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4 months ago

Such a cute art studio with a variety of artsy activities! They have a variety of colors of paint along with a lot of different things to paint. It's pretty quiet in here compared to other places which I love! Parking is super easy since it's in a plaza, the people that work at this studio are super friendly and nice, and they offer so many other activities - I saw a kids painting night happening before, they have glass fusing, etc. They also have an area in the back where it looks like they do most of the classes so the pottery painting is almost always available!! read more

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Aran M.

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Taia G.

24 days ago

Its great creating art here. Getting to create and be at peace is priceless. Its where i keep coming back as its fun read more

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Aran M.

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SF D.

4 months ago

What a wonderful art studio in a way for kids to get a little messy and express their art I absolutely love this place and a great way to spend a couple hours with your kids or your nieces. Highly recommend stopping by and showing your creativity. read more

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Aran M.

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Rosa C.

3 months ago

Such a fun and creative class. Extremely accommodating for a team outing. We loved our piece of art a week later when we picked it up.

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Aran M.

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Jeff C.

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We came here because our daughter loves art and she wanted to make something for her birthday. They have different mediums you can work (pottery painting and glass fusing) with but my daughter wanted to paint and fire a piece of pottery so we did that. They are open 7 days/week and you can either drop in by yourself or they do group events and classes too, which is cool. They had a whole wall of pottery items to choose from and a bunch of paints as well. The owner helped us get set up and was very friendly and encouraging to my daughter. She had a great time doing her pottery piece and we were able to pick up the finished piece several days later and it turned out great! read more

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Aran M.

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Julie A.

6 months ago

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Thank you so much for this beautiful and thoughtful review. It truly…

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Mayte C.

3 months ago

Came here the other day with my friend since we been wanting to do ceramic painting for a while. I decided on Aran's Art Studio since it's close to us and pick up would be easier. We arrived around 12, the studio was empty expect for an older lady (not sure if owner or employee) that was at the desk in the back. She allowed us to browse and choose our ceramic piece we wanted to paint and would guide us through the paint selection. Once we chose our pieces, she told us to leave the pieces on the table and to follow her to the paint and supplies section. She began to explain the paints and the overall process, I would respond to her instructions with "okay" and "sounds good". However, she cut me off and told me to "quit saying okay since she not done explaining". Excuse me? I honestly felt very uncomfortable since I was actively listening to her explain and she basically told me to shut up. Once she walked away, I was so close to telling my friend we should leave however we have been looking forward to painting and visiting this place. We both felt very uncomfortable and the energy just felt off, like we were bothering her. Whatever, we continued painting our pieces. The lady ended up leaving, and two younger ladies took over which lightened the mood since they were both super kind. Still haven't gotten our pieces back so we're waiting patiently to get a text that they're ready. Still unsure if we would return to this place for another round of ceramic painting. The lady's attitude was pretty off putting and we just felt like scolded kids. Disappointed since I saw so many positive reviews and wanted to give this place a shot. read more

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Aran M.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience—we truly…

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Izzy A.

4 months ago

Amazing and helpful staff. The atmosphere of the shop is very inviting and full of creativity! I have been here multiple times for many different occasions and it has never disappointed. Lots of different crafts to choose from and the possibilities are only limited to what you can think of, as cheesy as it sounds. read more

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Aran M.

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V L.

10 months ago

The staff is so kind and helpful! Fun, peaceful environment. We fused glass for the first time and it was so fun read more

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Aran M.

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Kimberly Wilhite

5 months ago

I recently took my niece and nephew here on separate occasions for glass fusing and their final ornaments turned out amazing! Really nice activity to do with loved ones! We had so much fun and it wouldn't have been the same experience without Meredith! Meredith was extremely helpful, positive and fun to work with! Aran's art studio is lucky to have her! read more

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Aran M.

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Tania S.

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1 year ago

What a fun experience! We came here last Saturday for a painting class. We had a large party smd the team was super accommodating! Aran is lovely, she was so friendly and patient with our decision making. Jessica is amazing, she helped our class make beautiful pieces and patient as a Saint. (There was wine. A LOT of wine) Can't wait to come back with the kids next month! read more

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Kathleen A.

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It has been a little bit since I stopped by Aran's art studio but I have painted some fun ceramics with family members. It's so cool to see everyone get excited about what they will create when they are here. I even love people watching when walking past....not in a creeper way, more like it reminds me of a Hallmark holiday movie when that place is bustling with creativity. They seem to have paint parties which I am excited to try. It's always fun to bring something new and artsy home to liven up the space and this is a great place to pick something out and d make it your own. read more

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Mikayla H.

