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.

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

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

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.

All four of my children have attended California Creative Learning Academy (CalCreative), formerly…read moreLos Feliz Charter School for the Arts (LFCSA), and after so many years as a parent here, I can speak to the lasting impact this school has had on our family. My children couldn't be more different in their personalities, interests and learning styles, yet each has been given the space to grow into their own person. What I've always loved about CalCreative is that education goes far beyond textbooks and test scores. Art, music, movement and creative expression are integrated into everyday learning, encouraging children to think independently, explore their interests and approach the world with curiosity. The teachers genuinely care about their students as individuals, and the emphasis on kindness, inclusion and community creates an environment where children feel they belong. The parent involvement is also incredible, and over the years, the school has become a real community for our family. Perhaps my strongest endorsement comes from seeing where my children are today. My two oldest are now adults and in college, and I can see how much of their independence, creativity and confidence was nurtured during those early years. My third child just started middle school at a new school and has already been moved into honors classes after receiving recommendations from all his teachers. And my youngest is still at CalCreative, happily experiencing the same creative approach to learning that her older siblings enjoyed. After raising four very different children through this school, I've come to appreciate just how important those early educational experiences are. I wanted my children to receive a strong academic foundation, but I also wanted them to grow up feeling confident in who they are, comfortable thinking for themselves and compassionate toward others. Looking at my older children now, I see those qualities in them, and I couldn't be more grateful that CalCreative has been such a significant part of their childhoods. I would wholeheartedly recommend this school to families who value creativity, individuality and a truly child-centered education.

This school has been amazing for my kids. We stumbled upon it post pandemic, my son starting TK…read morehardly able to hold a pencil, and I was so blown away by how much he learned in such a short amount of time. The arts programs instantly brought out his passion for all things drawing. Most importantly, he has always been happy there. Five years later and neither of my kids have ever said "I don't want to go to school today". Besides the arts programs, which include music, dance and physical arts, they also have a garden program ran by California Climate action fellows. The social emotional education has been invaluable to both of my children as well. Absolutely love the diversity the school offers and the strong parent community. Volunteers are welcomed and encouraged and I always feel at home there. While we absolutely love it here, individual experiences will always vary, even in the absolute best schools. The school as a whole has wonderful teachers and a great philosophy. It works so well for so many kids, especially if you're invested in your kids education and supporting them from home. Definitely worth a tour if you're just starting off with schooling or in search of a new fit for your kid!

Awesome tutoring center! Highly recommended! They offer after school enrichment classes to your…read moreschool as well.

From the owner: Homework help (and tutoring), Chinese Language Classes, In Depth Art Classes (and Art Portfolio…read moreClasses), App Development and Computer Programming.

Great eclectic store with antiques, quirky collectibles, graphic novels and art books. Scott who…read moreruns the place is a welcoming and friendly guy and knows lots about illustration, comics history, furniture, and interior design. He also curates most of their gallery shows which have featured great artists and animators. The openings are always fun and a great way to meet cool artists and art-lovers. They also have a series of art classes on storyboarding, making comics, life drawing, etc. The teachers have many years of experience in their fields. Definitely worth checking out!

Excellent intimate space for art viewing, poetry readings, story telling, etc. Lots of natural…read morelights from windows. Fits about 100 people (pre-covid). I love the photo ops with string lights at night and murals in front of the building too.

I must say I learned a lot. And the things I learned I can apply it to my work as a graphic…read moredesigner right away. I thought this would be a class learning how to create new typefaces and drawing letters and such. But we had a 3 hours class talking about typography, the meaning behind it and how it effects us in our daily life in terms of design. Leaning about all the little things and the different categories, fonts, typefaces and what font to pic for what situation, how to optimize the letters using the Adobe software... it's super informative and I'm glad I took this class.

This is real world learning. Having been in the graphic design industry for over 10 years, it's…read morealways a challenge trying to keep up with the updates to Adobe InDesign. It's good to know that there is a place that offers this type of educ So far I've taken the two type classes and the Tables and Tabs Workshop (highly recommended). Whether you're a student or a professional designer, this class will help increase your knowledge of typography and provide some great layout techniques in InDesign that aren't taught to most graphic designers. Thus, your design and production workflow becomes faster and more precise.

My son took magic camp this summer and he loved it. The magician was a professional magician and I…read morewatched some of his videos and he is amazing. The kids did a great job and he always looked forward to going to camp. Best of all it was located at my church, Throop Unitarian. It's just a coincidence that they were at my church but it made it very fun for us. This year they gave me 50% off because I ordered Camp a year early and that's an extra bonus because we plan to go back next year.

We are so excited to be joining PAW this summer for two sessions. The staff has been great. They…read morehave answered all of our questions and offer great incentives to help families that might need support with the cost. We are looking forward to seeing our daughter perform.

It is very good to learn how to play any instrument even when you have no clue how to play at the…read morebeginning. I am learning piano there and it is very good how they teach. The teachers are also very nice

From the owner: Educating our youth a promoting appreciation for music and the arts since 2000…read more We offer the following: - Music Lessons (Piano, Violin, Guitar, Vocal, Flute, and many more) - Art Lessons - Chess Lessons - Tutoring

Amazing class! I've taken the lathing class twice and the wood box class. Great place to utilize…read moreand try out tools and new skills without having to own the tools yourself. Love the bud vases we have gone home with. John is clearly passionate about wood turning and teaches you from a pro perspective and walks you through each step, while keeping the class fully hands on. If it were most cost effective I'd be back every month!

I've taken the shop safety class and the intro to cabinetry class so far. The lessons have been…read moreinformative and simple to replicate. The instructor Scott dilegently took us through all the steps and pointed out the many pitfalls and dangers when working with the equipment. Although I would say that the classes alone are not enough for a complete newbie to master all the tools in the shop. Table saws can be intimidating and dangerous tools so it is advisable to plan on commiting extra time to getting comfortable and experienced with the machines if you're a newbie who's planning on getting a membership to use the equipment for solo projects.