LA Glass Center

(8 reviews)

Jim is an incredibly talented and skilled artist in his craft, it's really amazing to see. I had…read morethe opportunity to have a glassblowing class with him at his studio and it was such an incredible time, and Jim made it exponentially cooler! His energy is something so special, he is a really patient and positive teacher, and he has almost 30 years of experience so you know you're in good hands. I felt really safe and comfortable throughout the entire experience. I highly recommend!

Went to LA Glass Blowing for my fiance's birthday with a group of friends. We learned how to make…read morestemless wine glasses. Jim and Zach were great teachers and guides, very laid back and friendly atmosphere. We spent most of the day there chatting, watching, and meeting the family and friends. Starting with a demo, we saw the process happen step by step. Then they asked who wanted to go. Of course when they asked for a first person to try it out, my fiance and I stepped in to take up the challenge. Jim stood by my side to give tips and advice and guide my hand when needed. These guys are pros and they really worked with us to make the day a great birthday celebration. We would go back in a heartbeat!

Moonlight Glass

(37 reviews)

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John is a wonderful person to work with, and is a very gifted artist. Do consider his work for…read morespecial gifts.

My partner as I had the best time! John was an excellent teacher - knowledgeable, patient,…read morepassionate. We learned a lot and had so much fun. It was a unique experience and would 100% recommend it!

KT Glassworks

(140 reviews)

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Booked a class for my boyfriends birthday and we had such a fun time trying something new. Our…read moreinstructor was very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to talk to! We were taught how to sculpt a bird, cup, bowl, and paper weight! We walked away with 4 items each, plus the 4 demo items from the instructor! Would definitely go back to try again!

My husband got the private glass blowing classes for us for my Christmas present and it was so much…read morefun! We have always wanted to try it and Jess was a fabulous teacher. Everything was very well organized. We created a paper weight, jellyfish, bud vase, and bowl. We hope to go back to further refine our skills.

Venice Glassworks

3.7

went to Earnest with a request to make a beautiful glass art object, or paperweight from the…read morebreaking of the glass at my niece's wedding. His artistry exceeded my expectations and he was such a pleasure to collaborate with. I am so excited to gift this to my niece and her husband.

Excellent teacher in Ernest, who provided me with an exciting introduction to glass…read moresculpture/blowing. His studio sits on a busy street in Venice Beach area. Ernests experience of 30 years working with glass guaranteed my time in his studio was going to be exciting. He was patient and my time flew by, I created 3 pieces within the 2 hour time frame. It was my 1st time and the experience will stay with me a lifetime.

Heath Art Glass

3.0

(2 reviews)

Rude employees. Had no interest in helping 8/26/2024. Just called asking about glass blowing and he…read moresaid yea what about it

We commissioned Gavin for a glass sculpture for our lobby. It is magnificent. The things he is able…read moreto do with glass are mind blowing.

Barrio Glassworks

(64 reviews)

Honestly, I have yet to take a class here but I can't wait for the chance to do so!!…read more This review will be about the store only. I LOVE that this place has a little retail shop at the back where you can see and buy unique handmade glass items. There are so many amazing pieces and it seems like they are all done by local artists which is great. I love to walk in here just to look at all the pretty things they have. This is also a fantastic place to buy something nice for someone. These pieces are so beautiful they would be great as gifts. Highly recommend just stopping in! I do it all the time and there's always something new to see!

Amazing "make your own" one on one class. The teacher was friendly, patient and informative. Her…read moreknowledge and demeanor made the class feel safe despite the heat involved. Highly recommend! Paid $85 for a 30 minute class and ended up with my own unique creation. Also visited their shop that featured different glass artists; couldn't resist and purchased earrings too!

United Glass Blowing

(1 review)

Caleb Siemon is a genius of modernism, making cutting edge vases and lighting fixtures. The…read morequality of the works rivals the best Italian Masters in Murano, where he studied. His annual Christmas sales are legend, bringing together glass blowing demonstrations, Jazz, bbq and sale prices just short of amaze-balls.

