This is the most complete and wonderful art studio I've been to. They have pottery making, pottery…read morepainting, glass and fabric art to do. The teachers are very friendly. The owner's dog is also super sweet. I painted a pottery, didn't make it from scratch but picked the unpainted one from the shelf and paint it. They have special colors that can make very pretty texture and requires no skill whatsoever. It's very relaxing and fun. They'll fire it for you in 1-2 weeks, then send a text for pick-up. It's a long drive from me but the pottery I got is really worth it!

We went for a Valentine's Day throwing class! It was the best time!!! Alyssa was such a great…read moreteacher!! We will be going back to paint our pottery and will definitely take another class of some sort! Sarah the owner was also an amazing host!

I cannot BELIEVE I didn't leave a review for this gem of a place! So my husband actually found this…read moreplace and suggested it for our daughter's 6th birthday. I contacted the owners, Terri and Sarah, and they were so incredibly gracious! They invited me over to check out the space. I really like the layout of this art studio because it's divided into different sections/rooms. One room would be where the kids do their sketching, and then another room is where the kids would take their sketching to go paint. The third room is where you can put all the food for your party and they have an awesome patio area that's right next to the food room where parents can also hang out while the kids can sketch and paint for the instructor in the other rooms. There were 19 kids total and it was so nice not to have the parents stand behind their kiddos the entire time to watch them paint because there's no where to go!! All of the parents told me they had NO IDEA this place existed. Because it's on Artesia , which is quite a busy street that people take to get from one place to the next it's really not the kind of place that people stroll around on. Sarah and Terri will work with you on what kind of theme/ sketch to guide the kids. It was an amazing party! Everyone loved it! And my daughter said it was the best birthday ever! Yay! Success! If you're planning a birthday for your little one! BOOK THIS PLACE!!! Cheers!!

My two children attended camp at SBAD for one week during the summer. My biggest regret was not…read morebooking more weeks. My son, aged 5 (who I was worried wouldn't be able to sit still), learnt so much about different artistic methods. SBAD focus on a different topic/theme each day so the children have plenty of time to be creative and really think about what they would like to make. My daughter, aged 7 loved going each day and came home with some stunning pieces of art. She also LOVED the teachers who are not only skilled artistically, but are genuinely kind people who make all the children feel welcome and at home. This is the only camp (ever!) that my son and daughter have attended and been very grumpy that I only booked one week! Needless to say, we will be returning for the Thanksgiving camp!

TL;DR - A fun art studio with a date night pottery class option. I'll be going back again…read more For those still reading... My wife and I had been interested in checking out a pottery class. We found that Summer Studios was in the area and had different class options. We went in to check it out and get more details. David was very friendly and helped answer our questions. A date night class sounded like the best way to try it out at a reasonable price to see if we enjoyed it before signing up for a full class. On the night, we got there and the dog Sokkit was there to welcome us in. David talked us through the process and then he demonstrated the process for us, including explaining the "why" behind the steps. With that sorted, we got to get our hands muddy (covered in slippery wet clay) to throw a pot. David was watching over us and helped us with the steps as we had first-timer issues and questions. The setting was a nice way to try out pottery, and is a fun activity on a date night. We had the chance to make 3 different pots each, and they were each quite different but not too bad for a first time. David told us that for these classes, he does the work to finish off the pots (drying, trimming, firing, and glazing) and then we can come back to pick up the finished pieces. I'm quite curious how they will look when finished. Overall, very enjoyable and fun. We're probably signing up for one of the 4 or 6 week classes soon.

We had a family night, instead of a true date night, and it was great. Our instructor, David, took…read moreplenty of time to walk us through all of the steps, and he also took great interest in everyone's work. It was challenging, in a good way. I'm excited to see the final results in a few weeks after all the firing and glazing.

Hosted a birthday party here for my daughter. Ms Lin was incredibly attentive and easy to work…read morewith. The girls all had a great time. I highly recommend this studio.

I've had the pleasure of meeting Teacher Lin while teaching at a local Chinese After School in the…read morefall of 2017. I got to observe while she was teaching kids ages 5 and up in a weekly art project class. Her patience and creativity was inspiring! Not sure why it took me so long to visit her art studio in Torrance, and I fell in love at first sight!! I had organized an art painting event at church. So I had to learn how to paint some mountains so I could teach some folks at church. I'm no Picasso or Monet, but Teacher Lin taught me some basic concepts of painting and how to use light and airy brushstrokes to paint tall trees. It's been several years since I've even picked up a paintbrush and painted for fun and I had a blast! If I can learn how to paint for fun and let my inner child come out, so can you!! Definitely give this place a try and you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend to all of my students and their family and friends. Private and group lessons are available and please inquire about their summer camps or after school classes. Thank you Teacher Lin for showing me and igniting a passion in me to create and paint and do crafts and combined with a coachable spirit and attitude we can learn new skills and hobbies no matter what age in life! =)

We started the teen curriculum for my 11 year old over the summer. The program was well done and my…read moredaughter loved it and learned new techniques. She really looked up to her instructor/mentors and enjoyed seeing them work on their own projects. We would have loved to continue but unfortunately we had to move out of South Bay. We know they have a second studio in Santa Monica so we hope to join that one once we can move back to our home in West LA. The tuition prices were a great deal for what we gained from the classes. Thank you for the inspiration and a great program for my budding artist!

