Not sure this place still exists. I called a few times during the week to get some details, left a…read morevoicemail, but never got called back. I showed up on a Saturday at 7, found a small door leading into a set of apartments for the entrance--locked. A tenant coming in had no idea about any writer's workshop. If it does exist somewhere else, I'd love to know about it.

I was very tired tonight but had RSVPed for this LADWP meeting in Little Tokyo. I found parking on…read morethe street, wondered what I was getting myself into, walked up the long staircase, and knocked on a mysterious door. A friendly woman, Alana, answered and welcomed me in to a room full of warmth, safety and smiling faces. We started the meeting by chatting about our writing experiences. Our thoughts and feelings about the subject. We then moved on to each person going to the microphone to read the "homework" (which I quickly did while there as I was a "drop in"). It was a top 10 list. It didn't have to be funny, just 10 things. It was fascinating to see what others wrote about. After each we would discuss what we liked and how it made us feel. Alana gave positive feed-back and if you were comfortable some constructive criticism. Next we each read a Haiku and then did a mash up at the very end, making a new and surprisingly poignant collaborative haiku based on what we had already written. We ended by discussing the exercise and again everyone giving feed-back. This all was a surprising burst of creativity that I have been longing for for a while. My creative meter was running dry today and I left with a full, overflowing tank! Safe environment. Collaborative and individualistic. Teacher who really has a 6th sense and gift for drawing out confidence and creativity in others. And a chance to explore different perspectives. I highly recommend this class to anyone needing to break out of the hum drum of everyday L.A. life and reconnect with their creative side. I'm looking forward to returning.

Terry Wolverton is an experienced writer she is a teacher. She is more experienced than any writing…read moreteacher I have ever had. She responds to your work and questions brilliantly and with great care. She is focused and present and seems as invested as you are in your writing (where else can you get that?). She certainly has the skills and knowledge to go with you to the most advanced places as a writer and she is familiar with all kinds of writing and styles too. What more could you ask for? I have heard all her classes are excellent but it was a gift for me to find her class on crafting the story.

Top three reasons why Los Angeles is awesome for writers (despite the lagging lit scene):…read moreavailability of single-origin pourover coffees, access to a bottomless reserve of stories, and this gem of a writing center, Writers At Work. The instructor, Terry Wolverton, offers amazingly insightful writing consultations and has become my secret weapon before submitting to publications and writing contests. She has the uncanny ability to pinpoint areas where your story does not align with your intention or where your intention is not clear. Terry is definitely the developmental editor I would choose to give my manuscript a twice-over before I tried to get it published. Writers At Work, in addition to holding special events and readings, has several ongoing writing workshops for artists working on long-term projects or seeking a local writing community or writers circle: - For poetry: Poets At Work on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. - For fiction or nonfiction: Crafting the Story on Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. - For experimental storytelling: The Art of Prose on Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. - For meditation and "fevered writing": Meditate/Create on Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (drop in) Writers At Work also offers drop-in Kundalini yoga and meditation classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:15 p.m., to help writers connect to their creativity and flow. Also, there's plenty of non-experimental writing in The Art of Prose, so the main difference between that and Crafting the Story is the workshopping method: In The Art of Prose, feedback is given through a structured and nonjudgmental critique process; Crafting the Story is known for its Wild West, shoot-at-the-hip approach, what most of us have experienced. I have learned to appreciate the gentler critique approach, which encourages the temporary shelving of personal literary tastes to allow a writer's work to grow in its own way. Learning how to give a good critique has been invaluable in deepening and adding dimensions to my own writing. We've workshopped poetry in The Art of Prose too, but short stories, novels, creative nonfiction, memoirs, essays, children's books, and screenplays have been the usual fare. Parking tip: I never bother with the tiny lot; there's always free street parking on the side streets and metered parking in front. :)

I must say I learned a lot. And the things I learned I can apply it to my work as a graphic…read moredesigner right away. I thought this would be a class learning how to create new typefaces and drawing letters and such. But we had a 3 hours class talking about typography, the meaning behind it and how it effects us in our daily life in terms of design. Leaning about all the little things and the different categories, fonts, typefaces and what font to pic for what situation, how to optimize the letters using the Adobe software... it's super informative and I'm glad I took this class.

This is real world learning. Having been in the graphic design industry for over 10 years, it's…read morealways a challenge trying to keep up with the updates to Adobe InDesign. It's good to know that there is a place that offers this type of educ So far I've taken the two type classes and the Tables and Tabs Workshop (highly recommended). Whether you're a student or a professional designer, this class will help increase your knowledge of typography and provide some great layout techniques in InDesign that aren't taught to most graphic designers. Thus, your design and production workflow becomes faster and more precise.

My daughter has been attending art classes here for nearly 10 months now, and recently completed a…read moreweek-long summer camp. This is the one after-school activity she never complains about attending and actually looks forward to each week. I usually have to drag her out of the art studio because she doesn't want to stop working on her projects. She comes home excited to show her artwork, and I can see the growth in her artistic skills and confidence. Our living room is filled with the beautiful pieces she has created. Sarine is kind and gentle. She encourages creativity while making every child feel capable and proud of what they create. Her program is developmentally appropriate and meets each child at their own ability in a supportive environment. I am pretty selective about the programs my children participate in. This was a hidden gem. I would highly recommend without any hesitation.

