First Visit to Aristeia Needlepoint and I was super impressed with the thread selection and helpful…read morestaff! Totally worth the drive they had a lot of canvases and some small canvas kits for finishing! Staff is super welcoming and greets upon entering. Even the other customers are helpful and knowledgeable about needlepoint. They were out of the thread I was looking for an happily asked to contact me when it comes in. Looking forward to going back soon!

I have never seen such a well managed or extensive collection of threads and findings. If you are…read morelooking for textural or tonal inspiration in your designs this is the place for you!

A beadaholics delight! There are a plethora of beads and findings to make unique jewelry. Glad I…read morevisited during my west coast visit.

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!

March 29, 2023: Last night, 3 guy friends & I walked over & attended the opening reception for…read moreGajin Fujita at LA Louver. I'm grateful that such a creative space is only a short walk away from my place in Venice Beach! After all, art makes the world go round, as well as stimulates the mind & dances with creativity! Oct 2019 & March 2023/Edward & Nancy Kienholz: Speaking of Merry-Go-World, it was one of the most fun & wildly popular shows I have attended thus far at LA Louver! I decided to walk over to the gallery solo! I'm so happy I did, such a colorful exhibit with a spinning wheel, blinking lights & music! Imagine, a merry-go-around inside of an art gallery...FUN! Once I stepped inside of the actual carousel to hear my fortune read... To my wonderful surprise, the words displayed said I would be... A rich woman in Paris! Haha! Last night, their word play displayed upstairs was plenty of fun, as they framed the walls! Jan 25, 2023/Alison Saar: While returning home from my walk on the beach, I ran into my neighbor/artist, and she invited me to African American Artist Alison Sars opening at LA Louver! We had a great time! What a show, it was packed! Her artwork made such a huge statement & spoke volumes about African American hair, as well as further messages that commanded the room. A behind the scenes video upstairs of Alison at work was amazing! Happy Meeting: While at LA Louver, I've been able to ask questions & speak to Artist Alison Saar at a Saturday brunch, run into some of my neighbors, as well as attended shows with my neighbors, & met new creative people! In fact, while waiting in line to go into the Merry-Go-World, I ended up meeting someone who's a great friend to this day, which invited me into a whole other world of art shows, museums & events! Imagine that! March 29, 2023: Graffiti/Fine Artist: The Gajin Fujita opening reception was fun: emblazoned with strong color, graffiti & especially the gold leaf of it all rocked my world! There were plenty of stylish people mingling about, both upstairs & downstairs, as the colorful art sparked the imagination of the crowd & conversation poured out excitedly! My drink of choice was a few sips of sake. I was grateful that my friends and I were giving access beyond the gray velvet ropes to the 3rd level to view more artwork of Gajin Fujita! (Thanks, again!) Artist Deborah Butterfield: Her horse sculptures have me in awe! #Love I can't help but take in the beauty each time I spot her work at LA Louver. Christmas 2022, after stepping off of a plane, I saw one of her larger than life horse sculptures while walking through the airport, and it stopped me in my tracks!! Haha! Overall: LA Louver is a wonderful gallery to buy art, browse & enjoy art... and maybe even take a walk on the boardwalk & step onto the sand, as it's right at Venice Beach! Score! In fact, I stopped by earlier today to see the show, once again, in detail & up close, minus the lively crowd from last night!!

*** "You've gotta have art ... all you really need is art ..." ***…read more That's the commercial jingle that I recall most from childhood. Detroit Institute of Arts ran that ad relentlessly on television. Now I can't imagine life w/o it; what's life w/o imagination? LA Louver was the first gallery I visited when i moved to LA. Why? Location, location, location! Perfect when walking along the beach. So whenever I decide to cruise the Venice broadwalk, I try to stop in. Today was no exception. I went down to the beach after a late lunch. I parked east on N. Venice Blvd then started walking to the gallery. From that perspective, I will walk by the adjacent brick bldg first. That's so I can see the mural of the industrialist, Abbott Kinney. LA Louver exhibits are a mix but mostly modern art pieces. You won't be buying anything here most likely because pieces sell for $5,000~1,000,000. Perhaps a 401K for a Hockney piece? I've posted pics of the pieces I liked most ... an amazing oil painting and a bronze sculpture that looks remarkably like it's made of wood. *** A gallery walk is free. I'm sooo glad b/c it is a joy to glimpse. ***

We had a lot of fun at this art gallery. First the art show we saw "Creepy Cute" was so unique,…read moreadorable, and whimsical. It was fun to walk around and look at all of the interesting art work. The staff at WWA Gallery were very friendly and nice. They served wine and beer and an assortment of snacks. There was lots of room to walk around. And standing tables to enjoy my wine and chat with friends. A very nice way to get some artistic culture while in Culver City. WWA Gallery is very unique and very welcoming and friendly to the public. It was a very enjoyable evening.

Big fan of this gallery. I was here this past weekend for their "I Believe in Unicorns, too"…read moreexhibit and I loved the layout and openness of the space. Some galleries, you're surrounded by amazing art- but it's hard to see it because you're jam packed like sardines. I felt like there was plenty of room to walk, mingle and hang out without being on top of each other. Besides the featured gallery, the venue hosts a variety of other artists' pieces in the back and side areas. Once we were done taking in all of the unicorn pieces, we got to enjoy the rest of what the place had to offer. Now, there aren't a TON of other pieces, but there are little sections dedicated to smaller shows with a variety of different themes. Based on some of the advertisements for upcoming shows- it looks like they host a good mix of themes while supporting smaller artists in the process. Being opening night, the staff really had their stuff together. It seemed like a lot of people were purchasing prints, but it was very organized and everything was quick. They set up an awesome photo area with a man dressed in a unicorn for patrons to take photos with and offered some complimentary wines for you to sip on while perusing. I loved this area of Culver City, too. I've never been down here, but liked there were a ton of restaurants and bars in the area to go before/after. Parking is a cinch- just park on the street nearby (just watch the signs) as most of the street parking is free after 8PM. If you're unlucky- they do have lots all over for a small fee. I will be back!

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.

For urban art, this space is combines the prerequisite raw industrial space and adds a massive…read moreoutdoor rooftop where there are more (larger walls to adorn with art.) From there you overlook the street which, at night, looks eery and is close to the old days of the Meatpacking District of New York. The largest and almost most prestigious walls of LALA Gallery are the outside walls which stretch way above the streets and wrap the corner of Willow St and Sante Fe. When we approach LALA Gallery you get that "I've arrived" feeling. The entrance is a small doorway up a ramp and past a loading dock. The stairwell on the public opening night was covered in Obey from 1st Fl to 2nd Fl. I think Cryptik was on 2nd Fl up for half a floor. Looking forward to seeing more shows at this space and checking out the Villans Tavern across the street which is a neighborhood favorite. This area is starting to heat up with a new (boutique) coffee joint on Willow and Mateo, but before the gallery opening I had no reason to wander over here.

Unfortunately I can only review this virtually since i have never been, however, I recently…read morepurchased a print from here (online) by one of my favourite artists ever. The correspondance during this purchase has left me in no doubt that the this Gallery is all about the love. I get the impression this place is for the people, and for the art . I would certainly recommend this site to anyone interested in purchasing a print... I know it can be a bit scary buying stuff online especially if it envolves reasonably large amounts of money... But if, like me, something grabs your eye and you got to have it, this gallery will make the experience a good one. I hope one day I get the opportunity to visit the gallery for real... Thanks LALA. :) D from UK

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!

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