Girls night done right. We booked an evening with The Sweet Spot Workshops at Claudine's Kitchen in…read moreEncino for a 2-hour garden-themed cake decorating class and couldn't have asked for a better night. Flowers, frosting, and the best company. Susan and Mia were wonderful teachers -- patient, clear, and encouraging the whole way through. All of us came in as total beginners and left with beautifully finished cakes covered in flowers we actually made ourselves. Everything was thoughtfully prepped and organized, which made the whole experience feel really special. Hoping they consider classes in OC. The vintage theme class is the one I'd love to try next!

This was a great class! Very well organized and I love that the flow was a good adult pace and…read moremoved along. Often times I find that classes don't have a good pace but they nailed it! There was enough materials and everything was prepped and well thought out. Love!!!!

I was lucky enough to get to attend an artbites event that was a school fundraiser. I am an…read morearchitect and just a few hours short of an art history degree myself. I found the information and anecdotes at the museum fascinating and the food was exquisite. I have since made several of the recipes at home and had complete success. I only wish i had the other ten people from the class helping me make dinner. I have purchased an artbites gift certificate to give as a gift to a foodie friend. I had a really great experience.

I was looking for something to do one weekend with my twin 4yo boys who love cooking. Found…read moreArtbites through a friend and spent an afternoon with Maite making pink cupcakes, pink pasta and pink drinks with the little dudes after reading one of their favorite books "Pinkalicious". They still talk about the cupcakes! She is great with kids and I highly recommend Artbites.

Gnomon is very expensive, but you know that going into it. That said, you do get what you pay for…read more The instructors are amazing, and you learn a LOT. I felt a lot better about going into art as a field after coming here. My few gripes: - Not having dorms SUCKS. - Parking in the new building costs something like 300$ a term? Get a bike or walk, it's craziness. - Advocate for yourself when getting your schedule. I didn't and ended up getting one or two professors who were new and still being vetted, and my learning suffered. Generally they're good but it's something to watch out for.

Absolute brilliant instructors, however, they are deceptive about the percentage of graduates who…read moreare employed. Alex Alvarez, the founder, has one goal and that's to get your money. Don't go here. It's basically a scam.

What an awesome experience!! Kimmy was a fantastic teacher. She imparted a lot of knowledge and…read moredetail in a thorough but interesting manner while keeping it fun. I was a little intimidated by the idea of machine sewing before I came but they make it really approachable. I am already signed up for my next class! The whole place feels very welcoming, friendly, and judgement free.

I feel very confident even after just one class. Very…read morehelpful. Great energy. Super informational. I was gifted my first class and am super grateful. I'm a fan.

Prospective student that registered for the upcoming semester. I noticed that I had a travel…read moreconflict with the orientation session and the manager that I spoke with was so understanding and was able to find an accommodation for me to take the class an earlier day with the same instructor. For the 9 class package at 3 hours a session this is priced very affordably and so I am looking forward to experiencing the quality of instruction given the difficulty I've had in securing a spot. Luckily I waitlisted this semester so I was able to snag a coveted Saturday afternoon slot. Will update following a few sessions

Great studio. The teachers are nice people and good potters, but they want to know you are serious…read more Show up on time for classes and ready to work, and you'll have a good experience. Show up when you can, and not so much. Like all programs, businesses, and people these days, there is a schedule. If you're late for a class, the instructors are deep into helping others, which is reasonable. The instruction tends to be at the beginning. Kitty is a good instructor.

My son loves his art classes here! She is very caring and is a great artist ! You can tell from the…read morekids art works

Tamara was great. She helped me paint a picture and was very hands on. I am a beginner and she…read moretook the time to explain the concept and how to blend colors. Highly recommend and will be going back.

This was such a great learning experience and fun afternoon. I've been Vegan for 2 years and I…read morelearned a lot of new tips & techniques. Heather and Jenny are such great teachers. The Masterminds behind Thug Kitchen where guest chefs that day so it made the experience even that much more fun & f'n educational. We learned how to prepare 3 different dishes and this delicious dessert! I also found out where I could purchase hard to find items at local stores for cheaper than I ever thought, I learned how to properly squeeze the water out of my tofu, types of knives to buy types, different types of herbs to use to create specific flavors & all about lemongrass. I learned so much in just one class, it was crazy. Thank you!

These ladies came all the way to Virginia to teach a class for PETA. They were absolutely…read morehilarious. I was learning the entire time. Not only were they teaching cooking techniques, but they are armed with facts about foods and nutrition. Best of all, the food was delicious. They demonstrated how to make vegan black bean sliders with cashew cheese and chili. They also love to support local and family run businesses! Everyone was raving about how amazing the presentation was afterwards!

I've studied with some of the best artists and illustrators working in the L.A. area here--the ones…read morewho teach as well as make art, that is. Most of them do workshops and classes here, in the great facilities. LAAFA is a great resource, and you meet many fellow working professionals in classes here too. Check it out if you are in one of the Iatse Locals, maybe you get a deal! I only wish in wasn't so far from me. I live in actual Los Angeles. Smile.

If you want to pursue a career in the arts, where you learn the ways of the old masters, and by…read morethat I mean learning how to REALLY draw, how to REALLY paint, how to REALLY sculpt then LAFFA is the school for you. No school now days will teach you how to draw and paint like Rembrant, Bougerou, Ingres, In fact many art schools now days do not teach you the most important concept of drawing and that is that in art learning is life long it does not end with a degree. LAFFA emphasizes that. Furthermore many art schools focus simply on art being just paint splattered on a canvas or some weird as hell sculpture that sells for millions and where the "artist" i.e. like KOONs and Andy Warhol do not even do any work at all. LAFFA is very much like how people back in the ECOLE Beux arts were taught, or how those in the high renaissance were taught, in the atelier style, by the end of one class you will have learned how to truly draw which is the basis of all art! The accreditation, accreditation is a good thing, however it will not mean you will magically teach you how to draw and paint, much like some assume a degree means. no a true artist has YEARS of practice and does not stop because a true artist knows that to be able to truly know that they are good at something, they must remember they always know nothing like the renowned cellist Pablo Casalas once said when he was asked at 93 why he still practiced the cello 3hours a day" i think i am finally improving" that is what you will see here TRUE MASTERS of the lost art of drawing and painting, modern day Bougerou's, Rembrants, Franz Hals, Titian, Ingress etc. Who embody the true spirit of the lost arts which many so called art schools sans Cal Arts and 3 kicks do not teach today. One teacher i highly recommend taking is Rey Bustos, he is harsh, he is firm but his passion will drive you. He is truly an amazing instructor.