6 months ago

Great prices and kind staff. Would definitely go again! It was good fun for the family

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Aran M.

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Christine W.

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been here a few times with my friend/s to pottery paint and we love it every time :) everyone there is always very helpful and we are always happy with our pieces ! read more

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Aran M.

Crissy, What a beautiful piece! That's something you'll treasure for…

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Clio H.

1 year ago

What a fantastic place! I just discovered Arian's recently, and absolutely love it. The staff is friendly and helpful, prices are reasonable, and they offer both structured classes and DIY painting and glass fusing. I've taken one class so far, and the instructor was knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely recommend them, and plan to return often. read more

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Aran M.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy you…

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zeestacers M.

2 years ago

Aran's art Studio is wonderful and we've been coming here for over a decade. My kids really love creating masterpieces. Thestaff members are all kind and very creative. Clover is a sweetheart!!! read more

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Dara W.

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Came by this past weekend and had a blast with friends painting pottery pieces. The process was simple and it was very relaxing. A great activity to do with your friends or bringing your kids. After you're done you bring your painted items to the checkout. They'll put them in the kiln and they'll be ready within 7-10 days. Basically they'll text you when pick-up is ready. We were there for a couple hours which was plenty of time. I'd go again because I love things like this. read more

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girlykick H.

2 years ago

My daughter and her friends, 6 people total, on a Saturday afternoon. we walked in and the person who was here was really friendly. She explained everything to the girls who didn't know how this was done and they spent a lovely afternoon painting, pottery. This is a great place for a birthday or just to hang out with a friend for a couple hours and do some fun art read more

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Aran M.

Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad your daughter and her…

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Erin M.

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Aran M.

Erin, We're so glad your daughter had a great birthday with us! It…

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Samantha B.

3 years ago

My family and I love this place. They have classes for kids and adults. And it's not very expensive. We come here at least once a month. read more

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Yana B.

5 years ago

This review is based on a finished product! My daughter is 2 , she was so excited to do this, she had a blast, everything was great they have a huge variety of paint and things to paint, we chose a fish and a fox:) after we have to leave it for them to gloss it I guess, we came to pick it up, and fish was broken, no one said anything they just gave it to us.. my daughter was upset she was really forward to keep it in her room.. read more

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Kirsten D.

5 years ago

We took a group of kids to paint today and everyone had a great time decorating their mugs, boxes, and bowls. The space accommodates groups well and they are well stocked for many different kinds of art projects. They also do not rush you out of the studio so the kids could finish their pieces. We would have stayed longer but we became very uncomfortable after an employee informed us that they had a policy of "not letting parents help their children with their art". I say OK but I am trying to figure out what the issue was. Was this about the money? I would gladly have paid something to not be spoken to in a rude tone or made to feel like a bad parent for modeling a technique (took about one minute) before handing the brush over to my daughter. The worst part was that we were with friends who had given us gift certificates to enjoy creating together (our daughters are best friends) and this whole situation really spoiled the outing. Because of the interaction I had, the younger kids in our group were afraid to ask for help and that should never happen. Everyone should enjoy making art with whatever and whoever they want. That is the beauty of art. If you think people are trying to get out of buying pottery then apply a sitting charge or raise the price on the pottery itself. Personally, I think encouraging "your inner artist" should also mean encouraging collaboration and supporting teaching practices that promote personal interest in art. I am a second grade teacher and I do all that I can to support the arts and our local businesses but I am not sure I will return. read more

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Cassandra C.

4 years ago

Came across this super cute art studio with a friend. Had so much it was our first time playing with glass art. Very relaxing almost like meditation. Highly recommend. read more

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Aran M.

Cassandra, What a beautiful piece. Glass fusing can be such an…

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Tara B.

2 years ago

Paid for a class to find out that she was teaching us something she just watched on YouTube that same day. The whole class was chaos and the way she speaks to paying customers is appalling. I definitely do not recommend spending your money or time here. It was very disappointing and maybe she used to be great but it seems that those days are long gone. read more

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Aran M.

Tara, I am so sorry you had such a bad experience in my class in…

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Sean H.

