Brett and Jaine were great and the studio is super cute!…read more Hand & Machine hosted us for my birthday party and my friends + I LOVED EVERY MINUTE of the modeling workshop!!! The studio is a really fun environment to experiment and learn. I can't wait to pick up the pieces (they all looked gorgeous). Would RECOMMEND for pros and BEGINNERS

This place is fantastic! Classes are so fun and laid back. Brett and Janie are so talented and…read morehelpful. I have signed up for two classes now and look forward to every class!!! If you want to learn something new or work on refining your artistic talents, then this is the place for you. I highly recommend this studio and Brett and Janie!!

I took an Introduction to Macrame Weaving class last week at Craft. I have been an Art Teacher for…read more10 years and was very excited to learn some new skills to teach the young ones. The class was scheduled for 2 hours. We ended an hour early with an end product that was a bit underwhelming. Our instructor was friendly enough, though never introduced herself nor took the time to ask the class (all 3 of us) our names. I wrote a letter to the owner and never got a response back. Highly unlikely I will return. Below is the letter I sent, including a few other underwhelming aspects to the class: "Hello! I took last evening's Macrame Weaving workshop. As I was driving back to Long Beach last evening after the class, I had some time to reflect on the workshop. I signed up for it to learn a new skill that I could potentially teach my students. (I've been an Art Teacher for many years). Unfortunately, I feel very disappointed with the class as a whole, as well as with our end result product. I believe the owner was there last evening; I regret not having pulled her aside to chat, though I wasn't quite clear on how I felt about the class until I was on my ride home. Our instructor was very friendly and I so appreciate the use of the high quality organic cotton cord. I also appreciated the hand out with the images of various knot styles. However, I don't even know what our instructor's name was. She never introduced herself or asked our names - there were only two other participants besides myself. We ended class nearly an hour early. This feels like a waste of project making and learning time. Either the project we did was too simple or our instructor wasn't thoroughly prepared. Her instruction was okay, though I don't think it is very helpful to physically do something for the student which she did a number of times. I believe it is more helpful to walk them through it verbally while allowing them to do it to experience the motions and acquire muscle memory. Craft is a great space! I wanted to share my thoughts because I think the class I took last evening could be improved upon for future students. Thank you for reading, Ivette"

We are so happy to find this place just right time because we were looking for a one week summer…read morecamp for our kids 9 and 7yrs old. We registered 5 weeks summer camp mainly in Pasadena, but it started a week after summer vacation so we had to find something for them and Thank God! Yes, it was the answer. Even my son who didn't want to go to the "Craft Class" just loved the full week. They provided all materials, snacks and games with very good price. We highly recommend people who live in local area just check this place out. They have fun things for kids and adults as well.

Came here for a birthday party. It is a cool little art studio, where the kids are able to make a…read morepainting. However, there really is not any instruction going on here. They spend about 5 minutes going over some rules, and then it's just up to the kids to throw paint on the canvas. As expected, most kids put way too much paint on, so it ends up just being a dirty color blob of paint on the canvas. I wish that they spent a few minutes giving the kids ideas on what to do and tips for what looks good. However, there was none of that....

SPLAT Action Art Studio is a great creative spot in South Pasadena…read more Parking was easy with free parking available, plus additional parking in the back, which is always a big plus for families. Before the class starts, the instructor gives a clear demo, and throughout the session, there are screens showing techniques step-by-step, so kids can comfortably follow along and adapt at their own pace. Nothing feels difficult or intimidating. The instructor quietly walks around, making sure each child has what they need and offering support without interrupting their creative flow. They're attentive, calm, and truly professional. The pricing is a bit on the higher side, but totally worth it for the quality of instruction and support. Check for promotions or deals. Overall, it's a relaxed, well-organized space where kids can enjoy creating freely and parents can feel at ease. We had such a great experience and would definitely come back

Attended a party where the host had hired Dinora for the kids entertainment: paint your own pot…read moreand fill it with a succulent. The children and parents loved it. Dinora was friendly and organized. The pottery was cute. All supplies were included. There was a variety of pots and succulents. It all made for a fun activity and great party favor.

So fun and sweet! My kids loved painting and and it was such a perfect way to end our park day.read more

My 6-year-old has been attending classes here for the past two months and she absolutely loves it!…read moreEvery week she counts down the days until class and then leaves excited to tell me about the techniques she learned. It's been amazing to see how much she's learning while having such a great time. She's experimenting with watercolors, pastels, shading, scale and different ways of approaching art. The classes are thoughtful and engaging, and it really feels like the kids are encouraged to explore their creativity rather than simply follow a template. Bella, the owner, is incredibly sweet and wonderful with the kids. She creates such a warm and welcoming environment where they feel supported and proud of their work. We feel so lucky to have found this place. It's truly a gem, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special space where their child can learn and love art.

I absolutely love this addition to our community. I signed up my daughter for art lessons , she…read moreabsolutely loves them . Mrs. Bella offers a free first class . She provides all the supplies your child and you need . She's very helpful and walks you through every process. She offers, mommy and me classes , art classes on weekends for adults and is very flexible with the scheduling for the little ones . The pricing varies on whether you want to pay for individual classes , and offers monthly rates . They offer Zelle which I absolutely love . Over all we're really happy and lucky we found this place . Sign up, you won't regret it. She has a lounge area if you wait for your child there . Or there's a lot of good shops around the area :)

My niece won 2nd place in Global Canvas! Thank you, Ms. Apple, for guiding her. We're excited for…read moreher to enter the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards next, where she can showcase her skills -- and winning could give her a boost for college applications. Thank you so much

My familiy and I stopped by for the soft opening of the store and had a great time! The artwork on…read morethe walls were so pretty and the gallery Director Apple was so kind and welcoming. I can't wait to take my kids to the upcoming art lessons. THis is a great neighborhood with Boba, good food, historic sties and now an art gallery!! :)

I love taking Nova's classes and workshops, particularly for their riso. I've never used this…read moremethod of printmaking before and the way the course was taught made it very accessible for someone new to the medium.

I *adore* Nova--coming here is always a lovely experience and I get to meet so many amazing,…read morecreative people! I love coming here so much that I'm now a regular volunteer and it is SO satisfying to see people indulge in their creativity, step into new forms of expression, connect with new friends, and leave having learned something new. It's fantastic here, I never shut up about Nova Community Arts.

Emilie is such a delightful teacher and she is a very talented artist! Emilie will inspire you,…read moreshow you great new ideas, increase your skills and make your class the highlight of your week! I have taken classes here for years and have enjoyed every class! You can hand build, throw pots and even do more exotic art projects such as a totem pole we made in a special class! Emilie has all the supplies and is a brilliant, accomplished artist willing to share and educate! If you are choosing a ceramics class, do not wait! Enroll and make yourself happy!

I have been taking weekly classes in Emilie's studio for about a year now, and am really starting…read moreto trust that I can make things I like! This whole time it's been fun to learn how to use clay, and the teachers have been wonderful. It's not the easiest creative outlet, but it's incredibly satisfying. Emilie and her teachers are very talented and knowledgeable, but also warm and patient. I've made things on that wheel and by starting with a slab, and also hand building. Any tool or glaze I could possibly want are there.