It was a fun and creative experience at the LA location but I have to share my experience from top to bottom because it could have been better for what it cost. I bought a pair of $150 'student' tickets as a fun activity for me and my boyfriend. We planned a trip to LA from Seattle, so we included this in our itinerary as it takes the majority of the day. A day before the actual class, I emailed both the 'contact' and 'support' emails online which happened to be the same person who responded (founder, Ruben Barraza). I ended up not finding a pair of shoes I wanted to customize, so I reached out to see if I could just use my 'student' ticket as a 'guest' pass which is essentially a downgrade just to watch/ help my boyfriend with his shoes and get credit for the $70 difference to use for laces or anything extra he might get. The response to my email was super brief, brash and dismissive. There was some back and forth considering I emailed well before the 12-hour policy to see if there was a work around. Mind you, I wasn't asking to reschedule nor could I since we were visiting, and I wasn't asking for a refund--I read the policy carefully before purchasing and was well aware there are no refunds. I was simply asking to do what I was intending to do anyway, which was attend the class--just without a pair of shoes. The owner basically stated that there's no store credit according to the site which actually didn't state that at all, and they can't accommodate and suggested bringing a pair of shoes further reinforcing the fact that he didn't read my initial email stating that I didn't find any in time, which was really disappointing and BS customer service considering that he already had my money and I wasn't asking for anything extra. I get setting standards but that's a scheisty and greedy business model. About the actual class, I ended up going in and letting one of the operators know my situation and they were super cool with it like it was no big deal. Surprising considering my conversation with the owner. The class itself was set up really well, there was a whiteboard with a breakdown of the class with time codes of what the process was and how long each step should take. They went over the materials available and others that could be purchased and it was fun and a breeze. The instructors consistently came around, checked in on us throughout the class, gave some great tips and helped create or complete people's designs and were super personable and charismatic. Great people overall. The downside was that I bought a pair of SB Dunk Triple Whites for the project and after spending a good amount of time designing and painting, we gave the shoes to one of the instructors to sew on the fabric swoosh cut outs, and it came out super crappy. The stitching wasn't even at all and it looked botched. At that point undoing it would've ruined the paint and would have just been more of an ordeal. I've used sewing machines before and I knew that the instructor forgot to put the foot of the machine down, and I even heard the other instructor letting him know on someone else's pair. I think paying $150 per person a class, the instructors should have those basics down. Unfortunately, we were pretty bummed with the outcome so I tried to cover up the edges of the swoosh with more paint and glitter and it just came out looking bad overall. So to anyone going, I would suggest going in with an inexpensive, basic pair of shoes because I felt like I wasted money both on the shoes and the class on the Triple Whites that got botched. Based on the videos of the classes and what they post on instagram, I just didn't expect that to happen. Anyway, still a cool class to take but the customer service from the owner could definitely use improvement and making sure the instructors are skilled and paying attention to their sewing would definitely lend to a better experience. read more

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Had an amazing time designing our sneakers. Manny & Superman were so helpful and gave us great suggestions. Something different & fun to do in L.A. Would highly recommend doing this for date night. read more

So much fun! My son is into everything sneakers now, so there was no better place to bring him when we were in LA. I can't say enough about the staff - everyone was so friendly and helpful! The shoes turned out great & they even streamed the finished product on instagram for their follows to enjoy. Highly recommend read more

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AMAZING experience with Ruben! thank you for your help!! much recommended for services and any shoe insight! definitely will go back

Went to the LA location as a birthday gift for a friend of mine. WE HAD A BLAST!!!!!!!!!! It was only us and another couple from out of town. The instructor was great, very personable and upbeat. We were there 5 hours and we laughed and joked the whole time. We had music playing and the time went so fast but we had a great time and he taught us so much. My friend really enjoyed her time there and we may go back again because we got some new ideas for shoe design. If you like custom shoes or just like creating, check Majorwavez in LA, you'll have a great time. Shoutout to the other couple that was there with us on May 9th and get off that woman!!!! LOL read more

