I like when I am here for work shooting events which so far is about the only times I've been here…read more The space has lots of natural light and the design and layout is nice and open. Looking forward to the next shoot there!

It was a great experience using the meeting space as it was professional and clean!read more

I have explored many shared office places in SF and most say this one is very unique…read more The ambiance is homey and artsy unlike other more sterile and modern co-working spaces. I enjoyed the fact that not everyone is glued to their computer doing programming or startup stuff. They host many different talents from fashion designers and freelancers to non profits organizations. People are friendly and approachable. Some can be a little to chatty and interrupt too often, but a cordial "let's catch later" will usually suffice. Pros: affordable, clean, approachable owner, safe, and a bit eccentric space. Cons: no parking, not super close to Bart (not a pleasant walk to Bart as it doesn't feel super safe), can be a bit loud depending on where your work space is, and does not offer much more than just the working space (no snacks! Haha).

Project Bandaloop is amazing! If I were good enough, and they would have me, I would drop out of…read moregraduate school right now to dance on walls and cliffs with them. Since that is not the case, I had resigned myself to frequent visits to their website UNTIL I found out that they host beginner and int/ adv workshops! Woohoo! Maybe I will be an amazingly talented beginner and they will beg me to travel the world with them and dance on the Petronas Towers, Chartres Cathedral, maybe even at Petra or the Coliseum. Please. Please. Pick me. I'll do anything. ________________________ Update: Since I have now completed both the beginner and int/adv workshops offered by Project Bandaloop, I feel this review needs an update. The workshop is a lot of fun, although pretty hard on the body. I figured that vertical dancing might have its challenges, but I had no idea how much a rock climbing harness and nerve endings could disagree. However, that did not stop me from going 4 days in a row...doubling up on pants and shirts can make a huge difference. The beginner workshop (5 hours over 2 days, $110) features a warm up, and then a rotation through the climbing wall featuring bouldering/dance, dance from single point suspension ("pods"), the trampoline walls, and the wood wall. The advanced workshop (6 hours over 2 days, $150) has an additional floor station and focuses on play and choreography more than orientation and skills. The workshops were between 15-20 people with 5-7 instructors. The instructors were great! Definitely gave the freedom to play, while also providing constructive pointers and maintaining a safe environment. The founder of Bandaloop, Amelia, was also in and out, watching the advanced performances, answering questions, etc. While she did not offer me a position in her dance troupe, I am definitely addicted, and will be going back for more. Maybe one day I can have my own trampoline wall. The one downer: the warehouse in Oakland seems pretty sketch upon first approach,. It isn't well marked, and looks kind of run down. It also can be tough getting in earlier, etc because all the doors are locked. However, the next workshop is in a new location close by in Oakland, so this may change soon.

truly amazing, innovate aerial artists! google them, and check out some of their performances, or…read morebetter yet, go see them in person!

We loved our class here! The instructor was so patient and we learned a lot. (Never thought it'd be…read moreso difficult haha) 10/10 would come back here! They turned out so beautiful.

Went to the beginners class one day pottery. Very fun to make but instructor does not hand hold…read moreyou. Expected to watch once and work on it on your own while the instructor makes their own items. Luckily my friends and I did research before the class and had a general idea on how to make a shape. Normal wait time to pick up pottery is 4-6 weeks. We waited 4 weeks to get ours. Steven was very friendly for pottery pick up time changes. 100% make a game plan before coming to class because time is limited and instruction is limited. Overall not bad

Large spacious place! Building hosts several artists' work with rotating galleries. Check out the…read moreschedule on website or pop in to see for yourself what's in store. Amazing thing is it is free! Absolutely appreciate that.

Rotating artists in different rooms make up the Minnesota Street Project. The space is calm and…read morequiet. Some areas have artist areas for purchase. Best of all it's a free space to get inspired. Not lots of food in the Dogpatch where this is located, but there is a restaurant connected/right next door.

I attended an event at Gallery 16 last night and have to say I was very impressed. The space was…read morenice and open (they'd moved some things around so accommodate the large crowd), the ceilings were high and the windows let in so much natural light. The staff there was really friendly and professional. I can imagine that this space would work well for a number of events - art openings, cocktail parties, even weddings. The floors are painted wood and the ceilings are wood as well, with exposed brick walls. It's about 6 blocks from the Montgomery BART station, and just a few from SFMoMA.

Nice space! Spacious space. Warehouse-like space. Etc. Went to an event last night. One man show…read more Free booze. Free blues rock band - Tiny Television? This 2 yr old kid (3?) was tapping along like it was nobody's business!!!

Peaceful and comfortable work environment. I love being able to get my work done in creative and…read morewelcoming atmosphere. The office is fresh and clean and offers great snacks in the kitchen for their members. With four rooms you are able to find the perfect spot to get your work done ! Also, great place to network with fellow members. I always meet inspiring people there working in a variety of fields.

A lot of up-and-coming studios in the East Bay are run by big corporations and feel out of touch…read morewith the needs of creatives--in contrast, Makers is a real community with managers who are deeply passionate about supporting the arts & helping real creatives thrive. Spacious, bright, private studios, wonderful location, and a vibrant social community! Whether you're a working professional, hobbyist or weekend warrior, all creatives are welcome here. The atmosphere is calm & focused when you need it, social & upbeat when you want it. The studios range in size from 10x10 to about 10x20, and they all open up to high-ceiling, airy warehouse with unique character. There's also a private back parking lot, which is something I didn't find at other studios in the area. They host occasional open studios too, which give the public a chance to step inside. Epic place!

I have been a part of MWS for almost four years, and it has been an amazing first studio…read moreexperience. From my initial tour with Jacques to participating in the East Bay Open Studios, the connections I have made with fellow resident artists have been invaluable. My growth as an artist during my time here has been insurmountable. I will miss my time here but will carry the relationships I have made with me. I part ways with MWS only because I have found a studio closer to my home. Thank you MWS for giving me a space and a place to grow and thrive as an artist.

I have bought and commissioned a number of works at this historic collective, where I've been a…read morepatron for almost 30 years. I especially like their stable and creative leadership and staff (Janice and Nathalie) who are helpful guides. The Board Chair, Pam Borelli, is an artist herself, whose lovely work I've commissioned. So glad San Francisco has this gem, now more than a century in operation. Beautiful!

Enjoyed the quiet serene environment of this SF staple supporting and celebrating fantastic…read moreartists. Love the benches painted by the artists not for sale. Oh well.

Kaytea was awesome! Yesterday I took my team to a private pottery wheel throwing class and everyone…read moretold me how much fun they had. Kaytea is very knowledgeable, funny, and helpful. Me and most of the team have personally never done this before and we appreciated her patience, humor, and story telling. I've always been interested in wheel pottery as a personal hobby and I'm leaning towards coming back here on my own time :) plus the studio is super cute!

How cool is it that the artists' pieces of work is displayed in front for sale! I love walking in…read moreto see what people made. Love the creative minds. The paint colors, the craftsmanship, the ideas.