If you want a kids party that feels thoughtful, creative, and actually well-run, book Piece Art…read moreStudio! They came to our house for my twins 5th birthday and helped us do a farmers market themed arts & crafts party. They had such cute, original ideas and somehow managed to keep a room full of excited 5 year olds engaged and happy the whole time. The setup was beautiful, everything was organized, and the projects turned out so cute. We had 36 little kids painting in my living room (with white walls) and there was absolutely no mess afterwards. What impressed me most was how much they cared. They weren't phoning it in for "just another party." They even came dressed in theme, which just blew me away. They were hands-on, warm, and clearly wanted it to be amazing for my girls. And it was. I'd book them again in a heartbeat.

This place is pure magic! All three of my children (ages 4, 9, and 11) love their time here. We've…read moretaken summer camps and workshops, been to kids night out events, and just recently hosted our first birthday party with them! The heart of this studio is the owner Yoorie. Not only does she have an incredible eye for design, but she has the kindest demeanor. Her creative intuition and passion for what she does always brings new and unexpected classes, details and inspiration. Most recently, Piece Art Studio hosted a decoden party for my 9 year old and we all had a blast! Yoorie and her staff took care of all of the planning and brought so many thoughtful, personal ideas (outdid my Pinterest board and saved reels for sure). From the initial inquiry through cleanup on party day, Yoorie was quick to answer any questions, anticipate needs of all the guests, and made the party FUN. No stress whatsoever on my end. She even started an impromptu dance party and game when the kids were getting a little restless at the end. Twinkle lights and great music and we all floated out in the best mood. They are also connected to some great vendors and brought in a lip gloss charm bar that DELIGHTED these kiddos. Me too. I highly recommend Piece Art Studio for parties, workshops, camps and whenever you want to feel inspired!

Our family absolutely loves this art studio! Our three kids have been taking classes here for the…read morepast two years, and what started as something just for them quickly turned into something for all of us. We loved the experience so much that my husband and I decided to start taking classes too--and it's been one of the best decisions we've made. I definitely did not come into the classes feeling like an artist but have gained confidence and skills. One of the things that stands out most is the incredible team of teachers. We've worked with several of them, and every single one is extremely knowledgeable, supportive, and talented at making art accessible for any level. Whether teaching kids or adults, they have a unique ability to meet you where you are and help you grow. As a family, we've explored so many different mediums--colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolors, acrylics--and we're excited to be starting oil painting soon. It's been amazing to not only try new techniques but to see real improvement in our skills over time. Sara, the studio owner, has been especially wonderful. She's incredibly generous with her time and has worked closely with us as adults to create a personalized plan aligned with our goal of making artwork for our home. That level of care and attention is truly special. Another highlight is the art shows they host, which give students the chance to showcase their work. It's such a fun and encouraging environment where you can meet other artists and celebrate everyone's creativity. We feel so lucky to have found this studio. It's become a meaningful part of our family life, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore or grow their artistic side!

Our daughter loves her class here. She's bee going for over 2 years now and it's the one class that…read moreshe never complains about going to! Mary has been an incredible teacher and has helped our 6 yr old to learn to take her time and make some really beautiful works of art!

What an absolutely wonderful little place this is for the creative littles, adults and really…read moreanyone who is interested at trying their hand at creating art :) Susan Manders is a pretty well known artist herself and on Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday mornings and Saturday mornings, she opens her talents and love of teaching up to those interested in learning. So if you have been secretely yearning to draw, paint, shape or what have you then pop on by and get started. Life's too short not to just jump in and live it! Check out the website for more details :)

This is an outstanding class. I started painting with Susan - first time ever - last fall while I…read morewas on maternity leave. I knew I needed something outside of the house that would allow me to focus and have a mental break from the demands of my new life with a baby. From the first class, I painted something I wanted to hang on my wall. Susan's style is unstructured in the sense that there is not a formal topic presented every week. But she takes time with each student during the course of the class so her instruction is extremely customized and individually tailored to each person. She also knows when a student is getting stuck and encourages us to keep going even if we aren't sure about what we are doing. She always says, "oil is very forgiving," and "you can't mess it up." She does stress the importance of the initial drawing and encourages us to follow the same process with each new painting from priming the canvas to completing the drawing in charcoal. Over the last several months, I have seen new students start who, like me, have never picked up a paint brush. Everyone becomes an artist with Susan's encouragement and help. This class is also a lovely community - we all encourage each other and get excited when someone completes a work. I can't imagine starting my Saturday without this class.

The hubsters and I went to this with a few friends - and had an absolute blast!…read more I am not an artist by any means, but the instructor was so good at walking us through step by step how to paint the scene, all of our paintings turned out really good! (We painted the surf shack at Windnsea.) And It's really affordable - $35 includes everything. Paint, canvas, hors d'oeuvres... EVERYTHING! (Other places in the area aren't all inclusive.) It's a really fun night and something different to do in San Diego. For either a girls night out, date night, private party or group outing like we did, I highly recommend it!

It was so fun! I took the coffee class that you paint with coffee amazing!!! Thanks Danielle I will…read morecome again for sure!

