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 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.

The Teacher (Ann) is incredible! She is really patient and…read morenice. She providing all supplies and helping you whenever you need a help! Definitely I recommend this school

I had an amazing experience here and would highly recommend. I took the live drawing class with…read moregraphite and the model did great! The class was calming and Ann just let us do what felt right but also guided at the same time. Materials were provided which makes it perfect. In Addition, so many great places to eat around for a fun day in k-town.

The energy of The Artist Lab is pure joy! From the moment my…read morekiddos arrived they were welcomed by everyone and encouraged to freely express their creative ideas. The facility is bright, clean and well maintained. As a parent who attended top colleges and has both degrees in Fashion and Studio Art; I was impressed by the quality of the teachers. Immediately noted these detailed classes: Color Theory Charcoal drawing Full size painting area with large easels In house Ceramic Kiln Fabricated projects And a lot more. I'm enrolling my daughter in the after school program. Looking forward to seeing her progress. They have a trial pass use it.

The Artist Lab is a nice little art space on Wilshire, in Hancock Park, conveniently located close…read moreto my house. It offers art classes for all ages, though I suspect most of its students are kids. My six-year-old Leo B. has become something of a regular, and he absolutely loves the place. For my part, I appreciate that there's always a camp available when I need it, sometimes even at the last minute. Popular classes sell out (if you want an anime/Pokémon/Hello Kitty kind of week, get on it), but most don't seem to reach capacity. There are camps for pretty much every school break, including one-day camps for various holidays. Parking is easy, as are drop-off and pick-up. Leo did one day camp last year, then two weeks of summer camp last month. He's a fairly shy kid, and was only willing to sign up because he had friends from school who would be with him. I was pleasantly surprised when he requested to come back for a second week this summer, knowing he wouldn't have any friends in that class. Artist Lab has different themes for each week, and he went for under the sea and pop art. There were different teachers rotating in and out, and to be honest, I never really talked to any of them, though they all seemed quite nice. I dealt with all the administrative stuff through text and email and enjoyed getting photo updates in the text thread. Leo had fun every day, and came home with all kinds of artwork that we're now stuck with until all parties are willing to get rid of them. He made sculptures and paintings and even sewed a little fish. I also liked that he got to learn a little about pop art after a somewhat difficult visit to the Tate Modern earlier in the month. I'm sure we'll be back to Artist Lab next summer, and possibly earlier. Leo will ask for it, and before long, his brother will want in on the action.

I had a great experience at the Eagle Arts Center's nature printing making class. Valerie and…read moreEugenia were amazing instructors--Valerie explained the mulberry paper process and printing techniques in a way that was both clear and engaging. I brought my son along, and even though he got a bit tired, Eugenia was incredibly kind and attentive. She made sure he was still having fun and even helped me keep him engaged, which I really appreciated. I highly recommend these art workshops, whether you're going on your own or bringing your kids. It's a fun, welcoming, and creative environment for everyone.

we came here for a friend's wedding and it was BEAUTIFUL!!! the building is gorgeous inside and…read moreout. great spot for a 100 person wedding. my only complaint would be that they only had one stall restrooms so the ladies room line got pretty long very quickly.

I have been taking Beginning Classical painting with Cheryl Kline for about a year now and going to…read moreclass has become my favorite day of the week! I've learned more about painting in the past year than I ever could have anticipated. Cheryl is patient, passionate, knowledgeable, inclusive and encouraging. This is my FIRST EVER painting I did in class, I still am in awe of it (not to toot my own horn but TOOT! - just kidding, I just seriously can't believe how much I've learned)!

I attended the Plein Air Workshop at Kline Academy, excited to improve my painting skills and…read morereceive guidance from the instructor. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. Despite the class being very small (only five students), the instructor completely ignored me the entire session, while giving multiple rounds of feedback to other students--including one sitting directly in front of me. I even walked to the location with the instructor, so there's no way this was just an oversight. I paid for this class expecting at least some level of instruction, but I left feeling like my presence didn't matter. If I wanted to paint outside alone with zero feedback, I could have done so for free.

Rama is an incredibly talented and experienced artist, teacher, and mentor. She has been my art…read moreteacher for over 8 years now. I started out doing one on one private lessons learning the basics of sketching, drawing shapes, and creating shadows. I then went on to do oil paintings and have never been more proud of the work I create and bring home. Rama has a special way of breaking down steps to make art easy and fun. I have truly learned so much from Rama and I can say that because of her, I have found my passion in art and have become a more confident person. She has a special aura and provides a warm, relaxing, and fun atmosphere for all ages to express their creativity and create beautiful pieces. Rama is more than an art teacher, she is truly someone everyone can look up to and learn from. I am truly grateful for Rama and the art classes she provides. I highly recommend West LA Art Center to anyone who wants to bring out the artist in them!

