I've studied with some of the best artists and illustrators working in the L.A. area here--the ones…read morewho teach as well as make art, that is. Most of them do workshops and classes here, in the great facilities. LAAFA is a great resource, and you meet many fellow working professionals in classes here too. Check it out if you are in one of the Iatse Locals, maybe you get a deal! I only wish in wasn't so far from me. I live in actual Los Angeles. Smile.

If you want to pursue a career in the arts, where you learn the ways of the old masters, and by…read morethat I mean learning how to REALLY draw, how to REALLY paint, how to REALLY sculpt then LAFFA is the school for you. No school now days will teach you how to draw and paint like Rembrant, Bougerou, Ingres, In fact many art schools now days do not teach you the most important concept of drawing and that is that in art learning is life long it does not end with a degree. LAFFA emphasizes that. Furthermore many art schools focus simply on art being just paint splattered on a canvas or some weird as hell sculpture that sells for millions and where the "artist" i.e. like KOONs and Andy Warhol do not even do any work at all. LAFFA is very much like how people back in the ECOLE Beux arts were taught, or how those in the high renaissance were taught, in the atelier style, by the end of one class you will have learned how to truly draw which is the basis of all art! The accreditation, accreditation is a good thing, however it will not mean you will magically teach you how to draw and paint, much like some assume a degree means. no a true artist has YEARS of practice and does not stop because a true artist knows that to be able to truly know that they are good at something, they must remember they always know nothing like the renowned cellist Pablo Casalas once said when he was asked at 93 why he still practiced the cello 3hours a day" i think i am finally improving" that is what you will see here TRUE MASTERS of the lost art of drawing and painting, modern day Bougerou's, Rembrants, Franz Hals, Titian, Ingress etc. Who embody the true spirit of the lost arts which many so called art schools sans Cal Arts and 3 kicks do not teach today. One teacher i highly recommend taking is Rey Bustos, he is harsh, he is firm but his passion will drive you. He is truly an amazing instructor.

Highly recommend this busy art studio. I just attended a 3…read moreday workshop and the studio was very accommodating during the workshop. If I lived closer I would take advantage of their calendar of events!

We celebrated my daughter's 2nd birthday at the studio and it was the best! All my guests were…read morehappy and Omar and his wife (studio owners) did everything to make us feel welcome. The owners accommodated all our requests and were so kind! The studio is a perfect place for birthday parties and all the kids LOVED to paint. Such a great spot to celebrate creativity and promote individuality in young minds. I will certainly return! As a bonus, all the kids got to take home a lovely piece of art to hang at home! Such a success!

We moved further away and therefore haven't been able to take lessons at VAW for years. The…read moreopportunity to join the World Building Workshop came up for us, so we decided that the drive would be worth it for my child to participate in it. My child is on the younger end of the age range, and I was concerned that the long session might be too much for them. When I went to pick my child up, they were BEAMING from ear to ear about what a great time they had. They said they were not bored at all and that they were now a BIG KID because they were able to be in class and sit along with older children. It motivated them to continue to create and explore more.

Valley Art Workshop feels unique. I cannot keep this valley gem to myself. Miles Lewis, owner, has…read morebeen teaching my kids for so long. I have tried to quit VAW but The Force is too strong. The price is reasonable, the location is charming and the teacher is a skilled, smart, kind, supportive, talented artist. When you walk into the studio, you are surrounded by different styles of art. I was floored to find out that they were mostly created by Miles. He's the real deal, a fine artist with patience and personality. I feel lucky that my kids attend. It's just a cool, peaceful place to be if you want to become a better artist.

My son enjoys lessons here. The teachers do a great job of meeting the students where they are with…read moreeach project. I would recommend Drawn2Art for anyone at any level looking to tap into their creative side.

My daughter has been at drawn 2 Art in Northridge since kindergarten she is now a 4th grader, Art…read moreis one of her talents and passions...she has learned and practiced techniques and different medias and now is teaching her self new skills and medias. Thank you Lindsay, Jeff and staff. Love Diane and Elizabeth

Excellent place for a shy and creative kid. Good for socializing and creating art they absolutely…read morelove. Great, kind and helpful staff.

What a wonderful little art studio nestled in the west hills suburbs! Kid and teen friendly. Very…read morecreative space and fabulous artists are there to help each individual find inspiration and development. I highly recommend this studio!

What a wonderful and splendid evening getting to paint & sip with some wonderful group of women…read more We painted a campfire evening out in the wilderness using the hues of yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and black. Who knew just 6 colors can create a beautiful imagery of calm and peace. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire 3 + hour class. It was also nice that we were able to bring our own drinks and food to share throughout our painting experience. A pleasant evening of creative fun.

love this place!!!! I had my daughter's 6-year birthday party here. It was perfect! The place is…read moreclean, spacious, & well-staffed. I arrived 30 minutes before, but their lovely staff helped me set up food trays, decorations, etc., etc. The kids stayed in the art studio while being instructed to paint 'Derpy' from Kpop while the parents stayed in the outer area mingling and snacking. The kids got to keep the canvas they painted, they loved it, and all had a great time. Maria, the instructor was very, very calm and patient with the kids! Reasonably priced too. I would totally do it, again. I will consider it for every birthday party!

