I was first introduced to The Art Room by and through their participation in our annual school…read morefundraiser. The Art Room had graciously offered to set up a station for the kids to decorate pumpkins - and they did such a great job with kids of all ages! I loved the materials they used, the creativity they both employed and encouraged, and the patience they exhibited with the kids. So when my daughter wanted to enroll in art classes, it was a no-brainer. Of course I was going to send her to The Art Room. Class sizes are small, the room is intimate but spacious, and instruction is personalized and very, very good. She consistently came home with beautiful artwork and learned about and applied new techniques with each class, including a lovely "under the sea" watercolor using salt to create bubbles. Highly recommend.

My grandson had his sixth birthday here. The kids had a ball painting planets. The Art Room is well…read moreorganized, flexible with the kids, and lots of just fun!

Katie B., who I have always been a huge fan of, has had some events in this area and I wish I could…read morehave been to more. The area is new to me and I very much enjoyed some of the shops.I am a guy who at one time only had experience eating in South Central Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, Long Beach and the Hub Cities. I do love these cities and I am happy to experience new unfamiliar places like Atwater Village and Silver Lake. Molly was there to kindly greet everyone, guide the children to complete task and behave, teach craft and chat with the adults. I enjoyed being in her class and I enjoyed seeing my little nephew complete his project. You can tell Molly has experience and education working with young children. On the walls we saw paintings and various drawings made by children. We did an Autumn seasonal craft project with paper, wooden wreaths, glue and various other decorative items. They have no-meter warning on Sunday, all other days there is a 2 hour maximum at a meter which can be paid by quarters or credit card, I do not think they accept EBT. Plenty of parking that day and other parking available if you are willing to walk. There is a garden area out back with rocks and a bench and the sun and air flowing in. I enjoyed the experience very much so as did many of the people I met there. I think the price range is fairly reasonable for the uptown people of this affluent area though maybe not for this downtown kind of guy. I do plan to come back in this area and I would highly recommend this place to any Hipster parents who want to keep children entertained for a while and want to help develop their children's vital skills.

We LOVE Ms. Molly! My daughter goes to her after school and she loves it! She has learned to hand…read moresew @ age 6, which is cool. Her drawing and coloring continues to improve with the encouragement that she receives from Ms.Molly and her helpers. We have gone to parties there as well and they are so much fun for all the children.

I had a great experience at the Eagle Arts Center's nature printing making class. Valerie and…read moreEugenia were amazing instructors--Valerie explained the mulberry paper process and printing techniques in a way that was both clear and engaging. I brought my son along, and even though he got a bit tired, Eugenia was incredibly kind and attentive. She made sure he was still having fun and even helped me keep him engaged, which I really appreciated. I highly recommend these art workshops, whether you're going on your own or bringing your kids. It's a fun, welcoming, and creative environment for everyone.

we came here for a friend's wedding and it was BEAUTIFUL!!! the building is gorgeous inside and…read moreout. great spot for a 100 person wedding. my only complaint would be that they only had one stall restrooms so the ladies room line got pretty long very quickly.

Such a great place to create, and make your imagination come to life. They even have an in house…read morecoffee shop!

Came here for a date night workshop. My whir always wanted to try out pottery and it was well worth…read morethe experience. Easy to follow instructor and it was simply fun. You choose your glaze at the end and pick up your creation in about three weeks.

Meraki is the best place I found. I have taken a few classes and loved all of them. I also use…read morethe open studio option to go in and work on other projects. Debbie, the owner is the best. She is so patient, creative, friendly, knowledgeable, and on and on. Cannot say enough kind words about her. Her studio set up is great. She has lots of very cool fabics to purchase. This is my new favotie place to be!

I am thrilled Meraki is in a walkable Eagle Rock location, with easy parking and lots of cute…read moresurrounding shops and restaurants. There is an adorable shop up front of perfectly curated fabrics, sewing accessories, projects, and small treasures while the mid area of the space opens into a creative shared table area. If you venture past the rainbow quilts all the way to the back you will find a treasure trove of Juki sewing machines, set to host a group of new to advanced sewers along with a large table area in the back for a variety of craft projects. My children are in 1st and 4th grade and enjoyed the 2 part Crochet class. When it was a bit difficult for my younger one, Debbie scaffolded the entire thing and made it possible for her to learn, feel successful, and feel like part of the group. We have also tried the finger knitting blanket class and now my 4th grader can make gorgeous blankets for friends and family. The sewing classes for 8+ are incredible. My eldest has loved going in to learn how to make tote bags, pillow cases, and a variety of other sewing projects. They also have camps, which we are eager to try someday. Most recently we hosted a very special birthday party here and I can share that it was incredible, lovely, and probably the most present I've ever been able to be at one of my kid's birthday parties, considering Debbie took on most of the labor! 11 children made pillows together, along with adorable rainbow keychains and they really had a blast. I was so impressed to see my little one sewing away on the machine with her dad next to her and the older kids jump right in. Many of them made 2-3 little pillows, even though they had never sewn before! Debbie's instruction is clear, easy to follow, and she has a great deal of patience while sharing how to create these masterpieces. It was really nice having mochi ice cream in the middle table area too- Debbie had everything needed for a party in case things were forgotten. The little fridge helped too! It was very reasonably priced and an unforgettable experience for the kids. We hope Meraki will be on this cute corner for many years to come!

