Amazing atmosphere and artwork. Love listening to the live music and sneak in a dance. Highly…read morerecommend

Amazing Gallery! James knows what he's talking about despite his age. They're so nice in there and…read morethere are unlimited amount of stories about the art that you want to hear. Would recommend to anyone

TL;DR - A fun art studio with a date night pottery class option. I'll be going back again…read more For those still reading... My wife and I had been interested in checking out a pottery class. We found that Summer Studios was in the area and had different class options. We went in to check it out and get more details. David was very friendly and helped answer our questions. A date night class sounded like the best way to try it out at a reasonable price to see if we enjoyed it before signing up for a full class. On the night, we got there and the dog Sokkit was there to welcome us in. David talked us through the process and then he demonstrated the process for us, including explaining the "why" behind the steps. With that sorted, we got to get our hands muddy (covered in slippery wet clay) to throw a pot. David was watching over us and helped us with the steps as we had first-timer issues and questions. The setting was a nice way to try out pottery, and is a fun activity on a date night. We had the chance to make 3 different pots each, and they were each quite different but not too bad for a first time. David told us that for these classes, he does the work to finish off the pots (drying, trimming, firing, and glazing) and then we can come back to pick up the finished pieces. I'm quite curious how they will look when finished. Overall, very enjoyable and fun. We're probably signing up for one of the 4 or 6 week classes soon.

We had a family night, instead of a true date night, and it was great. Our instructor, David, took…read moreplenty of time to walk us through all of the steps, and he also took great interest in everyone's work. It was challenging, in a good way. I'm excited to see the final results in a few weeks after all the firing and glazing.

My wife and I had a wonderful time. The instructor was…read morevery nice and helpful. Highly recommend the experience

Such a unique and fun experience. Got the Groupon to make the glass art piece and I love the way it…read moreturned out. I thought it would be really hard to do, but it's pretty straightforward. The owner wasn't there when we came, but she had a video explaining the process clearly. It was ready within a week! Highly recommend.

Such an amazing spot to check out do some shopping and be creative at. Lots of fun vendors, cool…read morespots to take pictures & very creative minds here with all the crafts that are for sale. Very talented people for sure. Loved the handmade soaps, candles and clothing options to salsas and knitting crafts. One of my favorite was the VHS spot with the Hollywood Video feel and it brought back memories of when it did exist. They had some fun stations I'm sure you can register but they had a make your own art with broken glass and there was a few people there participating. It was such a cool concept & then we went to go grab a beer across to the brewery.

Brees apples (caramel apples that she will slice for you as well) and Salsas Chingona--go to both…read moreand you will be one happy camper.

Susan Cohn is one of the most impressive experimental artists in LA. With an incredible storied…read morecareer spanning decades, she is chalked full amazing knowledge and beautiful talent! For a one or a kind original work of experimental art, get to her gallery! Lots of beautiful abstracts, horse portraits and more! Get lost in her visual eye candy!

From the owner: Our business features original art, high quality prints and one of a kind handpainted useful items:…read morebowls, clocks, tiles.

One of the only reasons we stop by Crafted. We love the minty bleu station. Michelle is down to…read moreearth and very welcoming and we loved the idea of making slime and crochet stuffed animals to purchase. So many colors, scents and charms to choose from with take home kits.. Lately we have been fascinated with the new decoden by Akiko! Sooo cute! And cute for gifts to personalize. It's always a pleasure to sit at the booth and be creative with good personalities around to host. The both is often busy as it seems to be a local favorite for kids, parties and adults hanging around the new brewery. Recommend 10/10 if ever in the area this is an excellent experience for kids and even adults too lol.

This place is the biggest rip off in San Pedro. They set up these nice kids tables to do different…read morecrafts. Slime, bracelets, painting and something else. At the most; each craft needed maybe 2-4 dollars of supplies. We were there for about an hour with my two kids. At the end of the experience, with 1 little fishing line bracelet and a slime and something else forgettable she charged us $70!!! I mean come the F on! Talk about ripping off your customers. If it was affordable, people would actually want to come back. But not at these dumb prices.

This is a great place to take a walk be respectful, be mindful there are people meditating artist…read moreworking and sometimes Indians doing sacred rituals. There's a really cool area again be respectful. Areas considered Indian/sacred very cool. They have events and they invite everyone. They also do not want you to take pictures with your phone or cameras be respectful, and enjoy a beautiful area. Great birdwatching also.

Great community arts center! I take ceramics class here and have also come to check out art…read moreexhibits. They have different events/programs throughout the year and is a great resource to have in San Pedro!

Huge praise to Jen, the amazing owner of AR Workshop! Three gal pals got together for a creative…read moreouting and ended up making the most beautiful soft chunky blankets. The whole experience was engaging, calming, and honestly so much fun. We loved it so much that the three of us already made plans to sign up for another class. When a place makes you feel that relaxed, creative, and connected -- you go back! If you're looking for a unique party idea, want to learn a new skill, or just want a fun get‑together with friends, I highly recommend AR Workshop. Jen has created something truly special.

Fun laser wood painting workshop and a brand-new offering. We were basically the guinea pigs, but…read moreeverything ran smoothly. The artist/owner was very kind and even stayed longer than expected to help us get the results we wanted. It's clear they're constantly developing new workshops and trying to engage the community. Solid four-star experience. If you're looking for a hands-on studio activity to try something different, this place is worth checking out. It's on my radar now.

Alten Art Academy is a great place to learn how to draw and paint. Michael is a kind and gentle…read moreteacher who will help steer you in your artistic journey, from beginner to advanced, in multiple mediums. Every student's needs are considered and a well thought out plan will be delivered. Have no fear, if you've never drawn or painted before, and always wanted to try, this is your opportunity to learn, in your local neighborhood.

I've been learning about art from Michael Alten for at least a year now. Besides being a terrific…read moreartist himself, he is also an inspiring teacher and a good communicator. He often provides a little direction when I'm feeling lost in a painting. He can teach drawing and painting in lots of different mediums, too. I look forward to participating in Michael's classes for many years to come.

I love this store, it has been a facet of the San Pedro community for 33 years. The owner Carla…read moreOrtega is a fantastic artist and such a beautiful person. She is wanting to transition to just teaching art classes so she is selling all the craft supplies below her cost. She is so creative if you are curious about anything she will teach you how to create amazing things. As the founder of the Dia de Los Muertos Festival in Pedro she is the shop to go to for all your needs for that celebration. Most items are hand made or hand painted by her.

The owner of this store, long in place, and now a gg grandma is responsible for Day of the Dead…read morecelebrations in California and if you don't believe us ask her to show you the official recognition plaque she was given. It started right on 6th street. Now the inventory is being closed out and is bargain basement pricing but then the concentration will be on the art classes. So buy yourself some chotskies and get back to being an artist.