The city's Mission District has no dearth of art galleries and art studios; walking down the neighborhood's streets, you would probably be spoilt for choice while looking for an art space. Nonetheless, this strength in numbers inspires individuality and eccentricity, which is evident in places like Art Explosion Studios. Created as a space where artists can find a warm welcome, and where they can work as well as share their work, this art gallery-cum-studio is where you can truly feel the pulse of the art scene. Art Explosion also has two other locations in the city: one at Alabama Street and one at Harrison Street. Call or see the website to know more.
Watch in awe as delicate, elegant and artistic pieces take shape from characterless blobs of molten glass at the Glass Hand Studio. This public access art studio often hosts open house events and glass-blowing demonstrations that are nothing short of mesmerizing. The studio itself is available on rent for use by artists who would like to work on projects of their own. Besides rental space and events, the Glass Hand Studio also offers custom glass blowing classes for individuals and groups of up to three participants, suitable for every skill level. The studio doubles up as an art gallery displaying hand made glass art for sale, and even accepts custom orders.
