Mona is an amazing artist. I have been taking painting classes for 2 years. A fantastic teacher, and a beautiful atmosphere to work. read more

I just happen to be walking by this little art studio, so I stepped inside, and I was really drawn to one of the paintings on the wall which is one of my favorite actresses of all time. Katharine Hepburn. Such a beautiful painting ... I was admiring some of the other paintings, and a lot of the sculptures that were available, as well as some jewelry. In the very back of the gallery is a beautiful little woman who is running a chocolates sweets and deliciously made teas... I feel if you are ever at the Mission Viejo mall and want to step inside of a very interesting gallery , Mona Niko is the place.. read more

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We walked into her store on slow day expecting to be greeted and assisted. However the worker there just glanced at us and looked away. We continued to walk around and shop for items. Not once did she come by. We felt judged and unwelcomed, and left. The level of audacity from this worker considering she's selling $9 clothing items at a "fine art" gallery. read more

Mona Niko's art classes offer a welcoming and friendly environment, fostering creativity and collaboration. The diverse range of mixed media ensures a well-rounded artistic experience. Mona's innovative ideas bring a unique touch to each class, making them enjoyable for artists of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, you'll leave with a completed and impressive artwork. For those seeking a non-traditional art experience where imagination thrives, Mona Niko's classes are the perfect fit. Thank you Mona, i love the Art pieces i made in your class. read more

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Mona is a truly talented and inspiring person and a great art tutor. It's a pleasure working with her in her beautiful and calm Studio, filled with her own amazing art. Highly recommended for fun, social, and safe learning experiences. . You will never be disappointed. read more

Mona Niko Gallery - My first finished canvas after learning so many cool techniques in creating a mixed media work using my images. - Art Galleries Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I'm about to retire from a long and successful career, so I was so excited to come across Mona Niko Gallery and the art classes Mona offered. At $490 for 5 classes, with her personally promising to teach you different mediums and helping a novice like myself, to learn some basics, I was so excited!! However, that dream was quickly shattered. My first day of class I was bearly spoken to. The whole time she spoke in farsi (persian), and hardly addressed me. I don't speak the language and many of the other students were kind enough to point out the issue. But she made no efforts to change her ways. As the time progressed, Mona offered minimal guidance. She canceled 1 class and then I had to cancel 1 myself, due to holiday travel with my family. She was quick to let me know 1 class would be subtracted from my contract, even though this was never discussed prior or noted upon signing up. When I spoke to other students, they had never hear of such policy. Needless to say, my poorly guided and in a foreign language, project could not be completed. I was asked to pay another couple hundred dollars to have a completed painting. Furthermore, I could had taken a sip in wine for less than $100 and received 100% better guidance and a completed project. This class cost me over $500 due to having to buy supplies, which were supposed to be included, along with all the failed promises and a uncomplete painting. Lesson learned, if you are not persian and do not speak farsi, don't bother, because you will get a lesson on being outcasted very quickly, but there well be no issues in collecting your money. Sadly disappointing!!! read more

What she does is printing on the canvas and covering some parts or all with paints! She is not sketching, drawing and painting like a real artist does , she prints and put paints over it! If you like to buy her stuff for investment, you should take a professional one with yourself, unless you wanna buy a piece regardless of it's true value. Also if you want to order something to be painted for you, ask her to document the whole process from sketching on a white canvas,.... to painting! If you visit the pages of real artists, you would see how they work! Unfortunately, I have seen con artists like her back in Iran a lot and it's very sad! Some of them are very famous and run huge art organizations for the government so no one dares to expose their lies, they have money and power! read more

My mom came and took a weekly class with her friends, and she could not be happier / recommend more! Every week she looked forward to her class, and it was all she could talk about. Her class became like therapy for them to go relax and do something just for themselves. Her and her friends each worked on multiple paintings, but I was absolutely shocked at how amazing everything came out. Mona teaches so well for beginners and truly helped build real painting skills. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun hobby or wanting to work on their skills. I plan on going with my niece for some quality time together next! read more

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WOW. So much exquisite art, so much gorgeous Jewelry , and a wonderful array of clothes and gift ideas. All of which are complemented by the Friendly and helpful staff. I had a great time just wandering around. Take your time and Enjoy. read more

I'm taking art classes with mona! She is great and thought me some techniques that brought my visions to live. Highly recommend her.

