I'm so happy that I found Art Tent. I pretty much found them from a google search trying to find my…read moredaughter an art class. Art Tent is located on South Beretania right across the street from the Honolulu Police Station. They have a drop off spot on Beretania by Bo's Kitchen but the long term parking is in the back of the building. The back of the building is on Kinau Street and is in the 800 Mauka Plaza parking. There's a lot of parking back there. My daughter just finished up her second session at Art Tent Studios. She took the late class on Saturday for grades 1-3 with Mrs. Okano. At first we didn't know what to expect with art class. We didn't know anyone who attended art class here but we just wanted to try because my daughter loves art. It was such a good experience. Her teacher, Mrs Okano, is so creative with all their projects. Each week they were working on something new and interesting. My daughter was always excited to be going to art class. It's really nice that the class size is small and Mrs Okano is a great teacher. She's very patient with them and has them really explore their own creative side rather than each kid just make a copy of the teacher. At the end of the two sessions there was an art exhibition. We got to see all of the art work from all of the classes they offered. My daughter had about 6-7 projects that she completed. You could really see her growth from the first project to the last. We signed up for another session with Mrs Okano and can't wait to see what new things my daughter will be learning.

We love Art Tent Studio so much! My kids make the best art here and they are always so proud of…read moretheir masterpieces. The teachers and curriculum really pushes them to be creative and try hard things! My boys have gained so much confidence since starting classes here and they love coming back! My oldest also had his birthday party here and all the parents said it was just such a fun and unique way to celebrate! We had the best time and my son was smiling from ear to ear all day! Cannot recommend this place enough!

My wife is addicted! She and a friend took a wheel throwing class over a year ago and they both…read morequickly became members soon after. Our home is now quickly filling with a large assortment of mugs, berry bowls, sake cups, rice bowls, trinket dishes, incense holders and the list goes on. On a positive note, we now have no shortage of Christmas and birthday presents. As mentioned, Mudd Studio offers wheel throwing and hand building workshops of various lengths (1 day, 3 day, etc.) They also offer studio membership. As a member, you have 24 hour access to the studio as well as use of the equipment, supplies, glazes, etc. My wife has never mentioned a negative thing about the place or people there - only that it is a positive, supportive and inspiring community. Its location in Chinatown (Smith Street) makes it a great addition to the local art scene. Support local businesses!

My husband surprised me with a 3-day wheel class for my birthday, and I can't recommend Mudd Studio…read moreenough! Our instructor, Paola, was fantastic--she explained each step clearly and gave us plenty of space to experiment and practice at our own pace. She struck the perfect balance between guidance and freedom, and I always felt supported. Between the two of us, we made four pieces: two cute little ice cream bowls, a pretty little green cup, and a small planter that I'm absolutely in love with. The class was fun, relaxed, and such a great way to connect--not only with each other, but also with the other classmates in our small group. I can't wait to go back and keep learning (and creating)!

I recently visited this place a couple of times because I was attending a meeting nearby. They are…read morelocated at the Chinatown Gateway Plaza on the 2nd floor. This is the same building that has the satellite city hall office. Parking is either on the street or in nearby lots. There is a municipal parking lot in the same building which entrance is on Bethel Street. Parking is cheap. Both times I went, it was on a Sunday. I found the DAC to be so interesting with the artwork displays from mostly local artists. There is a different exhibit each month and the best part, it's free to visit. They also hold art classes there. The layout of the center is a decent size, white walls, and spacious walking thru. They also have their own restrooms which were very clean. In January, the monthly exhibit was about the WWII internment camp in Waipahu as part of the Honouliuli National Historic Site's 10th anniversary celebration. It was informative & I learned somethings that I never knew before. In March the Hawaii Watercolor Society had a member's showing, which was also an interesting exhibit seeing the beautiful water color paintings. Overall, nice experience to check out.

