Creative Arts Group — Local services in Sierra Madre

I stopped by the Arts Group today to do a little early Xmas shopping and pick up information about classes. As there were flags out front and an OPEN sign on the door I naturally thought this was proper. I was in the store for maybe a minute when an very unfriendly woman asked me CAN I HELP YOU! with a very sour look on her face. I replied that I was shopping, she then said WE ARE CLOSED, I said there is an open sign on the door, she gave me a another very nasty look, told me the office was open but not the store and ushered me to the door. I was told they were getting ready for an art event and I could come back tomorrow, Like many volunteer organizations, some volunteers seem to feel that it makes them superior people just for giving of their time, I will not be going back. This on website: Hours: Open...

CAG has been a tremendous asset to the community in many ways. I have bought various gifts for family and friends who adored their art. CAG also have the most fantastic garage sale late in the summer. I usually donate and buy. My kids have taken several of their classes and loved it. The Creative Arts Group is a gem of a place in Sierra Madre. Sorry one person had a bad experience but I can't say I have had that and I have shopped and participated in many events over the last decade and I have always...

I’ve been taking Kimberly’s jewelry class for a couple of years and am continually learning new skills. She is an awesome instructor who brings so much experience and problem solving to her students. There are students of varying experience and there are so many different approaches to projects — it makes...