I haven't worked with cut paper collages since I was a kid. Agnes provided the most beautiful array of colorful, textured papers to work with. She sets up the workshop with just the right amount of guidance and really creates a space for play. I really enjoyed creating layered pieces with organic lines and woven details. After the Zoom, my partner and I continued to create collages late into the evening-it was so much fun! Agnes is both highly creative and organized. I'd highly recommend her workshops! read more

Crave Workshops - Collage Artwork - Art Classes Near Me - Hawthorne, California

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My husband and I had an amazing time in a special marbling workshop with Agnes. It was a really fun, relaxing, and meditative way to spend an afternoon. Agnes did a great job guiding us and at the same time leaving us the space to create. We surprised ourselves with our creations - including colorful fans and small zippered bags. It was also an interesting way to discover our personalities. My husband was more focused and ready to implement, while I tended to overthink and take my time. I would highly recommend Agnes' workshops to all types of individuals and organizations. She is incredibly talented and professional. read more

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Crave Workshops led a workshop with my team of about 20, while we were all working from home. It was such a great experience for us - we had a blast while being creative and practicing a new art form. Agnes met with me a couple months before the workshop and listened to my goals carefully and explored options with me. We picked block painting as the method and then Agnes worked diligently to source a high-quality kit, customize it, and ship it to everyone's addresses. I cannot recommend Crave Workshops more! read more

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Agnes led a group of my friends in an alcohol ink workshop and I can't recommend it enough. I like the idea of doing art but honestly my products are usually laughable. This class was totally different. Agnes showed us some different ways to make the designs but she also encouraged us to just play with the colors and to see where that led. We made a few versions on paper (that can then be turned into greeting cards) and then moved on the coasters. I had so much fun during the whole process. Agnes is great at explaining the process and then stepping back to see what you can create. When I brought my art home, my family was so impressed and so was I. 100% recommend taking a workshop from Agnes and Crave Workshops. read more

Crave Workshops - Art Classes Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Are you crafty? I am. I love trying new crafts. The satisfaction of learning something new while making something with my own hands is deeply enriching. Crave Workshops is the perfect place to get your craft on. Even if you're not the artsy, creative type, Agnes' studio is a great place to get your feet wet (and your hands blue, as I'll explain later!) Agnes is approachable, friendly, and an excellent instructor. She doesn't overwhelm you with too much information (which can be dizzying when learning a new technique) yet provides you with plenty of support and guidance. I took a shibori workshop with her, and it was so fun learning about this ancient Japanese craft. What's great about shibori is that there are no mistakes, and the patterns that emerge on the textiles are incredibly stunning. Agnes studied with a shibori master in Japan, so she truly knows her stuff. She's also studied textiles and printing in India, and her design sense is spot on. If you take the shibori class, you will work with indigo dye...not to worry, though, your hands won't turn blue because Agnes provides gloves to wear:) Agnes recently put together a Crave wellness retreat in Ojai with the purpose of combining art, nature, and wellness. I attended and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had! The retreat was located on a gorgeous estate in Ojai, and we got to enjoy healthy meals, hike, and do several craft projects involving shibori, eco-dying, and katazome (Japanese printing with stencils). I love how Agnes provides opportunities to learn, craft, and rejuvenate. It's so important to take time for oneself, and for me, Crave Workshops provide a wonderful opportunity to do just that. Thank you to Agnes and her team (including the wonderful Cheryl C.) for providing space to slow down, create, and bring out the inner artist in us all:) read more

My friends and I participated in an alcohol ink class led by Agnes and I had a great time. Agnes was knowledgeable and very patient while guiding us through the various techniques that we could use. Though I don't consider myself an "artsy" person, I had fun and enjoyed the entire process. I can tell that Agnes loves what she does and she inspires others to express their creativity. Thank you for this experience, Agnes! read more

Crave Workshops - My alcohol ink creations - Art Classes Near Me - Hawthorne, California

I went to a Crave Workshop at Agnes' studio as well as a Crave Workshops retreat in Ojai and they were both so wonderful and so much fun! Agnes is extremely knowledgeable in all art forms, and so kind, generous and friendly. She is a wonderful teacher and she has a true passion for what she does. The retreat I went to was inspiring, peaceful and restorative. Agnes and Sheryl were not only wonderful instructors, but they were an absolute treat and joy to work with! They are so kind, patient and so passionate about what they do. I could not recommend Crave more! It is for beginners, art lovers, and everyone in between! It's more about giving your mind and busy thoughts a rest and allowing yourself to create with your hands. Not only is it so much fun, but you get to take home a one of a kind piece of art that you created! read more

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Agnes is incredible to work with, easy going and clear with her instruction. Materials provided are of great quality and support other independent businesses. Even with the limitations of virtual workshops, the experience was incredibly fun and everyone was able to create something unique of their own. Highly recommend for groups of all skill level. read more

