An awesome and huge antique store down in San Pedro. It is a giant warehouse filled with many…read moredifferent vendors all specializing in an oddities and retro themed items. There is also another side of the building that is more mainstream, but this area is definitely the most eclectic and interesting. Parking is extremely easy and plentiful right out front and it's free to enter. All the vendors we encountered were very polite and there are all different sorts of items for all different sorts of prices. It's a really fun place to spend some time and would especially be a great place to go if you're looking for a unique and interesting item.

If you're hunting for a funky, artsy vibe where you can lose track of time wandering around, hit up…read morethis hidden gem. Tucked inside a couple of old shipping warehouses is a killer collection of eclectic shops that feels like stepping into a creative time capsule. Vintage VHS tapes? Classic movie posters? They've got you. Throw in art dealers, mineral shops, local jams and honey, and you've got a perfect mix of weird, wonderful, and wonderfully local. You'll drift from one quirky little shop to the next, completely entertained--and yeah, your wallet might end up a little lighter by the time you leave. Totally worth it. Go explore.

Such an amazing spot to check out do some shopping and be creative at. Lots of fun vendors, cool…read morespots to take pictures & very creative minds here with all the crafts that are for sale. Very talented people for sure. Loved the handmade soaps, candles and clothing options to salsas and knitting crafts. One of my favorite was the VHS spot with the Hollywood Video feel and it brought back memories of when it did exist. They had some fun stations I'm sure you can register but they had a make your own art with broken glass and there was a few people there participating. It was such a cool concept & then we went to go grab a beer across to the brewery.

Brees apples (caramel apples that she will slice for you as well) and Salsas Chingona--go to both…read moreand you will be one happy camper.

So happy with the way my painting turned out!! I wasn't sure about what colors to use, and the…read moreowners right away had an eye for what could work to bring the painting to life. My beach-themed piece was made even more beautiful with the surrounding driftwood frame, and Mike's suggestion of propping it up with a filler frame underneath - with the option to let the two frames contrast against the other worked so incredibly well. I suggest everyone check out this studio, they have a lot to offer in store and the people there are really awesome humans. Thank you again for the amazing work!!!

Excellent framing on two special pieces! Rivero Studio does super work. Thank you and I'll be back.read more

Wonderful artists and great art. My first stop on First Thursday. It's not on 6th or 7th, but worth…read morethe walk.

I went to the Loft last night as part of the San Pedro 1st Thursdays Artwalk, and to visit a friend…read more(Carol Hungerford), who has recently gotten a space there. The building was built in the early 1990's, and the lobby/entry area looks like it was last renovated in the 50's or 60's. However, once you enter the artists spaces you will find a mix of current paintings, sculptures & assemblage artworks. Plus, they've got a very cool, old-school elevator. During 1st Thursdays, you also have the chance to meet the artists.

Amazing Gallery! James knows what he's talking about despite his age. They're so nice in there and…read morethere are unlimited amount of stories about the art that you want to hear. Would recommend to anyone

AMAZING GALLERY! I love taking classes here, James is such a great teacher and all of the staff is…read moreincredibly nice. Take some classes yourself or just stop by to check out the art. Either way, I promise you won't be disappointed

My wife and I had a wonderful time. The instructor was…read morevery nice and helpful. Highly recommend the experience

Such a unique and fun experience. Got the Groupon to make the glass art piece and I love the way it…read moreturned out. I thought it would be really hard to do, but it's pretty straightforward. The owner wasn't there when we came, but she had a video explaining the process clearly. It was ready within a week! Highly recommend.

I have been doing ceramics for a very long time. This studio is excellent. Fully equiped. As a…read moreseasoned potter I enjoy being able to come in and work with everything I need at my disposal. Of course, you need to bring your favorite special tools but the basic ones are provided. Towels, basic molds, plenty of sinks and wedging tables, work tables galore, slab roller and an excellent glazing studio. They provide beautiful cone 10 glazes. Great people to work with and you are surrounded by excellent potters along with beginners and intermediates.

Blue water Clay location is in San Pedro. Very nice location for an Art geek. Really there is…read moreplenty you can do here. Get your hands on. Make all kinds of items made of clay. My kid is there and she enjoys it. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location covid safe. Staying safe here. They are really creative here. Stop by and see for yourself

A friend went to check out the gallery on 1st Thursday in April 2022, a very happening event in San…read morePedro, for artists and other small businesses. She had heard of this gallery from years ago. Apparently they had moved to a new location. And then into a smaller space in this location than they had been in. Who knew?? It was close to 6pm and she heard someone talking to the (?) owners inside. They apparently weren't sympathetic that this guy didn't know exactly what their business was, as they were once an art gallery, but now full of antiques or something. And they made sure he knew they were ABOUT TO CLOSE! Well my friend and I certainly aren't going to visit them. And who chases out a potential customer at the beginning of a 1st Thursday where there is an ART WALK SPONSORED BY THE CHAMBER!!!!!????