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6 years ago

Online classes were not right for our 6-year old, but would be perfect for an 8-12 year old. I wish they were more direct with how to use these new materials. -- IMO, the best way to learn effective creativity is to know the 'rules' of any medium, and learning how and when to break those rules later. The instructor was nice, but offered little guidance. She answered any questions, but was difficult to work with since she was hesitant to offer unsoliceted advice. The materials were high quality, and the end results were well finished by the staff. Bonus star for calling and reminding us to pick up art well after art camp was complete, and having flexible pickup hours. read more

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Cameran H.

3 years ago

Such a great space and opportunity to come and let your inner artist out! Aran is a gracious, knowledgeable and talented hostess. She can get you started and let you run wild, while helping gently to make your vision of your piece come alive. I spent a great birthday afternoon here, exploring a new art medium, in glass-fusing. There were so many choices, limitless opportunities and so simple. You can plan ahead and book a party or just walk in. A fabulous gem right in Castro Valley. read more

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Cameran, There's an artist in all of us! We're glad you chose our…

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It's my first time here and I LOVE IT!! Everyone is so friendly here and very helpful! I happened to come here during the "Adult Night" and it was very chill. Aran is very sweet and she really make you feel like home. I am not an artist but I really want to make something as a Christmas' gifts for my family and my friend told me about it so I gave it a try. I really like it. The atmosphere is very warm and Aran is very helpful. She showed me around and told me I can get anything I want. I am planning to go back and paint some more for Christmas gifts again this year. I am very excited and strongly recommend this place to everyone. they have all kinds of events going on, sign up for their newsletters, its really fun and relaxing place to be in. read more

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Corinne F.

3 years ago

We had such a great experience painting with Clover! They were kind, attentive, and very knowledgeable on what to do. Great service! What a fun activity to do with some old friends during the holiday season! read more

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Aran M.

Corinne, We're so glad you had a great time with us! We hope to see…

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Miyah M.

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8 years ago

I have thrown a little paint party here before when i was younger. We all got a tile and painted whatever we wanted on it and i got a birthday plate as well. I decided to go back recently so I went and did another tile but for my living room to match the color scheme. I was so in love with how cute the tile looked that i went back the next day to do one for my bedroom color scheme. read more

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Czarina P.

5 years ago

Aran is very rude and when I went to pick up my items she was not wearing her mask. Some of the other costumers (I assume they were) weren't wearing their mask either. We are in a pandemic. Wear your mask. read more

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Jesse S.

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Amazing service and attention to detail. My kids love painting memories and giving hand crafted gifts so this is a perfect place to do those things. read more

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Aran M.

Jesse, The pieces your children create will truly be your treasures…

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Sydney P.

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I took the Itsy bitsy in a couple days last week to get someof her drawings immortalized for her mom and family members. She isn't quite 4 yet. We went as soon as the opened and they were great about getting up started and then just leaving us to the creative process. No one cared that we had 20 paintbrushes and multiple pallettes. We painted two days in a row and a week later we got called to pick up our stuff. they told us upfront it took about a week to fire everything. She giftd her peeps last night and they were THRIILED! We will most definitely be back! I cannot wait until she is older and we can try the glass projets. There was an art camp in progress one day for older kids(pre middle school) and they were having a great time. read more

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Jess C.

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So nice to have a place for my kids to do ceramic artwork. The lady that was working was welcoming and helpful and just let me and my kids do our thing. Took about three days the artwork to be ready for pick up. The kids want to go back, we definitely will. read more

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Jaliza J.

7 years ago

This was a really fun experience for myself and two kids ages 10 & 8. We had a great time painting our cups. We will have to return to do other art projects. Even considered hosting my children's birthday parties here. read more

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Kate B.

7 years ago

Not only is this the best place I know to take my grandchildren (one at a time!) for a happy, easy activity, but it is my go to place for a playdate with friends ... and today I discovered I can leave my glass piece there and go back in to finish it at any time!! Woohoo!! Sure beats hanging out at Starbucks with a book when I need to get away!! The staff are amazing - friendly and very helpful. They make you feel competent. Very reasonably priced and truly way cheaper than therapy! read more

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Karen S.

