I attended the Plein Air Workshop at Kline Academy, excited to improve my painting skills and…read morereceive guidance from the instructor. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. Despite the class being very small (only five students), the instructor completely ignored me the entire session, while giving multiple rounds of feedback to other students--including one sitting directly in front of me. I even walked to the location with the instructor, so there's no way this was just an oversight. I paid for this class expecting at least some level of instruction, but I left feeling like my presence didn't matter. If I wanted to paint outside alone with zero feedback, I could have done so for free.

It was cool.. We attended the model posing class, Everyone was warm and very polite..read more

I popped into These Hands Maker's Collective this afternoon after having driven by it countless…read moretimes but also because I was trying to find a needlepoint kit that I thought they might carry (turns out they don't). Not sure why unwind.studio lists them as a Stockist but alas, it was great to finally have a reason to check this place out. It is a maker's collective so there are various forms of art available for purchase. But, also, they have a variety of classes that I am definitely going to explore their schedule because I am interested in the Dubai Chocolate Bar class and candle making, among others. Definitely a neat space and you can get some inspiration by checking out the crafts available for sale.

Love this place!…read more Great for gifts-- handmade wares (jewelry, paper goods, art, etc) + craft kits with everything you need to create your own work of art. Lots of classes/workshops. I took the paper flower wreath class which was SO FUN. The instructor was great. Ample high quality supplies (we're talking Paper Source, not Michael's...) The space is lovely. Parking can be a little hairy, so give yourself time. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS & LOCAL ARTISTS. Spend your money here, it's worth it!

I just loved this studio. I was looking for an adult water color class and was instead lead to the…read morevision board class. It was such a pleasant surprise. Montine is an excellent facilitator for these classes; her sweetness and warmth make everyone feel comfortable and I learned a lot about myself during our short three visit sessions. Long story even longer, I highly recommend this studio to anyone who is looking to make their life a little richer. Lots of love for this studio! GO!

Hi all! Just do it! If you have been procrastinating like me you don't have to. Just do it! I…read moresigned up for PYGO(paint your guts out) through groupon and I was very satisfied! I met nice people, had fun, and learned a lot about watercolor and so much more. I recommend Montine's classes to everyone with or without experience. She is very knowledgable, sincere, and patient and makes classes lots of fun! The "gift" was that I learned it's ok to have fun and learn at the same time. You will not be disappointed if you take a class at PYGO! "Just do it"!,, Linda. ;()-

RAZ is truly an exceptional place. My son has been to summer, fall and winter camp there and…read moreabsolutely loves it every time he goes. He always comes home with amazing art and talks excitedly about what he learned that day, the friends he made and how immersive the experience was. He also always wants to go for longer even when we are in LA for a short amount of time. Yael and her team are extremely engaged and it's evident they truly love what they do. I can't recommend RAZ enough!

What a great camp for when the kids are out of school. We always give our daughter a choice of…read morewhere to go and she consistently chooses Raz and loves it. We especially like the art she brings home. In watching the daily videos we get a chance to see the lessons they teach and you can tell the Raz team loves what they do.

We met Ally at the pier and she was the best vibe ever! We had so much fun at the pier she brought…read moreall vibes and encouraged us to let out creativity flow. Shes the best! So happy we ran into her today!!!

We did a date night paint night here and connected in a way we haven't in years. It was a really…read morelovely night. I'm on their website to but another night for my guys birthday.

We went to Design Hive for the Sneakers and Beats summer camp. I was dropping the kids off and I…read moredidn't want to leave! I think they may have had to push me out! :D The studio is so cozy and the art work is so inspiring! I literally asked them if they have classes for adults! My kids LOVED this camp! The sneakers they made were extensions of their creativity! It was also so cool to hear the music they made and interesting that their songs matched their personalities! They even sent us the mp4s so we can save their creations! They want to come back for another summer, we can't wait!

Our team had so much fun! Thank you to Jen and team for being accomadating and hospitable to our…read moregroup of clients who absolutely loved their sneaker workshop experience! We got so many thank you emails and we look forward to hosting more events at design hive!

Ilana Block is the Best Darn Art Teacher in Los Angeles, and I'm lucky to have found her! She is…read morenot only a well respected artist in Los Angeles, her true genius is teaching. Ilana knows the Art World inside-out and is brilliant in how she pulls just the right Art Book out of her library to help demonstrate an idea or direction to the whole class or to an individual artist, especially when we're stuck and need help to move forward. As a new student, Ilana will take you from wherever you are artistically and help you find your own direction, style, and voice. Her patience is amazing and her knowledge is even more amazing! Every class turns an ordinary day into a Mini Master Class with our Mentor, the Best Darn Art Teacher in Los Angeles!

ILANA BLOCH Art teacher EXTRAORDINAIRE !…read more After years of art study with various teachers in drawing, painting in water color and oils -learning the techniques of the masters-I wanted a new direction. I went on a search for an art class where I could learn to explore art abstraction and new media. To my great advantage, I learned of ILANA BLOCH. Her knowledge of art history and the current art scene is keen and accurate. Combined with an uncanny people sensitivity and "computer mind" my own artistic output has grown exponentially! Her small classes (in an intimate, well-equipped studio) comprise students of all skill levels. I marvel at how she guides each person so personally...geared directly to the individual. You'd be lucky to score a spot in one of her classes!

This was my daughter's first time at FCLA. I had many conversations with Courtney prior to…read moreenrolling her because of her cognitive delays. Courtney reassured me that the days would be fun and very lay back. My daughter had an amazing week. She put together a mood board, Designed (on paper) 2 cohesive lines. She really committed to completing the week. Thanks to Courtney, her staff and guest speaker. If you have a child 14-17 this camp is an awesome experience!

I am a 20 year veteran of the fashion world (marketing & PR) and was contacted by FCLA and asked to…read morespeak to the campers about careers in the fashion world. I was really impressed with the operation! After my talk, I walked around and asked the campers to look at their portfolios - I was blown away. Their sketches, inspiration and mood boards were way beyond what I expected. I think the concept is so fun and I wish that I had this because I always loved fashion and would have loved the opportunity to have started earlier - even as a hobby!