A Place to Bead

(30 reviews)

2.0 mi

I can't rave enough about Lauren and her extraordinary team at Drawn2Art. My daughter is ten years…read moreold, and would live there if she could. The highlight of her day is going to art class with Lauren - this is not an exaggeration. At pickup the other day, she said, "Mom, I belong there". I mean - it doesn't get better than that. They really see my daughter and fully support her creativity. The classes are small, the studio is convenient, bright and lovely (parking is easy! Always a plus for parents) and the teachers are tremendous. They are the best - ten million stars.

Both of our children have been attending Drawn2Art Pasadena for several months now and they love…read moreit! Ms. Madalee, Ms. Lauren, and Ms. Lupe have been so kind and nurturing in sharing their knowledge and skills in drawing. My husband and I are very grateful for this wonderful experience for our children. Thank you for your genuine support and dedication in shaping the children's minds and creativity. We love you and we appreciate you so much! Keep up the great work!

Age 12, Still Life, Chalk Pastel

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Age 8, Anime Summer Camp

Eye Heart Art

4.8

(46 reviews)

2.9 mi

I just celebrated my birthday with a group of girlfriends and Aja was both our host and instructor…read more The process of book was seamless she gave all the information we needed and checked in all the way up till our booking. She was thoughtful and showed up early so we could use the kitchen and bar area to set up our appetizers and drinks. She set up the art stations while we drank and ate. Later she lead the class while also taking candid photos of our group. She took her time explaining the process and checking in to make sure we were all following along. Aja was fun and entertaining. She took various groups shots always paying great attention to detail. This was a wonderful experience and I would absolutely book again. We were the only party at the time, she laid out all the art to choose from. The space was clean and large enough to accommodate my 10 group and plenty of space to walk around. There were couches and kitchen area with a small refrigerator. Overall the space was a 10. Experience a 10. And instruction a 10.

Such a great experience with Aja again! We booked her for my nephew's birthday and didn't realize…read moreshe was the same art teacher we had a few years ago! Once we saw her in person, we instantly remembered her. The space where she hosted was spacious, clean and large enough to accommodate a larger crowd if needed. We were a group of four. She was able to help both boys complete their artwork and give the moms extra time to finish. We felt bad taking longer than the kids and Aja did not rush us. She has such a calm demeanor and so much patience with kid and adults. I would highly recommend her. Her love of art and experience with kids is so amazing!

Picture of all of our paintings

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Art Planet

(36 reviews)

2.5 mi

My some has been coming here for about 9 months now and he loves it. At the beginning I was…read moreskeptical - why the hell am I paying for my kids to color and draw? Seems like he does have fun though and every time he brings something home it looks really nice. Staff are great too as I haven't heard any complaints from my son.

My daughter has been attending this art school for the past 6 months and I have to say that Ms…read more Vicky and the teachers have exceeded my expectations. Everyone is kind, supportive and extremely talented. The staff has taught my daughter art techniques that have blown me away. I highly recommend this art school for anyone wanting to learn about art or for those who already have natural talent and are looking to take their art to the next level.

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The Hive

(11 reviews)

0.9 mi

Celebrated our daughter's 12th birthday here with some of her closest friends…read more 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!

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

Painting ceramics

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Green & Bisque Clayhouse

Available by appointment

My sister and I had been gifted a 1 hour private session with Green & Bisque. Neither of us had any…read moreexperience with pottery, but our instructor, Kim, was very helpful and patient with us! She taught us how to use the throwing wheel table thing and how to form the clay into a bowl. Handling clay on a wheel was much harder than how it seems in those sped up videos you see on social media. You have to use a good amount of strength to stabilize your arm, and you have to work steadily despite the wheel moving quickly. It was a good experience, especially after discovering a typical beginners throwing class takes about 6 weeks when we only had an hour. After making the bowls, we waited about 4 weeks for Green & Bisque to finish glazing and firing our bowls before we picked it up. It's definitely a worthwhile experience if you enjoy working with your hands or crafting!

One of my friends wanted to celebrate her birthday here at Green & Bisque and this was one of the…read moremost unique bday events I've been to & probably my favorite :D There were around 20ish of us and we each paid $70 and made 2 things. They split it up into two classes - a free style class and a class where you use the wheel! I absolutely loved that this was my first pottery class and the instructors here really want to make sure you leave feeling satisfied with what you made. We were here from 5-7:30PM & they allowed alcy xD so we were buzzin & making cute pottery !! Make sure you bring clothes you don't rly care for because you WILL get dirty (but cleaning the clay is saur easy to clean so isssok). If I could give her a 10000/10 rating I would !!! I think I found my new hobby :-)

Amazing throwing and crystalline glaze workshop!

