My daughter has been taking classes at The Arterie since the beginning of the school year. I can't…read moretell you how much she loves it! She loves going in, getting her things together and starting to make something. She loves that she has freedom to express and create... with some guidance and feedback but also enough room for her work to be HER work vs a cookie cutter composition that looks exactly like some other artist. She gets to see and play with art the way she wants to, AND I love bringing pieces home and hanging them on the wall. (Talk about a self-esteem booster for her!) I love that Cara and her team bring real art concepts to the kids in a way that they understand and relate to. I highly recommend The Arterie to anyone who is looking to support their child's artistic expression. It's sooooo important... And as an artist myself, I just love creating a love for arts with kids without judgement or assessment.

We love the mixed media class! Having art time is such a special thing for my girls. They can let…read moretheir imaginations run wild and explore all kinds of artistic techniques. The teachers and owner are so sweet and such big hearts for teaching love of art to all. Highly recommend for kids of all ages.

I tried this as a short introductory class. I was "blown away",…read more the studio is beautiful itself and filled with amazing pieces of works. I was instantly inspired. My skills are a bit rusty, but.... Dan, the owner is wonderful: helpful, professional and obviously very devoted. (AND an incredible artist himself) The two teachers that day (Willie and Maria) couldn't have been more helpful. Endless patience and helpful suggestions. They all are bursting with exuberance and truly wanted to make the experience an enjoyable one! It is definitely a joyful experience with good vibes, positivity and encouragement. I will definitely recommend it to others, and I will be back!

I just finished an all day workshop about the old master's Zorn palette (using only 4 colors)…read more Loved the vibe of the studio and the instructors are great! I'll definitely come back.

The owner discriminated against my child, who has very mild autism and ADHD, and refused to let her…read moreattend his art class. She is only 13 and very talented. I thought that was illegal? He didn't even tell us what accommodations he thought he might have to make that he cannot. How can art teacher turn away any student wanting to learn. WOW!

I would put zero if I could. I brought my very talented 13 year old daughter here for an art class…read more She loves art and has immense talent in drawing, painting and digital art. She hopes to go to art college as art is her passion. Her father is a fine artist and graphic designer so it runs in the family. I called the man that owns this studio and told him my 13 yr old was interested in a class and he said he worked with teens. My daughter has mild autism. She loved her first class and created a wonderful pencil drawing that looked similiar to the instructor's drawing. I brought her back the following week. The owner asked me to have my daughter wait in the car. He brought me inside and told me he would no longer see her as she has special needs. He discriminates against those with special needs and will not teach them. I hope that if you choose to go to an art class you do not choose to go here. He teaches hate. We certainly don't need more of that in this world. Many of our greatest artists have special needs. Thankfully teachers didn't turn their backs on them.

Nancy is an awesome instructor! She made the entire experience fun while helping us when we…read morestruggled. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to tap into their creative side (even in they don't think they have one). I will be coming back again!

Glass Arts Collective in Westlake Village is one of the coolest places I've ever visited…read more Specializing in fused glass, the collective is open to groups or individuals who want to expand their creativity. There's also a gift shop up front. I commissioned a tray for a friend, and she LOVED IT! I can't thank Nancy enough for her loving care for this project.

A totally hidden gem.Date to Create is tucked away on the second floor so you wouldn't know it was…read morethere. We had our own personal happy hour with 8 of us. Our teacher/hostess was wonderful. We enjoyed creating beautiful watercolor cards while sipping wine and munching on yummy snacks. Perfect for a group of girlfriends or even a date night with a bunch of couples. I'll be going back.

I went to a class at Date to Create last night and it was so much fun! I've been to other wine /…read morepaint places in the past which are fun but what made this project class unique was that we weren't copying someone else's creation but rather creating our own. Donna provided all the materials we needed as well as yummy snacks and wine. She really encouraged us to find our inner artist, even when we thought it didn't exist. I will definitely checking her calendar for other projects and going back. I'm very happy with how my memory box turned out. Highly recommend this studio!

