My kids love Mrs. Gracesol and her art classes. We attended a trial session and have been going…read moreweekly for a month now and cannot be happier with how things have been going. My kids are 7 and 9 and love arts and crafts and I wanted to get them into a more structured setting to learn the basics of drawing and shading. Mrs. Gracesol is very kind and attentive. Each child works individually during the class, but gets individual instruction and feedback on their project. Enrollment is monthly w/ 4 classes. She has been very prompt to reply to my emails and texts and couldn't be happier with the experience. The classes are held in a semi industrial area of Claremont, but the art/classroom itself is fun and inviting. I definitely recommend if you're looking for an art class to help build skills.

My daughter loves attending day camps at this studio. It's always fun and she comes home with great…read moreart!

Thank you Evelyn for your wonderful service and for your kindness. I loved the selection and…read moreaffordable products to pick from. They had a past seasonal selection at a discount. My daughter had a wonderful experience. Definitely coming back.

First time making a pot ever and I tried it at Studio Claremont during a Sunday for an adult class…read more The teacher gave us instructions on how to make pottery items. It is your choice on how big or small you want it and how you would like to paint it as well. Just note that you should not paint the bottom of it so when they can bake it, it will be ok. Overall the session was fun and yes your hands will be a little messy from the clay but you can wash them, inside of the studio towards the back. I came with a party of four and all of us came with something unique and different. I would do this again and can't wait for my next projects. Oh yeah, you will not get it right away you have to let it stay a few days and they will leave it outside with a locker code so you can pick it up anytime after it gets baked in the oven.

What was supposed to be a magical birthday celebration for my daughter at Disneyland got completely…read morerained out. Who came to the rescue? In The Kiln! We scrambled for a last-minute change of plans, and it turned out to be absolutely perfect. They were incredibly accommodating: we hosted the birthday party right in the studio, decorated the space, brought our own food and non-alcoholic drinks, and set up a special designated area for the birthday girl and her friends. Laura and Bob were beyond patient and so helpful with the kids, guiding them every step of the way to make sure everything came out just right. The selection of pottery pieces is huge (overwhelming in the best way) and they even surprised us with a complimentary plate featuring all her friends' little fingerprints. What a thoughtful touch! It was such a fun, creative day, and everyone stayed nice and dry. Highly recommend for families, especially when plans go sideways.

This place is beyond amazing!! And the staff is out of this world. I recently hosted my daughter's…read morebirthday party there. Laura and Bob were so patient with the kids. They helped them come up with crafty ways to paint their pieces. Children and parents alike all had fun. I definitely would recommended this place for hosting parties. They allow you to bring food and have a good counter space to accommodate it. They even provide a complimentary decorated plate for the birthday kid, customized to fit the occasion. Such a special touch.

This is such a fun place to go and experience. My friend and I each made a sign for our homes, it…read morewas just so nice to go and relax, and enjoy each others company. And Jill is absolutely amazing.

I've been wanting to come to Hammer and Stain since they were located in Rancho Cucamonga. My…read moredaughter and I came to their new location to spend some time together and we were so impressed. It was the one of our best mother-daughter times together. The owner was so helpful and just allowed us to have time to visit with each other and do our craft. She came over to make sure we were doing fine every so often. I really loved that special attention. We are coming back and plan to be VIPs one day!

My kids attended the spring break camp program and the regular Monday kids class and both my kids…read moreabsolutely love it. The amount of interaction and creativity that happens here is amazing the diversity in age and accommodation for every level of art is a by far my favorite part as a parent with kids with a large age gap Recommended to anyone with kids

We recently went to try out a free class with Douglas. He was very patient and helpful with the…read morekids. The place was very nice and full of beautiful art from students. My 8 yr old son who has ADHD really enjoyed the class and can't wait to go back. I highly recommend the art classes.

I like to call this place my sanctuary as I love coming here after work. I feel at peace and away…read morefrom computer. I started off hand building as I didn't like sitting down doing the wheel while my lower back hurts. With the adjustable height tables, I'm able to create my craft at a comfortable height while standing. The environment is cozy & Kris is an awesome teacher for our hand building. Super enthusiastic and encourages students to explore their creativity. Thank you Josh for creating a cozy and engaging atmosphere!! I love the patio... you hear the birds chirp and wind breeze. Pure bliss.

I took a Friday Fling class with a friend and we both had such a fantastic time! For context,…read moreneither of us had ever taken a pottery class before, but Josh our instructor made everything so easy to understand. He was incredibly patient, friendly, and encouraging throughout the whole session. The entire experience was so much fun, and we left feeling proud of what we made. I would absolutely revisit Wild Clay Studio and highly recommend it to anyone who's new to pottery or just looking for a unique, enjoyable activity!