I have been wanting to come here for a while. They close the Northridge Mall location last year, but Los Angeles is still pretty close to me. This is a six hour or so class so definitely mentally prepared before you book. I was very excited the entire way through. Make sure to come with someone who also Can keep the energy going. I was so motivated because everyone here was new at making shoes for the most part and it felt like a zone. They also let you order food here which is so cool that you're there for so long. They have great instructors, Rosie and Manuel help me so much. They even have an itinerary letting you know how the day is gonna go, which is so cool cause you're totally in the know. If you want to customize if you want to help someone with her shoe and for more support. You also can purchase shoes there and they have men's sizes 13 and 14 which is great because that is my boyfriend size. I want to go to the one in Vegas or Miami. Fingers crossed I can make that happen. read more

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Babe and I loved our shoes thank you rosey and Manny for the shoes!!! They came put fire. We will definitely be coming back again. read more

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Booked for my boyfriend's birthday a week ago with some friends, and let me tell you we had the best time. We went in having an idea of what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised by the hands on approach from the instructors, the positive environment and the vibes to get as creative as you want. We are already talking about coming back ! Thank you again for a great experience. read more

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Worth every penny! Absolutely loved this experience with my 10 year old. They are so helpful, fun to work with and inviting!! I cannot wait to do this again. There are hundreds of paints and fabrics to pick from and there was never a moment I felt too overwhelmed because they're so helpful. read more

Majorwavez Lab - The shoe they helped my son create - Art Classes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I organized a holiday fun activity for my work team and it was the BEST ACTIVITY EVER. Everyone enjoyed it, our instructors were fantastic- great attitude, kind, super helpful, and patient. Even my teammates who were nervous about having to do a hands-on creative activity loved the process and made their shoes their own. We were there for 5hrs but the time flew by! Excited to do this workshop again and bring new folks and a different pair of all white sneakers to customize. read more

Majorwavez Lab - My customer AF1s. Hand painted the smiley faces, added new material on the swoosh and top of toes - Art Classes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Bought tickets for a class in Miami to celebrate my husband's birthday. Overall we had a good time but I think the class is overpriced for this location compared to the others. Miami seems to be the worst location to come to based on what I've seen on IG. It's nice that it's out of the heat but the supplies are very limited (I would bring your own honestly). Our instructor also told us we could only change the toe box and check but I've seen people do more on IG and some did in our class too. But the fact that they only have one sewing machine meant we sat around waiting 4 hours to get everyone's shoes sewed. Instructors were cool, but def lower your expectations in Miami or wait to visit one of the other locations. read more

Great experience. The host helped us get our visions out to perfection. We will be doing this again in the future. read more

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Such a dope concept. You get to display your creative juices, and have a variety of paints, fabrics and supplies to select from. Super fun for a date night, group activity or even solo. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Great vibes. Here's what my husband and I created. read more

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I've been here 4 or 5 times now. I try to bring someone new with me each time. It's such an awesome concept. The first pair I did was all painting. Then I tried again with a little bit of sewing. The staff is awesome with helpful hints, tricks, and creative suggestions. I even made my wedding shoes here. The staff took such great care of a 40 year old lace dress and helped me create a new family heirloom. Listen, if you dont have a creative bone in your body, this place is still fun, and staff will help you create something amazing! Please go! You won't regret it. It may even become an addiction. It has for me! read more

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Was very helpful, the inside was DOPE & they were very nice. I learned how to reconstruct a sneaker! I will be back soon ! read more

Very fun experience staff was very professional and also fun I would fasho come back again to design another pair of shoes

Disappointed with the Miami class.. the people were great.. location just Ok (it's in the back of a restaurant outside in Miami heat) but the one thing that was very disappointing was the lack of supplies.. limited laces, no patches, not a lot of materials to chose from. I feel like Miami was a second thought.. only one sewing machine so it took like 4 hours for everyone's stuff to get sewn. Doesn't look like it compares to the other locations.. Mult. People left early. read more

