers in the Primary room. My kid looks forward to class!read more

Our experience at Renaissance Arts has been really good. This school is different, and personally,…read moreI am thankful. My son told me, "There are no bullies at Ren Arts". I can see why. The staff is strict and they somehow manage to do what our previous school was not able to do - keep the kids feeling safe. When my kids started, I sat in on many of the classes to help one of my kids adjust. Almost every day for a year I went to the first 2 classes. In a large 8am singing class meant (I imagine) to gather the kids together and provide structure while stragglers arrived, I watched the teacher nip every potential behavior problem in the bud with, "I hear someone talking. If someone is talking while X is asking a question, then we can't hear X's important question". Or, "If you aren't participating then we are missing your voice. We need your voice". Everything here is based on the idea of an ensemble. And the importance of the individual within the ensemble is stressed. The ensemble performances that they do twice a year are truly amazing. Imagine being thrown in with different groups of students in your school twice a year to perform. Part of the reason there is no bullying is that you bond with your fellow cast members. There are some overarching mission statements that you see over and over again that are unique and heartwarming. For example, although there are no tests, they have a lot of essays to write where the kids have the opportunity to express themselves. They are told that there is not right or wrong answer and they just want to hear their ideas. They are often asked to reflect on themes and the teachers don't feel like they have "the answer", but rather are excited to hear what the kids come up with. It feels like college level teaching. To me, this is exciting stuff! I sat in on a second grade humanities class and felt like I was in college: a group of 8 kids plus a teacher sat around the table and discussed King Lear. The kids had so much to say about the age-appropriate rendition of what they were reading. The school also has a social justice bent and the themes of their shows often reflects current events. One of the high school students told me that they read the constitution every year in high school and every time she finds something new. So yes, there is much here that is going to look different from your typical school. It functions differently and so the form will be inherently different. I feel that as long as the child is happy, that is the best gauge of the fit of the school. And my kids are happy here.

This is an amazing place to visit( They had an exhibit of futuristic cars and their library is…read morespecial. I was impressed by the talented students who combine the scientific rigor and the artistic touch.

The ArtCenter College of Design had a terrific classic car show that featured an eclectic variety…read moreof the areas best classics,vintage and collector cars,trucks and motorcycles! The cars were all excellent and the owners shared great "gear head" stories! Along with perfect blue skies and overlooking the scenic Rose Bowl Linda Vista area of Pasadena and beautiful Angeles National Forrest the event featured scrumptious food and drinks,vendors,music and a terrific group of car lovers,families and visitors ! The staff handling the event-known as "The Pit Crew"-Were all very friendly,helpful and courteous! We all had the very best time at the event! . . . . . #artcentercollegeofdesign #accod #accd #seetheusa #godisgood #carshows #lindavista #pasadena #rosebowl #pitcrew #cardesign #goodtimes #classiccars #insta360x3 #360photography #carphotography

21/100 I didn't know…read morewhat to expect when walking into the Animation Academy, but after a half hour lesson in how to draw a Disney character, I walked out with a pretty good rendition of Tigger drawn by my own, two little hands. I'm not an artist, but the instructor made drawing so easy that anyone can do it. They take you through step by step, using basic shapes and strokes like triangles and circles, and make it all so easy. I can't wait to go back again to see who I get to draw next.

I wish I knew about the Animation Academy earlier! It is literally a hidden gem for all the…read morewannabe artists out there like me. I came across this place on my most recent visit to Disneyland/California Adventure over Thanksgiving break. Since the lines for all the rides were horrendous, my boyfriend and I tried some new things in the parks that were not rides. The Animation Academy was the highlight of the trip. There are "shows" every half hour where you sit inside a mini lecture hall and learn to draw Disney characters. There is a Disney animator who walks you through each step so that you come out with a picture that actually looks pretty good! Things move pretty fast so make sure you keep up with the animator and pay attention. Things can go from simple circles to eyelashes really quickly so here are a few things to keep in mind so that you don't seem so flustered during your first visit to the Academy. 1. Get there at least 10 minutes early so that you are guaranteed a seat. People start to line up. 2. When you choose your row, move down all the way to the end of the row and don't leave spaces between you and the next party. They don't have cooties. But most of all, don't be annoying and stop in the middle so that people have to climb over you. You can see everything from the right or left sides, trust me. 3. Follow along with the animator and don't freak if you make a mistake. Erasers are not allowed. If you come to the Animation Academy and follow along, you will honestly surprise yourself with what you can create! We went three times and drew Tigger, Mickey, and Dale. You can ask the guy at the front to see which characters are coming up so that you can plan your visits around their lesson plans! It is basically a free drawing lesson that can be just as fun for adults as it is for the kids. Actually maybe even more fun for adults.

The experience was really cool. Tomas is sooo excited to tell you all about screen printing and he…read moreleaves you to practice and explore on your own. He has inexpensive merch for you to buy if you don't bring your own shirts. My favorite part is the hands on practice but now that we've done it I can see myself coming back and trying out different images on different items. This class is definitely worth the price for experience and again, the owner of the shop is very friendly and excited to share screen printing with you.

I took their screen printing class, and I was absolutely thrilled with the results. The owner/…read moreinstructor was highly knowledgeable and reviewed everything about screen printing. All of the staff was warm and friendly. I would definitely suggest taking this class if you want a great overview about screen printing and want to learn the basics. This class was worth every penny and more. I absolutely love the tote I made, and I use it quite often. I look forward to working with them in the future. Overall, a great business!!

This is not the place for you if you're looking for supportive teachers who want you to learn. Pay…read moreattention to the other 1-2 star reviews; they all have to do with how unwelcoming the staff is here. I've taken nine classes here and John Fisher has been rude and condescending at every one of his classes - consisting talking down to students and creating a negative learning environment. He may be an expert and good at his craft, but an expert does not make a good teacher. Would not recommend this place to others.

Community Woodshop LA has solid equipment and the physical space itself is fine. But my experience…read morewith Scott Stevens completely ruined it. I constantly felt pressured to take extra classes that I didn't need. It felt less like guidance and more like being pushed to spend more money which is something a scamming business would do. The communication was uncomfortable, and interactions often felt confrontational because of his attitude instead of being supportive. Instead of feeling encouraged to grow, I felt like I was walking on eggshells.