This has been a great school for the last 20 years! I went to this school from 1991 to 1995…read more Having emigrated only 3 weeks before school started, I did not speak or understand much English at all, and I was placed in ESL classes. Thanks to great teachers and a caring and encouraging counselor (Mrs. McDonald), I was able to learn English fast, and transfer to the honors program starting 11th grade. I ended up taking AP English and Honors English 11 simultaneously in the 12th grade! I graduated taking all my A through G UC required classes, and got accepted into several UCs and Cal States. And once at UC San Diego, I was able to keep up and even graduate with honors with a major and two minors. And why did UCs want me, despite my low SAT verbal score? It was thanks to the abundance of clubs and activities that I was involved with at Reseda High. There were so many clubs at this school, you had your pick of several for each day of the week. And teachers encouraged students to join things, like a very active student cabinet, journalism, a second newsletter put out by ESL students for ESL students, a great drama program, cheer, flag, all sorts of sports teams, choir, band, 18 different clubs, volunteering opportunities such as planting trees on earth day, and more. My ESL teacher (Mrs. Worman) encouraged me and my best friend to run for office and join Student Cabinet, and I am so grateful that we did. We ended up becoming very involved with a whole lot of things, not knowing that colleges would like that, but because teacher after teacher made it feel good to be involved. And now, long after high school I have remained involved wherever I go, because I learned the value of being involved. This school was full of very caring teachers and office staff, who went out of their way to engage and teach students. The only staff members I did not like were one Spanish teacher who could not control her class (Mrs. Swanson?) and the college counselor (Mrs. Stanzberry). She stuck out, because she was not friendly and was intimidating. The rest of the teachers I had were fantastic, especially the ones in the social science department (especially Mr. Kaz and Dr. Shaffer) and the ESL department. Now, years later, I have tracked some of these teachers down via facebook and we have become facebook friends. I was shocked that they even remembered me 18 years later. They tell me that they remember most of their students. And they do! They remember distinct things about personalities of my classmates and cousins who went to the same school. (Meanwhile, for the few months that I attended Taft High school, 2 teachers didn't even take the time to properly learn my name then, and I couldn't tell you any of their names either cause they did not connect with me in any way.) The campus was beautiful, complete with its own little forest at one end, and clean. The kids were nice, and inclusive. My lunch group looked like a mini united nations, complete with two white guys and a white girl who hung out with us Persians, Rumanians, Armenian, El Salvadorians, Mexicans, and Russian! And others came and went, hanging out with different groups on different days as they pleased. Because of this, I got plenty of opportunity to practice my conversational English, and people marveled at how well I spoke English for the amount of time I had been in the US. This could be because in some schools the culture is such that different races self-segregate and recent immigrants end up together with others who are not fluent in English and fluent in a different language so they speak to each other in that language. Me? I don't speak Rumanian or Armenian or Russian or Spanish. The only way to communicate for my lunch group was English. And now the there is a magnet program on campus too, and I hear that it is wonderful. My cousins went through the magnet program and loved it. Interestingly, most of their teachers were the same as I had. And for the relatively low socioeconomic neighborhood full of recent immigrants, Reseda high and its magnet have unusually high test scores, college admissions, and scholarship recipients. I attribute it to the school culture and the attentive teachers and staff who go above and beyond to pull kids up and encourage them to explore different avenues and apply for all sorts of different opportunities.

A 12 year old girl died on Feb 25, 2026 because the school did not take bullying seriously. Her…read morename was Khimberly and she was trying to help her older sister because she was also being bullied. I wonder who the teachers and principal are at this school. .... as caregivers they need to do better.

Cristina was my son's spanish tutor for 2 years. She is the most dedicated and proficient teacher…read morehe has had. She has a true love for teaching and kind, sensitive approach that makes her student feel both comfortable and enthusiastic. Cristina is a natural born teacher and anyone who has the opportunity to learn from her will take the lessons and wisdom she provides with them for life. She is amazing!

Cristina Gordy has taught my son many things. He wasn't interested in painting until we started…read moregoing to Cristina's classes and now he loves it. He looks forward to her classes every week because she keeps things interesting and exciting by building Dinosaur cities and other fun projects with things that he has painted. When asked what he was thankful for in regards to Thanksgiving he replied, "My art class"

The bookstore has a wide variety of items, including school supplies, snacks, and drinks.read more

Wonderful Community Festival to celebrate AAPINH Heritage Month!…read more Cultural demonstrations and dance performances. Food, vendors and local politicians, public and private community partners. FREE and plenty of free parking. Lots of accessibility friendly entrances and parking.

Highly recommend taking your classes at the Reseda Safety Center. The staff is amazing and show…read morethat they want the best for you during the program. From the intake all the way to the completion. The care and guidance they provide you is profound. Completed the 18 month program and gained lots knowledge how to better myself. Much appreciation to Loli, Rodney, Destiny, and Frank!

5 Stars I can't say…read moreenough good things about my experience at Safety Education Center. From start to finish, the entire staff was incredibly welcoming, professional, and genuinely helpful. They made the process of completing my Alcohol and Drug education classes smooth and stress-free. Everyone there truly cares about your growth and success. They took the time to guide me through every step, offering support, understanding, and knowledge that I'll carry with me for life. Thanks to their program, I can confidently say I've become a better person. If you're looking for a place that will help you make real, positive changes, this is it. Highly recommend!