The best art teacher. Rama is very talented! I am so appreciative of the space Rama has given my…read moredaughter. A personal experience no one can duplicate. You will not find a better art teacher. Her and her son are truly loving and good people.

I loveeeeeeee the month I spent with Still Life ceramics! I took their beginning wheel monthlong…read morecourse and it came with access to the studio FOR THE WHOLE MONTH. i did not know this until the first class and was delighted at the idea of being able to make many pieces for a whole month. If youre thinking of doing a course, this is SO worth it. the classes are informative and the instructors are very knowledgeable at what they do, super helpful and welcoming vibe as well. the studio is soooo peaceful i loved coming in here after a busy day at work. i was also really enjoying my classmates! there's street parking around the studio, ive never parked in their lot since i think its paid! but the street by their parking lot entrance usually has a spot open around 4pm

The art studio has three locations, and I have visited this downtown store in the art district…read more They offer variety of classes here, from beginner level like one hour classes, to advanced sessions of hand building, wheel and glaze classes, and you can also book workshops and private parties. The staff here are super friendly, also patiently demonstrating the techniques. There is a parking lot to their rear entrance, very limited spots though, and you likely end up with street parking like I did for my few visits here. Overall, I'd certainly recommend this place to friends.

When we arrived, I appreciated that there were designated parking spots for this site! Only…read moredownside was that there was trash scattered around, so it looked a little sketchy at first. To add to this, we needed to be buzzed in so we could enter the premise. Once we were inside, the ambiance changed completely and there were a couple of IG worthy spots to take pictures while checking in. We opted for the spinning art experience since my daughter is too young to partake in the more elaborate ones. Originally, we booked for 4 people but one person got sick so we asked if we could transfer the funds for that person for another experience since there are no refunds. Luckily, was able to contact them the day before and added the bunny paint pour over experience. Ozzie was our guide and he was super kind and gentle with my daughter. We were instructed to pick 5 colors and then we donned our plastic bootie covers, apron and gloves. We entered our designated art room and was blown away by all the colors on the wall. There was even a tire swing which my daughter was all about. The spinning art experience was a lot of fun and I enjoyed seeing my daughter embrace the paint. I think her favorite part was when she had free rein to paint all over the walls. Overall, we had a great time. Only down side is that it does go by super quick and is quite an expensive experience for one hour. However, we get to have a treasured memento which is ready for pick up about 5 days afterwards and we did have a great time. That being said, #noragrats!

Lot of fun to paint and explore our creativity…read more Definitely a relaxing moment to have kid intentions of mixing paint with your hands and just play with paint. Can't wait to see the final art work

Took a class there to learn to make baby shorts. Bought my fabric there and loved it so much I came…read moreback and bought more fabric for more shorts. They offer kids camps in the summer. You can rent the sewing machines in the back which is also great.

I am thrilled Meraki is in a walkable Eagle Rock location, with easy parking and lots of cute…read moresurrounding shops and restaurants. There is an adorable shop up front of perfectly curated fabrics, sewing accessories, projects, and small treasures while the mid area of the space opens into a creative shared table area. If you venture past the rainbow quilts all the way to the back you will find a treasure trove of Juki sewing machines, set to host a group of new to advanced sewers along with a large table area in the back for a variety of craft projects. My children are in 1st and 4th grade and enjoyed the 2 part Crochet class. When it was a bit difficult for my younger one, Debbie scaffolded the entire thing and made it possible for her to learn, feel successful, and feel like part of the group. We have also tried the finger knitting blanket class and now my 4th grader can make gorgeous blankets for friends and family. The sewing classes for 8+ are incredible. My eldest has loved going in to learn how to make tote bags, pillow cases, and a variety of other sewing projects. They also have camps, which we are eager to try someday. Most recently we hosted a very special birthday party here and I can share that it was incredible, lovely, and probably the most present I've ever been able to be at one of my kid's birthday parties, considering Debbie took on most of the labor! 11 children made pillows together, along with adorable rainbow keychains and they really had a blast. I was so impressed to see my little one sewing away on the machine with her dad next to her and the older kids jump right in. Many of them made 2-3 little pillows, even though they had never sewn before! Debbie's instruction is clear, easy to follow, and she has a great deal of patience while sharing how to create these masterpieces. It was really nice having mochi ice cream in the middle table area too- Debbie had everything needed for a party in case things were forgotten. The little fridge helped too! It was very reasonably priced and an unforgettable experience for the kids. We hope Meraki will be on this cute corner for many years to come!

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.