Summer night market event

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Summer night market event

Art Center at Night

4.3

(4 reviews)

1.1 mi

Art Center at Night allows working professionals to take on their creative side at night through…read moretheir courses. I've taken art classes at community colleges before and I do notice a differance in the level of information, communication, and style at Art Center. I took a design and composition class and really do feel I was stretched but not uncomfortably so. The information my teacher provided was well commicated, easy to understand, and most importantly I was able to understand the underlying concepts of what I was learning and apply it to real world design problems. I really like how interactive and collabortative the environment feels. If you're looking for a creative outlet, ACN is a good option. They're expanding so maybe they will have more classes. The neat thing is that some of these courses can be used as credit towards your study if you're admitted into Art Center. Many people here use this as a springboard into Art Center.

Classes in advertising used to be a chance to initiate a relationship with the department chair…read morebefore admission. Disciplines covered include business management, digital media, entertainment design, and graphic design. Don't buy gift certificates to this though, because getting them refunded/reissued takes months. I use this program to sharpen my conceptual skills or update my knowledge base. If you outgrow art classes at community collage, ACAN has challenging and hands-on courses for adults, high school students, and kids that also serve as a feeder to the degree program.

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Art Work Place

4.4

(19 reviews)

0.8 mi

Women-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

I have to say I'm disappointed in Ms Billy. Initially she seemed like a great teacher - as my son…read morehad positive feedback and seemed to enjoy the class. Gradually my son would come home sad and upset. At first, I brushed off his complaints as maybe he just had a random rough day. Today, I picked up my son and Ms. Billy complained about his projects and all kinds of stuff right in front of my son. My son came to the car crying feeling terrible about his artwork. I asked him several questions about what happened as I didn't want to make any rash judgements about the teacher. He explained that he felt that Ms. Billie was being mean to him and that he was really struggling with clay (it's a new skill for him). I asked if she helps him with his clay a little extra since he's obviously struggling more than the rest of the more experienced students (I'd think she'd spend a little extra time with him). He said no - she was drinking tea and when she came back he had made a snail project where its tongue broke off and couldn't put it back on. He said he destroyed it and my son said she made another mean comment to him: "ohh so you're breaking stuff, instead of making stuff". He was struggling to put on the tongue, which you didn't help him with. Ms. Billy told me it was Gary the snail which didn't go with the CA theme they're working on. Ok. My question is: how is one of your struggling students able to make an entire snail project without you noticing until he's that far along with it? Then, the tongue falls ogf of it, you make a comment to him about it being wrong, he destroys it, you make another comment to him about him about breaking things instead of making things. Ok. If she's going to drink tea instead of helping struggling students then she shouldn't be surprised about them struggling. He said she was helping the other students - not him so much. He also said he got up to grab a toothpick, and she said to him "you're disrupting the entire class" and he was embarrassed that all the kids stared at him. He wasn't being defiant but she keeps treating him as if he is. My son said he was really surprised at how mean Ms. Billy was treating him - he genuinely didn't know he was doing anything wrong, She did sound agitated when she was complaining to me about my son. I know my son - he's not a bad kid and he's super kind. I'm not just saying that because he's my son. He truly is. I'm the type of person that takes criticism well and I'm happy to help correct behavior when necessary. In this case, I really feel that Ms. Billy is not spending enough time with struggling students - in my sons case not understanding instructions according to her. I didn't appreciate her putting my son down in front of both my husband and I. Ms. Billy made it sound as if my son was being defiant - I can assure you my son is not defiant - he genuinely is just having a hard time with the project! He's asking for help from his teacher in his own 8 year old way. He just turned 8 by the way. Mrs. Elizabeth in the front is amazing on the other hand! Very helpful and kind lady.

