Most definitely 5 stars. Jessy is amazing! We had a little trouble getting logistics to line up and we really wanted The Magical Atelier at our daughter's party. Jessy was working hard to find a teacher for potions who had availability. We ended up moving the party to a park with a room (fear of rain), which just so happened to be down the street from her studio. I reached out to Jessy and she was able to schedule our party in for an hour. We took it and weren't disappointed. The kids loved making potions with Jessy and her teacher Gala. They we're so great and engaging for our young guests. All they needed was a table to set up on. They brought the aprons and all the supplies. The kids take home their potions in little bottles, get a party bag, and if they have time, get some fairy dust on the their arms. A few of the kids were so engaged, they almost spent an entire hour at the potion table. Payment was easy and Jessy really stressed enjoying the party and paying the balance after all was said and done. This was a phenomenal experience and such a great opportunity at party. We're so glad we got them booked. Final Word: We will be reaching out to Jessy again. No doubt. read more

A Perfect Birthday at The Magical Atelier! We celebrated my daughter's 10th birthday at The Magical Atelier, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience! She and her friends did the Sparkle Art activity and loved every minute of it. They all said they felt so free to use whatever materials they wanted -- and to make as much creative mess as they liked! Jessie is a phenomenal hostess. She's amazing with kids and has such a natural way of bringing out their creative sides. She went above and beyond to make the party theme extra special for my daughter. I can't recommend The Magical Atelier highly enough -- it was magical in every sense of the word! read more

Jessy's AMAZING! We had my daughter's 6th birthday party there today and it was perfect. Jessy put so much thought into the decorating for our theme: (k-pop, sparkly unicorn, mermaid ) as well as for the art projects. She was welcoming, warm and engaging with all the kids. The space was super eclectic and we all felt at home. I would definitely recommend this venue! read more

We just had our birthday here for our daughter and it was so magical and fantastic!! Jessy and her assistant teachers were wonderful and great with kids. We did glitter painting and slime making. Both were so much fun and teachers attended all the kids very nicely! Everyone seemed to enjoy the activities and we had such a great time!! Thank you so much, Jessy!! read more

We had a fantastic birthday party at the Magical Atelier! Jessy was super attentive and paid attention to every detail. She was very communicative in helping to plan a great "Witchcrafting" party for my 6 year old. All the kids had such a blast, many saying it was the best party they'd ever been to! They had so much fun potion making. She also decorated the space perfectly that I really had so little to do. There even was a nice little courtyard out back that the kids could do the piñata. What a wonderful experience and honestly a great value for the money. Thank you! read more

We hosted 13 little girls aged 5-6 at The Magical Atelier for my daughter's 6th birthday this past weekend and had an amazing time! Jessy and her two additional teachers were so kind and inviting and engaged all the girls in the two projects we picked: potion making and sparkle art. I also really appreciated that as soon as our little guests started arriving they set up a little drawing station to keep them occupied. The space itself is quite cozy with a small sitting area for the adults to hang out in. We ended up suggesting a drop off party for our guests' adults (which the parents LOVED of course with bars and Sawtelle so nearby for a few kid-free hours) and it was comfortable for the 8 adults that remained. I did the $40 decoration add on, but to be honest, I think the space is so cute and charming it didn't end up being necessary! We ordered pizza and pasta from nearby Classic Pizza that we were able to walk over and pick-up, and Jessy provides a table to set food up on behind the sitting area couch. I also was able to bring adult beverages for the grown-ups to enjoy - always a plus for attending a kid's party in my book! All of our little guests had a BLAST and went home with beautiful potions in adorable bottles and an inordinate amount of glitter on canvases. Definitely recommend this as a birthday venue/activity and having hosted a few birthday parties at this point, I found The Magical Atelier to be very reasonably priced especially with all the materials and instruction included. read more

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An amazing place to have a party! Jessy, the owner is a sweet, kind and wonderful person who makes planning the event a breeze. Communication was easy for party planning. During the party she was extremely attentive to the kids, making sure they never got bored, even after the art activity had ended. She decorated the space for us and it looked magical. She even provided coffee for our guests. She is extremely generous with her time and with the space. The only thing we had to think about was the food; it couldn't have been an easier and more stress-free party to plan, thanks to Jessy. The kids had so much fun and my daughter had the best birthday! Don't think twice about having a party or taking a class here! read more