I can't begin to express what an amazing gem Art Rebel Studio is! We were trying to figure…read moresomething out for our daughter's 6th birthday party. We know we wanted to do some kind of art party but wanted to be unique. We found that at Art Rebel for a glow in the dark art party. Ponti, the owner, made this birthday so special for our 6 year old and all her friends. From the beginning he was so easy to work with and very communicative. Ponti has kids birthday parties down to a science with different activities planned out that all the kids loved! Him and his team handled it all while we got to relax and chat with other parents. On top of that, we didn't have to worry about goodie bags because all the kids went home with a couple pieces of glow in the dark art that they made. There was a separate, and massive, room for food and drinks so when cake cutting came around it was so easy. Also he made setting up and packing up so easy. If you're looking for something different and special for your kid's birthday, I can't highly recommend Art Rebel Studio enough!

The owner of Art Rebel is an amazing artist named ponti. He has an incredible business in Art Rebel…read morebut beyond that he himself is a iconic artist I had set decorated a 20th century fox show called Empire and I had reached out to him to give him the color, palette and size and had him do several custom paintings for Terrance Howard's office and other sets. He collaborated with me in regards to the colors that I needed and also some different styles. He has a amazing inventory of iconic art that I would urge anyone to ask him to see for purchase. Also, upon commission like I did with him for a show any Set Decorator or designer or person that loves art would love him. This particular character was Terrence Howard, who was a hip-hop Mogul in the story so the hip-hop vibe that is very much alive in pontia work was perfect. I can't say enough about his business Art Rebel because it is from adult fun to kids but extremely unique compared to a typical art business for corporations or birthday parties as it has an edge to it and is very hip and unique in the style that they present to the customer in Art Rebel! So much fun and you forget about your problems and very healing for me.

Very fun experience with my friends doing pottery at Tova's place. She's a great teacher and has…read moreeverything you need to make a creative beautiful piece. Love to the experience.!!!

I am heartbroken by my experience with Tova's Pottery Party…read more My 18-year-old mini-Maltese passed away last year, and one of my most treasured keepsakes was a clay paw print made before his passing. Looking for someone to apply a protective coating, my boyfriend and I contacted Tova after seeing positive Yelp reviews. Although I was unsure about the clay's composition, Tova assured me she could handle it using a low-heat process. When I dropped it off, I explained how important this memorial was to me. Tova was kind and promised to take good care of it. However, when we followed up a week later, she informed us that the paw print had melted and broken into three pieces. When I finally reached her by phone, she claimed I had asked her to "fire" the piece, which I never did, and suggested the paw print might not even be made of clay. After I confirmed with the original company that it was clay, she told me to take the issue up with them. I only wanted to understand what happened. What hurt most was her response afterward. She asked me to bring my dog back to make another paw print, apparently forgetting that Bubu had passed away. She became defensive, dismissed my concerns, and ended the call abruptly. Fearing the damaged paw print might be discarded, I arranged to pick it up immediately. Instead of meeting us, she left the melted remains on her porch for my boyfriend to collect. There was no apology, refund, or acknowledgment of the significance of what had been lost. Tova was rude and irresponsible, which is totally unacceptable. If Tova lacked the expertise to work with the piece, I wish she had been honest from the beginning rather than risking something irreplaceable. Because of this experience, a precious memorial of my beloved dog is gone forever. I am sharing my experience so others can make an informed decision before trusting this business with sentimental or irreplaceable items.

Patti is an amazing art teacher and a very kind and patient person who will help you every set of…read morethe way with your art

We have taken at least two lessons from renown encaustic artist, Patti Akesson at Canyon Arts…read moreStudio. Patti Is warm, engaging, supportive, encouraging and really allows the artist to explore new methods and techniques of encaustic work. The prices are amazingly reasonable for what we have learned from her. She is an excellent teacher who explains all concepts thoroughly. And Lucy (Are faithful four legged art studio companion) is ADORABLE. Canyon arts studio also offers group lessons at really reasonable prices.

I love how clean & open the space of the studio is so there's no sense of being crowded as you…read morework; there's a separate area for students to take classes and a member work space. It's been a professional & creative place to work, and the other ppl who are members are all friendly and willing to talk shop! Lovely owners, too, one of whom I met at a festive lil' halloween pumpkin contest & party last fall.

Such a great place to create, and make your imagination come to life. They even have an in house…read morecoffee shop!

One of the iconic treasures of the LA art world. It has an amazing history (it's the oldest art…read moresupply shop in Los Angeles), it has materials I've literally not been able to find elsewhere. Also, it fosters community, hosting monthly art exhibits which local artists can submit to. The prices are very reasonable. The staff are helpful and kind. Each month's exhibit has a theme, and there's always an opening reception. Unlike many art shows, Carter Sexton's shows don't ask for money just to submit your work. Only if your work is accepted and you choose to participate do you pay a modest fee ($15) which is a great deal, because the shop clearly spends a lot of time making placards for each piece with the artist's name and mini-bio, and then hanging the work. You can sell your exhibited work and/or sell prints of it. I'm so grateful for the community this place fosters!

Very disappointing experience. I placed my canvas order only yesterday afternoon , and by this…read moremorning it was already "finished." When I saw the work, I was shocked by how sloppy, rushed, and low quality it looked. This was not professional work and not something any business should hand to a customer. I explained that I was unhappy with the quality and asked for my money back because I could not use this canvas for my client. Instead of trying to fix the problem, they refused and kept saying, "This is how we do it," and that they already spent time, labor, and materials on it. They acted like there was nothing wrong with the work at all. What made the experience even worse was the attitude and disrespect. Instead of helping or apologizing, I was told to leave the store. I also took photos of the canvas so people can judge the quality for themselves. I would not recommend this place if you expect professionalism, quality workmanship, or respectful customer service.