My children love the classes and camps at Art/Work/Place- it's always a good sign when I try to…read morepick them up after a full day of camp but they wish they could stay and keep playing! The teachers here are incredible and create such a warm environment and sense of safety where children create and learn to their full capacities. I appreciate Ruby Hannan, Anayantzin Sanchez, and Billie Frolov who have all guided our kids in various classes & camps including Claymation, Make Your Own Stuffie, Mini Makers, and Youth Lessons. We've also been to some cool events here for children, our favorite being when they invited the animators from the new Ninja Turtles movie/Mitchell's Vs. the Machines to come talk to the students and show them people can become animators when they grow up! Truly an inspiring place where children come to explore and create their own art. So thankful to have found this studio! *also editing my review to add that I specialize in a field of child development & communication; I respectfully disagree with the parents below who claim this place is merely a bunch of babysitters or that their children didn't learn anything during their time here. I've been so impressed the way the educators here scaffold the summer camp in a way that the older kids are making Claymation videos or sewing stuffies alongside the younger ones. No one is so frustrated that they can't participate and at the same time these kids are challenged!! My children had increases in their artistic abilities, social skills, vocabulary, fine motor skills, ability to use technology to create art, and I would go so far as to say even their overall self esteem, as the final art show is truly a special time for families to come together and celebrate what these children have created with the guidance of some awesome instructors. Sorry, but I could go on! The only time I've ever seen the tv on at Art/Work/Place was during the gorgeous, hilarious, magical Claymation Camp viewing party a year ago and the time the Ninja Turtles animators used it to show us some clips from a movie they made. Again, context matters.... Let your kids give them a try and decide for yourself :)

Explore: Fauvism by Eileen, age 10.

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Beautifully monochromatic by Elyse, age 14, for our 2019 Student Show!

Art Studio For Kids

(9 reviews)

1.1 mi

A friend recommended this place to me and told me she found it through a deal on Groupon. I…read morepurchased the same deal which gave me two 90 min classes for 2 kids for $85. The original price is $176. You have to call to schedule the classes with her. The owner was a sweet lady named Yuko. She said doesn't allow parents to stay so I just dropped my kids off and went to run errands. I came back to pick them up and was surprised to find that they made such amazing art pieces! The nicest I've ever seen them do. I'm not sure how much help they got but they said that they did it themselves with some guidance I'm sure. I'm happy with their artwork and want to actually frame and put them up on the wall. I enjoyed my 90 mins of free time and was so glad that they had a good time and even wanted to return. If your child likes art, I would recommend giving this place a try.

My son did the summer camp for one week and liked it so much he asked for more classes! It was easy…read moreto sign up with texting and paying by venmo. He only went for 5 half days and finished two paintings and some clay sculpting! Highly recommend!

5 year old artwork on canvas

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3 year old art work

De Core Art & Design

(14 reviews)

2.2 mi

If you are looking to get into a good internship, Decore is where it's at. Before I came I had…read moretrouble understanding what made a good portfolio, how to become unique in the sea of similar portfolios, and what the industry was actually looking for. I was also not exactly happy with the level of my work as well. However, at Decore, Yosef and Joon broke down what our portfolio is designed to do and the psychology behind the recruiters reading it. They also gave me amazing insider information on what the current market is looking for. The education I got here helped me improve my digital rendering capabilities and drawing skills as well. This helped me set up an amazing portfolio that got many responses from internships when I started applying. Now I'm interning at a Fortune 100 company under a top design team in the consumer electronics industry. I can honestly say I wouldn't have made it here and thriving without their help.

As a product design student specializing in CMF design, I was struggling to build a portfolio that…read morestood out from my classmates, all while showcasing my skills and talents. Yosef and Joon really helped guide me to create a portfolio that I was extremely proud of, for a new and competitive industry. Ive gained so many practical skillsets that are essential to have in order to work in the industry but that aren't focused on in the curriculum of even the top design schools. Not only did I make something Im proud to show, but I've developed the confidence to start working in the industry. Thank you Joon and Yosef!

2019 Spring Term open now! Register now! More info: www.decoreartdesign.com/course

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Design 300 - College Portfolio Prep. Car design Class

Meraki Creative Lounge

(29 reviews)

3.9 mi

I am thrilled Meraki is in a walkable Eagle Rock location, with easy parking and lots of cute…read moresurrounding shops and restaurants. There is an adorable shop up front of perfectly curated fabrics, sewing accessories, projects, and small treasures while the mid area of the space opens into a creative shared table area. If you venture past the rainbow quilts all the way to the back you will find a treasure trove of Juki sewing machines, set to host a group of new to advanced sewers along with a large table area in the back for a variety of craft projects. My children are in 1st and 4th grade and enjoyed the 2 part Crochet class. When it was a bit difficult for my younger one, Debbie scaffolded the entire thing and made it possible for her to learn, feel successful, and feel like part of the group. We have also tried the finger knitting blanket class and now my 4th grader can make gorgeous blankets for friends and family. The sewing classes for 8+ are incredible. My eldest has loved going in to learn how to make tote bags, pillow cases, and a variety of other sewing projects. They also have camps, which we are eager to try someday. Most recently we hosted a very special birthday party here and I can share that it was incredible, lovely, and probably the most present I've ever been able to be at one of my kid's birthday parties, considering Debbie took on most of the labor! 11 children made pillows together, along with adorable rainbow keychains and they really had a blast. I was so impressed to see my little one sewing away on the machine with her dad next to her and the older kids jump right in. Many of them made 2-3 little pillows, even though they had never sewn before! Debbie's instruction is clear, easy to follow, and she has a great deal of patience while sharing how to create these masterpieces. It was really nice having mochi ice cream in the middle table area too- Debbie had everything needed for a party in case things were forgotten. The little fridge helped too! It was very reasonably priced and an unforgettable experience for the kids. We hope Meraki will be on this cute corner for many years to come!