This studio was not a good fit for my 6 year old…read more I stayed for the entire 90 minute intro class. My daughter completed her butterfly artwork within the first 20 minutes, after which she was left with nothing else to do. Unsurprisingly, she became bored and restless. Afterward, I received feedback framing this as a focus issue and inability to remain seated, despite the fact that I had already disclosed her speech delay and autism to staff upon arrival. Rather than offering accommodations, enrichment, or flexibility, the studio treated her boredom as a readiness issue and suggested another trial to "evaluate" her. Expecting a six year old to sit still for 90 minutes after finishing the assigned work with no additional engagement is unrealistic. The program appears rigid and not well suited for younger or neurodivergent children.

Summer Camp The…read morePerforming Arts Workshops does not honor price adjustment by giving the Groupon advertised 46% discount towards May summer camp registrants who only got 20% "early bird" discount. The early registrants end up paying more by signing up early and end up more disadvantaged.

One of the best places that every kid can improve and step out with so much knowledge and…read moreconfidence. I'm really happy that my daughter could get there . They even have scholarship programs to make it happen for more kids.

We are so lucky to have this gem of an art program for our kids. My daughter has been attending…read moreweekly since it started - I think it's been about 5 years now. Rafael has opened her eyes to the beauty in details around her and created a space where she is free to explore different materials and methods. While she has produced creations from impressive macro photography images to mural-sized abstract paintings (no one believes the one hanging in our home was done by an 8 year old), the process of centering herself and tapping into her creative flow is the true gift of this program. She is a shy girl who has found confidence through art. She looks forward to her weekly class and always leaves peaceful and happy. We are truly thankful for this unique place.

My daughter LOVES these classes! She has been taking them for a couple of years now and I love…read morethat they allow her so much creative freedom. It's different than any other art class she has taken. They give guidance, but don't tell the kids what to create. There are so many different styles of art happening all at once from spray painting to photography. Mindfulness is incorporated right in the beginning of class so that the kids can shift gears and more easily tap into their creativity. Love it and HIGHLY recommend this class for kiddos who love art.

My 6 year old loved the spring break camp at Art Zone! She loved the slime, paint splattering, etc…read more We will be back for their summer camps!

I really enjoyed the Friday open studio and a day of morning camp for my kids. They really…read moreencourage artistry and just doing what you think is fun, no matter how long you want to keep doing it. My kids love painting, sculpting from clay, stamping with paint and glitter and then doing it all 1000 times. They loved going with different friends that made each session feel unique. It's perfect when you don't want to clean up a mess but lets your kids be creative. I thought I might get a call for a crying kid, but the staff are pros.

Fun laser wood painting workshop and a brand-new offering. We were basically the guinea pigs, but…read moreeverything ran smoothly. The artist/owner was very kind and even stayed longer than expected to help us get the results we wanted. It's clear they're constantly developing new workshops and trying to engage the community. Solid four-star experience. If you're looking for a hands-on studio activity to try something different, this place is worth checking out. It's on my radar now.

Huge praise to Jen, the amazing owner of AR Workshop! Three gal pals got together for a creative…read moreouting and ended up making the most beautiful soft chunky blankets. The whole experience was engaging, calming, and honestly so much fun. We loved it so much that the three of us already made plans to sign up for another class. When a place makes you feel that relaxed, creative, and connected -- you go back! If you're looking for a unique party idea, want to learn a new skill, or just want a fun get‑together with friends, I highly recommend AR Workshop. Jen has created something truly special.

My son started at the Coder School at the beginning of February, and he has been loving it…read more Before his first lesson, I reached out to ask some questions and I was immediately impressed by the manager's (Randy's) compassionate, validating, and collaborative response. My son got to try out a class with Coach Roy (who was wonderful!) to see if it was a good fit for him, and now he takes lessons weekly with Coach Justice (equally fantastic!). The whole staff is warm and friendly, and they accommodate to each child's needs. Coach Justice provides great structure and challenge for my son, while also allowing him the agency to be creative in what he's learning and working on. My son is engaged and focused the whole hour, and is really proud to show us at home the progress he's made each week. FYI, if this applies to you: they are vendored through Harbor Regional for self determination for social rec. Highly recommend!

Would highly recommend The Coder School. My two sons have both been learning a lot in their 2 on 1…read moresessions. I receive weekly updates via E-mail on what they learned and suggested homework for the week. Each of the teachers here have been great. The school is flexible with rescheduling sessions as needed. We are greatly appreciative of The Coder School.