Vetro Glass Co

(1 review)

Got my piece sandblasted and a chip repair last week and it come back looking amazing. Turn around…read moretime was less than a week, definitely recommend taking your glass here to get repaired or blasted. Good/fast communication thanks again for your work.

Neptune Glassworks

(1 review)

Meeting the owner Uri was such a breath of fresh aire! He helped me with a glass project (perfume…read morebottle) and while I know he had bigger projects on his calendar, he couldn't have been more generous with his time and humble about the project repair. He does some amazing custom lighting and is the kind of business owner you definitely want to work with!!

From the owner: Neptune Glassworks designs sculptural lighting for architects, designers, and collectors…read more Handcrafted in Los Angeles, each composition is guided by an intuitive dialogue between material, perception, and the underlying patterns of the physical world.

South Bay Artist Studio

(27 reviews)

This place is AMAZING! I've been lucky to attend a few different classes for work events and I'm…read moremore impressed every time! We've made candles, wheel pottery, glasswork and more! The owner and staff are super nice, knowledgeable, helpful and help you find the artist within you even if you don't think it exists! Fun classes and events for families, kids, adults (crafting with cocktails-margaritas) friend sor work events! Check them out and support this awesome business!!

This is the most complete and wonderful art studio I've been to. They have pottery making, pottery…read morepainting, glass and fabric art to do. The teachers are very friendly. The owner's dog is also super sweet. I painted a pottery, didn't make it from scratch but picked the unpainted one from the shelf and paint it. They have special colors that can make very pretty texture and requires no skill whatsoever. It's very relaxing and fun. They'll fire it for you in 1-2 weeks, then send a text for pick-up. It's a long drive from me but the pottery I got is really worth it!

Zahara's Casita Wonderschool

My son was at Zahara's Casita from 1-4 years old. I joked that I wish he could stay until college!…read moreThese women and caregivers will love your baby, your child, like their own. They have extensive education in childhood development so not only do they keep them safe and well cared for, they are teaching them and exposing them to new experiences and the kids learn so much. When the weather is nice they walk to the park. But they also have a very nice outdoor space in the backyard as well. I live very close and so sometimes I would drive past as they were walking, or at the park. They have the babies in a wagon strapped in, and the walking toddler "big kids" help push. I love that they got such great exercise. The owner's husband is their "coach" and always brings fun toys (big trucks, remote controlled cars/planes, etc, soccer balls) for them to play with. They teach and the kids learn independence early on. Like dressing/undressing themselves, putting away toys, etc. I could go on and on, the daily pictures, the little stories they would tell about funny things my son did or said, it all adds up to them actually loving your child, which is priceless. We love you Zahara and Irais!

Zahara's daycare services actually could be rated in the millions. Zahara & her incredible team…read moreprovide care beyond anyone's imagination. It's a family, it's a Montessori experience, it's hugs & giggles & daily photos of those happy faces. They learn to walk, talk, feed themselves & even diaper training tips.They learn their colors, numbers etc etc etc in Spanish. Yes "Spanish ". They sing, they dance, they focus on daily readings. They ride a bike or a scooter with helmets in place. Bumps & bruises far from any normal .I'm happy every single day that Dane is part of this magical loving daycare family. Thank you all for your care & love. You guys are best. A " Dream come true " Dane's, Mimi

Bloom Preschool

4.7

After two wonderful years at Bloom, my little one is now off to kindergarten, and we will truly…read moremiss this special place. Bloom's philosophy has given my son the space to flourish, embrace being a kid, and learn valuable life lessons along the way. It's such a magical environment, and Kawai has created a warm, welcoming space that children genuinely look forward to each day. Thank you for pouring so much love and care into what you do--we are so grateful and will miss you all deeply!

Our son has attended Bloom for the last 2 years and has grown into such a curious, social and…read morelively child in their program. We're so sad he'll be moving on to TK next year and leaving this truly special place behind. Kawai and her staff have been wonderful and the families we've met here are such lovely people. Cannot recommend enough!