When I began to take classes with Mona I never realized how much passion I had for art. Her classes unleashed my creative side. From the moment I started I was consumed with wanting to learn new skills, and techniques. Her ability to help guide you to seek your own creativity is priceless! Embracing this new hobby in my life has been so rewarding and thrilling! I highly recommend taking classes with Mona. read more

It was so hard for me after I lost my sister to find a place that make me feel peaceful, till I get to Mona Niko Gallery. I took classes with her and hoped will never end, time goes real fast.. Mona is a great giver and Being her student makes me feel extremely happy.. a special place with her paintings, with her smile and with her music. read more

We have recently come across this new art gallery at the entrance to Mission Viejo Mall, and had a wonderful (shopping) experience. We were greeted by Mona, the artist, and ultimately purchased two of her beautiful original works of art. A lovely experience. I highly recommend you stop by, meet Mona and view her work. You will love it. read more

Zero stars. No customer service whatsoever. Summary- Mona Niko earned money from a groupon I bought, but refused to fulfill ANY of the services the groupon promised. I had to basically beg to even get the money I paid for my groupon back. In sum: 1. Said YES to a PRE-PAID reservation for this Friday 2. REFUSED to fulfill said reservation due to not being paid, and knowingly allowed my mom to embarrass herself due to their negligence. 3. Checked their bank account and realized that they were, in fact, paid. But still REFUSED TO FULFILL THE SERVICES THAT WERE PAID FOR 4. Blamed the mistake on Groupon, but forced me to deal with the consequences (who knows whose mistake it was really- they already lied to me twice today!) For the details, there is a long story: I bought a groupon a few months back for my mom and she decided today that she wanted to redeem it. The groupon was for art classes for 4 people. I went to Mona Niko's store to ask some questions about it: Could the groupon be used by the same person on 4 separate occasions? Could it be used by 2 people on 2 separate occasions? Does it have to be used by my mom and 3 friends in the same day? She answered that my mom had to invite three friends so it can be used on the same day. So I pulled up my groupon only to see that it had already been marked as "redeemed" on August 19 and expired on November 7 (just 10 days ago). I told her I have NO CLUE why it's marked redeemed, since I never used it. She said it was not an issue and she can still honor the Groupon. I was so excited about that so I took whatever reservation she had available. She said this Friday at 5:30 and I said ok. I immediately called my mom and told her to invite three friends to go painting with her on Friday. My mom got right to it and called her friends to invite them. Then...an HOUR later, I got a call from the store saying that they could not honor the groupon because it was expired so there was no way they could receive their money from groupon. I explained 3 things: 1. They said yes already 2. If it was redeemed back in August, they should already have the money deposited. 3. my mom already called and invited her friends. How embarrassing would that be for my mom to call and un-invite them? Still- the answer was NO. After TONS of back and forth, I convinced them that they already got paid for the groupon. They then confirmed that the money was in fact deposited into their account on August 19. They said that Groupon made a mistake on the pricing, and the deal never should have been offered. My response, "well it was, and I bought it. Your issue is with groupon. Don't take it out on me." In response, they agreed to give me $20 credit towards an art class- which was hundreds of dollars!!! I said no way! I paid for a groupon because I wanted the services it offered! I don't want to pay $20 for $20 credit towards a class that's out of my budget! I can't afford that! That's why I use Groupon! I tried SO hard to convince them that what they were doing was very bad customer service- embarrassing me and my mom, and refusing to fulfill a service I PAID for! After HOURS (literally- first phone call was at 2 pm, final contact with Mona Niko was at 6 pm) they agreed to return what I paid for the groupon, in cash. They said it was Groupons mistake for having offered that deal. They were TOTALLY FINE with keeping the money Groupon deposited to them in August, but refused to fulfill any services after I brought it up?? Speculation- maybe they somehow redeemed my groupon for me? Maybe that's why it was marked redeemed and never actually used?? Who knows what really happened. My mom is now calling to un-invite her friends. read more

Ever since I have started coming to your classes I started appreciating painting more and your classes have such a good environment that I feel very positive and hopeful about painting. I love your classes so much that I don't want to miss a second of it. Love you very much. Thanks for everything. read more

It's great place with Fantastic artworks , they have such a beautiful art PCs there as well as Art classes

The best decision I have ever made was to sign up for an Art class here at Mona Nikoo Galley. I highly recommend this art classes.Mona is an outstanding teacher and artist, she takes times the time to know her students and brings out the beat in them. Her encouragement is transformative . She is simply the best, her amazing art skills have inspired me to achieve my long time dream and gain confident to continue. read more

We had a fantastic time at the studio! We did the wine and paint night, and the unique part of this experience was she guided us to paint but didn't strictly tell us how to do it. I don't like when it's a step by step deal. She gave us instructions but gave us artistic freedoms for our own interpretations. If we needed help she would assist but would give us simple instructions and let us go. Her art is phenomenal and she truly is an incredible artist, not to mention a sweetheart. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and I would highly recommend it as an intimate and wonderful experience. Also ask to see her students work! They were drying around us and we were floored by their talent. read more

I just started my art class at Mona Nikoo Gallery today. I loved the ambiance and the way Mona encourages her students to creat their own artwork based on their own imaginations. I felt very satisfied at the end of my first session and I can't wait for more and more sessions with her read more

Got a recommendation from a friend in Coto deCaza. Mona was so thoughtful and kind and talented I just had to have one of her pieces. We found the PERFECT painting for our home. I am liking forward to see her upcoming exhibition and shows. read more

Very experienced , knowledgeable and professional, I am glad to have such amazing mentor and teacher, thank you for working so hard to share your experience and knowledge with me and others , your are like a sunrise on an ocean shore and behind compare, thanks read more