Art Zone Children’s Studio

We just had my daughter’s 5^th birthday party at the Art Zone. Worried about having our usual outdoor birthday party in an el nino winter (it did in fact storm the day of her party), I did a lot of research on all of the indoor birthday party venues on the Westside. The Art Zone is definitely the most reasonably priced compared to the other options, but the reality is, it is also the most fun.
Everyone– kids and parents, had an amazing time. I’ve had a couple of other parents come up to me and say «it was the best birthday party ever». We had three craft projects, unlimited easel painting, water play, and tons of running and climbing and imaginative play. The art projects are open ended and the materials are ample. We had kids from the age of 2 – 6, and everyone worked at their own level. The party included two lovely studio assistants who did all of the prep work and clean up and I was able to socialize at my own party.
Laura and her staff are organized and thorough and really made every aspect of the event from planning through clean up as easy as it could have possibly been. They even supply the balloons, decorations, paper goods… did I mention it was amazing?

I would NOT recommend this location to anyone. Used the back parking and was told by an employee that the parking was only for certain customers they then attempted to block my car.
I mentioned that I was a customer however they mentioned they would tow my car even though I was a paying customer. Horrible experience: p

I would really give 4 ½ stars if I could. The pros way outweigh the cons for this place! Very magical place founded on principles of art as therapeutic for children and as a form of individual expression, and staff trained in NVC so interactions with children are gentle and lovely. We have had many wonderful hours here during the art free play. The supplies are the highest quality, the water room is so fun for children, nobody acts annoyed if there’s loudness or a mess but my children are generally be respectful with meatballs belongings that is a two-​way street. There are no yucky crafts only materials placed out so the child can do what they imagine. Climbing area is a good mix of daring and challenging and also safe. There’s a lovely Café across the street where you can run and pick up food for lunch. Only deduction is because when we tried the preschool program, I witnessed my and a few others children get shoved and violently treated by one of the oldest boys, repeatedly, and staff would not set Limits on him and adequately protect the other children. I understand that the bully is a victim too and is hurting, but the first step is to protect the safety of children and this child was a loose cannon and needed to be followed — had some anger and impulsivity issues. I watched, stepped in and suddenly redirected and help I are not protect some other children, told the staff, they would come after something happened and someone’s crying. There was not adequate supervision for this child and I finally decided not to leave my children there without me, I was worried about the other kids.

This place is incredible. We just attended a 3 yrs old birthday! It’s magical. Set up for toddlers and up. Has multiple experiences for the kids. We all had a blast. From painting on stuffed animals, climbing, hand prints, butterfly clay making, water tables and more the party kept us all interacting with the different mediums. It makes me want to put my 20 month old son in their preschool program. The service was outstanding keeping things organized and engaged. We highly recommend.

I love this place SO much. Both my kids attend their preschool once a week. They have never ending projects, a really cute play area and a water room as well as other cool stuff to do. The teachers have a very calm way of interacting with the kids and I’ve taken away some pointers! Also, the kids definitely get messy but the paint always comes out in the wash. Both my kids beg to go almost daily and I have to peel them away when it’s time to leave at the end of class.
I can’t say enough great things about teachers Laura and Sandra and Art Zone. I highly recommend it!