I've been to a few different paint nights in LA, but I must say, I absolutely loved the Painting…read moreScripture paint night through Immersed Life. Veronica is a wonderful instructor and walks you through the entire process to create your own version of the scene. She knows her stuff and knows how to keep you engaged. No cheap paints or paper plates here either, just good quality products. I'll definitely be coming back.

From the owner: Immersed Life specializes in walking each class though a passage of scripture than step by step…read moreinstructions on painting a picture to represent it. We make scripture come to life through art!

My son loved his one week summer art and photography class. I loved receiving the photos when he…read morecame home. Thank you ladies for all being so warm and kind! They're very attentive

Stay Gallery located in downtown Downey is a precious gem in our city. They feature local artist as…read morewell as events for the community. Thank you Stay Gallery for your February Family Paint Day Event last week. The guided acrylic paint dau was so much fun. Please look them up! They have events posted on their website for a fun family day. They also host private events! There's a parking structure directly across the street. Enjoy the Downey mural on Downey Ave. painted by local artist depicting several Downey landmarks! So proud to be from this city for over 20 years.

My son is currently attending the gateway academy school and omg! no complaints whatsoever!!! The…read moreteachers , staff are amazing! You can tell they care about the children so much! 10/10!!!

The Parents at drop off are scary ( driving too fast , don't stop for pedestrians and aren't…read moreconsiderate of the neighbors or other parents). School isn't neighborhood friendly. Pick up is just as bad- with line extending the entire block. School isn't well organized. Dangerous school location off of Firestone- does not have a proper drop off or pick up area. No parking available for parents for events such as graduation, plays, etc.

(8/4/26) I didn't get her name, but she was very kind and…read moreinformed me about how to take care of the image until the day of the party. Just had to email her the image I wanted and she had it ready within seconds! No need for extra shipping costs like from Etsy and other sellers, nor wondering if your image will arrive on time. Definitely would recommend you guys check them out and my friends already saved this location for their future cakes! Thank you ! (:

Absolutely love this supply shop! Myra is incredibly sweet and always so helpful. She makes the…read morebest cake toppers & always has everything I need for my baking business and more. The quality of her products are amazing and she offers so many supplies such as chocolate silicone molds, cookie cutters, cake supplies, edible images, custom cake toppers, etc. Highly recommend supporting her business!!

The hubsters and I went to this with a few friends - and had an absolute blast!…read more I am not an artist by any means, but the instructor was so good at walking us through step by step how to paint the scene, all of our paintings turned out really good! (We painted the surf shack at Windnsea.) And It's really affordable - $35 includes everything. Paint, canvas, hors d'oeuvres... EVERYTHING! (Other places in the area aren't all inclusive.) It's a really fun night and something different to do in San Diego. For either a girls night out, date night, private party or group outing like we did, I highly recommend it!

It was so fun! I took the coffee class that you paint with coffee amazing!!! Thanks Danielle I will…read morecome again for sure!

Watts Towers has been named to the World Monuments Fund's inaugural Irreplaceable America list…read more recognizing 10 U.S. historic sites considered essential to preserving the nation's cultural heritage, officials announced Tuesday. The list was created as the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlights historic places facing significant preservation challenges. The Watts Towers, created over more than three decades by Italian immigrant Sabato "Simon" Rodia, consist of 17 hand-built reinforced-concrete structures decorated with tile, glass and found objects. The tallest tower rises nearly 100 feet. The Watts Towers are a monumental achievement by one individual, Simon Rodia, yet are of cultural significance and meaning to all of the local community, and its visitors," Daniel Tarica, general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, said in a statement. "The conservation and preservation of the Watts Towers ... reinforces a message to the community of investment, value, and stewardship, while also supporting increased cultural tourism and generating economic opportunities that benefit both the immediate Watts community and the wider region."