I've been to their workshops a few times and I really enjoyed it. Never draw a piece in my whole…read morelife but this place make me in love with drawing! The owners and instructors are so welcoming. They provide you guidances that you're be able to draw with your own skill level. There's never pressure and criticize. Great atmosphere, very relax environment. Wish I were a child every time I come here lol Took my friend's daughter to their museum appreciation field trip last Saturday and we had the best time! Teacher Nadine is awesome. She's very patient with children and knowledgeable. Instead of giving straight instructions, she shared her own stories and her perspective of art. It makes me think what is art to me. Very fun trip, came back with full harvest.

My daughter has been learning at this art studio for about two years. Unlike other drawing classes…read morethat is strictly "drawing" the classes here includes a variety of different art materials, skills and very creative projects. Highly recommend to any kids that like arts and crafts.

I absolutely love having the option of taking classes virtually. It is so convenient for busy…read moreschedules or those living far away.  Prior to the class this day, I was racing to get online and wishing I did NOT have class, however, it was the perfect end to the culminating first day back to work (compounded by having been shut down for over a year). The teachers are professional artists and know how to help teach novices to those advanced.  I would definitely look forward to taking more classes!

Was searching for an art class for my 8 year old who loves art. I feel so blessed I ran into this…read moreplace online and booked my daughter a trial class. She is now attending and she can't wait for Monday to come. The teachers are so talented and patient with my daughter. She ends up spending the week after her class drawing what she learned and isn't on the iPad so much which makes me so happy!

I can't believe I'm the first to review! The pressure! :)…read more I can't say enough good things about this place...the staff and the quality of classes they offer. I first signed up my daughter through the city of Glendora park and rec program for their Jr. Chef class last fall. (Although since then I just sign up directly with them because it is a little cheaper to sign up directly.) My daughter loooves the teacher (Chef Danae). She was so genuinely caring with all of the little ones and my little one really enjoyed learning how to cook and making something she could eat. (The teacher always commented on what a good eater she is..I laughed because she normally isn't when I cook...I guess I will have to let her cook herself from now on!). Before that class I searched high and low online to find anything about the fine arts academy, but couldn't find anything so I signed up and crossed my fingers. The classes are held in the first Christian Church. It is an older building, nothing fancy, but I am ok with that because the quality of the instructors is nothing short of superb! They are very patient (saintly patient) and really care about each kid. Her cooking class had around 8 kids or so and they all got the attention they needed. I was so impressed I signed my daughter up for another cooking class (this time it was chef summer...equally amazing!). I also signed her up for the hand stitching class. Since I can barely sew a button on I wanted to make sure my child didn't suffer the same fate. :). the teacher (Nilda) reminds me of a young grandmother type...patiently helping the kids (only two in the class) learn how to thread the needle, sew lines, sew buttons, etc. The kids always have smiles when the class is done and you can tell they are proud of learning these skills. (I think they are going to make a little stuffed toy by the end of the class but I'm not sure). I also signed my daughter up for the drawing class...there are around 8 kids and it seems to be a really good class that they use a lot of different mediums and the teacher seems to be very knowledgable about how to teach basic and not so basic drawing classes. (I wish I had time myself to take one!). The nice thing about the classes is that they accommodate the age ranges listed really well. From the younger ones to the slightly older ones they all seem to be learning and having a good time. Also, all of the kids seem to be really nice kids which is also important to me. (I don't know if that is because parents that enroll their kids in "fine arts" classes tend to be more hands on or not, but whatever the reason, these are kids I wouldn't mind her hanging out with after class. I also took the earring making class and had a lot of fun. It was a two hour class and I probably made 5 sets of earrings. The teacher (also a grandmother type) was very very knowledgable and really patient...made me feel ok asking even basic questions...the age range of the class was probably 14 to 65 and we all had a great time...looking forward to the next jewelry class. I also signed up for the art and music one week summer camp...what a great week! There were only about 15-20 kids and tons of great volunteers...they danced (with top billing instructors) learned music -harmonica or percussion (from mike's guitar), sewed, did ceramics, cooked, created bugs from bowling balls...it was amazing how much they did in only 2 hours a day for a week! It was so nice that the instructors and volunteers got to personally know each of the kids. We'll be back next year! All in all, this is a great place where my kids are learning skills that will benefit them for the rest of their life. It's not a super fancy place, but I'd trade fancy surroundings for quality, personal instruction any day!

Elizabeth Preston's Art Studio is a treasure in Claremont. Elizabeth is a dedicated professional,…read moreartist, and successful business woman. I have attended individually and also group art lessons at the studio and on zoom. All formats were successful, and engaging. I learned painting and art techniques such as contrast, composition, landscapes and abstracts using water color, acrylics, collage, and alcohol inks. Her lessons are always fresh, creative, and fun. Elizabeth inspires you to use your imagination and creativity and had an art show inviting all her students to display their work. She also offers creative journaling for the participant to empower themselves regarding life's challenges such as heath, career, stress, life's transitions such as retirement and relationships. Elizabeth is passionate about art!

I have known Mrs. Preston ever since I was around 5 years old because my mother worked close by…read more She also taught art class at my school. She is very kind and is an amazing artist. She has always been very kind to me and is a great role model and person. I definitely recommend going here!