4 years ago

I came here with a few friends for a fun girl's afternoon. I don't live in the area but the other women are all Castro Valley natives. We all chose to do a glass craft. None of us had ever done a glass craft before so we looked to the woman working there to provide instructions. She gave us very minimal directions, but we still had fun. Since I don't live in the area, it took me several weeks to pick up my art piece. During this time I received multiple texts from the studio reminding me to pick up my piece. I came in on a Saturday afternoon to pick it up. When I told the woman at the desk that I was there to pick up my piece she asked for the last 2 digits of my phone number, as this is how they file and store the art projects. I gave her "28" and she started looking. She couldn't find it. She asked me if I was SURE it was a glass project. I then described, in detail, exactly what the piece looked like, including shape and colors. Another woman, (I believe her name was Kristi - she is blonde, wears glasses and is big) came over and asked me these questions: "Are you sure it was glass?" "Are you sure you didn't already pick it up?" " Are you sure you're in the right place?" "Your friends probably picked it up for you." She refused to let me look for it myself. I showed her a text from the studio that I had received the day before. The text CAME FROM a number ending in "33." She looked at it and said, "ok, 33 I'll look again." I told her that this was NOT my number but the number that sent a text TO ME reminding me to pick up my piece and that my number is "28." Kristi then proceeded to look again. She continued to insist that I must have already picked it up or that I was in the wrong place. Since I live 30 miles away I think I would remember driving to Castro Valley. She finally allowed me to look myself. It took me about 3 seconds to find it. I showed her my piece and the paperwork underneath it that included my phone number ending in "28." Kristi looks at it and says, "You told me your number ended in 33." Wow. Kristi is both rude and not very bright. The first woman who helped me acknowledged that I had given her, "28," but that she couldn't "find it." It was literally on the shelf that's eye level. This entire encounter took about 10 very painful minutes. This was one of the worst customer experiences I have ever had in my entire life. I will never go back here and will let my friends (who all still live in Castro Valley) know how I was treated. read more

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Karen, we're so sorry you had that experience. Kristi is one of our…

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Maria P.

6 years ago

I absolutely love this place! The staff is so knowledgeable and everyone is always si cheerful! I painted myself a mug, and there color selection is astounding!! You couldn't dream of more! Recently a younger lady named meridith helped me with some art and she was so warm and welcoming I really felt like family. I will definitely be coming back!! read more

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Felicity T.

5 years ago

I've had multiple visits to Aran's and let me tell you this place is great for all ages! Aran and her employees are so fun and I will continue to support her business. read more

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Tuija J.

7 years ago

If you're looking for something to do with your young kids/grandkids, ARAN's is the perfect place!!!! The kids are so proud of what they create!!!! My grandkids ask to go every time I watch them!!! Thank you Aran!!!!! read more

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3313 Village Dr
Castro Valley, CA 94546
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(510) 728-1333
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Hours

What time does Aran's Art Studio open?

Aran's Art Studio opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Aran's Art Studio close?

Aran's Art Studio closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.Aran's Art Studio closes at 8:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday.Aran's Art Studio closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Tue, Sun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PMWed-Thu 12:00 PM - 8:00 PMFri-Sat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Does Aran's Art Studio take Bitcoin?

No, Aran's Art Studio does not take Bitcoin.

Does Aran's Art Studio take credit cards?

Yes, Aran's Art Studio takes credit cards.

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Does Aran's Art Studio allow dogs?

Yes, Aran's Art Studio allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Aran's Art Studio have bike parking?

Yes, Aran's Art Studio has bike parking.

Does Aran's Art Studio have parking?

Yes, Aran's Art Studio has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

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Is Aran's Art Studio wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Aran's Art Studio is wheelchair accessible.

Does Aran's Art Studio have free WiFi?

Yes, Aran's Art Studio has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Open daily at 12pm for walk ins. Come in anytime to paint your own pottery or create beautiful glass fusing art. We also offer a variety of art classes for all ages and for any skill level such as Canvas Painting, Pottery, Glass Fusing, Raw Clay, Dot Mandala, Acrylic Pour and more! We have popular Art Camps available for ages 5 and up during every season. Join us for our studio events (with special themes!) filled with creating, music, trivia, snacks, and lots more. We host birthday parties, private events, showers, team building, and anything you like!

History

Established in 2002.

Aran's Art Studio has been a Castro Valley star since 2002. Aran's passion is to contribute to the quality & meaning of life for humanity. Her mission is to get as many people to experience their inner artist as possible (especially those who think they don't have one!). The studio offers ceramic painting, glass fusion, birthday parties and team building events, mobile art for after school programs, scouts, institutions; adult nights with art and karaoke, art camps for kids during school breaks and summer.