Agnes and Crave Workshops are a treasure! Agnes is such a pleasure to work with, from setting up the event to hosting the workshop and even through to followup. The kits that get sent out contain everything you could possibly need for the workshop at hand, and me and my team felt so taken care of and provided for. (And the materials in the kits are top notch quality too.) The virtual event itself was incredibly fun, engaging, and unique, and I'm so grateful that we found this! Definitely recommended if you're looking for something different to keep your remote team connected, for any group size of any skill set. Thank you so much for this memorable experience, Agnes! read more

I love Crave Workshops! We did the Shibori workshop for my bachelorette party and it was the perfect way to spend a day with friends! The space was super cute, there was plenty of space to relax and chat, and the provided lunch was delicious. Agnes was a lovely teacher and everyone had a great time experimenting with their designs while sipping rosé and nibbling date cake. It's the perfect way to be creative and let your friends get to know each other. Best of all, the beautiful blue shibori textiles make a great backdrop for the inevitable bachelorette selfies! I highly recommend it for a very chill and rejuvenating party experience. read more

Crave Workshops - Art Classes Near Me - Hawthorne, California

1. Super fun 2. Amazing food (and I'm pretty particular, so I don't say that lightly) 3. Cool people--hosts are lovely, and the other people who attend are great too 4. Makes getting creative easy--they provide EVERYTHING, all you have to do is show up 5. I've made some gorgeous art, some of which I've given as well-received gifts 6. The venue is gorgeous and relaxing 7. Reasonable price considering everything you get--excellent professional artist instruction, fresh topnotch meal, all supplies, beautiful pieces of art to take home It's like a fabulous dinner party where you're meeting all the guests for the first time. You get to know each other over a delicious midday meal, then learn new art techniques and create your own artwork together. I've been to two of the workshops so far and can't wait for the next one. Can't recommend it highly enough! read more

Agnes, the owner, is amazing. She came and led a a marbling workshop for my daughter's ninth birthday. She has a wonderful way with children and kept them entertained for hours. I highly, highly recommend Crave Workshops for parties- easy, fun, creative and very reasonably-priced. The kids had a blast and made beautiful art to take home as favors. read more

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This was my first Crave workshop/retreat. It was the most excellent combination of extraordinary things: the sublime setting, the gorgeous food, the beautiful crafts and the inspiring people who all came together to create this elevated experience. Agnes, with the help of Cheryl and Kendra, seamlessly curated the ideal weekend art retreat. I cannot convey to you the specialness of the setting. Nestled into the hills of Ojai one could not help but sink into the sheer beauty of the space. The itinerary struck a perfect balance between easy and relaxing time spent enjoying the stunning location, food and company while also taking part in a number of innovative nature inspired crafts including painting with wild inks (divine), color dyes, cyanotypes, and eco printing. Each of these creative experiences was delightful and felt perfectly suited to the space and idea around the retreat. Not to mention, they produced stunning results. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and organized. Agnes is truly gifted at sharing her beautiful world. Thank you! read more

I tried the shibori workshop with friends as a way to hang out while doing something different. I'm not a very artistic person and therefore was not sure what to expect at first. It was surprisingly very fun and very beginner friendly. Agnes had prepped for everything, and I was very impressed that she had actually handmade some of the supplies and materials from scratch herself in order to ensure the quality. Basically I just showed up, had no idea what shibori was, but at the end learning a lot about a different form of cool art, and brought home many beautifully made art pieces that was made by myself, within just a few hours! The atmosphere was very mellow and relaxing. There were stencils provided, but we were encouraged to try different ideas and to be creative. All the pieces came out very nicely, in spite of the fact we were all first timers. It's a very positive and fun experience for me. I highly recommend Crave Workshops for everyone, especially people who aren't normally well-versed in arts, and want to be surprised by their inner artists :) read more

Spent a wonderful sunny Saturday at one of Crave's shibori workshops! I Had been a little nervous about working with dye and fabric, as my experience with both materials is limited. The workshop was amazing! It was a fantastic experience, great teaching, genuine people and yummy snacks. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a fresh artistic activity! read more

Spent a wonderful day making shibori with Agnes and a lovely group of people. Agnes is a pro instructor, thorough and attentive to each person. Shibori is a great technique because you can be as precise or as effortless as you want to be. There are pleasant surprises either way and I don't think you can have a "bad" result even if you tried! read more

Super pleasant experience! My whole afternoon spent at Crave Workshop was full of great fun. Agnes was very knowledgeable about Shibori and been quite innovative on introducing various materials for our design work. She throughly explained the basic fundaments of Shibori techniques, and her articulate way of communication very much helped to bring out a rather creative side of myself. It was a bonus point to work with a bunch of friends, so we could share ideas behind the design process while having a good laugh. Surprisingly how everyone's products somehow reflect of their own personality. I'll definitely recommend this amazing experience to many of my friend n come back again n again. read more