The energy of The Artist Lab is pure joy! From the moment my…read morekiddos arrived they were welcomed by everyone and encouraged to freely express their creative ideas. The facility is bright, clean and well maintained. As a parent who attended top colleges and has both degrees in Fashion and Studio Art; I was impressed by the quality of the teachers. Immediately noted these detailed classes: Color Theory Charcoal drawing Full size painting area with large easels In house Ceramic Kiln Fabricated projects And a lot more. I'm enrolling my daughter in the after school program. Looking forward to seeing her progress. They have a trial pass use it.

The Artist Lab is a nice little art space on Wilshire, in Hancock Park, conveniently located close…read moreto my house. It offers art classes for all ages, though I suspect most of its students are kids. My six-year-old Leo B. has become something of a regular, and he absolutely loves the place. For my part, I appreciate that there's always a camp available when I need it, sometimes even at the last minute. Popular classes sell out (if you want an anime/Pokémon/Hello Kitty kind of week, get on it), but most don't seem to reach capacity. There are camps for pretty much every school break, including one-day camps for various holidays. Parking is easy, as are drop-off and pick-up. Leo did one day camp last year, then two weeks of summer camp last month. He's a fairly shy kid, and was only willing to sign up because he had friends from school who would be with him. I was pleasantly surprised when he requested to come back for a second week this summer, knowing he wouldn't have any friends in that class. Artist Lab has different themes for each week, and he went for under the sea and pop art. There were different teachers rotating in and out, and to be honest, I never really talked to any of them, though they all seemed quite nice. I dealt with all the administrative stuff through text and email and enjoyed getting photo updates in the text thread. Leo had fun every day, and came home with all kinds of artwork that we're now stuck with until all parties are willing to get rid of them. He made sculptures and paintings and even sewed a little fish. I also liked that he got to learn a little about pop art after a somewhat difficult visit to the Tate Modern earlier in the month. I'm sure we'll be back to Artist Lab next summer, and possibly earlier. Leo will ask for it, and before long, his brother will want in on the action.

We went to Design Hive for the Sneakers and Beats summer camp. I was dropping the kids off and I…read moredidn't want to leave! I think they may have had to push me out! :D The studio is so cozy and the art work is so inspiring! I literally asked them if they have classes for adults! My kids LOVED this camp! The sneakers they made were extensions of their creativity! It was also so cool to hear the music they made and interesting that their songs matched their personalities! They even sent us the mp4s so we can save their creations! They want to come back for another summer, we can't wait!

Our team had so much fun! Thank you to Jen and team for being accomadating and hospitable to our…read moregroup of clients who absolutely loved their sneaker workshop experience! We got so many thank you emails and we look forward to hosting more events at design hive!

I popped into These Hands Maker's Collective this afternoon after having driven by it countless…read moretimes but also because I was trying to find a needlepoint kit that I thought they might carry (turns out they don't). Not sure why unwind.studio lists them as a Stockist but alas, it was great to finally have a reason to check this place out. It is a maker's collective so there are various forms of art available for purchase. But, also, they have a variety of classes that I am definitely going to explore their schedule because I am interested in the Dubai Chocolate Bar class and candle making, among others. Definitely a neat space and you can get some inspiration by checking out the crafts available for sale.

Love this place!…read more Great for gifts-- handmade wares (jewelry, paper goods, art, etc) + craft kits with everything you need to create your own work of art. Lots of classes/workshops. I took the paper flower wreath class which was SO FUN. The instructor was great. Ample high quality supplies (we're talking Paper Source, not Michael's...) The space is lovely. Parking can be a little hairy, so give yourself time. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS & LOCAL ARTISTS. Spend your money here, it's worth it!

*** 40th Anniversary - Drums, Blues & Jazz Festival ***…read more Wow, I must admit that this event evoked heartwarming memories of growing up in the 'hood ... that's something that my son will not experience since we live near a beach. However, I did have a childhood in the inner city (of Detroit) so I can truly appreciate the charter of Saint Elmo Village... to be a community outreach program for urban children with artistic aspirations. They offer workshops in photo and painting for children living in the 'hood ... sweet! Needless to say, there are several lesser appealing options for idle kids so it's always nice to see community involvement. The festival this wknd was to celebrate its 40 years of operation. That's amazing when you think of it ... an artistic youth outreach program that has succeeded on its donations and volunteers. So I applaud all the organizers, participants and artists who have worked to make St Elmo possible ... commendable! *** I enjoyed the blues band that I saw today ... nice! ***

I have Been coming here since I was 3. Come here ever Saturday and on summer vacation come every…read moreWednesday and Saturday. Great place to Bring your Kids. And the best part is it's FREE !

I am not sure why there aren't more reviews here. I actually came online and searched their reviews…read moreso I could say how wonderful this class is! I've been bringing my son here for almost a year, he just turned 3. It's been really great for both of us. 2-5 is such a transitional time period full of all kinds of feelings. The teachers here really understand this age group and their needs. And the activities they do are so creative. Every day they are learning and creating, some days cooking. For Halloween they made their own costumes and presented a show for all the parents. They also learn letters and shapes and how to express feelings. And they always celebrate the kids birthdays. I have seen my son really blossom in this class. Most mornings he pops out of bed and names the teachers and some of his classmates, excited to go hang with everyone. It also has been wonderful for me to get a little time for myself. It's just the right amount of time, for me anyway. Can't recommend this place enough!