Visited the Downtown Art Center to view an exhibit entitled Contemporary Photography innHawaii…read more2026. The space was on the second floor and was sorta generic gallery space. Not particularly well laid out with a table right as you walk in. Seemed clunky. Also - I was bugged that the work was not necessarily level...either the pieces were cockeyed or the labels were...sometimes both. And it was also weird that the labels didn't seem to be uniform...with one (maybe 2?) artist(s) having a QR code. Perplexing. The show itself was good...if kinda redundant.

My friend and I decided to learn how to make some jewelry, and I'm so glad we did! So the gem…read morestudio is located inside the international marketplace (we parked at Target and took the elevator down to the first floor). If you're coming from Target, walk straight until you see an open area to the right; it's around that corner (across from Maui Divers). Super easy to find! When we walked in, we were greeted by Jen, who happened to be our instructor as well! There are charms to pick from on the left side of the store, a table of different gems in the middle, and, to the right, a station for permanent jewelry! You'll have a base pay for what you're making, and then you'll be charged for the gems or charms when you add them on (prices are behind the gems, and charms will have a price in each of their little cubbies). My friend and I initially wanted to do the silversmith class, but we were so intrigued by the inlay, so we chose that instead! Honestly, it was super easy to make! The band has an empty center for you to crush the gems of your choosing (they offer a variety to choose from). So you crush your gems, then put a little, and I mean LITTLE, bit of resin in the empty center, place your gems on it, then cure it with the UV light and continue all around until you're done! Then you do the big curing, your artist will smooth it for you in the grinder, then you polish it by hand, then polish it on the machine! In total, it took us about an hour and a half. I honestly had so much fun and learned so much that I can't wait to do it again! All in all, my friend and I have already decided that we're coming back and trying a different project!

This was THE best experience!! Thank you to the host and instructor, Jen, for making this great…read moretime even better! DO IT!!!

I have been looking for an art class for my son. My co-worker found this place on IG. She sent me…read morethe profile. I looked through all their post. I knew my son would love this place. I showed him the posts and he told me to sign him up right away. You have to register and pay online through their site. The Art and Tech Sunday Day Camp is perfect for our schedule. The hours are from 9AM-4PM. You can do full or half day. We need a little rest on Sunday's so the 1PM-4PM works out well for us. I'm glad I left a little earlier from Kaneohe to find their location. GPS takes you right there but there is on signage for OAT. I didn't know it was upstairs from all the restaurants. I called the number they have listed on yelp and they let us know to go up stairs. Two of the teachers greeted us at the door. They showed us around and explained what they were going to learn. His first art lesson was with Andy Lee. He is an artist for Marvel, Dragon Ball Z, etc. He was teaching Chinese brush strokes. My son jumped right in and started using the brush. After 2 hours of Art class he went to Tech class where he learned to make a vacuum out of a water bottle , card board and batteries. Yesterday day was his 2nd Sunday and he learned 3D pen art and how to construct a mini elevator/lift. He loves everything about OAT. They also give them a little time to play with big building blocks and robotic toys. He wants me to leave him there from 9AM-4PM so he can learn more. Maybe next session. I'm glad I found this place!!! I'll keep updating and posting vids and pics.

My sons love here . They have so much fun over here .The teachers are really patience and nice …read more Highly recommended

I have been looking for a great art teacher for my creative cat daughter for a long time. In fact I…read moretried findinf for my older daughter a while back. Schools don't always offer continuous art classes. Knowing that my kids LOVE the arts, it was a blessing to find a teacher just starting up drawing classes. Better to know that its on the WEST SIDE! The class he is starting for now is drawing. My daughter has been able to attend the 4 sessions for drawing and she has learned a lot! Each class she has been excited to come and always leave with wanting to draw more. I wish she had the same enthusiasm for violin and homework. 1st session she was able to learn the basics and she actually completed a cartoon drawing on her own. The other sessions she learned exercises that have improved her technique. I love that she enjoys it so much that we will definitely be signing up for more! As of now it is just drawing class, but in the future he plans to teach watercolor and other art styles. As a note, the class is held on the second floor and is a shared office space on other days. Its small but able to fit a class of 4. Overall, Jeff is a great and talented teacher. He interacts well with all ages. My daughter is 9 and she loves coming to class. If you have an artist, no matter what age, this is the class for them!