Absolutely love Ms. Sarine is amazing! She made summer art camp so much for our kiddos. Highly…read morerecommend the class or camp for kids that like to get creative!

Always a great time, I have taken a few classes. Beginner…read moreflow and 2 stretch classes This weekend I booked a private girl night party, it was the best time for me and my girlfriends Eveyone had a great time and the instructor Susie did a amazing job as well as the business owner herself Sheila made eveyone feel special and made sure to help all the girls who needed assistance with the choreography

First things first if you're parking after 11am go to the Schoolhouse garage structure across the…read morestreet for $1 2hr parking. Before 11am you can almost always find free street parking behind Green Castle facing the mini park :) The studio is in the heart of Old Town Pasadena so if you're taking a 1hr class you have time to explore the many restaurants/stores that are walking distance from there. I wanted to keep taking pole classes after I moved to Pasadena and luckily this studio was nearby. My first class was a beginner class where we were shown a dance combo by the instructor Amelia - she did an amazing job and it helped me understand the fluidity of the choreo with the song we would be dancing to. She explained each move with detail and asked the class if there was any questions before we run a section of the combo together. I appreciate her enthusiasm after we finished a run-down as it takes such strength and cardio but it's so much fun too! Every instructor I've taken at beehive has taught me something new, so I definitely encourage to try different types of classes. The instructors also each have a different style of teaching but the flow of the class is roughly: warm up, main teaching (ex - choreography, tricks, conditioning, or a combo of them!), last song to practice freestyle and/or cool down. But again, it's mainly based on instructor and time left. Best way to look at the different types of classes is through their app. If you're hesitant on a certain class, let the instructor know beforehand your level and if modifications are possible; All instructors I've met have been kind and supportive :) I'm no where near intermediate but an instructor was nice enough to welcome me to the class where I can work and condition myself towards difficult moves. If you're just starting out though, I would recommend an Intro to Pole class for a nice opening on the foundational moves. From Buzz & Booty Choreo class, Stretch/Flexibility class to Exotic dance the studio has given me immense support as I keep learning. There's 15 poles in the main studio along with cubbies that contain yoga mats, workout bands, alcohol sprays, and phone stands you can use for class or open-pole. Beehive has the tools, come through to bee your best self~

I am a non-professional but avid singer. At the time of this writing, I have been attending Piano…read moreBar 101 for more than a year. I'm going to keep doing it because the class not only helps my singing become better, it is simply a very nice group of people with whom to share 90 minutes or so once a week. There are some classmates who are professional-level who are there to polish their craft, and there are others like me who love music and singing, but who aren't going to be giving performances anywhere - except maybe at home in the shower (great acoustics!) and/or at a Karaoke place. The teacher, Ann, is a highly accomplished singer, piano player, and accompanist (being a great piano player does not necessarily mean you can be a great accompanist - she is). She continues to amaze me because I want to sing a very wide variety of songs, several of which we do not have the music for, and/or she has not played before. No matter, she pulls up as little as a chord chart and off we go. Her husband, Geno, is also there to accompany with some background percussion. He is also a very good singer. All of the above is enough reason to attend and polish your own performances, but there are three serious bonuses : Both Ann and Geno just happen to also be very nice people to be around, and the fellow classmates are totally polite and supporting of whatever level of performance you do. The third bonus is that discussions of politics and religion are not part of the experience. The facility is a simple storefront place, 15 or so of us sit around a medium sized room with a piano on folding chairs and stools, it has a restroom, and has a nice sound setup with a microphone. We visit a bit as people show up, then to business. Ann directs us through some basic warmup exercises, do some ear training work, sing some group participation songs from the lyrics book they provide, and then each of us does a solo song at the microphone. The solo is optional, but you should take advantage of it in this safe and successful improvement atmosphere. Just try one of the many in their songbook, or if you already have one you want to start working on, bring sheet music to one you want to try. Or just ask Ann if she can already play what you hope for - she knows many ! I would recommend that you come join us sometime to see if we're the kind of people you want to share some time and your love of singing music with.

I rented the music studio for an intimate piano performance. The studio and Steinway piano were…read moreperfect. Ann and her husband were so accommodating and hospitable. I highly recommend this studio!

I learned so much! Guchi and Paris are amazing teachers with Cam and Alan as fantastic examples and…read moresubs. It helped me open up, become a better actor, and secure representation! Definitely go to a class you won't regret it :)

This amazing group of extraordinary talented individuals, we're willing to allow me who is not…read moreusually welcome most places to join in on the fun and learn things about myself even I was never able to understand. If you're interested in learning about the Improv and how is properly done, this group certainly show you the way. Thank you all BMC for being the kind hearted and patient human being that you are.

We love The Learning Center. Joyce and her staff really get children and how to tune into them to…read morebring out their greatest potential. I have a third grader who was experiencing difficulty with organizing and staying on task and in about 4 months they have instilled in him direction, purpose and confidence. He is now working up to his full potential and has begun to demonstrate pride in his work that I have never seen before. I really noticed a huge leap in his written work and ability to express himself that well... he just wasn't open to doing before coming here.

If you need serious tutoring for your kids, you can contact Joyce 323-478-1136. Parking available…read morein front or side street curb.