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Are there only pre made ceramics available or is there raw clay available to make anything with?

Although I have never tried raw clay myself, I know that Aran has had some clay classes, so I know she has it available. If you have a specific day you plan to come by the shop, it would probably be best to call in advance. The shop is extremely… Read more

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How long is a glass fusion class? We're visiting from out of state, so would we be able to take our projects with us at the end of the class? How much is a class for 4 adults? Do we need to make a reservation for a Wednesday in December?

That varies by artist could be 1 hour could be 30

My birthday is this Tuesday April 9th and I'm wondering if you allow walk ins for a painting session. For me and my two daughters I would like us all painting the same thing like a flower perhaps.. my daughters are 6 and 10how much would that cost?

It depends on items chose to do with pricing. Dropin is great. Kids can do glass or ceramics. Have fun

What's a typical price range for pottery painting or the other art activities here?

Varies from 12$ to 300 depending on what u do

I have a three yr old grandson. Is he too young to paint a ceramic object?

No. That is a wonderful age to start

Are they still open during SIP?

Yes Teresa, we are still open during shelter in place. Our hours are Monday-Friday 12pm - 5pm & Saturday 12pm - 4pm. Curbside pick up & drop offs available.… Read more

So you have classes for stained glass making?

Hi! We are a Paint-Your-Own-Pottery and Glass Fusing Studio. You are welcome to drop in to do a glass fusing project any time we are open. One of our staff will give you all the instruction you need. Hope to see you soon!

Do you rent space to paint if I bring my own canvases and paint?

there is an open paint night the 1st and 3rd friday of every month, in which you can purchase a canvas (which includes paint and materials) and paint a design from the catalog -- or freehand your own design.… Read more

Can I bring food in (for myself) while I paint a ceramic piece?

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Can you buy supplies here? like acrylic paints etc?

No.

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Are there pottery throwing classes with pottery wheels?

we do have a pottery wheel and can offer instruction in throwing/ raw clay, by appointment only

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“You can paint pottery, take glass fusing classes, put kids through summer camps, and take painting classes.”

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First of all, I want to say this rating is from purely a walk-in experience and not a birthday…read moreparty. I decided to take my son here as we love crafting together. The pros: The space was bright, colorful, organized and clean. The staff were friendly and informative and didn't mind giving us extra paint when we wanted additional colors. Love that you can just walk right in without reservations. The cons: Wow is this place expensive for what you get. Most of their items that you can paint can easily be found in the dollar section at Target or for less the $5 at Michael's. The cheapest item to paint was $15 and those were very small pieces which can easily be painted in less than 10 minutes. My son chose a wooden snake and I chose a window clings wind chime. Each were $22. I would expect more expensive prices for items like this if maybe you get some special tools or paints to use. You simply get a paper plate with acrylic colors of your choice and paint brushes. I do not feel this is worth the price when I can easily replicate this experience in my own home for less than $10. Overall, the idea is great but they need to make this experience more unique in order for it to be worth the price. For example, there is another craft place in Pleasanton that you can create ceramics that have to go into a kiln for around the same price. That is not something I can replicate in my own home and is therefore worth the price.

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I had such a great time here that I did paint one more thing when I came to pick up my first lot…read more Perfect place to come on your own or with a bunch of friends. They have a lot of options available in pottery as well as colors. Don't miss going through a tutorial file in the back to see different techniques that you can apply to your pottery. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

The owner should be ashamed of themselves! Went to take my granddaughter and they wanted $10 per…read moreperson regardless if you paint or not! I understand space is limited, but come on how is a two year-old gonna be able to pay by yourself?

Clay pot painting

Inside

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The pottery

Color Me Mine

4.5(105 reviews)

10.4 mi

•$$$

Locally owned & operated

18 years in business

MY WIFE TAKES 5-10 HOURS TO FINISH…read more Price: $$$ Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 My wife and I love Color Me Mine for a chill, engaging and somewhat tedious activity. We recently attended a sip and paint event, and the staff was kind enough to offer us free studio time when we couldn't complete our projects that night. My wife often brings friends, and they can spend hours painting without any issues. I'm surprise they haven't gotten kick out. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive; they're always quick to provide more paint or offer helpful tips. The studio is clean and well-organized, with a vast selection of art pieces to choose from, although the prices can be a bit high. Overall, I highly recommend Color Me Mine and will definitely be returning.

