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    Element Art Center

    4.8 (29 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    KJ S.

    booked online with my friend on a Saturday night in early october -- it was $50 per person for a 2 hour session! PARKING was probably the toughest part, being in Chinatown LA though, i'm not surprised. there's street parking available if you're lucky, but also a few paid parking lots & structures behind as well. highly recommend this studio for a few reasons: 1. the instructor was great! she was detailed, knowledgeable, and skilled which was very helpful. 2. two hours is such a perfect amount of time for a class like this. it was my first time wheel throwing so the abundance of time was good. 3. the price at $50/person is so reasonable. you get 2 hours, the class instructor, step by step instructions, a ball of clay, and access to equipment like the wheel & other tools used for crafting. after the class, you choose a glaze for your item and the studio will fire the item in the kiln for you. then you pick up the item 3-4 weeks later, when they contact you that your piece is done. overall, super positive experience and i hope to come back for another session ~ i felt really safe and attended to in terms of getting help when i needed it. perfect first time ceramics-making experience :-)

    Megan K.

    I really recommend coming here for art/craft classes! The teachers were really patient and taught very well! I attended a slab mug making class. It was $50/person for two hours. Go on their website and book a class! The area is located in Chinatown with parking along the streets. There's also a parking lot behind the plaza, but you have to pay. You can design your mugs or just pick a single glaze. It was really fun and the setting was very calming! Definitely would come again!

    Jennie D.

    Came here for the pet stained glass class. The instructor was really nice and helpful. She went over the instructions for us then went by to each person to help out and speed up the process. My dog is all white so my glass didn't have color variation. But I saw that other people had really cool color tiles for their pets. I'd definitely recommend this class. The only issue I had was finding parking. I ended up paying for a lot near by and walked over a couple of blocks.

    Linda Y.

    Love the variety of classes they offer my fav is the charcuterie board, pit fire ceramics and pet stained glass! They offer studio space and memberships too! Definitely recommend taking a class!

    Took a 4hr stained glass class here with my honey this last weekend and we absolutely loved our experience here!! Our instructor Becca was incredible at throughly explaining all the steps to create this art work as well as making sure no one felt left out and kept everyone included! This art center offers many other art activities as well, my honey and I are definitely planning on coming back soon. Thank you again for such an amazing and enjoyable experience!!

    Charlotte W.

    I had an amazing time at the stained glass class today! I was a total beginner and in 3-4 hours I learned a lot and left with a cute thing I made myself! They are friendly and organized. Big fan of this art studio!

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    I've taken two classes here so far and hope to take more! I've taken a ceramics class making a matcha bowl and plate, as well as a pet themed stained glass class. Both classes were my first time working with those mediums, and both were phenomenal experiences. The instructors explained the processes clearly and were very kind and helpful. (I'm especially impressed with how they were able to capture my dog's likeness for the stained glass class.) If you like to try new things I would recommend checking out Element Art Center.

    Taking classes with Justin has been such a great experience. He's not only a wonderful and fun teacher, but also incredibly knowledgeable about ceramics and always willing to share his expertise. His studio is beautifully maintained, and you can tell how much care he and his team put into creating a space that feels both professional and welcoming. I've loved how he fosters such a creative environment and makes the process approachable while still challenging you to grow. Truly one of the best places to learn and enjoy ceramics!

    Blue mark, 2 streaks and a tiny crack :(

    Second time working on ceramics/pottery. First time at Element Art Center. Attended the charcuterie board class. Teacher was friendly (Justin I believe was his name) but would not return due to overall unprofessionalism. Teacher was discussing younger generation/teens behavior/attitude negatively, kept mentioning he was hung over, did not cover process and/or recommendations on how to handle the clay (clay shrinking, thickness, base handling/shaping, etc.), went over cutting the clay pretty quickly, and was not supportive when asked for guidance. He did not ask on levels of working with clay (prior experience at a different location). Received my clay work with a small crack, ceramic charcuterie board wasn't glazed evenly (2streaks), and tiny blue paint on a cream glaze (finger print ?), was disappointed on the handling of my hard work. Although this was not the reason I signed up for the class- the Class on their IG was being advertised to BYOB and personalized charcuterie snack to be provided on the day I went in, it was not. He did not seem interested in promoting memberships or discuss other options/classes offered at the art center. Justin seemed over it, considering he was hung over made sense I enjoyed the group setting and supporting a small business. However, Justin who is a co-owner, may need some guidance on professional decorum considering their mission statement fell short. I suppose expectations need to be lowered but not worth the $50.

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    It was a great experience because our class got to bond and hang out with snacks that Justin brought.

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    Katie B., who I have always been a huge fan of, has had some events in this area and I wish I could…read morehave been to more. The area is new to me and I very much enjoyed some of the shops.I am a guy who at one time only had experience eating in South Central Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, Long Beach and the Hub Cities. I do love these cities and I am happy to experience new unfamiliar places like Atwater Village and Silver Lake. Molly was there to kindly greet everyone, guide the children to complete task and behave, teach craft and chat with the adults. I enjoyed being in her class and I enjoyed seeing my little nephew complete his project. You can tell Molly has experience and education working with young children. On the walls we saw paintings and various drawings made by children. We did an Autumn seasonal craft project with paper, wooden wreaths, glue and various other decorative items. They have no-meter warning on Sunday, all other days there is a 2 hour maximum at a meter which can be paid by quarters or credit card, I do not think they accept EBT. Plenty of parking that day and other parking available if you are willing to walk. There is a garden area out back with rocks and a bench and the sun and air flowing in. I enjoyed the experience very much so as did many of the people I met there. I think the price range is fairly reasonable for the uptown people of this affluent area though maybe not for this downtown kind of guy. I do plan to come back in this area and I would highly recommend this place to any Hipster parents who want to keep children entertained for a while and want to help develop their children's vital skills.