My sister recommended this place to me and I thought it was a great idea to do his birthday fun day here , it's like the great experience to come as a father or mother with your teen son, to have a great time and bonding day. My son was kinda nervous in the beginning but the staff( Nikki and Jackie) were very supportive and made my son feel really comfortable and he loved the experience . Highly something for your bucket list. Thank you for the great time and all the help! read more

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HIGHLY Recommend MajorWavez for a fun, creative experience!! We came for the first time and the staff (Jackie and Nikki) in the LA loction were so helpful and supportive. We had a blast getting to be creative with our custom kicks. We will definitely be back for more custom fun. Thanks for a great experience read more

Majorwavez Lab - HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! So much fun being creative! - Art Classes Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Took my wife here for her birthday since she loves shoes. We had a great time staff was friendly and helpful. It was fun designing our very own shoes and design. I'm no artist but shoes still came out great. Lots of fabric and color to choose from everyone in our group was great coming from everywhere even out of state. We were lucky to do a tiktok and IG contest. read more

Ruben and his team were awesome! we did a corporate event of about 40 people that customized shoes and it was a big hit! we'll for sure be making this an annual event read more

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Came here as a surprise not knowing what to expect and I was blown away! I was so excited to see my idea come to life and the Majorwavez team was very polite and helpful every step of the way! I will definitely be coming back and bringing some friends with me next time! read more

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This is such a fun class for any sneakerhead! My bf and I had a blast picking out our materials and colors. The 5 hours really do fly by so next time we will definitely have a gameplan for our next design! The staff is incredibly nice and helpful and we cannot wait to do it again! read more

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The instructors were kind and patient! It would be pretty cool if we were able to use the sewing machine ourselves and learn how to sew material on, I also wish the laces (even the rope ones) were all included in our fee for the whole experience. Other than that, the experience was fun and worth it! read more

My wife and I had a lot of fun here! We'd love to do it again. Next time I'll come with more of a plan but it was also really interesting to see what other folks were coming up with along the way. I think they were down a person for the day but they were still very helpful and kept things going for everyone. read more

I took my 12 year old son here and it was our first time going. The staff really took care of us and helped provide a great experience! I feel like it could be a great date night or girls day too. read more

It was an amazing class, thank you so much! For all your patience and all your help I love my sneakers!!!!

I surprised my hubby for his birthday to create his own designer Nike's at MajorWavez Lab in Eagle Rock. The shop was fun, trendy and well-appointed with all you need to create your own custom shoes from contemporary to nostalgic prints as well as custom laces to really make your shoe pop. Overall, my hubby and I had a blast especially because the staff were really kind, knowledgeable and professional. The intimate space only allowed for about 25 people which was great because we could hear the instructions and to get one on one help when we needed it. The only suggestion for improvement is to change the music to accommodate a more family friendly environment. I would love to bring our kiddos but hesitate since the music was really explicit. If I knew that would change, I'd probably even inquire about hosting a private event for a birthday party because that's how much we enjoyed ourselves! If you don't mind the music selection, you will have a blast! read more

If you're looking for something to do to get rid of stress , this is the place to go . Need a date idea? This is the place.! Everyone was very nice and welcoming. The class lets you express yourself by making your own custom shoe & you take all the time you need without being rushed. 10/10 recommend taking this class for the experience and you walk out with a pair of shoes made by YOU read more

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Friendly staff, free nesquik all day, got a lot of fabrics to choose from, clean well ventilated, well lit room, plus a very memorable experience! Highly recommended! Plus will do again in the future! read more

Had an amazing time with the staff at the Eagle rock Location! The team helped me design of my new pair of custom shoes ! definitely need to check out the Northridge one. read more

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The place and activity is fun HOWEVER the staff is horrible. They need to be manage to be of any help and while they are good at social media, they are super unfriendly and lazy once the process gets started. They also don't care how the shoes turn out and for this much money you would think they would be more invested. If you are crafty, and would not need assistance, this is great but if you have an idea and you hope they help you realize it, good luck, you will be dealing with laziness and cockiness! read more

