What was supposed to be a magical birthday celebration for my daughter at Disneyland got completely…read morerained out. Who came to the rescue? In The Kiln! We scrambled for a last-minute change of plans, and it turned out to be absolutely perfect. They were incredibly accommodating: we hosted the birthday party right in the studio, decorated the space, brought our own food and non-alcoholic drinks, and set up a special designated area for the birthday girl and her friends. Laura and Bob were beyond patient and so helpful with the kids, guiding them every step of the way to make sure everything came out just right. The selection of pottery pieces is huge (overwhelming in the best way) and they even surprised us with a complimentary plate featuring all her friends' little fingerprints. What a thoughtful touch! It was such a fun, creative day, and everyone stayed nice and dry. Highly recommend for families, especially when plans go sideways.

What a great experience. Laura was super helpful and…read moreknowledgeable I will definitely be back

This is such a fun place to go and experience. My friend and I each made a sign for our homes, it…read morewas just so nice to go and relax, and enjoy each others company. And Jill is absolutely amazing.

I've been wanting to come to Hammer and Stain since they were located in Rancho Cucamonga. My…read moredaughter and I came to their new location to spend some time together and we were so impressed. It was the one of our best mother-daughter times together. The owner was so helpful and just allowed us to have time to visit with each other and do our craft. She came over to make sure we were doing fine every so often. I really loved that special attention. We are coming back and plan to be VIPs one day!

What a great place!!! Douglas was such a Great host, cook…read moreand Artist!!!! We celebrated a coworker's bridal shower here. There was 12 of us which fit perfectly in his space. Douglas started us off with an array of Korean food and mimosas. Our theme was Demon Hunters , so we painted the cat. If you're second guessing this place , don't. You will not be disappointed. He was very helpful during the whole process. He walked around and always gave us positive feedback. I will definitely come back or book him again!

We recently went to try out a free class with Douglas. He was very patient and helpful with the…read morekids. The place was very nice and full of beautiful art from students. My 8 yr old son who has ADHD really enjoyed the class and can't wait to go back. I highly recommend the art classes.

I like to call this place my sanctuary as I love coming here after work. I feel at peace and away…read morefrom computer. I started off hand building as I didn't like sitting down doing the wheel while my lower back hurts. With the adjustable height tables, I'm able to create my craft at a comfortable height while standing. The environment is cozy & Kris is an awesome teacher for our hand building. Super enthusiastic and encourages students to explore their creativity. Thank you Josh for creating a cozy and engaging atmosphere!! I love the patio... you hear the birds chirp and wind breeze. Pure bliss.

My friend and I had been doing some wheel classes at another studio when we discovered Wild Clay…read more We decided to leave our other studio and became members here -- and we are so happy with our decision to do so! It is so nice having my own shelf space, locker, and the freedom to come any day of the week. Josh welcomed us and is always willing to share to share his knowledge. The other staff that we met --Ava and Naomi --are not only talented artists but also great resources. We feel so at home here and feel like this is just what we needed to work on our pottery. Another amazing perk of being a member is that we are able to take classes at a discounted rate. I recently signed up for hand building class with Kris. I am so impressed with her teaching style and talent. She is so supportive and fun! I highly recommend this studio. I really feel like it a perfect place for kids and adults -- novices to experienced potters. Thanks for creating such a welcoming and warm community!

My daughter has been learning at this art studio for about two years. Unlike other drawing classes…read morethat is strictly "drawing" the classes here includes a variety of different art materials, skills and very creative projects. Highly recommend to any kids that like arts and crafts.

I've been to their workshops a few times and I really enjoyed it. Never draw a piece in my whole…read morelife but this place make me in love with drawing! The owners and instructors are so welcoming. They provide you guidances that you're be able to draw with your own skill level. There's never pressure and criticize. Great atmosphere, very relax environment. Wish I were a child every time I come here lol Took my friend's daughter to their museum appreciation field trip last Saturday and we had the best time! Teacher Nadine is awesome. She's very patient with children and knowledgeable. Instead of giving straight instructions, she shared her own stories and her perspective of art. It makes me think what is art to me. Very fun trip, came back with full harvest.

