Decided to take an intro class to wheel throwing and initially had my doubts due to previous…read moreexperiences in high school. Our instructor Kristen (and the blonde instructor -- forgot her name) were patient and encouraging throughout the entire class. Kristen's in depth explanation + demonstration was easy to follow as a beginner, but the instructors frequently made their rounds to work with everyone individually, giving advice and feedback. Despite the class session only being 2 hrs, I felt like I was able to focus on improving basic skills and learning new techniques. Even if you don't have any interest in pottery, I HIGHLY recommend taking a class regardless. The space is welcoming, and it was a great (and fun) way to release stress creatively :) looking forward to how my pieces come out!

Their one time workshops are great for trying out a new hobby without the commitment. I took the…read morematcha bowl and whisk holder making class. It was a full class and the instructor patiently explained each step. Before you sign up, make sure to read the description carefully. There are hand-building classes and wheel throwing classes. Hand-building is hand molding and you don't work with the wheel. My one-time matcha bowl and whisk holder making class was hand-building and we don't get to decorate or glaze it. Instead, you get to pick from a selection of paint colors and their team finish glazing and fire it for you. You also need to wait about 6 weeks for it to be ready for pick up, which is standard for community pottery places. I picked the white paint with specks which I regretted. The glaze came back with some uneven spots and a dark brown mark on the outside. Since the studio glazed it for us, I was a little disappointed with the final result. Pottery definitely tests your patience and perfectionism. Not sure if pottery is for me, but I might come back for their wheel throwing class.

Unfriendly customer service and strict policies which only serve the business and not the customer…read more Art Time Classes Courtesy Class Policy In the event that you miss your regular class, you may receive a courtesy class. The following courtesy class policies are designed to accommodate students as well as not overbook the classes and are strictly enforced. 1. A courtesy class is awarded if you miss your regular for any reason. We ask that you cancel in advance if you know you will not be able to attend your regular class time as this may provide an opportunity for other students to attend their Courtesy Classes. 2. Courtesy classes may only be scheduled within a month in which your Class Membership is paid. 3. Courtesy classes are scheduled in addition to, not in place of, your regular scheduled class. 4. Courtesy classes cannot be credited toward account balances, Membership fees nor substituted for regular classes. 5. Once scheduled, a courtesy class cannot be rescheduled. If you fail to attend a scheduled Courtesy Class, that class is forfeited. For parents with busy schedules and an already limited class schedule, this policy only adds to stress of scheduling classes for your kids. Unfortunately the business first priority is profiting off of you vs caring for your kids.

What a great art studio for kids. Sadie attended her first class yesterday and she is hooked. I…read morelove that they have an art show after class for kids who want to present their work. Both art instructors are hands on and very helpful. We signed up for a month but we can see this being a long term investment.

We absolutely love this art class for my 5-year-old! The teachers are so patient, encouraging, and…read morewonderful with kids. Every class is organized, creative, and fun, and my child is always excited to go back each week. I've seen such a big boost in confidence, creativity, and excitement for art since starting here. The projects are adorable and age-appropriate, but still let the kids express their own personalities. The staff also does an amazing job making every child feel included and proud of their work. The classroom atmosphere is welcoming, clean, and positive, and you can really tell how much care goes into the program. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a fun and enriching activity for their little one!

My 4yo daughter has had a wonderful time at Global Art Arcadia. Class sizes are small and Mrs…read more Sarah is so sweet, caring, and very thoughtful. Our daughter has brought home so many various art crafts, from paintings, drawings, crafts, clay pieces. The art and craft class is a wonderful introduction to all sorts of art mediums, and each class is clearly very well thought out. Our daughter loves putting her art on display! Highly recommended!

This place is wonderful, we did the 4 week summer art camp and my 6 year old had a blast! The…read moreteachers are really caring and sweet, all with art backgrounds, the coordinator Ms. Rosie is very organized and keeps everything running smoothly. The kids rotate through different art classes everyday doing things like wearable art, puppetry, acting, working on different art mediums appropriate to their age groups. There is no attached playground so they take them to parks and fields during the day. They play these fun games and do things like escape rooms and mystery detectives that my child recreates at home. My daughter was excited to go everyday and kept asking why the camp was so short by the end. There is a fun exhibition at the end to see all their work. She loved all the teachers especially Ms. Allison which she just adored and was so sad to leave. The camp is affordable and not for profit, highly recommend for kids who love arts and crafts!

Great staff and excellent location. My child enjoys the after school program. Everyday is a…read moredifferent form of art for him (drawing, comics, painting, drama, assistance with homework). They coordinate with the schools for transportation (bus drop off).