Great choice for my daughter's 5th birthday party! Excellent communication! Jessy was kind, patient and accommodating. Everything went smoothly on the day of the event. Highly recommended. read more

I cannot recommend Jessy, her sweet teachers and the Magical Atelier enough! They were the most accommodating, attentive and patient with the kids, and magical with my daughter's sparkly birthday party. All the kids had so much fun making sparkly slime and were absolutely thrilled with their face painting. 100% would recommend my friends and YOU to book them for your next event. They are easy to work with, and best of all, they make it amazing for the kids. Parking - a few free spots right in front of the venue, making it a breeze to load and unload. Residential and convenient meter parking for guests. Activity - engaging, sensory building, easy for children to follow, and a sweet goody bag to bring home after the party Staff - the most hospitable, talented, and thoughtful people to work with...really! Space - cozy, but we fit all our family, kids, and their parents comfortably Decor - really fun with all the dazzling pizzazz kids dream of. Jessy had the tables and set up so neatly organized for us to kick off the party. read more

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We had our daughter's 4th birthday here and we couldn't be happier. I felt guilty taking all the compliments we received because we basically just showed up with our kid and some food and Jessy and her staff did everything else. The kids had a ball, the adults could relax, and everyone went home with some beautiful art (another bonus for us--no goodie bags necessary)! read more

Had my daughter's birthday party here and it was an amazing experience for all of the kids. The staff were extremely kind and engaging. I highly recommend this venue for birthday parties or for art classes. read more

Jessy and her team exceeded all our expectations! My son's first birthday was a hit with their face-painting skills and awesome attitude. Her whole team was sweet and very enjoyable to work with. She squeezed us in to her schedule last minute and I'm so happy we found her. Beautiful work and great personalities. They were also very clean and sanitary throughout the entire party. All of my guests were raving about them! Can't wait to have them back for our next event. read more

The Magical Atelier - Art Classes Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We had my daughter's birthday party here and it was wonderful. All the girls had fun making potions! Jessy was very helpful and easy to work with. The space is very cute and was perfect for the party. Jessy led the girls and kept their focus and interest, and we could bring in snacks and cupcakes. Highly recommend! Thank you, Magic Atelier! read more

Great teacher and wonderful vibe. My 4yo daughter really enjoyed and focused on what she really likes to paint. For sure to try other classes!! read more

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Love this place. Decided to try it as a treat for my boys. We enjoyed a sparkle art one hour class with Jessy and I couldn't imagine my boys wanting to do sparkle art for an entire hour. But they absolutely loved it. Jessy was very kind, patient and zen. She made the class very relaxed and FUN! When we left my 2.5 year old started to cry because he wanted to stay and do more ( I was not expecting that from him at all) my 4.5 year old declared " this is what I want for my birthday party!" so yes, it's a great find locally that we are all excited to experience again soon. (Ps if your child is prone to be experimental with their art off the canvas, definitely bring an extra shirt to change after) read more

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We had the Magical Atelier come to my daughter's 4th birthday party at the park this weekend to do Sparkle Art. They did a wonderful job setting up a beautiful table and entertaining about 20 kids (ages 3-7) with glittery art projects. Sophie and Gala were very sweet, personable and great with kids. I would highly recommend the MA team for your next party! Jessy, the owner is very responsive and great to work with! read more

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We celebrated my 50th by enjoying a paint and sip at The Magical Atelier. It is a warm, beautiful setting for an intimate gathering where you truly get to enjoy each other while having a great time. The owner goes above and beyond. We sent a picture of a favorite childhood landscape, and she made it into the painting to be created for the evening. The wine and cheese spread was something everyone enjoyed. Perfect way to start my next decade. read more

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Great communication. 3 girls showed up to my daughters 4th birthday party. They were professional and in great moods. Highly recommend. Price was wayyyyy better than any competitor. Can't say enough great things !! read more

We held my daughter's 7th birthday here! Jessy was great to work with and the kids had a blast making slime. It was a group of 15 children from the ages of 3-13 and all were entertained. The space is lovely. Warm, friendly and quite magical! We did not have a hard time finding street parking on a Sunday, plus meters were free! Highly recommend. read more

wonderful class for elementary school kids. I look forward to another class. the girls loved it!