Wow, my kids are obsessed with their summer classes/half-day camps at Meraki. They count the hours…read moreuntil it's time to go. Very impressed. I am excited to try the open sewing hours to tackle some projects.

Upcycled tea towel, made into pillow.

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Beyond Our Dreams Infant Care & Pre-School

(52 reviews)

3.5 mi

10/10 recommend! The directors and staff do an incredible job providing a safe, nurturing, and…read moreeducational environment. My first daughter just graduated from BOD after being there for 2.5 years (she started at 5 months). And there was no question we would enroll our second daughter at BOD, who is now almost one, and we started her at 3 months! We have gotten to know all of the teachers throughout the years and each one of them truly cares about what they do to ensure every single child is properly cared for. My younger daughter had feeding/OT issues around the time she started at BOD, and the staff helped accommodate OT exercises and feeding practices to help her overcome her issues while away from home. BOD treats their students as if they are their own children, and my daughters have absolutely loved attending this daycare. THANK YOU BOD!!!

TLDR: Beyond is the best daycare we could have hoped for and our daughter loves going to school…read moreevery day (we can't get her to leave). They genuinely love the children and treat them like their own nieces and nephews but with the knowledge and care of professionals. Long version: I never saw myself putting my kids in daycare as I was lucky to be cared for by my grandma. However, shortly after getting pregnant I lost my mom and my dad was having a hard time traveling from San Diego solo to help. If you have ever looked for daycare for an infant, you know a good place has over a year waitlist! That was the case when we first visited beyond too but I knew this was the ONLY daycare for my daughter. It was the only daycare I toured that I instantly felt comfortable and trusted the director and it was sooo clean and kids were so happy. I could never envision my daughter at any of the other places or picture myself trusting them with her happiness and safety. But when I met Jasmine and toured beyond I just knew. The next few months, Jasmine was a savior with getting us some part time coverage. She really cares about the families and I could tell my daughter was so happy with all her teachers. I've honestly only heard a kid cry at drop off like once in the last year and a half. My daughter had zero problems transitioning to daycare and as she moved up through the different classes we've been so happy with all her loving teachers. My daughter is so fulfilled by her time there every day and you can't replace such a great social aspect for the kids too. I've come to realize it would have been a disservice to keep my daughter isolated at home. She thrives here. She comes home everyday learning so many things it's crazy. So many words, songs, letters, numbers, lessons I never taught her she just absorbs from being at school. I'm also amazed what a great effort they've put into the activities for the older kids. I'm so appreciative bc as a full time working mom with a newborn I have no time or energy for that. I also feel their gentle and conscientious style for dealing with issues or behaviors with the kids aligned with my parenting choices. Even again with our newborn, my dad found himself unable to keep his full commitment and Jasmine immediately had us covered. They will take care of you and your baby. Can't wait for our second to start her beyond journey too :))

Our beautiful BOD tree is growing 2024!

Our beautiful BOD!

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Our beautiful toddler playground

Enchanted Castle Montessori School - San Marino

(43 reviews)

2.6 mi

Our son Fraser started at Enchanted Castle at 18 months and just turned two. The transition was…read moretough during that first week; he cried constantly from drop-off until lunch, and we had to pick him up before nap time. Fast forward to today.. he feels so safe and at home - he is definitely thriving! Fraser has a very strong personality, and we love how patient the staff is and how the Montessori way allows him to channel it positively. We absolutely adore his teachers (Ms. Nhi, Ms. Veronica, Ms. Wen, and Ms. Cat) + a special shout-out to Ms. M, who spoils him with so much love! What really stands out is that all the teachers at the school seem genuinely happy and know Fraser personally. The director, Ms. Prima, is super on top of everything and fosters a great relationship with all the families and staff. I truly appreciate the extra thought and care she puts into the school. If you want a place where your child will be safe, known, and nurtured, we highly recommend this amazing team!

