A Place to Create

We were referred to Miss Molly by a Los Feliz Library storytime friend as we were creating a schedule for our then 2 year-​old. The idea of an art class to compliment library time, swim lessons, gymnastics, and a music class made sense. The parents we knew who attended agreed that Miss Molly and her space were equally fabulous. And so we went. We were greeted with warmth and love the moment we walked in. Although (presumably), the class offered is «art,» Miss Molly is the rare (extremely rare) deeply committed human being who understands life and its various expressions are all connected. What we experienced was outstanding instruction with art, with equal parts of love, discipline, confidence, autonomy, child development, and community. As she teaches her students, by watching, I quickly gathered that the adults (who are paying attention) are learning too. She offers several art classes, and an occasional parent support class for preschool guidance and child development. The entire Miss Molly Experience continues to be superb.

Ms. Molly is wonderful and so great with children. We love her class. My daughter has come out of her shell so much and we really enjoyed her class and getting the experience with other kids. We just signed up for another round of classes!

Ms. Molly is a masterful teacher of art as it relates to development of children’s character and independence. My son is captivated by her storytelling and her gracious manner. We’ve been attending sessions at Molly’s studio for over 2 years and our 4 yo son is always happy to go back. Molly is a rare educator. She is incredibly clear and respectful to the children. I have learned so much observing her teach and guide. I can’t say enough great things about this woman and her curriculum.

We LOVE Ms. Molly! My daughter goes to her after school and she loves it! She has learned to hand sew @ age 6, which is cool. Her drawing and coloring continues to improve with the encouragement that she receives from Ms. Molly and her helpers.
We have gone to parties there as well and they are so much fun for all the children.

Ms. Molly has a magical way with children. Her storytelling and activities are fantastic and creative and developmentally appropriate for each age group. My son LOVES fairy tale lunch bunch and has learned so much from Ms. Molly. I highly recommend any of her classes.

My daughter just did a 5 day summer class with Ms Molly and her team at a Place to Create. It was incredible. My daughter came home everyday excited to tell me about all the things she had learned. She even asked me to clear a shelf of toys so she can display her art.
This was a wonderful experience for her. The classes here have the perfect balance of structure and creative freedom. I believe this summer camp will help my 4 year old transition to kindergarden in the Fall.

My favorite kids class in all of Los Angeles. And with 2 little ones, I’ve been to a LOT. But Miss Molly and her classes here are unique and inspiring. Both my kids (2 year old boy, 5 year old girl) LOVE LOVE LOVE their classes. Taught in a Waldorf-​ian manner, there is an emphasis on nature, simplicity and serenity, but without being all wacky new-​agey. I love this place so much I wish I could send my kids there all day long. It is a TRUE neighborhood gem.

This place is the best… calm, creative, and nurturing. My kids look forward to coming here all week.
Ms. Molly is the kindest and most creative person. Molly does not know this, but I am leaving her my children if my partner and I die… I would give them to her now, but I think that is illegal.

Seriously, if I could give it 50 stars I would. Miss Molly is everything one could want in a teacher for children — calm, kind, attentive, inventive, magical, with creativity coming out of every pore. The ninety minutes we spend in there every week are pretty much the highlight of my three-year-old’s week. And such an antidote to the chaos of pre-​school! I wish I had found APTC and Miss Molly far earlier. So enchanting. Seriously. Run don’t walk.
I’ve heard the adult classes are great, too, btw.

Judith Shelton is bombastic! I’m taking a stand-​up class from Judith and it’s too fun! My class is full of tremendously funny people and although I didn’t think I could do it, I’m doing it! And they are laughing! Yeah! So if you are looking to taking some stand-​up classes, I recommend Judith — and if you don’t make ‘em laugh, it’s worth it for the laughs in the class!

Taking the Saturday stand-​up class with Judith Shelton. I’ve never felt so encouraged, and the results are showing in my writing! I can’t wait to do the next level class.

One of the first things that seem to go with economic woes is the ARTS! From Schools, to almost every aspect of life. Yet its the Arts that stands as an UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE to all! Imagine the world without it, any of it (music, theater, poetry, visual, dance) Scary ain’t it.
The Courage that Molly (owner) set forth needs to noted. She is amazing at introducing beginners, and equally amazing as those that are Old Hats, Highly Developed.
Buzz is out, A Place to Create is a Place to Continue and Support the Arts!
In ALL OF US!