Wonderful! Was introduced to this little gem by a very good friend who sends her daughter here for art classes. The owner is extremely kind and welcoming and my daughter (7) absolutely loved her experience and we will most definitely be returning! I highly recommend!! read more

We hired The Magical Atelier for my daughters 10th birthday party. Jessy and her team came to my home and were wonderful. They were prompt, professional, and truly wanted to make it a nice experience. They led a canvas painting and also made slime. My daughter loved a picture of a llama and they made paintings similar to the pic she loved! They brought all the supplies and made the experience seamless. The girls were engaged and the teachers walked around to make sure everybody was involved. Overall, I would highly recommend this company for any birthday parties or even artistic play dates! read more

Such a lovely and intentional space for the creative process to unfold. Our son absolutely loves creating art here and we cherish the final products that he brings home! Jessy is so calm and encouraging, she is truly wonderful with children and art. read more

Great painting and the kids really enjoyed their art work. Highly recommend. One of the more reasonable places for hire.

Jessy and her team were very professional and great with the kids. The face painting was beautiful and she had a lot of great colors and designs to chose from. read more

I booked my daughter's 7th bday party at The Magical Atelier and she and her friends had such a great time! The guided art project turned out so beautiful and each piece was unique. Other moms who came to the party with their daughters said they couldn't wait to "steal" my idea :). We will be back in some capacity soon whether it's a bday party or a mom's wine and painting night! Thank you so much for a magical, memorable bday for my daughter! read more

The Magical Atelier was a wonderful addition to our Neighborhood Easter Festival. Gala and Suchen created amazing face and hand painting designs and were very kind and caring with the kids! Professional, reasonably priced, and provided exceptional service! Thank you Jessy and team! read more

I only have the best things to say about the Magical Atelier! Jessy and her team gave a Potion Making Class at my daughter's 9th birthday party at the park. Jessy was very communicative and responsive in advance of the party. She arrived 30 minutes early to set up, and the Potion Making class started right on time. It was a huge hit with the party guests! The kids and parents loved it. Jessy brought high-quality materials, including glass bottles, glitter, fresh flowers, paint, rhinestones, ribbons and name labels. The kids absolutely loved making their potion bottles and got to take them home as party favors. I got so much positive feedback from the parents, who loved watching their kids engaged in a fun, creative project. Thank you Jessy for making my daughter's party so magical! We will definitely be back to your studio for some art classes! read more

My kids loved the drawing class they took. Jessy took the time to explain different drawing techniques all while making the class fun. She is truly passionate about teaching art. My kids can't wait to take another class soon. Highly recommend this place!! read more

I took my 4.5 year old and 2 year old here for a slime making class and they had a blast! Jessy the owner is so sweet and very communicative. We just moved to the area from Arizona so I was a bit nervous to be trying so many things, so I emailed ahead a ton of questions and Jessy emailed me back right away. As a mama who is on Zoom calls allllll day, it's really hard to step away at times and when I finally can, most places are closed, so this means so much to me when business owners are responsive via email! The studio itself is soo cute, and you can tell it is filled with a ton of love. The kids were greeted so sweetly upon arrival, and were offered snacks and juice right away. We felt so welcome to be there. There is a sitting area for adults, and coffee and tea, so you can hang out and observe or just take a well deserved breather with some mindless scrolling while your kids are doing their art class. Jessy was so sweet with the kids and made sure to engage each one of them individually throughout the class. She explained every step of the process and was not rushed, she encouraged the kids the play and simply just be present in the experience. Honestly, it was so therapeutic for ME to observe and it was clear that the kids were enthralled. Will definitely come back again asap!! read more

We had face painting by the Magical Atelier at our daughter's 3rd birthday in a local park, and they were such a hit! They did a wonderful job, the makeup stayed on ALL DAY, the girls and boys loves the designs (tigers, spiders, unicorns, princesses)-- it was the best value too comparatively, for TWO painters who were equally talented. Wound definitely hire and recommend again! read more

This place is special. The minute we walked in my toddler granddaughters loved it. Jessy is very welcoming and her care for children shows in her interaction with them. She was talking with them in English and Spanish. One of them did easel painting on a large canvas and the other did sparkle art. She had different art materials and encouraged them to feel the different textures. We all had a great time and we will definitely come back. read more