No need to wait until October for spooky season because this place is year-round! I went during the…read moreheatwave and it wasn't too bad. Best way I would describe it is -- a collective market that showcases eclectic and spooky objects. The merchandise on display ranges from life-sized replicas, relics, jewelry, decoration, etc. The place doubles as a museum because everything looks like an art installation. Entry is free. There is a cashier near the entrance. The place is large so you can definitely get your steps in. Staff were welcoming when I had questions about specific vendors. Parking is free and on Sundays, there's food trucks posted outside.

Wow-stumbled upon this place since crafted next door was closed. What a treat!!!…read more We were greeted as we walked in..nice touch. It's like a ton of little individual stores all with a Halloween/dark vibe. The level of detail and creativity is out of this world. A creative heaven. A mix of old movie props and unique antiques..makes wondering around and endless joy discovering what's around the next corner. Prices weren't crazy considering there were on of a kind pieces.

Great place to shop for unique gifts. Clean vibrant super chill indoor market specialties being…read morehand crafted and curated items. Great selection of booths. Vendors are friendly and engaging. Be sure to support local businesses. Price range for everyone. Also unique art in adjacent building. Go check out this amazing space .

Such an amazing spot to check out do some shopping and be creative at. Lots of fun vendors, cool…read morespots to take pictures & very creative minds here with all the crafts that are for sale. Very talented people for sure. Loved the handmade soaps, candles and clothing options to salsas and knitting crafts. One of my favorite was the VHS spot with the Hollywood Video feel and it brought back memories of when it did exist. They had some fun stations I'm sure you can register but they had a make your own art with broken glass and there was a few people there participating. It was such a cool concept & then we went to go grab a beer across to the brewery.

Emma and Mike are great. Very knowledgeable. The work was amazing and unique. Artisan. Highly…read morerecommend.

So happy with the way my painting turned out!! I wasn't sure about what colors to use, and the…read moreowners right away had an eye for what could work to bring the painting to life. My beach-themed piece was made even more beautiful with the surrounding driftwood frame, and Mike's suggestion of propping it up with a filler frame underneath - with the option to let the two frames contrast against the other worked so incredibly well. I suggest everyone check out this studio, they have a lot to offer in store and the people there are really awesome humans. Thank you again for the amazing work!!!

Wonderful artists and great art. My first stop on First Thursday. It's not on 6th or 7th, but worth…read morethe walk.

I went to the Loft last night as part of the San Pedro 1st Thursdays Artwalk, and to visit a friend…read more(Carol Hungerford), who has recently gotten a space there. The building was built in the early 1990's, and the lobby/entry area looks like it was last renovated in the 50's or 60's. However, once you enter the artists spaces you will find a mix of current paintings, sculptures & assemblage artworks. Plus, they've got a very cool, old-school elevator. During 1st Thursdays, you also have the chance to meet the artists.

Amazing Gallery! James knows what he's talking about despite his age. They're so nice in there and…read morethere are unlimited amount of stories about the art that you want to hear. Would recommend to anyone

AMAZING GALLERY! I love taking classes here, James is such a great teacher and all of the staff is…read moreincredibly nice. Take some classes yourself or just stop by to check out the art. Either way, I promise you won't be disappointed

My wife and I had a wonderful time. The instructor was…read morevery nice and helpful. Highly recommend the experience

....And sadly you can see the lack of customer service and care by the response given on google…read morereview....unfortunately for this person, there were other people around/passerby to hear her interactions - probably would have fine tuned her response rather than candidly lie through her teeth had she known this. Additionally, this person was rude when calling initially on a completely different date a month in advance to our visit...lack of accountability is so sad. This could have been handled so differently. She will forget about this situation but we will undoubtedly remember this situation and make mention to every single person we come across when discussing our crafting classes and experiences...true she won't miss out on business but word of mouth is everything...kindness goes a long way. Hopefully this person has the day she deserves and everyday thereafter.

walking in blue water clay brought my friend and i a warm welcome from…read morepeggy, nancy, jan and mayra. We couldn't believe all the supplies for people to use their studio, with many kilns, so many glazes, wheels, clay. They even had a cool creative environment where they had a bird house challenge. everyone got to show their own unique styles. i definately would tell people to enjoy this environment get involved, working with clay is very therapeutic.

I have been doing ceramics for a very long time. This studio is excellent. Fully equiped. As a…read moreseasoned potter I enjoy being able to come in and work with everything I need at my disposal. Of course, you need to bring your favorite special tools but the basic ones are provided. Towels, basic molds, plenty of sinks and wedging tables, work tables galore, slab roller and an excellent glazing studio. They provide beautiful cone 10 glazes. Great people to work with and you are surrounded by excellent potters along with beginners and intermediates.

