21/100 I didn't know…read morewhat to expect when walking into the Animation Academy, but after a half hour lesson in how to draw a Disney character, I walked out with a pretty good rendition of Tigger drawn by my own, two little hands. I'm not an artist, but the instructor made drawing so easy that anyone can do it. They take you through step by step, using basic shapes and strokes like triangles and circles, and make it all so easy. I can't wait to go back again to see who I get to draw next.

I wish I knew about the Animation Academy earlier! It is literally a hidden gem for all the…read morewannabe artists out there like me. I came across this place on my most recent visit to Disneyland/California Adventure over Thanksgiving break. Since the lines for all the rides were horrendous, my boyfriend and I tried some new things in the parks that were not rides. The Animation Academy was the highlight of the trip. There are "shows" every half hour where you sit inside a mini lecture hall and learn to draw Disney characters. There is a Disney animator who walks you through each step so that you come out with a picture that actually looks pretty good! Things move pretty fast so make sure you keep up with the animator and pay attention. Things can go from simple circles to eyelashes really quickly so here are a few things to keep in mind so that you don't seem so flustered during your first visit to the Academy. 1. Get there at least 10 minutes early so that you are guaranteed a seat. People start to line up. 2. When you choose your row, move down all the way to the end of the row and don't leave spaces between you and the next party. They don't have cooties. But most of all, don't be annoying and stop in the middle so that people have to climb over you. You can see everything from the right or left sides, trust me. 3. Follow along with the animator and don't freak if you make a mistake. Erasers are not allowed. If you come to the Animation Academy and follow along, you will honestly surprise yourself with what you can create! We went three times and drew Tigger, Mickey, and Dale. You can ask the guy at the front to see which characters are coming up so that you can plan your visits around their lesson plans! It is basically a free drawing lesson that can be just as fun for adults as it is for the kids. Actually maybe even more fun for adults.

Great experience at Funart Studio. My son loves his painting class and is always excited to go…read more Friendly instructor, creative atmosphere, and a wonderful place for kids to learn and express themselves. Highly recommended.

We are so happy with our experience at Funart Studio Both of my son and daughter have loved every…read moreclass. The teachers are kind, creative, and so supportive. Thank you for making this such a wonderful year filled with fun, learning, and creativity. We truly appreciate everything you do and highly recommend Funart Studio

I have now taken two "Gentle Yoga" classes here and it is safe to say, I will return every Saturday…read morethat my schedule permits. I don't live in the area yet the teaching, patience and peace within these walls are worth the drive alone if not the benefits on their own. Shanti Art: The space is small yet well organized. One side is for yoga and the other side is for art. It's just that simple and simplicity is one of the best things in life I think we tend to forget about. On the yoga side, there is enough room for eight participants, the perfect size for a yoga class in my opinion. You're offered a mat, sitting pillow and blanket. On the art side, there are three tables that can accommodate about six people per table. There are cubby holes behind the art side of the space for purses, shoes, etc. Service: So far, I've only dealt with Monica and she's awesome. I love her as a yoga instructor. She is quite knowledgeable and detailed with her instruction. I can only imagine she is the same when teaching her art classes. Odds and Ends: Parking is on the street or in the back, free of charge. You can enter either way as well. There is an adorable patio of sorts where they have adorned the walls with art. So cute! You can hear the cars passing by during yoga class, yet once focused and the sound of the music is raised a little bit, the outside noise is easily dismissed/ignored.

I fell in love with this place the first time I walked in. You can tell the owners love it too --…read moreit's visually beautiful, from the hand-painted mural to the art gallery to the living plants. I've been for yoga with Monica, painting with both Monica and Beth, and recently a lovely sound bath. Bringing friends to paint and chat is one of my favorite new pastimes -- we create, we catch up, we laugh, we drink tea, and then we walk away with art! My first painting there was rather ambitious, but both Monica and Beth were able to help guide me! I really recommend checking them out. Bring a friend -- or host a party! You won't find kinder owners in the world!

