Celebrated our daughter's 12th birthday here with some of her closest friends. Emily walked me through the plan of an art journaling/collage making with this age group. She was a fantastic art guide for the children- she encouraged collaboration and open thinking, joy and whimsy! Love how the class was all about connection and process rather than cookie cutter pieces. Looking forward to taking a class there myself for me and my friends. They offer lots of interesting classes and workshops too. A true community gem! Thank you, Hive! read more

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My daughter had her 9th birthday party here. It was the perfect venue for kids who love to craft and be creative. Such a nice space and ambiance. Emily, the shop owner, is super sweet and all the kids had a great time! read more

Such a gem in South Pasadena. A group of mom friends and I did the Thursday art journaling class and it was so much fun! It was so nice to be able to show up and be instructed. We were able to tap into our creativity and have a fun time. Emily, the owner had wine and snacks and explained everything in detail so you didn't need to have any experience. There was a group of ladies that seemed to be regulars and it very much created a community vibe. And the best part at the end is there was very little cleanup. I can't wait to come back during the day when the shop is open in the front and browse for some gifts. read more

The Hive - Paint & Sip Near Me - South Pasadena, California

This place is awesome!!! There's a little bit of seating in the front, but I came for the drive thru. The coffee and pastries taste amazing. All the workers are so sweet!! My mom and I were visited and we came two mornings in a row! read more

We came as a team to do a group paint activity and loved it. Emily was super easy to work with, provided a peaceful studio space, and made sure we were guided during our activity. I really appreciated the space and the variety of materials available. Would recommend for group activities, especially paint and sip. Will definitely return! read more

The Hive - Painting ceramics - Paint & Sip Near Me - South Pasadena, California

The Hive is a wonderful space for forming connections and maybe even learning something new. I do not consider myself to be a particularly artful person, but I know that when I take a class at the Hive I will be welcomed and will feel at home. read more

My daughter celebrated her 8th birthday at THE HIVE. She loves art! I emailed about 3 places and Emily was the first one to reply. My daughter and I went to check out the studio and she loved it right away. The studio brings out a homey vibe and Emily has a vibrant, cheerful, joyous personality. My daughter even said, "I love her laugh." The whole reservation process and transaction was smooth and easy. Her price is very reasonable compared to the other studios I found. You can bring food and drinks but she also has an assortment of snacks provided. Overall, the children and parents loved the experience! I highly recommend The Hive if you are looking for a fun, creative, intimate bonding experience. Thank you so much Ms. Emily! Amilia and friends (and parents) had a really amazing time. read more

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My girlfriend and I have taken several classes at the Hive, including art book binding and carved print making. She has also taken a sewing class. And each time has really been a remarkable experience with great teachers, an inspiring environment, a wonderful sense of community, learning rewarding new skills, and taking home cool creative projects to treasure. We have taken courses in the original location by Fair Oaks, as well as the new location on Mission St. next to Mission Wines, and this new location is incredible - a real dream of an open creative space full of all sorts of art supplies everywhere your eyes roam, that both teaches art and supports local artists with the cool little shop by the front windows. There is also occasionally an open studio day where you can bring in your own projects or just use any of the supplies there to work on anything that inspires you. I have plenty of space to do art in my home but had an unfinished painting that had been sitting on my home easle for months untouched, because I think I just dread working on it in isolation by myself. This has been a major bottleneck for years. I theorized that maybe if I took it to a space with other people around, maybe that was the missing ingredient for me to keep more consistent momentum on my personal projects and get them to the finish line. I gave it a shot at an open studio at the Hive and not only did I finally make massive strides on my piece, but it felt entirely effortless and fun to do in that environment with that sense of community that I had been lacking. And I think this just solidifies my thought that so many of us lack third spaces, and particularly ones that are positive, creative, supportive, and activity-based. There is tremendous value in having a place like The Hive and other creative spaces in our local community. It improves people's mental health, solves the feeling of isolation, strengthens the community, and helps people become more productive in the types of hobbies that are critical for self-actualization. And frankly, as a guy in his 40s for whom my main third space has long been just going to bars on the weekends, a place like this is just a much higher level engagement and much more rewarding. I'm sure this is also great venue to hold creative parties with friends. Last but not least, the Hive is the passion project of Emily, who really has the exceptional qualities of making this such an inviting and inspired space for the community. We are thrilled to support this local woman-owned business, and hope that others will visit the website, sign up for the email list, or just walk by and stop by the store to learn more and see what it is like. Because once you know what it is, you will realize how lucky it is to have this in the community, and be struck by the thought of what a massive loss it would be to have this no longer. read more

I have taken a several classes at The Hive. I learned to art journal here and then quickly enrolled in session after session. Art journaling has now become one of my favorite creative outlets. Emily has such a beautiful way of teaching. She provides a safe space to discover your own artistic voice. I also took a portrait face painting class here with Anna. I never thought I could paint a face, but to my surprise, I did it!!! AND it actually looked good! lol! Overall, The Hive is such a special, warm, welcoming place to connect with others. I have made several wonderful friendships through these classes. Now, anytime I have a Wednesday night free I sign up for open studio which is a space to just create art that is on my heart & connect with the beautiful humans that sit around that big communal table. read more

Such a wide variety of classes opportunities to learn and create -- I'm thankful for every class I've taken. And can't wait to take more. I'm not a skilled artist but Emily and the teachers she works with are all patient and very helpful in adapting their teaching approach to many different levels. I can't wait for my next class! read more

The Hive is where magic happens! The moment you walk in the door you know that you are someplace special. Emily's art journaling classes introduced me to a creative way to express myself through color, words, textures, paint, patterns, images and so much more! Emily is the perfect balance of joy, tranquility, inspiration, and laughter. If you are on a path of self-discovery I'd encourage you to get to The Hive! And bring a friend... read more