Ivy and Michael played a big part with in getting my daughter acceptance to Art Center. This was…read morenot an easy event, but they managed to boost the confidence in my daughter while providing awesome guidance for my daughter to be accepted. Anyone who is looking for early art development, I strongly recommend this academy for their kids.

Michael is a wonderful art teacher. My son has been studying with him for almost 2 years and he…read morereally falls in love with art. His passion for teaching and deep understanding of art shine through in every lesson. Michael is not just teaching art techniques but truly encouraging my son to explore his own ideas and creativity. He has a unique talent for recognizing each student's potential and fostering their confidence in expressing themselves. We feel so fortunate to have Michael as a teacher and incredibly grateful for Michael's supportive and inspiring approach.

Im now better at art yay! Anyways this was a huge and great expreience I loved how I got to learn…read moreartttttttttttttttttttt

They lost my daughter's art and they charged me $40 for being 6 minutes late on pickup. This late…read morepolicy was probably detailed in the fine print in the electronic waiver when I hurriedly signed on the owner's iPhone at the first drop off as there were other parents waiting behind me trying to drop off their kids. Would have been nice if they had pointed this out or posted this somewhere on a wall. Would it have hurt to have a little compassion for working parents? Also after paying a registration fee and signing up then they drop a hefty materials fee as well. This place just wants your money. Take your kids to someplace else for art enrichment. Definitely would not take my kids here again. I hate places that nickel and dime you.

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.

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!

Great art school!! The art teachers were definitely really pushing the students to become better…read moreartists in real life!! I did have a great time over there!! The tuition is pretty high but I definitely will come back and do some more amazing artworks from there again when I'm in Arcadia, California!! I highly recommend this place for anyone that loves learning more about art! Thank you all so much for everything!! Five stars is exactly my total rating!!! :3

They have a systematic approach to teach children about oil painting. They started with other…read moremedium such as pastel watercolor and charcoal and then move to oil painting once basic skills are acquired. The main goal isn't to spend too much time on other medium, with oil painting being their final goal. The materials they use are all of high quality. You pay for it though. For example they will sell the nice paper one page at a time. Tuition also isn't cheap. I remember having to spend a few hundred on the supplies alone, when my child finally got moved to oil painting. No need to worry being held behind if your child is more advanced. They will just allow your kid to begin to work on the more advanced skills sooner. They do a showcase at the end of each class so you can see what other kids do, how every child interpret the same picture differently, and what you can look forward when move to more advanced level. it's very cool , and of positive reinforcement. Compared to other art classes in the area I'd say this is of much higher quality and better syllabus. They are not regimented compared to those places that were focused on competition or high school portfolio. Overall a very high quality place to learn oil paining but if you are looking to learn other types of art such as water color, then this may not be for you. Another drawback is that it's not so easy with scheduling makeup lesson.. and their policy isn't very flexible. They don't really have a good phone system so need to call leave a message, then wait for call back, or wait at end of class to reschedule in person, and there's often other people waiting too. Also must finish all make up in certain time. We ultimately had to stop going because rescheduling was so difficult and just plain hassle with kids getting older with more schedule conflicts. If they had changed their rescheduling method and allow policy being more flexible, we probably would have stayed. Overall still highly recommended.

This is such a convenient and gorgeous location for an intimate wedding ceremony. We stayed in the…read morethe airbnb located behind the venue. We had to just walk a few steps to the venue when it was time for the ceremony. The airbnb and venue are gorgeous. We also had sandwiches made by Kim for guests following the ceremony which were delicious. We loved our wedding ceremony and this was the perfect location for what we wanted.

Kim is very approachable and friendly. Her artistic talent made this place a beautiful location for…read moresmall to medium sized parties. This placed saved our wedding during COVID - we live streamed our wedding to 300+ guests from here and it was extremely memorable to all. It also helped that they have 2 airbnbs adjacent available to rent for our wedding preparations. I then had my baby shower at this location, hosting up to 25 people. The conservatory is a beautiful backdrop, and there are many niche spaces that are wonderful for photographing. Highly recommend.

Wow they offer so many wonderful classes from ceramics to garden tours. I want to draw and paint…read morehere. Super close to the heart of Sierra Madre and many restaurants. Beautiful sculpture garden and peaceful fountains. Picasso only wishes he was here, too bad he's dead.

We stopped by for a quick glance at the artwork which usually we are not impressed with most…read moregalleries. This place had some great artwork that we really would love to have in our own home. I didn't see too many paintings with prices on them so I was afraid to ask what they cost.