🌊 Orange County, CA

Where love, art and family create forever memories.

Lou brings 30 years of teaching magic to workshops where grandparents, parents, children — and seniors — create side by side. No skill needed, just love for color and joy.

30+
Years of Magic
10+
Years with Seniors
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Memories Made
🎨 Painting✦🏺 Clay & Sculpting✦🖌️ Mixed Media✦🌈 Family Art Nights✦🎉 Private Celebrations✦👴 Seniors Programs✦📍 Huntington Beach✦📍 Newport Beach✦📍 All of Orange County✦ 🎨 Painting✦🏺 Clay & Sculpting✦🖌️ Mixed Media✦🌈 Family Art Nights✦🎉 Private Celebrations✦👴 Seniors Programs✦📍 Huntington Beach✦📍 Newport Beach✦📍 All of Orange County✦
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Pure Joy
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Why Families Choose Lou

Art that connects
generations

Most activities leave adults watching from the sidelines. Lou's workshops are different — everyone creates, everyone leaves with something beautiful, everyone goes home closer.

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3 Generations, 1 TableGrandma, mom, and the little ones creating side by side — zero "I can't draw" excuses!
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30 Years of Teaching MagicLou has a gift for making everyone feel like a real artist — from toddlers to grandparents.
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Memories Worth FramingYou'll leave with real artwork made together — not just photos on your phone.
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10 Years with SeniorsLou brings joy, creativity, and connection to seniors across OC — art heals at every age.
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Right Here in OCWorkshops in Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and across Orange County.
Lourdes Benavente — Lou
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The Artist Behind the Magic

Meet Lou

"Art is not about being perfect. It's about being present — together."

Lourdes Benavente has spent 30 years as an educator and artist, creating spaces where creativity flows freely and real connection happens. Based in Huntington Beach, she designs each workshop so every age — from toddlers to grandparents — feels joyful, capable, and inspired.

For over 10 years, Lou has also brought the gift of art to seniors across Orange County — creating joyful, therapeutic experiences that spark creativity at every stage of life.

🎨 30+ Years Experience 👧 Children's Specialist 👴 10+ Years with Seniors 🌊 Huntington Beach Local 🏺 Clay & Mixed Media 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Workshops

Ready to create
forever memories?

Spots fill up fast. Families and seniors across Orange County are booking with Lou. Don't let your family miss out on the most colorful experience of the year.

📍 Huntington Beach 📍 Newport Beach 📍 All of Orange County
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Tell her what you'd love to create. Lou will get back to you soon!