Had such a fun time at Cobalt and Clay! I went with four friends for the beginner pottery class,…read moreand it was the perfect pace, just enough time to learn the basic throwing techniques without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Our instructor was so sweet and super helpful the whole time. She really made sure everyone got some individual attention. Definitely recommend!

Sarah was a great instructor! Street parking was relatively easy to find on a weekday at noon, and…read moreour class was 6 people so it felt pretty intimate. I went in a bit intimidated having never done pottery before but was happy with my results from the class. There is also a wide selection of glaze options for the item you choose to make.

My niece has been coming here for 2 years now and the program is actually fantastic! They encourage…read moregrowth in your child's artistic style and help them develop it. If you have questions about their program I recommend going in during business hours, and talking with the people who are going to be dealing with your children during their classes. Very very kind hearted couple runs the Art Center and I couldn't be more happy about the place.

Xpress Art Center is the best in town! Their kids program is designed to slowly teach kids basic…read moreart skills and develops as each child progresses! They take the time to get to know the students and help them master what they are interested in! Mrs. Lyudmila is the sweetest teacher! She is such a talented, knowledgeable and humble artist! Best of all, their classes are affordable! Check them out!

This is the most abusive teacher. My brother discontinued lessons after 7 months. I went to get his…read moreportfolio. He yelled at me and my mom how he cant find his portfolio and now his class his failing because he has to keep looking for the portfolio. I told him that its not my fault he lost the portfolio. He started yelling at me and telling me I do not have room to talk and he placed his hand on me to tell me to shut up. A person as this verbally abusive and erratic should not be around children. I imagine they will report this review and try to get it removed and paint a false picture of what happened. Any man that can yell, harass, insult, and put his hands on someone is not fit to teach, let alone be around kids. All we wanted was my brother's portfolio. There was no need for insults.

In my opinion, one of the best places to learn how to draw, paint, sculpt, and more! The teachers…read moretry their best to help every student to reach their potential. People who are new to art that come here will learn quicker than most others. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone interested in learning art.

21/100 I didn't know…read morewhat to expect when walking into the Animation Academy, but after a half hour lesson in how to draw a Disney character, I walked out with a pretty good rendition of Tigger drawn by my own, two little hands. I'm not an artist, but the instructor made drawing so easy that anyone can do it. They take you through step by step, using basic shapes and strokes like triangles and circles, and make it all so easy. I can't wait to go back again to see who I get to draw next.

I wish I knew about the Animation Academy earlier! It is literally a hidden gem for all the…read morewannabe artists out there like me. I came across this place on my most recent visit to Disneyland/California Adventure over Thanksgiving break. Since the lines for all the rides were horrendous, my boyfriend and I tried some new things in the parks that were not rides. The Animation Academy was the highlight of the trip. There are "shows" every half hour where you sit inside a mini lecture hall and learn to draw Disney characters. There is a Disney animator who walks you through each step so that you come out with a picture that actually looks pretty good! Things move pretty fast so make sure you keep up with the animator and pay attention. Things can go from simple circles to eyelashes really quickly so here are a few things to keep in mind so that you don't seem so flustered during your first visit to the Academy. 1. Get there at least 10 minutes early so that you are guaranteed a seat. People start to line up. 2. When you choose your row, move down all the way to the end of the row and don't leave spaces between you and the next party. They don't have cooties. But most of all, don't be annoying and stop in the middle so that people have to climb over you. You can see everything from the right or left sides, trust me. 3. Follow along with the animator and don't freak if you make a mistake. Erasers are not allowed. If you come to the Animation Academy and follow along, you will honestly surprise yourself with what you can create! We went three times and drew Tigger, Mickey, and Dale. You can ask the guy at the front to see which characters are coming up so that you can plan your visits around their lesson plans! It is basically a free drawing lesson that can be just as fun for adults as it is for the kids. Actually maybe even more fun for adults.