I send my 10 year old daughter this week, who basically refuses to go to any camp, and I'm…read moregenuinely shocked by the art work she has brought home every day. It's real true art work, not a craft. Also, she is actually happy to go! And she comes back so calm, it's like therapy for her. I'm so grateful for RAZ land's caring and spiritual staff that make the kids feel so welcome. Highly recommend!

RAZ is truly an exceptional place. My son has been to summer, fall and winter camp there and…read moreabsolutely loves it every time he goes. He always comes home with amazing art and talks excitedly about what he learned that day, the friends he made and how immersive the experience was. He also always wants to go for longer even when we are in LA for a short amount of time. Yael and her team are extremely engaged and it's evident they truly love what they do. I can't recommend RAZ enough!

Art/Work/Place has been an amazing experience for our family. Our 8-year-old has been in Mrs…read more Billy's class for over a year, and we knew it was something special when he came home and gave us a drawing lesson! Our son is naturally quiet and shy, but Mrs. Billy has helped him build confidence by encouraging him to express his own ideas and interests in his artwork and we can't thank her enough for how that has helped him come out of his shell in the classroom and beyond! Mrs. Billy also takes the time after class to update us and offer insights and constructive feedback on his creative growth. Based on our experience, I'd advise parents to take negative reviews with a grain of salt. All the teachers and staff here are genuinely so nice and unlike programs that focus mainly on copying pictures, Art/Work/Place balances technical skill building with creativity, imagination, and play. As someone who works as a designer in the gaming industry and has an art background, I can honestly say they're teaching kids the right way to learn art. Our son is already excited to be back in the fall!

My son is 8 years old and comes here once a week to Ms Billy's class and always looks forward to…read moreit. It's a place where he receives careful supervision and instruction but it's also a place where he feels free to create and his style and quirks are appreciated. At the recommendation of his teacher at his elementary school, my son recently submitted a portfolio and completed a supervised exam to be considered for entry into a respected conservatory for students who show promise in the visual arts- this conservatory hosts this admission process once a year, so it's a big deal and there are a TON of kids and it's very competitive. The exam portion includes completing a still life and a free draw, both supervised. My son passed and is now under consideration. It's true he has some God-given talent and drive, but we could not have given our son the guidance that Art/Work/Place provided, and he had been attending this studio for about six/seven months by the time he submitted his portfolio. We actually didn't even tell Art/Work/Place or Ms Billy that our son was going to be doing this or submitting any kind of portfolio, so whatever they taught him they were teaching to other students and without prejudice. He went from drawing quirky and funny pictures at home to composing quite beautiful and sophisticated still life pieces, and I have been so impressed by how much more motivated my son is to really create on his own. Bottom line, my son loves this studio, it's one of his safe spaces, and Ms Billy has been so encouraging and so kind and enthusiastic, and she was so proud to hear about our son's accomplishment. Right now we just want to see how far he will go here. We really appreciate all they do.

Gnomon is very expensive, but you know that going into it. That said, you do get what you pay for…read more The instructors are amazing, and you learn a LOT. I felt a lot better about going into art as a field after coming here. My few gripes: - Not having dorms SUCKS. - Parking in the new building costs something like 300$ a term? Get a bike or walk, it's craziness. - Advocate for yourself when getting your schedule. I didn't and ended up getting one or two professors who were new and still being vetted, and my learning suffered. Generally they're good but it's something to watch out for.

Absolute brilliant instructors, however, they are deceptive about the percentage of graduates who…read moreare employed. Alex Alvarez, the founder, has one goal and that's to get your money. Don't go here. It's basically a scam.

I LOVE the new location! Warm and friendly atmosphere. Very accessible and more comfortable than…read morethe storefront studio. I've been taking classest for 4 years. Began doing coasters and am now making Trays, Triviets, Picture Frames, Flower Pots, Mirrors, Coasters...the possibilities are endless. I have also SOLD many of my creations! Mary is a great teacher. She'll help and guide you whether you only want to create for you and yours OR you want to make a few bucks. Try it. You"ll Like it!

One of my favorite self-care treats!! I just love going and learning mosiacs. It allows me to…read moreunwind and recenter during stressful times!!

We went to Design Hive for the Sneakers and Beats summer camp. I was dropping the kids off and I…read moredidn't want to leave! I think they may have had to push me out! :D The studio is so cozy and the art work is so inspiring! I literally asked them if they have classes for adults! My kids LOVED this camp! The sneakers they made were extensions of their creativity! It was also so cool to hear the music they made and interesting that their songs matched their personalities! They even sent us the mp4s so we can save their creations! They want to come back for another summer, we can't wait!

Our team had so much fun! Thank you to Jen and team for being accomadating and hospitable to our…read moregroup of clients who absolutely loved their sneaker workshop experience! We got so many thank you emails and we look forward to hosting more events at design hive!

My 3.5 year-old daughter has high energy, immense curiosity, and constant questions which are signs…read moreof a rapidly growing brain trying to make sense of this world. I wanted to help her embrace this phase and channel these traits into productive learning and growth and started looking for an art studio. The most important criteria for an art teacher I valued is to cultivate creative confidence. And I found Ms. Mika and my daughter and I are very happy! Ms. Mika helps my daughter feel confident to explore ideas and be able to engage fully in the creative process using various materials for many purposes. My daughter looks forward to her weekly creativity-focused art class! Ms. Mika is very loving, patient and CREATIVE. I know her teaching will not only stimulate my kid's brain development, it will actually have lasting positive effects on my daughters' lifelong foundation for success. I receive artistic documentation of where my daughter is at every class. Ms. Mika takes photos and shares them with me after every class. Thank you, Ms. Mika for your guidance and support. You already made a huge difference in my daughter's life!

Mika was great and very easy to communicate with. My daughter enjoyed her private class!read more

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!

I began painting about 2 years ago at another Art Association location. It was just the very basics…read moreand at least let me put some paint onto paper. I struggled to find another place to take in-person watercolor classes after I got what i could from the basics class. I found it here with Donna as the mentor. I drive 100 miles RT to take this 2.5 hr class. At first I was a bit concerned about the cost and the fact that the first painting is set my the teacher, however, given the professional art paints, brushes and paper, it is a bargain, even for a beginner. The first painting did take me about 8 or 9 sessions, but there are many techniques involved. I got instruction (often personalized to my needs), and was able to practice on 100% cotton paper before applying the paint to my painting. There is a maximum of 8 students in class. The techniques are not just basics but often involved and I have used them in the many paintings I have completed since that first painting. After the first painting, you can paint anything you want, and Donna will support you even if the subject is not optimal. She will truly help you make a great painting and will encourage you along when you have difficulty. Class is a fun experience with people of various backgrounds, including people with degrees in art. While I spend more time traveling to and from class, it is well worth it. I have attached some paintings I have done in this class, once I completed the first one.

This is a very basic very expensive ($325) beginner class. The instructor Donna advertises as being…read morefor all levels but that's just not true. The entire course covers just one painting which is done very slowly and must be done exactly as the instructor does. Step by excruciatingly slow step. I had explained in an email prior to enrolling and then again on the first day of class that I had a year's worth of watercolor experience. Donna should have told me at that time that the course wasn't for me. This was the biggest waste of money I've incurred in the five years I've been taking classes. I stopped going after the 4th class and never heard from the instructor. She was probably just glad that I didn't confront her and ask for a refund.