Go big or go home. I'd say a 200 foot long outdoor mosaic…read moremural that is ten feet tall is going big. The "25th Street Mural Project" is the brainchild of artist Julie Bender (not her first mural in the area but one of the largest). Nearing completion, it's evolved into what appears to be a labor of love for the artist, working volunteers, and the entire community. After reading about the project for months in local newspapers, I had to go see it yesterday. All at once it's spectacular, heartwarming, and informative. Spectacular in concept & creation. Heartwarming because it's adorned with local residents' personalized, hand-decorated tiles. Informative, displaying San Pedro's very rich history as well as historic landmarks & attractions. The mural is on a retaining wall that runs along 25th Street (can't miss it). The lengthy process of obtaining permissions, amending an ordinance, securing permits & funding, is explained in detail on the artist's website. The planning & prep for the mural, followed by placement of custom tiles along with donated random glass & ceramics, etc. began over a year ago according to a volunteer I was fortunate to encounter during my visit. LynnDee told me all about the tile-making process, the use of colors, the layout & design, and more. Certainly no small challenge, but so worth everyone's efforts. Soon, she said, the sky will be added. Then grout will be applied which should make the artistry pop even more than it does now. I regret that I didn't get around to taking advantage of the "make your own tile" opportunity, which has ended. Although I don't live in San Pedro I certainly do appreciate the city's unique & interesting treasures, all of which are proudly represented on the mural wall. I did make a small contribution, however, by heading over to The Corner Store to buy a t-shirt that reads "Making History On 25th Street". This is certainly true. All proceeds from t-shirt sales go to help cover costs of materials. I personally think this mural is a masterpiece & predict it will be another major tourist attraction for San Pedro (judging from the groups of people there yesterday it already is, the reason I decided it was not premature to post a review). It's whimsical, delightful & one of the coolest works of art I've seen. I couldn't stop smiling the entire time I was there. So to Julie Bender especially, as well as everyone involved: big congrats on your accomplishment! Well done.

From the owner: I create one-of-a-kind, multi-dimensional custom mosaics for residential, community and commercial…read moresettings. My mosaics are artistically derived from a unique combination of hand-sculpted, hand-painted, and glass-infused clay pieces. I get inspiration from colors and movement in both natural and mythical landscapes. Past commissions have been a careful collaboration of my clients' visions and my own creative inspirations. Services include design, consultation, fabrication, and installation. Mosaics can be individually designed and customized to any dimension required. Have an existing area, open wall, floor or structure that needs a little character, texture and statement? Mosaics are a great way to add conversation, depth, and ambiance to any space. Need to bring a community together? I have worked on multiple community projects from obtaining permits to creating enthusiasm and generating community involvement. Have a custom idea in mind? I am ready to make your dream a reality. Pricing will vary depending on complexity of design and scope of project. For inquires and consultation, please contact me via email to set up a phone or in-person.

Cora and Ray are wonderful. They support the arts and always have awesome themes for their art…read moreshows. Definitely worth supporting. They're a true treasure.

Killer art and extremely genuine and friendly is what I will remember most about this place. This…read moregallery is no longer open(sigh) but was always my favorite stop on the first Thursday's art walks. I truly hope that Ray Vasquez(Previous artist/tenant/curator) & his wife thrive and have much success in their future endeavors.

David is a great teacher on my partner's and I Pottery Date Night. I had never thrown any clay on a…read morewheel before and I needed much more time to get a hold of my piece. David was patient and entertained me, more than my partner lol, with his dry humor. My partner and I agreed I was enabling his dry humor. Oh well. There are friendly animals like Socket the Dog, some hens, Mo the Cockatoo, and some unfriendly animals like mosquitoes during the warmer months. Make sure to prepare your pottery class/date night with the right attire to protect yourself. Thanks, David!

I can't remember teacher's name but it wasn't David. This teacher's last name was Sumer but not…read moresame as school name. Teacher was not a good teacher. Gave me a piece of gray cardboard to work on. I sketched roses from example. Teacher erased my work. I never could figure out what he was teaching. He kept saying to put 40 rectangles all over. I asked is he teaching cubism? He replied "Its history". So he would work on my piece But I never understood what he was trying to tell me. So I just muddled along trying to make a beautiful picture of roses, and ended up being glad that the class was over. Said goodbye. Teacher didn't even say goodbye to me, and he kept his back to me. Oh, I forgot to mention, I did give a little cry, but I tried to keep silent there for a while. So next time I try the other teacher, David, but I wouldn't recommend this teacher with the last name Summer. We'll say that the other students were all doing different things, a lot of them doing like adventure characters.