I absolutely love having the option of taking classes virtually. It is so convenient for busy…read moreschedules or those living far away.  Prior to the class this day, I was racing to get online and wishing I did NOT have class, however, it was the perfect end to the culminating first day back to work (compounded by having been shut down for over a year). The teachers are professional artists and know how to help teach novices to those advanced.  I would definitely look forward to taking more classes!

Was searching for an art class for my 8 year old who loves art. I feel so blessed I ran into this…read moreplace online and booked my daughter a trial class. She is now attending and she can't wait for Monday to come. The teachers are so talented and patient with my daughter. She ends up spending the week after her class drawing what she learned and isn't on the iPad so much which makes me so happy!

I can't believe I'm the first to review! The pressure! :)…read more I can't say enough good things about this place...the staff and the quality of classes they offer. I first signed up my daughter through the city of Glendora park and rec program for their Jr. Chef class last fall. (Although since then I just sign up directly with them because it is a little cheaper to sign up directly.) My daughter loooves the teacher (Chef Danae). She was so genuinely caring with all of the little ones and my little one really enjoyed learning how to cook and making something she could eat. (The teacher always commented on what a good eater she is..I laughed because she normally isn't when I cook...I guess I will have to let her cook herself from now on!). Before that class I searched high and low online to find anything about the fine arts academy, but couldn't find anything so I signed up and crossed my fingers. The classes are held in the first Christian Church. It is an older building, nothing fancy, but I am ok with that because the quality of the instructors is nothing short of superb! They are very patient (saintly patient) and really care about each kid. Her cooking class had around 8 kids or so and they all got the attention they needed. I was so impressed I signed my daughter up for another cooking class (this time it was chef summer...equally amazing!). I also signed her up for the hand stitching class. Since I can barely sew a button on I wanted to make sure my child didn't suffer the same fate. :). the teacher (Nilda) reminds me of a young grandmother type...patiently helping the kids (only two in the class) learn how to thread the needle, sew lines, sew buttons, etc. The kids always have smiles when the class is done and you can tell they are proud of learning these skills. (I think they are going to make a little stuffed toy by the end of the class but I'm not sure). I also signed my daughter up for the drawing class...there are around 8 kids and it seems to be a really good class that they use a lot of different mediums and the teacher seems to be very knowledgable about how to teach basic and not so basic drawing classes. (I wish I had time myself to take one!). The nice thing about the classes is that they accommodate the age ranges listed really well. From the younger ones to the slightly older ones they all seem to be learning and having a good time. Also, all of the kids seem to be really nice kids which is also important to me. (I don't know if that is because parents that enroll their kids in "fine arts" classes tend to be more hands on or not, but whatever the reason, these are kids I wouldn't mind her hanging out with after class. I also took the earring making class and had a lot of fun. It was a two hour class and I probably made 5 sets of earrings. The teacher (also a grandmother type) was very very knowledgable and really patient...made me feel ok asking even basic questions...the age range of the class was probably 14 to 65 and we all had a great time...looking forward to the next jewelry class. I also signed up for the art and music one week summer camp...what a great week! There were only about 15-20 kids and tons of great volunteers...they danced (with top billing instructors) learned music -harmonica or percussion (from mike's guitar), sewed, did ceramics, cooked, created bugs from bowling balls...it was amazing how much they did in only 2 hours a day for a week! It was so nice that the instructors and volunteers got to personally know each of the kids. We'll be back next year! All in all, this is a great place where my kids are learning skills that will benefit them for the rest of their life. It's not a super fancy place, but I'd trade fancy surroundings for quality, personal instruction any day!

Elizabeth Preston's Art Studio is a treasure in Claremont. Elizabeth is a dedicated professional,…read moreartist, and successful business woman. I have attended individually and also group art lessons at the studio and on zoom. All formats were successful, and engaging. I learned painting and art techniques such as contrast, composition, landscapes and abstracts using water color, acrylics, collage, and alcohol inks. Her lessons are always fresh, creative, and fun. Elizabeth inspires you to use your imagination and creativity and had an art show inviting all her students to display their work. She also offers creative journaling for the participant to empower themselves regarding life's challenges such as heath, career, stress, life's transitions such as retirement and relationships. Elizabeth is passionate about art!

I have known Mrs. Preston ever since I was around 5 years old because my mother worked close by…read more She also taught art class at my school. She is very kind and is an amazing artist. She has always been very kind to me and is a great role model and person. I definitely recommend going here!