My child transferred to this preschool because of the Eaton Fire. One of the main reasons we chose…read morethis school was that it is much more than a regular daycare -- it offers a trilingual learning environment with reasonable price. Even though my child is in the English program, he also takes Chinese and Spanish classes. Friends of mine from other cities and states often see the school activities I share/post and tell me how envious they are that we have access to such an amazing preschool. My child has learned so much here, especially in STEM-related subjects. His life skills, independence, and hands-on abilities have improved tremendously. The school also provides a wide variety of enriching activities, including science fairs, carnivals, puppet shows, bubble shows, and animal petting events where the children can ride ponies and interact with rabbits and other animals. The school also hosts special Mother's Day and Father's Day breakfast events that make families feel very involved and welcomed. Every year, the winter and spring performances are what I look forward to the most. It is truly impressive to see a group of 4-year-olds confidently perform three English songs, one Chinese song, one Spanish song, and even a dance routine on stage. The children always look so confident and joyful. This year, my child will be graduating, and I am incredibly grateful to Ms. Joanna and Ms. Regina. They are warm, energetic, patient, and genuinely caring teachers. The classroom environment they create is loving and harmonious, and the children are kind and supportive toward one another. We will always appreciate the wonderful experience our child had here.

Son showing off his new invention

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Cheerful Beginnings

(11 reviews)

0.7 mi

We are not first time parents, and have explored many different childcare options and Cheerful…read moreBeginnings is at the top of our list! Our son needed full time care due to our busy schedules working in healthcare and Julia was so wonderful accomodating our schedules. My son loved his teachers here and Julia's experience and education in childcare is exceptional. My son felt right at home and sometimes wasn't ready to leave at pickup! They have an organized curriculum, access to app for daily updates and healthy meal plans. I have already recommended them to my coworkers!

Cheerful Beginnings is the best daycare. My daughter started going when she was 5 months old. We…read moreare first time parents so we were so lost. Julia was so patient and supportive. My daughter LOVED going to daycare in the morning. We get detailed reports on feedings, naps, pictures and videos. The food they make is very healthy too. I'm so sad that we have to leave because we are moving out of state. There really isn't anything nearly as good as CB.

Fully enclosed driveway for tricycle and scooter play

Magnetic ball ramps are a hit with all the ages.

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San Marino Community Church Nursery School

(8 reviews)

1.3 mi

This preschool is a beautiful hidden gem. If we could I'd give 10 stars! We enrolled our little…read moreApril 2021 and have watched her blossom. The teachers and their aids are all very kind and playful. We receive daily reports accompanied by pictures. It really helps us feel connected. I cannot say enough great things about the staff! They do an amazing job providing the kiddos with a nurturing environment that allows them an opportunity to develop their academic and social skills.

We have had a great experience with this school. We were at another program before and our…read moredaughter's adventuresome personality was challenged by her previous teachers. At SMCCNS she has done so well and has learned how listen when needed and to explore and be creative at the appropriate times. We are so happy we made the switch.

Setting up the ramps. Active inquiry and experimentation in action.

Children learn principles of physics through active discovery.

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Jack's dad shares his cowboy experiences.

Peas In a Pod Daycare

4.5

(16 reviews)

3.2 mi

Our son went here since he was 1 and stayed up to 2.5…read more This place is wonderful, the food is super healthy, the older kid in the group usually learns to help the younger kids and practice being a leader, all the staff are super nice and friendly to work with. We randomly found this place, but we are super duper happy we found it!

We couldn't imagine a better place for our children to grow, learn, and be loved than at Peas In a…read morePod daycare. Our oldest child flourished here--gaining confidence, independence, and so many foundational life skills thanks to the nurturing and thoughtful Montessori-inspired approach. So when it came time for our second child to start care, we didn't hesitate for a moment. We knew they'd be in the best hands possible. What sets this daycare apart is the intentionality in everything Angelica and her team does. The environment is calm, clean, beautifully organized, and perfectly suited to foster independence and curiosity. Toys and materials are developmentally appropriate and Montessori-aligned, encouraging children to explore, make choices, and learn at their own pace. Another huge highlight is the emphasis on healthy eating. Every day, the children are served fresh, wholesome, and delicious meals and snacks. Our son has expanded his palate so much here--and we're always impressed with the variety and quality of the food. It means the world to us to know that not only is he learning and growing, but he is being nourished with real, nutritious meals as well. But what matters most is how much our son loves coming here. He feels safe, seen, and cared for in a way that's truly special. The love and respect Angelica and her team show each child is genuine, and it shines through in the way they thrive under her care. As parents, there's no greater comfort than knowing your children are happy, supported, and thriving--and that's exactly what we've found here. We wholeheartedly recommend this daycare to any family seeking a warm, Montessori-inspired, health-conscious, and loving environment. Sending both of our children here has been one of the best parenting decisions we've made.