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    AR Workshop Torrance

    4.7 (22 reviews)
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    Stephanie T.

    Crafty? Not really... Creative? Not. Even. How about even a little artsy?! Nope! AR Workshop of Torrance for a fun girls night out?!? Heck yea. The short version is: Come here!!! Check out their MANY projects and reach out to Jennifer with questions. You WILL have a blast. ***LONG VERSION: Stopped by recently for a double birthday/girls day out and it was so much fun. When I heard it was 3hrs, I was a little hesitant but the time flew by. At arrival, we were immediately greeted at the door and whisked to our tables where our projects were already waiting to be conquered. (So organized). The owner already knew our names! (Nice touch). And even though there was another birthday party happening, Jennifer made us feel like the center of attention. She guided us through the entire project and provided great ideas while encouraging us to be creative. (Be brave!)! She was such a gem. Trust me, before this my artsy skills did not extend beyond color by number projects. But now I can proudly add sanding, buffing, priming, color matching, stenciling and even painting. Fancy right?!? YESSSSSSS and totally memorable too. Would highly recommend for all ages and guys would enjoy it too!

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    Toshi I.

    If you feel a need to create cute projects to add to your home, check out this place. Bright, sunny work space with interesting retail merchandise. The sample artwork adorning the walls offer plenty of inspiration for future craft projects. This is a great place to multi-task by creating your choice of craft projects and catching up with friends while you work. My friend booked our session for a Sunday afternoon. There was only one other group at another work station, so the 1:1 student/instructor ratio was good. Our instructors were able to check in with us on our project progress throughout. Located in the parking lot with many local businesses, there is still ample room to park.

    Saw a class I was interested in. Didnt enroll, just wanted information. Arranged my schedule to be there when theynopened. Showed up 15 minutes prior to class and place is closed. Waited until 10 minutes after class start and nobody. Actually two classes supposedly going on. Called and no answer. Checked again and class are still on schedule. What kind of place is this??

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    Lani I.

    My sister purchased this DIY to-go custom canvas pillowcase kit from AR Workshop in Torrance. This was a great gift and activity for Mother's Day this year. It had clear instructions and needed supplies for this cute craft experience at the comfort of our home.

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    Juanita L.

    My BD party was last night & it was phenomenal. We were able to bring our own snacks & drinks. I bought music too but they had a super playlist playing already! Everything was set up And ready to go when we got there. We had enough time to eat, chat, work & laugh! All enjoyed & went home very happy and with our own work of art! Collette, our instructor, was able to handle seven of us women beautifully & patiently as we all need added attention. She gave us detailed instruction but easy to follow, got our supplies, helped with our colors & showed us how to use the tools. She was great. AR is lucky to have her on their staff!

    Stencil applied to wood planks.  Planks were attached, sanded, distressed and stained by me!  This is DIY at its finest.
    Christina L.

    Great experience/fun for those who want to be crafty, but need a little guidance. Perfect for a gal pal get together or a "me time" outing. The concept is similar to Color Me Mine, but with a splash of craftiness, basic woodwork and entry level use of power tools. You register for a workshop, pick the item you want to make, provide any instructions for customization during registration, pay for the workshop/item and then show up. The day of your workshop, everything is provided. There is also a staff member dedicated to your table, who will provide you with instructions and assist you with your project...consider him/her your AR Workshop sous chef. At the end of your workshop session, you walk out with a finish piece. The owner, Cristina, and her husband are awesome and so is the staff. Can't wait to sign up for my next class.

    Roxanne K.

    We visited the day after Thanksgiving for their ornament-making event. $5 each and it was much more involved than I thought and SO fun!! We each received a raffle ticket upon sitting at the work table and during the event, they raffled off soft pumpkins. All ages attended - from kids to male and female adults. This place is a bright, cheery creative space with a great vibe. They offer all kinds of workshops that are being added regularly. Fluffy blankets and pumpkins, succulent workshops, calligraphy and brush lettering workshops, jewelry. They've got such variety. Can't wait to go back!

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    Thank you for the continued support!

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    Thanks Josie! We are so glad you love the workshop!

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    Cool place for customizing wood products like lazy susan's and wall hangings. It's fun. Talented staff. Go see Nadia.

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    I love this place. My daughter had her birthday here a few weeks ago and they really enjoyed the projects.

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    What is the price for the classes? I dont want to have give my email address to know the cost. interested in the succulent class. thanks

    Hi Ash, thanks for your inquiry. The fee is $75 for the 3-hr workshop, and includes all supplies, materials and personalized instruction. Hope to see you there!

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    Also, I'm not that crafty by nature so was unsure how the end product would be.

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