1365 Foothill Blvd.
La Canada CA 91011

come make . create . design!

I’m Carolyn Gmelich and I am the founder/owner of Thotshop Creatives Studio in La Canada, California.  I spent my childhood under foot of my uber creative mom crafting, making and designing with everything I could get my hands on. Now, as a mom of three girls, I’ve been able to touch back on those skills while orchestrating birthday parties, brainstorming school projects and crafting room decor for their ever-changing styles.  As they’ve each grown and found their true interests, I’m happy to see they’ve developed their own special creativity to carry them through life & all.

I earned my B.S. in Studio Arts from California State University, Long Beach and worked in marketing and graphic design until kids, paused for a few years, then started parent teaching art at their elementary school.  I loved drumming up new, unique projects then seeing all the various interpretations & huge smiles on their faces.  Twelve plus years & multiple grades later, I took a leap and opened my own little studio in Montrose, CA during the summer of 2013 offering classes & workshop for both kids and adults. Three years later, I expanded & moved locations adding a retail space selling custom gifts, seasonal decor and creative craft kits.  And now I share a wall (& gorgeous garden patio!) with my friend, Jenny Stern of J Stern Home & Gardens so we pair up to offer super fun, creative Sip Shop + Make nights for the drink-y, spend-y, crafty (& even not so crafty) crowd.  I couldn’t be happier and am excited to see where my path will lead next. I hope I get the chance to meet you along the way!