If you like mild, easy, typical art- this isn't your place. Virga Gallery was my favorite stop…read morewhile visiting several of the galleries as well as the local museum across the street. Every piece is bold, energetic, full of life and motion- everything from abstract representations of nature, to glittering eye candy, to light shining through intricate paper cut outs, to fine art paintings that connect you to something beyond. The gallery's namesake Virga, who is the owner and a featured artist, is a delight as well. She's a proud, fiery person and her work is pure genius. I loved my time spent in Virga Gallery, and tried to really slow down and understand each piece- which I really recommend doing. I will definitely be back, and hopefully will purchase one of these beautiful pieces in the future.

Virga, I'm sorry you think that my girlfriend and I were…read moreapparently the worst experience you have had in 45 years in the art world. I find that surprising. You must not have had very many experiences with potential customers. Most art galleries I have been too, either clearly state that no pictures can be taken of the art or they do not have a sign and they don't mind. Yours, however is very particular. You do not have a clearly posted sign but you do have an opinion! I guess it's the worst of both worlds.

We decided to try Color Café for a fun pottery painting outing. It was me, my two daughters, my…read moregranddaughter, and me, and we were looking forward to spending some creative time together. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out to be a great experience. * No blank pottery to paint - Everything available already had printed designs on it. We were hoping to paint our own plates, cups, or bowls, but there were no plain pieces available. * Very limited selection - The inventory felt small. We were told a party of 20 was coming in, and it seemed like the blank items might have been saved for them. * Unhelpful service - When we asked about options, the staff didn't seem very helpful or friendly. * Pricing - There's a $10 studio fee per painter, and many of the stamped platters were around $42 more, which felt expensive for items that were already pre-designed. Since there was nothing blank to paint, we ended up leaving without doing the activity. We were hoping to try something different from Color Me Mine, but unfortunately this visit didn't work out for us. We're going to Color Me Mine.

I had my 9 year old daughter's birthday day here and it was fabulous! The staff couldn't have been…read moremore supportive and understanding with a bunch of 12 year old girls. They set up a long table and accommodated add ons. There was a table you could use for refreshments and cake. The girls had a great time and seamless! I highly recommend having a birthday here.

I needed a treasured LA poster framed professionally. I found Teresa's shop online and was…read moreencouraged by her many positive reviews. She did not disappoint. Teresa will help you make the best decision for your need, not based on the most expensive option, but what makes best sense for what you're looking for. She's also super friendly and responds in a timely manner if you have a question. The quality of the framed print, which included framing, a glazed covering, a sturdy backing, and a ready-to-go hanging wire and clip, was superb. I couldn't be happier with the finished product. She made my relatively inexpensive print something that will be around a long time. It's always great to give work to small businesses and Teresa will earn yours 150 percent! Thank you, Teresa. I'll be back!

I had a painting that I bought in Morocco and wanted to hang it, but it was a size that isn't…read moretypically found in most stores. We were recommended to try Art House, and I'm so happy that we did. Teresa was so helpful and kind, and the frame is perfect!

Simi Valley is fortunate to have the Simi Valley Cultural Center that brings year round…read moreentertainment! This small theater provides an intimate environment to take in a show that ranges from musicals, drama and sing along. And holiday special performances sprinkled in as well! Theater has a good size parking lot in the back for the guest. Inside scoop: seating in the first floor is much more comfortable than upstairs. Seating provides better room for longer legs and more spacious seating.

Tonite I attended the Tina Turner Revue and it was beyond excellent! Debby Holiday is extremely…read moretalented, engaging and had the house rockin. The band unbelievable. It hit me however, SVCAC is an awesome venue! Sound system is great, great acoustics and I'll bet because of its size it's a great place for talent to prepare for getting ready to go on the road. We do a lot to capture movies to film here. I hope we can capture more great acts to SVCAC