Katie B., who I have always been a huge fan of, has had some events in this area and I wish I could have been to more.
The area is new to me and I very much enjoyed some of the shops. I am a guy who at one time only had experience eating in South Central Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, Long Beach and the Hub Cities. I do love these cities and I am happy to experience new unfamiliar places like Atwater Village and Silver Lake.
Molly was there to kindly greet everyone, guide the children to complete task and behave, teach craft and chat with the adults. I enjoyed being in her class and I enjoyed seeing my little nephew complete his project. You can tell Molly has experience and education working with young children. On the walls we saw paintings and various drawings made by children. We did an Autumn seasonal craft project with paper, wooden wreaths, glue and various other decorative items.
They have no-​meter warning on Sunday, all other days there is a 2 hour maximum at a meter which can be paid by quarters or credit card, I do not think they accept EBT. Plenty of parking that day and other parking available if you are willing to walk.
There is a garden area out back with rocks and a bench and the sun and air flowing in. I enjoyed the experience very much so as did many of the people I met there.
I think the price range is fairly reasonable for the uptown people of this affluent area though maybe not for this downtown kind of guy. I do plan to come back in this area and I would highly recommend this place to any Hipster parents who want to keep children entertained for a while and want to help develop their children’s vital skills.

My 23-​month-​old toddler loves Miss Molly and her stories about Miss Gnome, Big Red, the Robin with the Rainbow Tail and their friends. This is a children’s art class with a firm curriculum paced to keep the child’s interest, to engage all five senses, encourage participation at his developmental level and develop a sense of wonder in the natural world.
My son sings Miss Molly’s songs throughout the week and makes connections about the key points in the classes (seashells, butterflies, fish, bubbles, waves, ducks, mountains). He is mastering the use of brush with different materials and surfaces, as well as mixed media materials and floppy tissue paper. All are great for development. The mommy-​and-​me toddler class is excellent.
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We’re still taking classes with Miss Molly and my three-​year old still *loves* it. The stories and characters are different with the older class, and my son looks forward to the session every week. He loves the routine, and I love the developmentally appropriate activities and skill builders (waiting for your turn, dexterity, sitting while eating, line technique while drawing…) Miss Molly has a Waldorf background, so if you’re curious about this style of education, her classes will give you a glimpse.
Deserves 6 – 10 stars.
And don’t forget to plug your meter for the full two hours. The parking patrol is seriously ruthless in Atwater.

My two daughters love this class. One is 3 and one is 6, and we’ve tried 2 or 3 other programs before settling on Molly’s.
It’s an amazing service that she provides to the community – I only wish that the public school system where she worked could have found the funds to keep her. As it stands, she’s gift to a select lucky few, and it’s sad that more people haven’t been exposed to art the way Create exposes them.

This class is such a hidden treasure in Atwater Village, and Molly is a wonderful teacher. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the little art projects my daughter brings home! We have them all framed.

Molly is AMAZING. She’s a wonderful person and so so creative — the school oozes it from the paint on the walls to the works of art in the window.
I’ve taken Judith Shelton’s stand-​up class (a few times, to keep the funny juices flowing) and it is by far the best class I could have taken for stand-​up. It’s warm and inviting, hilarious and helpful and UNBELIEVABLY inspirational! (The first weekend of class I couldn’t fall asleep with all the new possible jokes!)
I highly recommend all classes — this is a golden nugget of a class!!!

My two daughters, aged 6 & 7, adore the painting and mixed media classes. But most of all they adore Miss Molly. What a treasure for Atwater Village!

I have my daughter in a morning toddler class at Create. This is our 3^rd session we have signed up for. I am just as excited to attend Miss Molly’s class as my 2 year old. Molly tells amazing stories in the beginning of each class and then continues the class with two different art projects.
I have also attended her parenting class and it was so informative and very helpful to me and my husband. It is really helping us deal with the crazy toddler years in a calm and healthy way.
Molly is an amazing teacher and an inspiration. I would give Create 10 stars if I could.

In another life I’d like to imagine that my office would be replaced by a studio and that my laptop would be replaced by an easel and a paintbrush. So I’m so excited that Create is here. They have art classes for all skill levels and all ages. So far I’ve taken the family to open workshops on Sundays: for a low drop-​in fee we had an hour+ of fun and we walked away with my kids’ very first official art project.
The schedule is always being updated, so there’s something for everyone — from painting to crafting. Right now, there’s even a stand-​up comedy (!) workshop on the schedule. Everyone needs more creativity (and less facebook) in their lives and I am very much looking forward to finding my inner artiste at Create.

Create is for all Ages, Molly has an amazing amount of knowledge, passion and creativity that spans the globe, I have so much enjoyed taking her classes that I can’t wait for the next session to start. What I like best it is for all levels of Artists– It is all about Creating and you start from where you are and amazing results happen!!!
I’m so glad Molly opened shop it will be a great success!
Teri Barton