I grew up knowing that the Watts Towers were there. Sometimes, they were the photo on the front of…read morethe phone book. More often than that, they showed up as background photos of the Southland displayed between commercial breaks on TV news programs. I would have liked to have seen them in real life. It's just that you didn't go there because of the reputation of this part of South-Central Los Angeles. Things have changed. The 105 Freeway now provides that much needed link across between the top of the Gateway Cities and LAX, going but a few blocks south of the Watts Towers. What was called the Blue Line of Metro's light rail has a stop at 103rd Avenue, within walking distance of the towers. I'm also older than when Watts would have seemed ominous. Then, the neighborhood is changing, which is par for the course everywhere in Los Angeles. Predominantly African-American Watts has now become predominantly Hispanic. When I visited, I lowered the car window and asked two Hispanic twenty-somethings taking a very relaxed walk near this historic site what Watts was currently like. While not a "meet and greet" sort of neighborhood, the mixing of cultures probably helps bring a broader swath of people closer to seeing the towers. I took the 105, got off the large well-designed interchange at Central Avenue, and drove a few blocks north. The Watts Towers didn't seem as tall as I would have thought, but, when put under a different lens, they are very tall! The towers are the work of one man - Simon Rodia - and the tallest one stands about 100 feet (think 10 stories)! I am writing to review the towers and believe that, on the day I went, the Arts Center and tours were not operative. There are additional exhibits that can be seen and would be explained by taking the tour. However, you can definitely park within a block and visit the site. There is even a hardscaped plaza with tiered seating to the north of the towers. The towers are a little strange. They look like pyramidal cone shaped and opened up Slinky toys. Their cage structures are made of structural steel. However, the ribs are not just the steel. The ribs are "coated" with ceramic material, glass, mosaics, tiles, shells, and other objects that give them color and texture. They reminded me of some of the work that Antonio Gaudi designed in his native Barcelona, Spain in that the effect is organic ... and even a little hippie dippy. Knowing about the Watts Towers and knowing about Simon Rodia are intertwined. The Watts Towers are the largest major project built by just one individual, thus of historical import. He worked on them for 33 years! They are now under the purview of the California park system. Rodia was an Italian immigrant from a small town in the region of Italy in which Naples is the principal city. He was trained as a stone mason. I was fascinated by his trajectory. Upon coming to the United States from Italy, he first lived in Pennsylvania. From there, he moved to Seattle, WA, where he married, to Oakland, CA, where he had children, and then to both Long Beach and Watts in Southern California. People told him he was odd and criticized his work, but he persevered and we are richer for it. I'd say that a person had to have some unique wiring to push the envelope in terms of innovation, and even eccentricity, to be able to visualize and build the towers. Eventually, Rodia's health worsened and he moved north within California, dying closer to family members in Martinez, CA at 86 years of age. I had a school friend who lived not too far from the Watts Towers. He was Japanese-American. His parents did not move away until they retired. And I remember that there was a neighboring household where the couple occupying the house, and who also remained, was from France and that I would speak to them in my high school French. That said, it could explain how other immigrants, such as Simon Rodia from Italy, might have lived in the area, along with other newcomers. While not as fascinating as the Watts Towers themselves, the evolution of and rationale for demographic changes in almost all of big L.A.'s neighborhoods would make for volumes of interesting accounts. I highly recommend visiting the Watts Towers, especially to Angelenos who have yet to do so.

AHHHMAZINNNG! Letty is great, shes kind and honest and saved my daughters valentines party! Albeit…read morea late review, i would recommend her 100%. I had met her at another painting party and instantly new i would use her myself. She travels outstide of the jurisdiction depending on location and charges for that but she is sooo worth it! My daughter had her Galentines themed party at home with a few friends and it was the cutest! Leticia helped picking the painting because she is familiar with 5 year olds. I liked the input and went with her recommendations. Party was a hit!

Leticia was so amazing! Helped me pick out a location for our company event! She got a hold of the…read moremanager from El Torito and guided me throughout the whole process. We were able to pick out the drawing & are so thankful for her teaching skills. She also incorporated meditation before and throughout the class. Will definitely book her again in the future!