Sometimes it's not just the framing! The word "Gallery"…read moredescribes a place for exhibiting and selling art but really it's so much more. For me it's the experience - the time spent looking, studying, and simply browsing a collection is worth gold to me. Chemers Gallery in Tustin is that place that offers that whole experience. Every time I go in there, which I admit isn't near often enough but probably more than some, I delight in "finds". I have a fairly decent collection of artwork and it's not confined to paintings. I've ceramics, sculptures, glasswork, pottery, photographs, and a few weird pieces of found object works as well. Quite a few of those pieces have come from this jewel of a gallery so close to home. The owner Karen, and her friendly staff have always allowed me the luxury to simply roam. I have to walk through numerous times to take everything in. I get distracted by one or two pieces and then turn around and find something else completely unexpected. And, it becomes mine. I love this place!! I am a retired healthcare designer and Chemers was the art consultant on a few of our firms healthcare projects. What I enjoyed was the chosen works were always different from the predictable works too often seen in healthcare spaces and, they always complimented the concepts of our interiors. I also love the shows and exhibitions they often host here. Often soliciting works from local artists, craftspeople, and even foodies, these "pop-up" shows are always good for gifts, wearables, and sometimes taste-ables! And if I'm lucky, I often walk away with a new piece! I always look forward to stopping in on these shows and could spend an hour or more perusing. Do yourself a favor and visit this gallery - oh, and of course, don't forget, they also do excellent framing!!

Beautiful shop with such a helpful staff. The owner spent a long time making suggestions and…read moreshowing me options. They did a beautiful job on my finished piece and I'm so happy to have found them.

For any person who appreciates collections, for any skate enthusiasts who love the culture &…read morehistory of skateboarding or if you just wanna skate-this is your place! The owner is very passionate about this (to say the least) and is beyond knowledgeable about any & all things skate related! Old boards that are one of a kind! (Yes 1 of 1) VHS as well as magazines-so much ephemera that truly captures what this is all about! There is even a large ramp to skate on too! Highly recommend visiting if you are in the area!

I feel like this place has amazing potential. What ruined it for us was the lady that was working…read morethere. She was passive aggressive and rude and even made my 10 year old feel dumb for asking innocent questions and kid would ask, would be great if a knowledgeable staff member worked there , maybe someone who was passionate about skateboard history and was excited to show off their amazing collection. We felt awkward , unwelcome and like we were annoying her just being there. Which is a bummer because we drove an hour (after flying from seattle ) just to visit.

Gallery itself is small however what makes his gallery shine is the frequent art exhibits and…read moreopening nights they host, make sure to get on the mailing list to be notified of events and have a nice night of drinks and mingling among the art

I have not had the pleasure of visiting art galleries in Los Angeles. We decided to check out the…read moreMash Gallery recently and I found it to be fun and educational. We looked at a bunch of historical and modern art from the gallery of some of the best world artist around the world. Place is small and limited parking. Nice cool goodies to drink and munch on during the trip. I had a good time. I'd come and visit again.

I have taken several classes here, and not only did I thoroughly enjoy every minute of each class,…read moreI have picked up a new hobby. Every class I have taken has been extremely well priced for the value received. To date, their classes have helped me to forge two letter openers, several chopsticks, a few different knifes, and a couple of bottle openers. Their safety class enabled me to attend open forge times, which I plan to do as often as possible.

I needed to do some research for a writing project so I took a blacksmithing class @adams_forge…read more Ya'll. It was amazing. The instructor was knowledgeable and patient which is kind of what you want around fire hot enough to bend metal. The process takes speed, strength, and precision. All crafts highlight a body, mind, spirit, locus in our human experience. You have to summon a portion of courage to stand next to a forge and grab red hot metal. In other words, it's a great way to practice badassery. Look at my knife(letter opener)!

As an owner of an artwork that has appreciated in value over the years, it was time to sell and we…read morewanted a reputable company to handle the transaction smoothly and quietly. A lot of art dealers may say one thing and then underdeliver, but Jack Baboudjian was in line with all the expectations we had. We really appreciated his honesty and integrity.

Baboudjian Art is a great company to work with. Primarily, my art dealings have been with Jack, who…read moreI acquired an artwork through a private function. However, my experience with the company and staff who helped coordinate everything, from the delivery to install, was great. Overall, I'd like to thank Jack for being a great person to work with, and one who I intend to buy more fine artworks from, but I also do need to give his company and staff credit for being so well coordinated.