    We LOVE Ms. Molly! My daughter goes to her after school and she loves it! She has learned to hand…read moresew @ age 6, which is cool. Her drawing and coloring continues to improve with the encouragement that she receives from Ms.Molly and her helpers. We have gone to parties there as well and they are so much fun for all the children.

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    I took a candle making and intention setting workshop here last night and it was great! The…read moreinstructor was very knowledgeable and spent so much time answering all of our questions. She was kind and helpful, and you can tell she really loves and knows her craft well! It was an intimate setting, and it was a fun experience to learn about one process of candle making. At the end of the night, you get to go home with your own hand poured candle that you created. The intention setting part of the workshop was very peaceful and created an opportunity to reflect on the past year and be intentional about something you'd like to foster for yourself in this new year. Excellent class and I'd return to this studio for another one. However, $70 may be a bit steep for some for a workshop like this.

    Yelp Cliff Notes: What's more fun than exploring our…read moreinfinite creativity through crafts? Partnering with a sustainable studio that leads the activities, and cleans it up so you don't have to, haha. Yelp Unabridged Version: There's something that is so simple and so soul-fulfilling in crafts. Looking for a fun date night activity, we found a unique experience (check), quality time inducing (check), and sustainable activity (bonus check) in forager crafts. The instructors are deeply passionate and the workshop was a blast! Leaning into sustainability, we reused some of the craft trinkets in a multi-bean sensory bin for our 1 year old daughter. Double score! Highly recommend-

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    Reused the workshop trinkets to enhance a multi-bean sensory bin for our 1 year old :-)

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    Wonderful, caring and thoughtful teachers in the Primary room. My kid looks forward to class!read more

    Our experience at Renaissance Arts has been really good. This school is different, and personally,…read moreI am thankful. My son told me, "There are no bullies at Ren Arts". I can see why. The staff is strict and they somehow manage to do what our previous school was not able to do - keep the kids feeling safe. When my kids started, I sat in on many of the classes to help one of my kids adjust. Almost every day for a year I went to the first 2 classes. In a large 8am singing class meant (I imagine) to gather the kids together and provide structure while stragglers arrived, I watched the teacher nip every potential behavior problem in the bud with, "I hear someone talking. If someone is talking while X is asking a question, then we can't hear X's important question". Or, "If you aren't participating then we are missing your voice. We need your voice". Everything here is based on the idea of an ensemble. And the importance of the individual within the ensemble is stressed. The ensemble performances that they do twice a year are truly amazing. Imagine being thrown in with different groups of students in your school twice a year to perform. Part of the reason there is no bullying is that you bond with your fellow cast members. There are some overarching mission statements that you see over and over again that are unique and heartwarming. For example, although there are no tests, they have a lot of essays to write where the kids have the opportunity to express themselves. They are told that there is not right or wrong answer and they just want to hear their ideas. They are often asked to reflect on themes and the teachers don't feel like they have "the answer", but rather are excited to hear what the kids come up with. It feels like college level teaching. To me, this is exciting stuff! I sat in on a second grade humanities class and felt like I was in college: a group of 8 kids plus a teacher sat around the table and discussed King Lear. The kids had so much to say about the age-appropriate rendition of what they were reading. The school also has a social justice bent and the themes of their shows often reflects current events. One of the high school students told me that they read the constitution every year in high school and every time she finds something new. So yes, there is much here that is going to look different from your typical school. It functions differently and so the form will be inherently different. I feel that as long as the child is happy, that is the best gauge of the fit of the school. And my kids are happy here.

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    Shot of Art

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    When we arrived, I appreciated that there were designated parking spots for this site! Only…read moredownside was that there was trash scattered around, so it looked a little sketchy at first. To add to this, we needed to be buzzed in so we could enter the premise. Once we were inside, the ambiance changed completely and there were a couple of IG worthy spots to take pictures while checking in. We opted for the spinning art experience since my daughter is too young to partake in the more elaborate ones. Originally, we booked for 4 people but one person got sick so we asked if we could transfer the funds for that person for another experience since there are no refunds. Luckily, was able to contact them the day before and added the bunny paint pour over experience. Ozzie was our guide and he was super kind and gentle with my daughter. We were instructed to pick 5 colors and then we donned our plastic bootie covers, apron and gloves. We entered our designated art room and was blown away by all the colors on the wall. There was even a tire swing which my daughter was all about. The spinning art experience was a lot of fun and I enjoyed seeing my daughter embrace the paint. I think her favorite part was when she had free rein to paint all over the walls. Overall, we had a great time. Only down side is that it does go by super quick and is quite an expensive experience for one hour. However, we get to have a treasured memento which is ready for pick up about 5 days afterwards and we did have a great time. That being said, #noragrats!

    Lot of fun to paint and explore our creativity…read more Definitely a relaxing moment to have kid intentions of mixing paint with your hands and just play with paint. Can't wait to see the final art work

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