South Bay Art Department — Attraction in Redondo Beach

My two children attended camp at SBAD for one week during the summer. My biggest regret was not booking more weeks.

My son, aged 5 (who I was worried wouldn’t be able to sit still), learnt so much about different artistic methods. SBAD focus on a different topic/theme each day so the children have plenty of time to be creative and really think about what they would like to make.

My daughter, aged 7 loved going each day and came home with some stunning pieces of art. She also LOVED the teachers who are not only skilled artistically, but are genuinely kind people who make all the children feel welcome and at home.

This is the only camp (ever!) that my son and daughter have attended and been very grumpy that I only booked one week! Needless to say, we will be returning for the...

We had our daughter’s 7th birthday party at the South Bay Art Department last week. It was truly an extra special and memorable day for our daughter. The studio itself is an awesome place to have a party, with lots of natural light and a very cool vibe. Everyone at the studio was helpful, kind, and quick to respond, from planning days before the party until the end. The girls all did their own canvas painting as well as a group project with our daughter's name on it. They also have a separate area where the kids can take a snack or lunch break. If you want to do something artsy for a party, I'd definitely recommend South Bay...

I took my kids for free try out class. They really liked it... well, i did’t. They were offered sugared popcorn, lollypops and candies WITHOUT any permission from me. What if a kid is diabetic 🤬 My kids are gluten-sugar free and these unwanted candies ruined our night. I never expected my kids being fed without my permission at 1,5 hour art class, moreover with super unhealthy full of sugar snack. I’m not sure wether its even legal to feed kids without special license, hand washing procedures etc. Kids were still drawing while having paper bowls with sugared popcorn next to their projects. Do not...