Disappointing first experience. I went to the LA location last weekend and my experience did not turn the way I expected it to be. When we got there, we were greeted by Darius and Nikki who were in charge of teaching the class. I expected them to be more interactive with us and guide us since they are supposed to be the experts here but it was the complete opposite. They put in the most minimal effort and just read the directions off the whiteboard, provided us with no demos considering it's our first time doing this, and were on their phones most of the time and only came by to check in on us into the 3rd hour. When my bf asked for guidance on how he should paint his shoe, they showed no interest and didn't bother giving any suggestions. The website didn't even mention that there is an additional cost for certain types of laces (ex: off-white laces) and the tags. I was not aware until I purchased a ticket and came into class that it was written on the whiteboard because they mention that all supplies are included within the ticket price. Whoever designed the website needs to be more clear because it's mentioned that a shoe is not included in the ticket (which is true) bring your own or buy at the place. What is not clearly stated is that they "provide all supplies needed" which is not true. Overall, this experience was not worth the time and money and felt nothing like what they portray on their social medias. I definitely don't recommend going to the LA location. read more

10/10 experience here! You couldn't ask for more than what they offer! You get a real life experience of actually creating a shoe and not only that, but you get to make a 1 of 1 shoe of your own. The staff was very welcoming and very helpful. Ruben and Jay were dreamy to work with. I will most definitely be coming back to do more! Check this place out if you ever get a chance! read more

Ruben & his team are incredible!!! They were flexible, understanding, & very easy to schedule/work with. I will certainly be returning. Thanks MajorWavez for such a fun class. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

This spots 10/10 ! Best place to get your creative ideas on your feet they provide all the tools definitely recommend. read more

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This spot is nothing but a gem ! Hit my boys up if you're looking for a dope sneaker experience where you customize your own Nike AF1 to your liking supplied with everything you need. Definitely a 10/10 recommend and that's family so definitely support and take the class. read more

This place is sick af. I came in with zero experience in making shoes and It was a dope experience. All the workers are great, friendly, helpful and cute. I had a great time learning how to customize an air force, sewing, painting and it's just a vibe at the lab. I went home with a fun ass time, a dope ass shoe, and new friends. 10/10 recommend. A great place for a date with a friend, your significant other, or even yourself. read more

i can only assume that reason for the poor quality of service from the management to the limited supplies and instructions available to participants is because the Miami Majorwavez Lab is a pop up location. save your money and go to the real location in Vegas. this was a birthday splurge for myself and my date and it was an epic failure. if you're a true sneaker head and wanting to dab into custom sneakers again don't waste your time or money at the location in Miami. fabric options were limited. technique and instructional guidance was lacking ...when the staff sewed on the fabric it was done sloppy with uneven stitching.... I bought a new pair of Jordan golf 1s to customize and I ultimately feel like I ruined a perfectly good pair. I'm hoping to go to an airbrush artist to hopefully salvage the pair. the team in Miami was more about doing a trace and glue project than actually working with you to achieve your custom vision ...I clearly challenged the limitations of their skill levels. altogether with new shoes and ticket cost I spent $600... and they still have the nerve to want to upcharge you for "special laces" ...they didn't even have proper tools to cut seams or even properly measure out fabric cut outs ...highly disappointed... and the excuse the staff would say we have 8 people in the class ...when I do the math with 4 staff that's a staff to every 2 people ...we should've had someone guiding us throughout the entire time that is experienced in doing customization based on our vision ...didn't happen!!! I would e been better off watching YouTube videos and buying my own supplies than spending $300 for the staff to half azz help!!! again if you're not serious about your sneakers and you just want to piss away $150 then go to Majorwavez Lab Miami!!! I would love to hear back from someone from the company who wants to make it right...I got pictures and a whole lot more feedback to provide. read more

Took a class with my sis back in December where we got to create a 1 of 1 AF1 together. The team is super cool and supportive throughout the entire process of the class. They offer a variety of paints, colored laces, and fabrics to sew onto your shoe. Definitely a place to check out if you love shoes/ art from any level of beginner-advanced!! read more