Gorgeous pieces, binder full of artist information and prices given to us at the door. Great spot…read morein a row of galleries. Connected to its neighbor as well, so once you enter one gallery you view the other.

Great group show: thank you Paul for curating amazing shows! I love the contemporary works you…read moreguys continue to show! Always inspires me! One day I will be collecting from you! My collection is growing slowly!

A great selection of beads and very lovely staff willing to help you out. I also love that you have…read morethe option to craft in-store!

A Gem of a Bead Shop in Santa Monica on Ocean Park - Exceptional Service…read more I recently took a long walk today and decided to visit a wonderful bead shop and had an absolutely fantastic experience. I needed to have my labradorite bracelet restrung and wanted to enhance its design with something unique. From the moment I walked in, I was met with warmth, expertise and offer to help. Michael was incredibly skilled and patient in helping me restring my own bracelet, ensuring that it was not only secure but also beautifully balanced. His attention to detail in the design of adding new sterling pieces to my bracelet made it a fun experience. Meanwhile, Olivia was an absolute gem in helping me choose the perfect sterling silver pieces from Thailand to complement my bracelet. She had an eye for design and guided me toward selections that truly elevated the overall look. The entire experience was seamless and enjoyable, and I left with a stunning, newly designed piece that I absolutely love. If you're looking for quality beads, expert restringing, or classes to learn how to create your own masterpiece please make it a place to visit with family and friends.

If you like mild, easy, typical art- this isn't your place. Virga Gallery was my favorite stop…read morewhile visiting several of the galleries as well as the local museum across the street. Every piece is bold, energetic, full of life and motion- everything from abstract representations of nature, to glittering eye candy, to light shining through intricate paper cut outs, to fine art paintings that connect you to something beyond. The gallery's namesake Virga, who is the owner and a featured artist, is a delight as well. She's a proud, fiery person and her work is pure genius. I loved my time spent in Virga Gallery, and tried to really slow down and understand each piece- which I really recommend doing. I will definitely be back, and hopefully will purchase one of these beautiful pieces in the future.

Virga, I'm sorry you think that my girlfriend and I were…read moreapparently the worst experience you have had in 45 years in the art world. I find that surprising. You must not have had very many experiences with potential customers. Most art galleries I have been too, either clearly state that no pictures can be taken of the art or they do not have a sign and they don't mind. Yours, however is very particular. You do not have a clearly posted sign but you do have an opinion! I guess it's the worst of both worlds.

STEPH JUDGMENT: Great gallery born out of the street art movement…read more I first heard about them in an LA Times article talking about their exhibit on the art of GWAR, the pioneering horror sci-fi rock band. I'd heard of Beyond the Streets before through various Art in the Streets exhibits, but had no idea that they now had a permanent physical home until I read that article. The hubby and I are longtime GWAR fans so had to go check it out! There's metered parking around the gallery, but you can also park for free on nearby neighborhoods streets. The gallery was quite sizable, with several exhibition rooms and a gift shop, of course. It's free to enter, and the exhibit was really great. Since then the hubby and I've returned for the Shepard Fairey exhibit and are looking forward to coming back for more!

Made the trip up here to see the GWAR exhibit and it was amazing. This space was utilized so well…read morefor what was on display. Being able to be so close to some of the stage costumes of my favorite band was a truly amazing experience. The entire setup was very well thought out, and I easily spent way more time here than I would have expected. The studio isn't huge, which was a bit of a let down, but their space was certainly maximized for the art. The gift shop was nice as well, but I was a bit underwhelmed by the mixing of merch for GWAR with other past exhibits. It felt like they could have been a bit more organized about that. Parking is street in LA so you have to have realistic expectations. I did have some issues with the parking meters out front that did not like my debit cards, so it took a few tries at a few spots before finding somewhere that worked. I don't count this against them because that's LAs fault, just wanted to share it with all readers here. Overall, it was an experience I made and was absolutely necessary for a Bohab like me.

Nice little corner market with vintage clothes, jewelry and sunglasses. Nice vendors helped me find…read moresome $35 shades that are fly.

We had the chance to participate in this amazing event. GREAT vendors and the spot can't be beat…read more My partner and I came on the 'first friday'. What can I say.....you can pick up an amazing piece of jewelry from a local artist and then take a walk on Abbot Kinney and grab some food OR even take a look into the store fronts (that stay open later for this night). A unique jewelry find + good food + some excellent people watching opportunites = good times

I had my birthday party at Elizabeth's studio and it was just perfect! Everyone had a great time…read moremaking ceramics and Liz was so helpful showing everyone various techniques to create beautiful pottery. I can't wait to see how everyone's pieces turned out! If you are looking for a unique location for your next small group event check out Elizabeth's studio, you will be very happy that you did!

Took a ceramic 'class' or signed up for a ceramic session. The owner seemed annoyed by questions…read moreand didn't offer much guidance or attention. I was grateful for the other participants who were helpful. I have looked at other ceramic study or 'classes' and many of them offer a specific session (for instance: mugs or vases making) this is open to your own creativity, which I liked. But if you're looking for instruction, or a situation where you can learn- this is not the best studio for that

I popped into These Hands Maker's Collective this afternoon after having driven by it countless…read moretimes but also because I was trying to find a needlepoint kit that I thought they might carry (turns out they don't). Not sure why unwind.studio lists them as a Stockist but alas, it was great to finally have a reason to check this place out. It is a maker's collective so there are various forms of art available for purchase. But, also, they have a variety of classes that I am definitely going to explore their schedule because I am interested in the Dubai Chocolate Bar class and candle making, among others. Definitely a neat space and you can get some inspiration by checking out the crafts available for sale.

Love this place!…read more Great for gifts-- handmade wares (jewelry, paper goods, art, etc) + craft kits with everything you need to create your own work of art. Lots of classes/workshops. I took the paper flower wreath class which was SO FUN. The instructor was great. Ample high quality supplies (we're talking Paper Source, not Michael's...) The space is lovely. Parking can be a little hairy, so give yourself time. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS & LOCAL ARTISTS. Spend your money here, it's worth it!

*** As an artist, Bradford is like fine wine ... ***…read more He seems to be getting even better over time. After a brief walk through his studio recently, I noticed that Brad has diversified quite a bit. He has added some geometric imagery and heavy layered paintings on wood substrates. The resulting depth is remarkable. Very nice. *** It's good to see a local artist flourishing. ***

I've helped out at an event held at this space and it was beautiful! Loved the artwork, and loved…read morethe fact that the space doubled as the owner's own studio, as the floor is speckled with layers of amazing paint. So gorgeous. The size is just right and access to the kitchen/refrigerator is nice as well. I loved the space so much I also produced a music video that was shot here! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX4iIPlwS5c) Brad was great about letting us come in early to set up and did not give us any issues about the amount of people we had there or having to move some of his paintings, etc. Was overall a really fantastic experience and to this day, the music video I filmed here is the one I'm the most proud of. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a unique affordable space for your event or production.