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6 years ago

Facility is mind blowing!!! 2100 degree molten glass furnaces calmly fire in the background of this lovely 4500 square foot warehouse in the super creative neighborhood of Smokey Hollow. Staff is well organized, friendly, safe and professional. Take a class, yes! Renting the place out for a private party is on my bucket list. Any fans of "Blown Away" will love this glass studio in true reality!!!! read more

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2 years ago

Impossible to get a hard of them! Called and emailed multiple times, never heard back.

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3.5

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I bought this class as a birthday gift for my boyfriend and we both really enjoyed it. Brian was…read morereally knowledgeable about glass blowing, sharing it's origin and history. He made sure we each had time to make 2 pieces (5 people in a 2 hour class) and was patient with us as we learned. Picked up the pieces today and they look great! Overall, really enjoyed the experience. Also, they have a free parking lot, which is great when in the Hermosa area!

Severe lack of communication, follow-up and professionalism. I'm really sad about this as I usually…read moreprefer to support local businesses or artists when I have the opportunity. I purchased a class via glasshouse.ws on 9/12. I received no class gift certificate and zero communication until 9/26 after emailing Glass House Studio twice. Bryan apologized and said he had been very busy, so everything seemed to work out and I received some options on time frame of when I could schedule class for the next month. After a bit of phone/email tag, we connected and on 10/4 we scheduled class for 10/23. I was asked to call and confirm the week before to make sure that time was still good, as Bryan said he had been very busy. No big deal, happy to do that. I called to confirm class on 10/17, and left a voicemail. I hadn't heard back on 10/18 so called again and sent a text asking to confirm class on 10/23. By the night of 10/19 I hadn't heard anything. Feeling a little uncomfortable with the lack of communication, and not wanting to drive to Hermosa Beach to potentially be turned away, I asked for a refund via email. On 10/20 I called and received no response, but texted to ask for a refund and got a reply. I was told that the situation was "ridiculous" and I would receive a refund minus a $50 scheduling fee. One week later on 10/27 I had not received the refund, so I reached out to ask for an update. I received a refund minus $50. The glasshouse.ws website makes no mention of a fee, and I'm not sure why I'm the one losing $50 considering the difficulty of working with this business. Glasshouse.ws outlines their refund policy in detail, even differentiating products vs classes, with no mention of a $50 fee. Verbatim from glasshouse.ws: "There are no refunds provided for products. The "product" are items for sale on website. The "courses" are classes offered by Glass House Studio. Class gift receipts require at least two week prior scheduling to redeem. Items shipped that arrive broken require return of product to exchange for equal value. The purchaser is responsible for return delivery. After sixty days of purchase of classes no refunds are accepted. Classes can sometimes and without notice be shortened and or rescheduled. We will make every effort to accommodate the loss of value by offering an additional date. All quotes or bids on products require a deposit to begin working. This deposit is always non refundable."

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Jim is an incredibly talented and skilled artist in his craft, it's really amazing to see. I had…read morethe opportunity to have a glassblowing class with him at his studio and it was such an incredible time, and Jim made it exponentially cooler! His energy is something so special, he is a really patient and positive teacher, and he has almost 30 years of experience so you know you're in good hands. I felt really safe and comfortable throughout the entire experience. I highly recommend!

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I highly recommend Esperanza & her team. I've been to many paint & sips. This was by far my best…read moreexperience. They truly made my husband's surprise paint party a night to remember. She & her assistant was patient with us. We even had his 91 year old grandmother paint. She had a ball. Esperanza is a great teacher. She even put up happy birthday decorations for my hubby. She had white & red wine for us, seltzer and water. She also had snacks. We all agreed we want to do it again.

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Venice Glassworks

3.7

went to Earnest with a request to make a beautiful glass art object, or paperweight from the…read morebreaking of the glass at my niece's wedding. His artistry exceeded my expectations and he was such a pleasure to collaborate with. I am so excited to gift this to my niece and her husband.

Excellent teacher in Ernest, who provided me with an exciting introduction to glass…read moresculpture/blowing. His studio sits on a busy street in Venice Beach area. Ernests experience of 30 years working with glass guaranteed my time in his studio was going to be exciting. He was patient and my time flew by, I created 3 pieces within the 2 hour time frame. It was my 1st time and the experience will stay with me a lifetime.

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