i heard about oko designs on instagram and have been wanting to try stained glass. angie, the…read moreowner, is very knowledgeable and great at teaching. when i went for the daisy workshop, there were other workshops happening concurrently so angie was going around teaching essentially the same skills but for different final products (daisy or photobooth). i wish i got a bit more instructor supervision as there were about 20-30 people that day, but i'm still very happy i got to try stained glass and make a piece! i highly recommend checking out oko designs if you're wanting to dabble in stained glass. a workshop is a perfect afternoon activity with friends or even for a date!

I'd heard great things about OKO, so I decided to take a one day stained glass workshop (the "daisy…read moresuncatcher class"), and had the most incredible time! I knew absolutely nothing going in, but Angie was an incredible instructor and took time with each of us to answer questions and help us with the techniques. I've never been very artistic, but this class actually felt approachable and fun even at my skill level, and I can see it being even more rewarding once you gained more experience. Definitely a good intro to a unique form of art, and you get to bring home something cool that you made yourself in just a few hours! I took the class alone, but it would be a great date activity or with friends! There are a ton of cute restaurants and cafes nearby to make a day of it! So glad I took this class!

Took classes here for several terms / years, and stopped going in Feb 2026. Most of the teachers…read moreare great (shoutout Jenny and Ryan), except the owner Adam. He repeatedly was rude, condescending, and belittling to me when I asked for help (umm... who's gonna tell him it's a school?!?) He also found it appropriate to make a racist joke to me (called my keffiyeh, a "terrorist rag"), and often made sexual jokes, in a room full of women. When I texted and emailed about my issues, Adam ignored me. No response (and have the receipts for it). I disputed my class charges to which he did not fight... but was majorly disappointed in my experiences overall. Would not go back nor recommend.

Amazing experience! Adam is the jeweler you want by your side for a unique DIY engagement or…read morewedding band ring from start to finish. The process with him is engaging and fun; he is an excellent teacher with methods that are easy to follow. Adam's experience shines through guiding us beginners, helping to possibly avoid common pitfalls, and he is patient when you miss his queues. Adam approaches his work with joy and integrity, always remembering he's working with people, not simply a transaction. He is transparent about costs. And he is forthright based on his experience. Adam is more than fair and reasonable in all respects. For my wife's engagement ring, which was more complex for a beginner, Adam informed me it would take longer and require more of his hands-on assistance. The result was a stunning, unique piece that my wife and I absolutely love. I can't thank Adam enough for his support and expertise in making this happen! I wish there was a better-than 5-star option! This is a way to be a human and do business, well done Adam!

This experience was so much fun! Our instructor was kind and taught well. 10/10 recommend."read more

Kaytea was awesome! Yesterday I took my team to a private pottery wheel throwing class and everyone…read moretold me how much fun they had. Kaytea is very knowledgeable, funny, and helpful. Me and most of the team have personally never done this before and we appreciated her patience, humor, and story telling. I've always been interested in wheel pottery as a personal hobby and I'm leaning towards coming back here on my own time :) plus the studio is super cute!

Tiphaine was a great watercolor instructor. She taught us different techniques and brush strokes…read moreas well as some color theory. The paintings were challenging but Tiphaine guided us with the initial sketching through to the final stroke of the brush. I highly recommend Tiphaine if you are interested in learning how to paint with watercolors or if you want to take your skills to the next level.

J'adore! Such a fun night! The space was so peaceful and welcoming. I was so impressed by how much…read morewe learned about color theory and technique. It was a wonderful experience and I can't wait to book another lesson soon!

I spent so much $ and wasted time here. The hand sculpture class is a joke. She never remembers…read morewhen you have class, she's late, She got her dates wrong.... Throw class teacher very profesional and on top of her stuff. Hand building, no returned phone calls, material is still at the store and nobody there to help you collect items. Spend your hard earned $$ elsewhere!!!

I took the beginner and immediate class at Artillery. All the instructors are super talented, kind…read moreand patient. Now, I have the monthly membership and it's been such a creative oasis to build and connect with community in the Mission District. There's always cool workshops happening where members receive discounts. I love their community involvement and sustainability practices. Free to use glaze and firings. Clay by the pound. Free recycled clay. Lots of tools to use. Great garden area.

Toby is truly the Madame Renaissance & she is my dear teacher in advanced art class. I found her…read morethru Airbnb experience in San Francisco. Her class is very informative with quite a few handouts. The art class with her is unique and you will have the freedom to decide what you like to work on. Toby is very friendly and encouraging. Try to go with a creative open mind and she will help you on the inspiration and tools. ** Toby also sells her "Art Pieces" at her studio. Go ahead to schedule an appointment for a visit. I guarantee you will love it!

I took an invaluable Business for Artists course with Tobi at City College, San Francisco, WAY back…read morein the late '90's. An immense inspiration and delight as an artist and teacher, I consider Tobi to be a true local treasure. If you can meet her, take a lesson from her, see her art, etc., I say go for it!

My 10 year old has attending several classes at Outsider Artshop and has enjoyed every minuteread more

What a cool spot! My daughter was lucky to attend a sewing summer camp here. She loves it and…read morelearned how to make a drawstring bag and a cactus plushie. I feel like she learned really quickly. There's also cool art for sale and upcycled clothes. It's a great addition to the neighborhood.

Very spacious, good energy, lots of parking nearby. Will definitely be back in the future.read more

Sip & Paint? Sign me up! I'd only done it once before but loved it nonetheless…read more Honey Art Studio was hosting Juneteenth Paint Nights w/Soul Food. The event was catered by We Feast SF. The menu consisted of blackened salmon, red beans & rice, collard greens, yams, cornbread, macNcheese & nacho peach cobbler for dessert. The meal was absolutely delicious! I should've bought a plate to go! Everything was cooked & seasoned perfectly. I don't eat everyone's macNcheese & can count on one hand the number of times I've tried yams. Chef Erin really did her thing! Coco was the artist guiding us & directing our strokes & color blending. I loved that she emphasized that there's no wrong in creation & not to be critical of ourselves, just breathe & paint! Everyone had a great time. Erica, the host and owner of The Honey Art studio was as sweet as she could be. She hosts a lot of events & I plan to participate & even work w/her on a lil something. Highly recommended...