I absolutely loved my class at the Gourmandise School! We started out at the farmers market, picked…read moreout fresh ingredients, and then went back to the kitchen and turned everything into a delicious meal. It was such a fun and unique way to learn, and I loved how hands-on the whole experience was. The instructors were so knowledgeable, friendly, and really made the class enjoyable. I learned a ton and left feeling inspired to cook more at home. Honestly, I think Gourmandise is the best cooking school in town and I highly recommend taking a class here. Such a fun experience!

My wife and I recently took a class here called "Date Night: Spanish Tapas." The class taught us…read morehow to make several Spanish dishes including Spinach and Manchego Croquetas, Pan Con Tomate and Jamon Serrano, Tortilla Espagnola, and Pork Belly with Membrino Glaze. I'll be completely honest. I was not excited about taking this class. I hate cooking food as much as I love eating it. But the wife dragged me out here anyway. So what's my verdict? As my rating indicates, I was completely wrong about this class. It was a fun experience from start to finish. Chef May did a fantastic job walking us through how to prepare each dish before releasing us to our own individual stations, easing my concern that I would screw things up. When we needed any assistance, she was right there to jump in and provide support. I would be amiss if I didn't mention the best part of the class which is eating the food we made. Every dish was delicious. I especially loved the Pan Con Tomate and Jamon Serrano, and Pork Belly with Membrino Glaze. I would definitely recommend taking a class here. If they could make a guy like me who hates cooking enjoy the experience, they must be doing something right. We'll be back very soon for an encore. We're signed up for the Pan Pizza class. Looking forward to it!

My fiancee and I wanted something new to do so we went to Paint Nite at Coral Tree Cafe in Encino…read more We arrived early so parking was easy peasy. We were immediately greeted by our instructor Michael Falk. He's a very warm and personable military veteran. He was a big part of what made Paint Nite so fun! He kept things lively by cracking lots of jokes, made toasts throughout the night while wearing his kilt, and took his time to come to every painter to make sure everyone was having a good time. We painted "Galaxy At Pine Lake". As much as I love art, I can't do it if my life depended on it! Thankfully the painting was broken down into more-or-less easy parts to work on at a time so that by the end everything comes together. My painting still came out no better than a 10 year old's but I had a lot of fun! Paint Nite's so much fun and is definitely worth checking out if you're on a date, out with friends, celebrating your birthday, or just want something different to try. Everything's provided for you (paint, brushes, canvas, water, apron, paper towel) so all you need to bring is a positive attitude! Always show up early though so you can sit near the front and get some food/drinks before it starts!

I have attended two pain nights first one amazing and second one not so much…read more First time it was a small group and the teacher went slow to our pace and would talk around and ask how we were doing and would show us close up. Second time around it was far but I chose that night for the painting we would do. So I didn't mind. But this time around it was a hug group. We got there 10 min late so we got the worst seats. Witch I understand was our fault. But the teacher would go super fast and wouldn't come around to explain and Didn't have communication with us about how we were doing or if we needed help. I wouldn't mind giving it one more try because my first time was amazing but I definitely didn't like the last experience I had. The teacher was so out of touch with his students.

Jeff Raum designed and painted the sets for a musical I was in at the High Street Arts Center. I…read morehave been in a lot of community theatre, and I have seen a lot of professional theatre, even on Broadway. This production had some of the highest quality sets I have ever seen. It was incredibly impressive. Seriously, the detail that Jeff Raum puts into his work his second to none. Performing in front of this set felt like being on Broadway. I doubt I will ever get the opportunity again to be part of such incredible art. Seriously.... look at the pictures.

I recently requested a rendering for my daughter's themed bedroom of mermaids and dolphins. We had…read morethe entire room figured out, but needed a 'show stopper' for the room's focal point. I shared my idea with Jeff and he came through, with exactly what I had requested of him. A true gentleman, a dying breed, and an unbelievably talented artist. Fine artists who specialize in realism are difficult to find, let alone afford. If you have something personal you'd like painted within your home, business, or both; contact Jeff. He will make whatever it is you envision, come to life. My daughter couldn't be happier. Greg

Her gallery is on the best street in Santa Monica nestled next to famed R & D Kitchen. The moment…read moreyou walk through her door, I was so impressed to hear that she painted all the beautiful paintings hanging on the walls herself. The prices are far below some other galleries at Bergamot so her art is definitely valued added!