My daughter surprised me for my birthday by taking me to Pacific Oaks Candle Studio to design and…read moreassemble our very own custom candles. From the minute we walked in, we knew we were in for a treat. The space was beautifully designed by the owner, Liz, who was a soft-spoken, sweetheart of a human being. She walked us step by step through the process of creating our candles from selecting the vessel it goes in, to selecting our scents, to assembling it. My daughter and I have never experienced anything like it. We enjoyed ourselves from beginning to end and left feeling as though we'd spent the day at the spa. We were both super relaxed and smiling from ear to ear. I cannot recommend this one of a kind experience enough for anyone looking for something fun, relaxing and memorable to do for a mother/daughter day, date-night, bachelorette party or just because.

Perfect date-night spot!…read more So I'm a guys' guy. I enjoy sports and cars and building things with steel and brawn. Admittedly, I wasn't sure how much I'd enjoy an evening making candles. But the studio's owner (I believe her name was Liz) was patient and knowledgeable and made this such a fun experience. She made me realize that candles don't always need to smell like fresh laundry or a lady's bathtub! I landed on a blend of various woods and tobacco. The result was a delicious, masculine scent. Less candle, more MANdle. It smells like it belongs on a mahogany desk in a study -- one with lots of burgundy leather and vintage books where someone might drink a glass of bourbon after a long day of doing man stuff. So guys, if you're looking for a great way to spend an afternoon, where you can build something your wife will actually appreciate, check out Pacific Oaks. It's a great way to get the flame burning. (Get it? Because candles.) Sincerely, D.Rush

Took my daughter here for an art class- can not recommend more. They take the class step by step…read morethrough the class theme and it's so wonderfully done. The teachers are very direct and structured whcih is actually rly nice for the children. There's also of course creative freedom intertwined in the lessons as well. Such a sweet studio highly recommended and the shopping nearby is awesome too. I love walking around there while I wait for her to finish class

Viridian Art is a wonderful art studio. We have been there to create projects as gifts, art…read moreclasses, camps and to host a birthday party. Every time the interactions with Virdian art owners and instructors is fantastic. They are very professional and create great experiences for kids. We are very grateful for the studio and the entire staff.

Charlotte is a great artist and teacher, she is very talented, friendly and very experienced with…read moreher teaching skills. If you need learning to draw and paint, go to her.

From the owner: My name is Ziwei Xia (Aka Charlotte Xia) and I was born and raised in Beijing, China. My mother was…read morea traditional Chinese singer. My father was an artist and businessman. I came to the United States in 2010. I studied at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Santa Monica College and the Musicians Institute in Hollywood.  I have worked professionally as an actress, model, singer, artist and painter. I had a small role in the recent Top Gun motion picture and sang with Bob Dylan on his last tour in Hollywood.  I’m also an artist signed by Studio Channel Islands Art Center and my arts includes traditional Chinese images and other subjects that spark myself. I share my passion for the arts by teaching and I already have 15 years tutoring experience with drawing (drawing skills, sketching, watercolor, acrylic painting and oil painting).

I've had such a great experience at Joy Lab Ceramics! Lina is an incredible teacher! She brings…read moresuch fun, positive energy to every class and makes learning feel easy and enjoyable. I've also had the opportunity to learn from Deb and she is equally awesome! The whole studio is so welcoming, and everyone is genuinely helpful, whether you're brand new or have some experience. I've taken two 6 week classes and one workshop and plan on joining as a member. I have already learned so much. It's such a supportive environment that makes you excited to keep coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking to get into ceramics or just want a creative outlet!

what a perfect place to reconnect with working with clay!…read moreWith their encouragement and knowledge, I rekindled an old love of clay! no pressure, just a great learning experience, great conversations, and I can't wait to see my project when it's complete