I would recommend María and her daughter, Lily. They came to my house and hosted a paint session…read morefor my moms birthday. They were both lovely and we all enjoyed ourselves.

I called Maria last min after our artist cancelled on us for a charity fundraiser. Her and papi…read moreshowed up and saved the day. These ladies have great energy, easy to work with and are great at what they do. We will definitely use them again and recommend them for any type of paint event!

Food and show were excellent. I highly recommend and would definitely see another revue there.read more

I just celebrated my birthday with a group of girlfriends and Aja was both our host and instructor…read more The process of book was seamless she gave all the information we needed and checked in all the way up till our booking. She was thoughtful and showed up early so we could use the kitchen and bar area to set up our appetizers and drinks. She set up the art stations while we drank and ate. Later she lead the class while also taking candid photos of our group. She took her time explaining the process and checking in to make sure we were all following along. Aja was fun and entertaining. She took various groups shots always paying great attention to detail. This was a wonderful experience and I would absolutely book again. We were the only party at the time, she laid out all the art to choose from. The space was clean and large enough to accommodate my 10 group and plenty of space to walk around. There were couches and kitchen area with a small refrigerator. Overall the space was a 10. Experience a 10. And instruction a 10.

Such a great experience with Aja again! We booked her for my nephew's birthday and didn't realize…read moreshe was the same art teacher we had a few years ago! Once we saw her in person, we instantly remembered her. The space where she hosted was spacious, clean and large enough to accommodate a larger crowd if needed. We were a group of four. She was able to help both boys complete their artwork and give the moms extra time to finish. We felt bad taking longer than the kids and Aja did not rush us. She has such a calm demeanor and so much patience with kid and adults. I would highly recommend her. Her love of art and experience with kids is so amazing!

My wife and I went to Pinot's Palette on Valentines Day this year and we had a great time. Putting…read moreon the apron, following along with the instructor and sipping on drinks was an enjoyable experience to unwind and relax. I definitely recommend this place! I attached a photo of the theme for that day. Very fun time.

Late post: I booked a paint and sip experience with my mom and family. I arrived on time, but they…read morearrived a few minutes late. Once the class started, I had to step away from my own painting to help guide them through the first few steps, which felt a bit off. The instructor moved through the class a bit too quickly at times, and I found myself trying to catch up. As someone who doesn't paint, I would've preferred a slower pace. Wine is not included, but they do offer a selection for purchase. Overall, it was a nice experience, but could be more enjoyable with a more relaxed pace and clearer accommodation for late arrivals.

Love the pet stained glass class!!! It was a 3 hour workshop for $165 plus tips. When we arrived,…read morethe design was already created and each piece of glass was already cut and grinded smooth. We watched the demonstrations and proceeded to taping and soldering the glass pieces. Everything we needed was provided including safety supplies such as glasses, heat gloves, and masks. The instructor was very knowledgeable and gave detailed demonstrations. She was balancing doing something in another room. I wished she went around to check on each person, but we could hail her over when we had questions. We learned during the event that the metal used for soldering is made of 40% lead. I definitely hung the finished piece away from pets and children. And we wash our hands every time it's touched. Sign up on their website. They can't be contacted via phone. When I needed to reschedule the class, I did not receive responses to my email or website query. So we went in person to make the schedule change. The event was a ton of fun! The design of our pets captured their essence very well. Great activity to do together with a group of people if you can afford it and like crafting independently in an intro class.

As time passes it feels more and more of Chinatown is slowly starting to die out. The once bustling…read morestreets filled with vendors selling all types of knick-knacks and groceries have gone from every street to now just a few blocks. Restaurants which used to be filled with families every weekend now slowly find themselves closing earlier and earlier. The strong community that once was is slowly starting to age out and be pushed out. Luckily, there are new businesses finding roots in this part of Los Angeles and Element Art Center is a great example of how arts and crafts can bring life back to a community. After making a reservation for one of their classes and being let into the building you can look around and see how much of this space is made for building, crafting, and designing. With classes spanning from ceramics to stained glass it is a safe space to let your creativity run wild or be instructed. The instructors are young and teach in a way that welcomes questions without judgment. They encourage your creativity but also provide gentle direction along the way. With supplies provided if you are a novice learning a craft it is an artistic adventure without the cliff falls of expenses weighing you down. If you take their classes that last a few weeks or a month it also gives you access to come and go to create at your own pace. Element Art Center is a wonderful time whether you're doing a solo trip or being social with others. This is the kind of business that bring traffic to a neighborhood and help sustain it. Hopefully, more spaces for art will pop down the line in Chinatown but for now, it's fantastic we have Element Art Center to hold it down.

Celebrated our daughter's 12th birthday here with some of her closest friends…read more Emily walked me through the plan of an art journaling/collage making with this age group. She was a fantastic art guide for the children- she encouraged collaboration and open thinking, joy and whimsy! Love how the class was all about connection and process rather than cookie cutter pieces. Looking forward to taking a class there myself for me and my friends. They offer lots of interesting classes and workshops too. A true community gem! Thank you, Hive!

Such a gem in South Pasadena…read more A group of mom friends and I did the Thursday art journaling class and it was so much fun! It was so nice to be able to show up and be instructed. We were able to tap into our creativity and have a fun time. Emily, the owner had wine and snacks and explained everything in detail so you didn't need to have any experience. There was a group of ladies that seemed to be regulars and it very much created a community vibe. And the best part at the end is there was very little cleanup. I can't wait to come back during the day when the shop is open in the front and browse for some gifts.

Jennifer is so amazing! I choose her painting of "Shadows at Sunset" for me and my friends to paint…read moreas part of a bachelorette party and Jennifer was more than accommodating. She set up a link for us to get our tickets, set up a table so that we could all sit together, and she made the bride-to-be feel really special. Wine, meet, & cheese were included in the ticket to share amongst us and the other guests and there was enough for us to get more during breaks. I definitely recommend Friends and Flourishes for a great experience! And she mentioned that she does cooking classes as well! I'll be back again!

Jennifer is amazing, fun, silly and full of energy!! If you are looking to do a sip and paint,…read moreshe's your gal! We had so much fun and she explains every step so easy. Thank you Jennifer for your being so amazing!

Started taking classes here in April 2022 and have since transitioned into a studio membership. I…read morehave been to two other studios in the Los Angeles area and this one was by far my favorite. The vibe is community, support, growth and education, vs the "churn and burn" mentality of other studios. The teachers are all excellent and owner/teacher Amy has extensive knowledge in all areas of ceramics. I have learned wheel throwing, hand building, slip cast mold making, glaze formulation, nerikomi, marbling, mono-printing, and luster applications--just to name a few! The studio is generous with provided tools, a huge reference library, oxides, glazes, storage areas and open studio hours. This is truly a community and I've met some amazing people here. Highly recommend!

Amy, studio owner, and her team is amazing at Fahrenheit! She and two other teachers were so…read moregracious with their time and space and hosted my daughter's girl scout troop of about 15 girls. THEY HAD A BLAST learning about clay, how to mold pieces, using tools, etc. The studio is in a prime location, super clean and teachers are welcoming and knowledgeable. I saw a dozen or so spinwheels so I plan on doing a girls night out at the studio at some point. Can't wait to go back.