From the owner: Local art studio with Art (exploration, technique, mixed-media and language-based art) classes for…read morekids and adults alike, mommy/daddy and me classes for little ones, art and story classes, workshops, art camps as well as creative party nights!

The Teacher (Ann) is incredible! She is really patient and…read morenice. She providing all supplies and helping you whenever you need a help! Definitely I recommend this school

I had an amazing experience here and would highly recommend. I took the live drawing class with…read moregraphite and the model did great! The class was calming and Ann just let us do what felt right but also guided at the same time. Materials were provided which makes it perfect. In Addition, so many great places to eat around for a fun day in k-town.

Rama is an incredibly talented and experienced artist, teacher, and mentor. She has been my art…read moreteacher for over 8 years now. I started out doing one on one private lessons learning the basics of sketching, drawing shapes, and creating shadows. I then went on to do oil paintings and have never been more proud of the work I create and bring home. Rama has a special way of breaking down steps to make art easy and fun. I have truly learned so much from Rama and I can say that because of her, I have found my passion in art and have become a more confident person. She has a special aura and provides a warm, relaxing, and fun atmosphere for all ages to express their creativity and create beautiful pieces. Rama is more than an art teacher, she is truly someone everyone can look up to and learn from. I am truly grateful for Rama and the art classes she provides. I highly recommend West LA Art Center to anyone who wants to bring out the artist in them!

The best art teacher. Rama is very talented! I am so appreciative of the space Rama has given my…read moredaughter. A personal experience no one can duplicate. You will not find a better art teacher. Her and her son are truly loving and good people.

Wanted to do something different and fun with my daughter. Called Maital and booked some time. She…read morewas so kind and explained what was included, we were looking forward to it. I had some questions regarding masks - my daughter is disabled and hard of hearing, she cannot wear one and neither can I as she partially reads lips to communicate with people. Needless to say these past years have been VERY difficult for us. Luckily Maital understood not only to our situation, but to laws and freedoms. She had no problem with us enjoying her space and being creative without masks. As we spoke I began to see that she stood for freedom and kindness. She said - If you want to or have to wear one, you're welcome in my business, If you don't want to or cannot wear one, you're welcome in my business. We felt totally at home surrounded by beautiful things and a wonderful, kind person who gave my daughter an amazing day!! Thank you Maital for your help, support and the fun we had with you!!! I recommend anyone to her studio and to just have fun relax and be a human again!!! And for those who are still panicking and worried about living life during this 'pandemic' - my comment is STAY HOME!! So the rest of us can go without having to cater to you because of your insane fears!!

Very kind, beautiful, professional lady. In her pottery you feel different sides of our life and…read morebeauty

Came for a 1x throwing class with my partner. The teacher was personable and very knowledgeable. We…read morefelt super comfortable and had fun- not stuffy like some of the studios in LA. My piece came out great, my partner had theirs crack during firing- guess we'll just have to do another class!

I'm a HUGE fan of Pot Gardens. We need more inclusive spaces like this in our communities. Art is…read morehealing and PG is giving us a much needed creative outlet. I was introduced to this place when a friend had their bday party here and I'm so grateful that they did. PG offers a variety of workshops. I've brought my boyfriend here twice, and we've already talked about bringing friends here when they visit from out of town. My recommendation if you do one of their 2hr workshops is to go in with a plan and design for what you want to make. You would be surprised by how quickly 2 hours goes. Use your time wisely.

I wanted to thank the entire Echo Ceramics team for such an amazing job. My daughter attended the…read moresummer camp last week and she absolutely loved it! When a teenager says something was wonderful you know it really means a lot

Had an amazingggg time here! I joined an online women's group for activities and get togethers and…read moreone of them organized for us to do a class here. Had taken ceramics in college for a whole semester but really could not remember a single thing...so was super excited for this. We got Joy as our teacher for a single session of no frills, basic pottery class and she was great. She was patient and pretty friendly to all of us beginners. Class was super organized. You grab your aprons, your wheel, your slab of clay and watch her demo. You go step by step because some steps will cause you to "lose it all" lol. She explained that their typical classes would allow you to see your clay through from a blob all the way to the firing process which takes several sessions of classes (gotta wait for things to dry etc). There is also a little board with all the firing colors and oxidization/reduction differences which is cool to see it nearly organized. I remember in school there were just huge vats of color hanging around for us to visualize. Afterwards we all helped clean up and labeled our pottery. Entire session was about 2-3 hours. Our bowls will likely be finished in a month after they dip them and fire them up for us. Would totally come back for more classes if they weren't so far... We also had some snacks and drinks some people had brought along but typically I don't think there would be much eating involved...hands are dirty. Theres also a parking lot so parking is handled.