I remember when Fishschool first started offering classes. There was one classroom, 5 buckets of…read moreglazes, one kiln room, and no sink, wheels, tools, and erratic air conditioning system. In spite of that, clay classes were great - some of the taught by the late, great Esther Nowell. Nowadays, it is as good as a large well organized ceramic school with wedging tables, slab roller, wheels, double sinks, and even more classes of varying subjects. The only drawback to this place is the parking situation - on the street - and sparse at that. It is an exciting clay studio with membership options. Fishcake houses the Fishschool and we go through the always dynamic and changing art displays on our way to class. Excellent food vendors take turns in the front with very delicious food during lunch. I am so proud at how far this little school has grown into a great option for people who want to learn and continue ceramics. I still take classes from them - the latest being Shisas with Dane Nakama. I built a huge one with hair and curly ques, fierce eyes and eyebrows. Love it!!!

NO response to queries about classes. Guess they're too busy to care…read more Bad for their contractors.

This place rocks! An awesome 5 star experience to enjoy!…read more I booked the Turkish mosaic lamp workshop experience with Kraft Stories (KS)! All Star Yelp Elite Friend Irene M. joined me in this crafty DIY adventure. It's easy to book a workshop on the KS website. I received an email confirmation of my class and payment. A reminder is also emailed to you. Website: https://kraftstories.com/pages/honolulu There are a variety of art workshops available each week. Currently the Rug Tufting Workshop is in hot demand! The Turkish Lamp workshop is scheduled for two hours. We went a bit overtime. Oops. Our instructor was Kardi. She is so helpful and priceless, as she guided us on each step of the process. Her patience with me gained her five stars! ; ) Refreshments are offered to you during the workshop and bathrooms are available in a separate upstairs location nearby. Thank you Kraft Stories Nur and Chiara, and Instructor Kardi for a wonderful experience. Time to take another KS workshop! Enjoy the pictures!

I had a great experience at KraftStories! It's such a cute place that will immediately make you…read morewant to take more classes there! The class is so organized--the materials are also prepped for you, so no time is wasted--you can begin creating right away! We had Ava as an instructor and she is a wonderful instructor! I took her for Turkish candle holders and she is so inspiring, patient, and kind. It was like creating art with a friend! I would highly recommend class here!!

My daughter attended two weeks of art camp at Rainbow Art Studio, and she absolutely loved every…read moreminute of it! She came home every day excited about what she created and couldn't wait to go back the next morning. The counselors were kind, encouraging, and clearly know how to nurture kids' creativity--Parker told us she made new friends and felt really supported the whole time. She was so into drawing and painting that her hand would actually hurt from how much she was creating (in the best way possible!). She was also incredibly proud of the artwork she brought home at the end of each camp. As a parent, it was such a joy to see her inspired, engaged, and proud of what she accomplished. We highly recommend Rainbow Art Studio to any family with a creative kid (or one looking to be more creative)!

My daughter loves Rainbow art studio! She has been taken art classes after school/summer camp since…read morekindergarten and her art skill is improved so much!! All teachers are very kind and friendly. For summer camp, she creates artwork based on themes each week and we love to build her art gallery wall in the hallway. I highly recommended Rainbow art studio for all art lover kids!!

Both of my kids absolutely loved the Spring Break camp here! They had so much fun that they're…read morealready asking to go back next week instead of returning to school They couldn't stop talking about how fun all the activities were, and especially how awesome Mr. Dan is--he makes everything so engaging and playful. Highly recommend for any parents looking for a fun and enriching camp experience for their kids!

My son went to Kidzart camp this past summer and had a blast. They even brought a shave ice truck…read moreto camp and all the kids got to have one. Such a great place for kids to be creative and have fun. I highly recommend.