I bought this class as a birthday gift for my boyfriend and we both really enjoyed it. Brian was…read morereally knowledgeable about glass blowing, sharing it's origin and history. He made sure we each had time to make 2 pieces (5 people in a 2 hour class) and was patient with us as we learned. Picked up the pieces today and they look great! Overall, really enjoyed the experience. Also, they have a free parking lot, which is great when in the Hermosa area!

Severe lack of communication, follow-up and professionalism. I'm really sad about this as I usually…read moreprefer to support local businesses or artists when I have the opportunity. I purchased a class via glasshouse.ws on 9/12. I received no class gift certificate and zero communication until 9/26 after emailing Glass House Studio twice. Bryan apologized and said he had been very busy, so everything seemed to work out and I received some options on time frame of when I could schedule class for the next month. After a bit of phone/email tag, we connected and on 10/4 we scheduled class for 10/23. I was asked to call and confirm the week before to make sure that time was still good, as Bryan said he had been very busy. No big deal, happy to do that. I called to confirm class on 10/17, and left a voicemail. I hadn't heard back on 10/18 so called again and sent a text asking to confirm class on 10/23. By the night of 10/19 I hadn't heard anything. Feeling a little uncomfortable with the lack of communication, and not wanting to drive to Hermosa Beach to potentially be turned away, I asked for a refund via email. On 10/20 I called and received no response, but texted to ask for a refund and got a reply. I was told that the situation was "ridiculous" and I would receive a refund minus a $50 scheduling fee. One week later on 10/27 I had not received the refund, so I reached out to ask for an update. I received a refund minus $50. The glasshouse.ws website makes no mention of a fee, and I'm not sure why I'm the one losing $50 considering the difficulty of working with this business. Glasshouse.ws outlines their refund policy in detail, even differentiating products vs classes, with no mention of a $50 fee. Verbatim from glasshouse.ws: "There are no refunds provided for products. The "product" are items for sale on website. The "courses"  are classes offered by Glass House Studio.  Class gift receipts require at least two week prior scheduling to redeem.  Items shipped that arrive broken require return of product to exchange for equal value.  The purchaser is responsible for return delivery.  After sixty days of purchase of classes no refunds are accepted.  Classes can sometimes and without notice be shortened and or rescheduled.  We will make every effort to accommodate the loss of value by offering an additional date. All quotes or bids on products require a deposit to begin working.  This deposit is always non refundable."

Amazing Surf Lesson with Kawika My son (11yrs old First Surf Lessons EVER) had an incredible…read moreexperience learning to surf with Kawika. My son of course is new to the sport, I was a bit nervous, but he made everything feel easy and fun from the start. His teaching style is laid-back but very professional, and he gave clear, step-by-step instructions that were easy for my son to follow. He was patient and encouraging, which helped my son build confidence easily. The conditions were perfect, and Kawika knew exactly how to guide him through the waves, making sure he was safe while having a blast. By the end of the lesson, he was able to stand up and catch a few waves almost on his own. I highly recommend booking a lesson with Kawika (Surf Blessons) Darnell J.

He's amazing! My 10 year old was up the first day and is now hooked! He also, helped…read moreout with my 13 year old and was able to juggle them both at the same time.

Fantastic driving school. Scott, driving instructor, taught both my daughters how to drive. He is…read morevery patient, informative, and committed to helping young adults learn how to drive. I highly recommend Scott as a driving instructor!

Carlos out of Simi Valley has been amazing to work with. I purchased the ten sessions for my…read moredaughter, and he has been patient, informative, and committed to her lessons. After the first 6 lessons, he took her on the freeway and worked with her on entering and exiting. Something I would have been too scared to do (lol). My youngest daughter just received her permit, and I will be scheduling her next. Thank you, Carlos! You Rock!

I'm pretty amazed at what Marci was able to do with our 4 year old son on his first swim lesson…read more I was honestly so surprised that he could start swimming without a floatie on his first lesson. She said if the kids don't have fear, at that age that they could swim right away. Her methods work and you're really paying for a professional! Thank you for being so good at what you do!

Coach Daniel B is one of the best swim teachers! He is so gentle and patient, while still helping…read morekids to make a ton of progress. On the first lesson with our 4-year-old daughter, he taught her to completely submerge her head under the water, no tears! He also helped her to kick and swim in short spurts on her own, all in the first lesson. She made so much progress in just one month of lessons. If you're looking for a kids' swim teacher who is patient, gentle, easy to communicate with, punctual, courteous, professional, and a skilled instructor, then Daniel is the teacher for you. Thank you Daniel!

Yak Academy is the BEST and I MEAN IT!!! My Son begs to attend school seven days a week. He has…read morethrived not only personally but academically while attending YAK . The staff is caring, loving and nurturing ,all of the ingredients needed for our little humans to THRIVE. My son is currently participating in the trilingual program Spanish, French & Mandarin. My family has noticed such a difference in his confidence, speech and mannerisms while attending YAK. Look no further for an immersion program for your little angels :-)

Yak Academy is an amazing language immersion school! They…read morehelped my daughter learn Spanish, which helped her get into a dual immersion school. My daughter is now taking Mandarin and absolutely loves all of the teachers.

Great, great store. I have purchased sewing machines, sergers and fabric from AAA Sewing and Fabric…read morefor many years. Salima and her staff are professional, super friendly and very knowledgeable. Her service department is fantastic and her new location is super easy to access. The store is super cute and her fabric selections are gorgeous. With COVID restrictions lifted, Salima is able to offer in house classes, along with her Zoom classes. It's so much fun to finally be able to get together with other sewing enthusiasts in person, whether taking a class or coming in to shop. You will love Salima, her mom Amina, her dad Amad, Lynne, Adela and Beto.

Took my sewing machine in to have the hand wheel replaced and have an overhaul of the machine. Took…read moreweeks to get it back. And they couldn't find a hand wheel, but never let me know before they called me to pick it up. So, I am not impressed.,

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.

Such a fun experience for my LO and I. We love that it's outdoors under the trees, especially since…read moremost of our mommy+me classes are indoors. The price is another bonus, totally reasonable.

Music class is so fun & interactive! Age appropriate & a great way to meet other moms. Love this…read moreclass!

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.

We love Swimphi practice at the Manhattan beach location. It is at the Mira Costa high school…read morepool, facility is well maintained, access is easy, parking is on the street. We have been taking kids lessons with them for 6 months, the goal is to have some regular exercise while getting ready for the junior lifeguard test. They got the kids engaged in the lessons and make it fun to also introduce diving and treading water skills. I recommend Swimphi for kids who want to do more swimming while not ready for swim team.

From the owner: Experience premier private swimming lessons at Swimphi Manhattan Beach, the top choice for…read moreManhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, and Torrance residents. We offer expert coaching and tailored instruction for all ages and abilities with Swimphi-certified instructors and flexible scheduling. Benefit from efficient 30-minute lessons, competitive pricing, and reliable guidance for water safety or triathlon preparation. Swimphi Manhattan Beach is the leading destination for South Bay swimming lessons, specializing in programs for kids, adults, and triathlon training. Achieve water safety in under 8 lessons with our expert coaching and technique instruction. We provide unbeatable value with 30-minute classes designed for optimal learning and skill development, featuring low instructor turnover for consistent guidance. Our warm outdoor pool offers a comfortable, safe environment for all skill levels. We are dedicated to offering the best value swimming lessons, providing tailored private and semi-private options. Serving communities across the South Bay, our experienced instructors are committed to helping swimmers reach their full potential. Join our supportive and nurturing environment for top-notch instruction and a commitment to excellence.