I was first introduced to The Art Room by and through their participation in our annual school…read morefundraiser. The Art Room had graciously offered to set up a station for the kids to decorate pumpkins - and they did such a great job with kids of all ages! I loved the materials they used, the creativity they both employed and encouraged, and the patience they exhibited with the kids. So when my daughter wanted to enroll in art classes, it was a no-brainer. Of course I was going to send her to The Art Room. Class sizes are small, the room is intimate but spacious, and instruction is personalized and very, very good. She consistently came home with beautiful artwork and learned about and applied new techniques with each class, including a lovely "under the sea" watercolor using salt to create bubbles. Highly recommend.

My grandson had his sixth birthday here. The kids had a ball painting planets. The Art Room is well…read moreorganized, flexible with the kids, and lots of just fun!

Fun! Always has a new fun project. Hideki always makes sure that the kids are safe and creative…read more Encourages them to be passionate and imaginative with art. My daughter has gone there for almost 3 years and always look forward to are classes.

My 5 yo son and 3.5 yo daughter look forward to their lessons every week. They've done crafts and…read morepainting so far - a nice variety of projects. They are learning fine motor skills while making their arts and crafts projects.

We attended a birthday party here for a little girlfriend of my daughters and I was incredibly…read moreimpressed with the ladies that work here and how cute and well put together this tiny store is. The project of the party was a super cute rainbow "zebracorn". I can imagine that it isn't easy to go step by step with a bunch of 6-7 year olds. There will be grumbling and mumbling but also tons of fun. My daughter was upset that the zebracorn's horn was mixed up with her friends and she didn't get the one that she made (and to be fair, they had both fallen down on the ground and the lady didn't know who's was who's). I expressed that my little girl was upset and the lady went right ahead and switched the horns no problem and was absolutely happy to do it for us. My little was so happy (I really wished I had remembered her name, because she was absolutely wonderful with the girls, and I'm sure that she was the owner of the shop). She is incredibly talented and gifted and I couldn't believe that she had designed the zebracorn and had drawn each outline for each girl to paint. Along with the add-ons like the hair and the horn, it was the absolute cutest art project and my little girl had so much fun painting hers. They also have art classes here and so many adorable crafts that you can do. This is a fantastic little art studio to take your kids to!

1 star for the idea ! I brought my 3 yo and they didn't seem to have much art for him to do unless…read morethe woman just wasn't giving us more options. He made slime . Painted with one ugly green color with a brush . They didn't have different sponges or paint options .he did spin art and the spin was a little hard to turn at first . And made some slime that didn't even turn out right. Waste of $15 for lack of art he could do and options they had for him. Very disappointed . It may be better for older kids they may have more options . Save your money and just color at home .

I have been going to Alexandra's class for the last 7 years. Her class is the best art class I ever…read moreattended. She shows demos for different drawing and painting projects and gives helpful critique and feedback on our work. She created easy to follow steps for us to understand difficult cast, face or figure drawings and paintings. She gives amazing anatomy lectures and demos on understading bones and muscles and drawing them. Her painting mathod of starting from big planes and gradually going to smaller planes and details is wonderful and very helpful. She also has an incredible pallette and methods to avoid seeing any dirty colors in any painting. She even helps us find creative subjects for our projects. Each of Alexandra's students create outstanding and at the same time different body of works due to her individual help and attention.

I had previously posted a review, and there were a couple others, but there are none now! Good…read morething I checked... people really need to know how great this place is. So basically, I am in love with this studio! I have learned so much from Alexandra that no one else has ever been able or attempted to teach me. Not only is she a great teacher, but her art is amazing! She teaches all levels, I've seen her teach the basics of drawing 3 dimensional objects to figure drawing, all with the same enthusiasm and devotion to each student.

My niece has been coming here for 2 years now and the program is actually fantastic! They encourage…read moregrowth in your child's artistic style and help them develop it. If you have questions about their program I recommend going in during business hours, and talking with the people who are going to be dealing with your children during their classes. Very very kind hearted couple runs the Art Center and I couldn't be more happy about the place.

Xpress Art Center is the best in town! Their kids program is designed to slowly teach kids basic…read moreart skills and develops as each child progresses! They take the time to get to know the students and help them master what they are interested in! Mrs. Lyudmila is the sweetest teacher! She is such a talented, knowledgeable and humble artist! Best of all, their classes are affordable! Check them out!