One of the nicer galleries in the San Pedro arts district......nicer in terms of the space as well…read moreas the works they show. Warschaw is in the Pacific Warner Building, with entrances on Pacific & on 6th Street. Vintage/historic buildings abound in this area of galleries, and I find them at least as impressive as the shops they house. Almost all the businesses in this area hold an open house on the first Thursday of each month. 1st Thursday artwalk is well-attended & a great way to spend an evening.

Go big or go home. I'd say a 200 foot long outdoor mosaic…read moremural that is ten feet tall is going big. The "25th Street Mural Project" is the brainchild of artist Julie Bender (not her first mural in the area but one of the largest). Nearing completion, it's evolved into what appears to be a labor of love for the artist, working volunteers, and the entire community. After reading about the project for months in local newspapers, I had to go see it yesterday. All at once it's spectacular, heartwarming, and informative. Spectacular in concept & creation. Heartwarming because it's adorned with local residents' personalized, hand-decorated tiles. Informative, displaying San Pedro's very rich history as well as historic landmarks & attractions. The mural is on a retaining wall that runs along 25th Street (can't miss it). The lengthy process of obtaining permissions, amending an ordinance, securing permits & funding, is explained in detail on the artist's website. The planning & prep for the mural, followed by placement of custom tiles along with donated random glass & ceramics, etc. began over a year ago according to a volunteer I was fortunate to encounter during my visit. LynnDee told me all about the tile-making process, the use of colors, the layout & design, and more. Certainly no small challenge, but so worth everyone's efforts. Soon, she said, the sky will be added. Then grout will be applied which should make the artistry pop even more than it does now. I regret that I didn't get around to taking advantage of the "make your own tile" opportunity, which has ended. Although I don't live in San Pedro I certainly do appreciate the city's unique & interesting treasures, all of which are proudly represented on the mural wall. I did make a small contribution, however, by heading over to The Corner Store to buy a t-shirt that reads "Making History On 25th Street". This is certainly true. All proceeds from t-shirt sales go to help cover costs of materials. I personally think this mural is a masterpiece & predict it will be another major tourist attraction for San Pedro (judging from the groups of people there yesterday it already is, the reason I decided it was not premature to post a review). It's whimsical, delightful & one of the coolest works of art I've seen. I couldn't stop smiling the entire time I was there. So to Julie Bender especially, as well as everyone involved: big congrats on your accomplishment! Well done.

From the owner: I create one-of-a-kind, multi-dimensional custom mosaics for residential, community and commercial…read moresettings. My mosaics are artistically derived from a unique combination of hand-sculpted, hand-painted, and glass-infused clay pieces. I get inspiration from colors and movement in both natural and mythical landscapes. Past commissions have been a careful collaboration of my clients' visions and my own creative inspirations. Services include design, consultation, fabrication, and installation. Mosaics can be individually designed and customized to any dimension required. Have an existing area, open wall, floor or structure that needs a little character, texture and statement? Mosaics are a great way to add conversation, depth, and ambiance to any space. Need to bring a community together? I have worked on multiple community projects from obtaining permits to creating enthusiasm and generating community involvement. Have a custom idea in mind? I am ready to make your dream a reality. Pricing will vary depending on complexity of design and scope of project. For inquires and consultation, please contact me via email to set up a phone or in-person.

Just finished my wife's and i"s date night. Ended up inviting my sister and her boyfriend and a…read morecouple cousins, i think everyone thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, we brought our cab wines gouda cheeses and deli meats. Davids charisma made us feel at home and welcome. He made it look super easy during demonstration. Went into it super confident but man, definitely need more finesse. My wife and i will definitely be taking classes because we found a new hobby.

TL;DR - A fun art studio with a date night pottery class option. I'll be going back again…read more For those still reading... My wife and I had been interested in checking out a pottery class. We found that Summer Studios was in the area and had different class options. We went in to check it out and get more details. David was very friendly and helped answer our questions. A date night class sounded like the best way to try it out at a reasonable price to see if we enjoyed it before signing up for a full class. On the night, we got there and the dog Sokkit was there to welcome us in. David talked us through the process and then he demonstrated the process for us, including explaining the "why" behind the steps. With that sorted, we got to get our hands muddy (covered in slippery wet clay) to throw a pot. David was watching over us and helped us with the steps as we had first-timer issues and questions. The setting was a nice way to try out pottery, and is a fun activity on a date night. We had the chance to make 3 different pots each, and they were each quite different but not too bad for a first time. David told us that for these classes, he does the work to finish off the pots (drying, trimming, firing, and glazing) and then we can come back to pick up the finished pieces. I'm quite curious how they will look when finished. Overall, very enjoyable and fun. We're probably signing up for one of the 4 or 6 week classes soon.