Visit Date: 3/21/2026 This might be my new hobby. First let…read moreme say that Casey was super accommodating. I went with a rather large party and Casey was able to get some tables together for us, seat us even though we were running behind, and work out an extremely awkward pay situation. She was very informative and patient. And is part of the reason I went back a second time alone. Look at my masterpiece!

Design your own garden!

The Klum Family @ CMM

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Helmet Bank! Go Niners!

The Hot Spot Studios Fremont

4.8(41 reviews)

11.2 mi

We had our daughter's 6th birthday party at Hot Spot Studio over the weekend, and we were so…read moreimpressed by both the space and the staff. I honestly cannot believe I had never heard of this place before, especially living here in Fremont. The studio is adorable, clean, and very well set up for kids' activities and parties. They offer a lot of fun options, and for our party we chose pottery and slime, which was a huge hit. The full 3 hours went incredibly smoothly. We had a private room for the kids to do their activities, enjoy pizza, and have cake, and everything felt easy and well organized from start to finish. The staff was wonderful and made the whole experience feel seamless. We will definitely be back with our kids.

Came on a Sunday afternoon and there were plenty of tables open, we have been to several other…read morepottery places so we knew the deal in general but weren't sure if this place was any different. After waiting for a while an associate comes out and roughly explains what the process is and disappears again- fine by me but I know a fist timer would be pretty confused. The color selection is very poor. They have a row of colors just plain colors, much less than what I've seen other places. The pottery options are also pretty lackluster and pricey for what they are. The positive part of this rating goes to the lovely associate that helped us the first time. She was lovely and kind, but my overall frustration that led me to this overall rating was picking up my pottery today. Again was not very fully and I see a line of people at the front. Cool I get it. But the associate had not a single sense of urgency in her. She just slowwwwwwly walked to the back looked around slowwwwly came back. Once it was my turn she didn't even ask why I was here just stared at me so I told her I was picking up and she asks for a picture of the item..? Wtf? Not even a name phone number or email that they require when dropping off my items but a picture? I had to scroll and find them. Once I show her she's like..ok when were you here? Geez do you want my outfit details that day too? How ridiculous. They need a better sorting system I saw her looking around and several pieces. Then she sloooowwlly comes over to me and dumps my plates on a table nearby and some crumpled bags next to it and just says "ok you can look at them" and leaves to the back again. Frustrated I get my pieces and dip. I don't know if it's because I've been to muuuuch better where they also treat me better. But this place was such a let down. Also picky side note the music they put sucks.

Before glazing

Painted ceramic piece, glazed but un-fired.

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Clay Club

5.0(6 reviews)

11.2 mi

Locally owned & operated

Available by appointment

I'm so excited that I found a pottery studio in Pleasanton! The owner and teacher Omar is friendly…read moreand patient. He's very encouraging for total pottery beginners like myself. The classes are engaging and fun. The atmosphere is relaxing and cozy. The members at the club are some of the nicest, most creative and talented potters out there. It's a true gift to find a "third place" to go to where there is great people and great support to learn a new hobby. I'd highly recommend anyone who's looking to book a pottery class or become a regular member!

My daughter and I love being members of Clay Club. Everyone is so friendly and HELPFUL. I've…read morelearned so much in a short time. It's a great third place to hang out.

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Color Me Mine

4.1(91 reviews)

13.9 mi

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Love color me mine! My son and I have been there many times since he was little! We've made…read moreChristmas gifts and ornaments; Mother's Day and father day gifts; and birthday gifts. Anytime I ask for a gift made by my kid, it comes from color me mine. We love painting together and then seeing the finished product, a few days later. We've also been to a kids birthday party's there, which everyone enjoyed! I would recommend this to anyone looking to make/give a unique, artsy, homemade type of gift!

We had such a great time painting our projects at Color Me Mine. There was a huge selection of…read moreplates, cups, cute figurines, tea pots, etc. to make our very own. The staff were all very helpful and attentive. We can't wait to see our finished product!

Take the color me mine painting experience anywhere you want!

Share the LOVE of art at color me mine !

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Book your bridal shower at the studio!

All Fired Up

3.5(86 reviews)

16.7 mi

•$$$

This is such a fun and kid-friendly place to come in this local area…read more The instructions are simple: pick your ceramic to paint, select 6 colors, and sit down to start. They provide several different size brushes and have a great selection of colors to choose from. The inside is also spacious and open which makes the experience more pleasant. Only downside is that it takes 7 days to pick up the ceramic and their items are a bit on the pricier side. We painted a small ice cream bowl and that was $36. Overall though, will definitely be coming back again!