I had a wonderful experience with Adamm's Stained Glass Gallery in Santa Monica! I needed to…read morereplace several cracked glass panels in my coffee table, and the glass was an unusual textured pattern that turned out to be very difficult to find. After contacting several places, Adamm's was the only one I found who carried this type of glass and was able to replace and install it. The owner was fantastic to work with. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and efficient, and he replaced and repaired all of the panels in about an hour! The finished result looks beautiful and his prices are very reasonable. He was a pleasure to work with, and his daughter was incredibly sweet as well. It's so nice to find a family business with such great customer service and specialized expertise. I highly recommend Adamm's Stained Glass Gallery for anyone needing stained, decorative, or hard-to-find glass repairs!

This exquisite little shop is a glass wonderland! The pieces you will find here are beyond magical!…read moreI couldn't believe how many amazing artist's works could be found in one place, and there is nowhere else I have been able to find unique treasures like the ones here! As stunning as the glass selection is, the owner, Adamm is a the true gem of this place! Knowledgeable, kind, and happy to take the time to share his wisdom and love of glass with his customers. He was absolutely lovely and delightful! I must also mention that I was honestly pleasantly surprised to find that his pricing is super fair and reasonable. I thought that a little gallery like his, especially in Santa Monica, would have to have inflated prices, but his were some of the best I've seen, even compared to pieces being resold online. My husband and I came in here on our anniversary and left with some divine little pieces that will always hold sentimental value for us! Adamm made the experience so memorable and special! I highly recommend this shop to anyone and everyone! If you are not already a glass enthusiast, this gorgeous shop will turn you into one! I absolutely love it and cannot wait to go back!

Shopping at Human Arts Gallery was probably the highlight of our day out in Ojai. It is a cross…read morebetween an art gallery and a gift shop nestled in downtown Ojai. My husband bought a one-of-a-kind watch at there many years ago and he's had non-stop compliments on it ever since. We returned today and drooled over beautiful/unique wall art as well as fascinating cast bronze sculptures by local artist, Ted Gall. In the end we only bought birthday cards (they have some greats in that department too!), and will certainly return.

Out of what I saw on this street/strip this was one of my favorites. The place reeked of artists'…read morewares. I wished I could have bought something there but artists work can cost a lot, as they should. They had amazing artisan jewelry, whimsical and labor intensive. There were your silken/colorful clothing, wonderful to the touch and eyes. Unusual and wearable. There was furniture, that was not only handmade but painted in pictures. I could eat it all up it was that good.

I did a paint and sip event for my partners bday last night at El Torito and we had a blast! Both…read moreMary and Linh hosted the event and we couldn't have been happier. They took care of all the arrangements for us, all we had to do was show up and paint! I loved how we had the option to choose multiple images for our guests, not just one, giving everyone the chance to pick what they wanted as their souvenir/masterpiece! Also, as events go, sometimes people end up cancelling, Mary and Linh made it very easy and compensated me, with a gift card. Payment was easy and done remotely. They took pictures for us and sent over to us and posted on social media. It was great hearing all the wonderful feedback from our party and how much fun they had! Thank you again for hosting such a wonderful event and making Virginia's birthday unique, creative, and fun!

Thank you Mary for a great time! My friends and I had a blast painting with you last night. Love…read morethe fact that you taught us a little something on painting but also gave us history knowledge on the artist.

What an amazing artist...if you have the time to visit this shop, don't hesitate. He is generous…read morewith his time and will chat about anything you want. Art, life, etc.... But most importantly, his paintings are amazing and reasonably priced. We purchased his DVD instructional and a print.

I visited this gallery in the month of sept./oct. If you…read moreappreciate landscape art and plain air Painting then you will appreciate this gallery. the work is beautiful and I purchased 4 small Paintings on the spot. Dan was in the gallery And we spoke at length about landscapes and Outdoor painting, it was nice to meet and speak With him about his work. I found this artist to Be as sincere and creative and lovely as his Work. He loves beauty and it shows in his Paintings. I gave the gallery 4 Stars only Because there is always room for growth and I am looking forward to see how this artist Grows. I highly recommend This gallery to all lovers of art and beautiful Painting.