Absolutely love coming here! The classes are such high quality, and affordable. I love to create…read moreart, but have no formal training so would consider myself an absolute beginner when I started here. Everyone was so kind and welcoming, and didn't make me feel bad for not knowing anything. It's a real community that loves to spread their love for art! Becoming a member was one of the best things that I've done. I was going through a lot emotionally at the time, and these classes were just what I needed for healing the part of my soul that needed community. I have thrived here

This is a really friendly group of people who want to learn to paint, draw, and create. They have…read moreboth online classes and in-person classes. Their physical space is huge, so you get lots of table space to work on, which is great, and they offer the most affordable classes in town. Best little nonprofit in town!

Karen is such a patient teacher. Her studio is a great place to try out pottery, with a relaxed,…read morepositive atmosphere. As a beginner who can't make it there very often, I still always feel welcomed and she helps me pick up where I left off. So grateful to have found this wonderful studio and teacher!

Great place to try out pottery. Karen is an excellent teacher and has everything you need to get…read morestarted.

My daughter has been attending Medallion for about 2 years now. The progress she has made mot only…read moreartistically but developmentally is superb. It's a great place for her to relax, focus and gain confidence.. All while making fantastic art that I couldn't be happier to frame! The teachers are wonderful, patient, kind and just great at teaching. And Bob, the owner, has to be one of the sweetest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Always smiling and friendly. Love love love this place!

Medallion Art school is a true Community Gem to be cherished, respected and shared with others…read more This charming building sits at the near the Heart of Vancouver, right off of Mill Plain Blvd in a central location. Medallion is a small-business with Wonderful owners! You can feel the welcoming ambiance and "good vibes" permeate through the entire building! They offer independent art classes for *all ages*, and there is never any pressure or anxiety because Medallion provides a safe space to create art at your own pace. I highly recommend checking them out if you or your kiddo is interested in pursuing any type of creative flow, because Medallion would be the best choice of place to go. My daughter has been attending for a full year, and loves it! It is a place of independent growth where creativity blooms, and I love to see it especially with our own kiddos. Check out Medallion Art School, and they will do an excellent job of meeting your expectations.

Unreliable, not open during business hours. Doesn't answer phone. Not a business so much as a…read moresuite downtown that the woman uses when she sees fit.

I had finally pushed myself to take a jewelry making class, and Cindy's foundation class for…read moreworking with metal clay was the first one to pop up in Yelp's search. There's a grand reason why it popped up on top because this class was amazing! It did seem a bit rushed at times, but I feel like it's because there was so much to fit in the time frame of a one day class (10am-5pm). From my 20oz of silver Art Clay that was included in the separate materials fee ($60), I was able to crank out 4 good sized/detailed pendants for a first timer (photos have been uploaded for reference). I had a small amount of the clay leftover due to the timing of everything and trying to get my other pendants brushed and shined up, but it was able to save and store for a later use. Cindy was very informative and helpful. She was very capable of running the class smoothly so that everyone was on the same page. There was information provided for possible future projects and classes that really got the class and myself pumped up and eager to learn more. When making reservations for a class, be very sure that you do it early because it was a pretty packed class today and she only has room for 8 students before having to waitlist others. There is a 1 hour lunch break around 12:45pm. She gives you the option of leaving the premises or hanging out, so plan your meal accordingly. I am giving this place a 4 1/2 mentally, but since there is no such thing on Yelp, I am rounding up. The rushed feeling at times seemed to radiate a little bit of irritation from Cindy, but it's understandable when you have an amount of people who have absolutely no knowledge whatsoever of what they are doing. Other than that, it's an amazing experience and class if you would like to learn about the basics of metal clay, and it calms down a bit more after we learn to fire our projects. I highly recommend it.

Joanne inspires you , guides you, and teaches you all the very cool little things you need to know…read morebut she supports you in your endeavor to express with paint who you are! Thanks Joanne

I took this class for the experience in traditional painting, but what really stood out about it…read moreagainst other art classes is the cool and friendly atmosphere. Joanne is a hilarious lady with good taste in music, and the studio felt like home with its large airy windows and charming array of strange knick knacks... not to mention the gorgeous paintings of everything from traditional nudes to lesbian tango cherries. This class is for an explorative soul who likes learning new things and working in a peaceful atmosphere among friends.

Carole has a great way of bringing light-heartedness, compassion, and humor into teaching you how…read moreto see sculpture, as she guides you in the use of tools and materials and through your own creative process.

Carole Murphy teaches sculpture classes and is a fabulous teacher. She gathers all sorts of…read morecreative and fun people and teaches them at the level they need. Whether it is how to use tools and materials or how to design the curve of a body just so, she is talented, knowledgeable and generous. Definitely a fun class no matter what level you are at...

I use to draw at Hipbone weekly. I moved a couple hours away. I miss it so much. I was telling a…read moreteen about it today. OMGoddess there are EVEN more opportunities now! The everyone can hang a piece of art and the artist gets 100%. I have Never Ever seen that anywhere. Thank you, I might need to drive the two hours.

I really am grateful that this place still operates. I come here for the live drawing sessions…read more They have 2 , 3 hour sessions on the weekends that I attend as much as I can. The nude figure drawing in the mornings and the clothes/costumed figure drawings in the afternoons. They also offer several different, affordable drawing/painting classes depending on their schedule, which is so easy to find online. On the weekends that I've attended, the models are great and professional, they have both male and female models and if you check out their instagram, they usually post who the model is going to be on the clothed/costumed figure drawing, plus they list the name of the models for the nude figure drawings on their website. The place is big, as well as the stage and the lighting is very nice. Lots of seating (old movie seating on one side, a big sharing table, and 2 or 3 smaller tables with folding chairs and "horses") and lots of easels, you can also borrow a drawing board and or clips, if you forget yours. Otherwise, come prepared. It's $15 for the weekend sessions, but don't forget to tip the model. They are so, so good at posing for artists ( foreshortened poses, posing with props, etc) and holding whatever pose they are at. They have a couple minutes of gesture poses in the beginning and then they will hold a pose for 30 minutes at a time. Never the same pose, but very impressive. Especially for someone like me with adhd, who can't even sit still long enough to finish this review in one go. Minus one star for letting people in 30 minutes after the session has started, because of all the easel and supplies of that person setting up can be very disruptive. Also I wish they would put photos (even just a passport photo will do) OR just add make or female, of their models online, so I have an idea of who's going to model that day. There are days that I just do not want to have to even look at a penis, and I'd want to know if that is what I'll be seeing that day, you know? No hate on penises, just, sometimes it can be a bit much. Having the names listed doesn't necessarily help all the time, especially with gender neutral names. Other than that, I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to do some live drawings. Also check out their other art classes.

Elida is the best! Her classes are wonderful, her teaching manner is wonderful. She is positive,…read moreinspiring and encouraging and makes the experience so much fun. Well worth the investment!