I spent a relaxing hour painting w/ my gf on a Saturday afternoon. There was a birthday party going…read moreon, which took up a full table. I don't think they have enough room to fit everyone comfortably. Since one table is filled, everyone is sitting with one chair or two in between. This leaves people to succumb sitting in the middle of strangers. Who wants to sit in the middle of strangers? Do you want them to hear your conversation too? Not me! For two paintings (depicted) it costed $70 total. I thought this was pricy just for two. There was only one worker working a full birthday party, giving everyone their paint, cutting the cake, etc. I thought this was pretty understaffed for the amount of people. All in all, it was a fun and chill time despite the price and claustrophobia.

Medium Ornament $16 Heart jewelry box $23

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Larry, painted this one.

Terra Mia Ceramic Studios

4.4(158 reviews)

19.8 mi•Noe Valley

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Such a cute spot! It's located in a quiet suburban neighborhood but there are a few restaurants…read morenearby. Parking may be hard to find but that's most parts of SF. Came here for a birthday and it was an overall fun and easy experience. One thing I noticed is that you have to paint at least 3-4 thick layers on for full saturation.

Came to Terra Mia to celebrate my partner and I's anniversary. It was a cold Sunday evening so it…read morewas no surprising that the shop was packed! We ended up having to wait around 20 minutes before a table freed up so I definitely suggest calling ahead to make a reservation! The owner of this business was incredibly nice. She took time to explain the glazes and how the process of painting our pieces worked. There is a flat fee of $15/person and you get unlimited time in the studio to paint your pieces. There was a wide range of glazes available for you to paint with. My only gripe was the condition the paintbrushes were in.. I was not able to find a brush for finer details and most of the paintbrushes were old with fraying brushes. The total price depends on the piece or pieces that you choose to paint. Our total ended up being $65 (you can get a 20% discount if you follow their social media or print a coupon from their website). Overall this was a great experience and I would love to visit again! I will update the photos with the finished pieces once I go pick them up!

Gnome

Birthday party private event!

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The Hot Spot Studio

5.0(4 reviews)

20.6 mi

This place is such an amazing hidden gem!! We came in as a walk-in and were immediately greeted by…read morethe friendliest staff. Right away, they made us feel welcome and comfortable. We chose the paint-your-own pottery option, but they also offer so many other activities like candle making and canvas painting. There was a great variety of pottery to choose from, and we ended up picking a mix of bowls, mugs, and piggy banks. Ani was so lovely! She explained the entire process clearly, had color samples available, and literally provided every single tool you could need. The thing I loved the most was that they really let you take your time, and the atmosphere was so peaceful and relaxing, perfect for all ages. Even after they technically closed, they kept the shop open so we could finish our pieces, and we never felt rushed for even a second. They handled the firing, and we came back the following week to pick up our finished pieces. The colors came out so vibrant and perfect, and they even wrapped everything up for us!! It was my mom's birthday, and they surprised her with a free candle on the house, which was incredibly thoughtful. The staff is genuinely kind, supportive, and passionate, and I would absolutely choose to support this business over large, commercially owned art studios. We will definitely be coming back!!

Had a great time with friends! No pressure to finish at all. Ani was helpful and explained the…read morewhole process. We all opted for painting, and I REALLY liked that they have samples of each color after the firing process is completed for the different number of coats. This was super helpful! Definitely recommend for a fun, quality activity.

We host team events (On-Site and off-Site).

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STEM Science

5.0(15 reviews)

1.6 mi

Our 6 and 8 year old have attended this camp 2 years in a row now, and on the last day, my older…read moreone told Ms Sandra (without prompting), we're definitely signing up next year! Ms Sandra and her team put together an incredible, thoughtful, and fun curriculum. The staff genuinely loves engaging each kid and it's clear this is a labor of love for the whole team, down to the wonderfully crafted binder that goes home with each child at the end of the week, complete with pictures, worksheets, and art projects. What a gem to have in Castro Valley!

Our child had such an incredible experience at Sandra and team's STEM camp that we're already…read morelooking forward to next year. Every day's variety of activities kept my child engaged and looking forward to hanging with new friends. I felt comforted knowing my kiddo looked forward to the experience every day. We actually did two out of the two weeks they offer and plan on doing that again!