Kimberly was quick to respond so easy to work with and came up with a beautiful project for my…read moredaughter's birthday party. She was great with the kids. Everyone had such a great time. I cannot recommend her enough.

It went amazing, my best friend had her for her birthday and we had fun. We all were falling…read morebehind, but because we're not painters- despite that Kimberly made us feel welcoming and helped! Definitely super helpful!

This studio is filled with great instructors and students. It's always kept clean and organized…read more There are many options for glazing, and different options of clay that are held at the studio for purchase. I appreciate this place being more of a class setting than those one-time activities for date night or to hang with friends, because ceramics takes awhile to get a good handle on. Plus there is a process of the bisque and glaze fire which cannot be done in a day. My recommendation is to take the 8-week class and show up to every class. At the end of the course, I'm sure you will have a better understanding of pottery.

I'm 4 class into the ceramic wheeling throwing class with instructor Chung. We have an hour of…read morelearning and then a few hours of practice. During the practice sessions, Chung would personally assist each of us on how to improve our throwing technique. Sometimes, we'll see instructor Yee, whom adds on the extra fun of banter in the classroom. They also have open studio so that students can practice during the week. Special out out to Cassandra! Thank you for being super responsive and delightful to be around. Overall, everyone at the studio is amazing, and i love the welcoming atmosphere!!

I am so incredibly grateful I found this place! I'd been searching for a ceramics class that I…read morecould take with my mom, who has some cognitive impairment, and this school has been a total blessing. The teachers here are phenomenal. They are kind, incredibly generous with their knowledge, and created such a welcoming environment for both my mom and me. There is a really nice variety of workshops too and I'm hoping they add even more for evenings. I recently took the holiday linocut workshop and had the best time! It wasn't just about learning a new craft; the vibe was so social and upbeat. The teacher was wonderful and the other students were a blast to hang out with while we worked. Their approach to teaching really builds your confidence. For the first time, I actually felt like an artist rather than just a hobbyist. The atmosphere here is creative, supportive, and fun. I'm constantly checking their calendar for new classes and workshops to be added. Check them out if you or your kids (or your mom!) want a community as well as an art school.

We are currently attending this art school, and I want to share our experience, especially…read moreregarding their make-up class policy. They only allow one make-up class--ever. I understand policies exist for a reason, but what happens when a child is sick? Are parents expected to bring their sick kids just so they don't lose a class they already paid for? I tried requesting an earlier time due to a legitimate scheduling issue, but was told no because we had already used our one make-up. So if my child gets sick again, we simply lose the class. As for the teaching, I honestly can't even say if it's great since this is our first time enrolling. But it's sad that because of this strict policy, it just doesn't seem like it will work for us. It's ultimately my fault for not reading the make-up policy closely, but after this experience, we won't be returning. We still have two classes left, which we will attend, but that will be the end for us. My friend's child is actually in the ceramics program at this same art school--she's the one who referred me--and even she thinks the policy is too rigid. If you have a very healthy child and know you'll make every session, then this school might work for you. Otherwise, there are other art programs--like Damoya Art in Danville--that are far more flexible with scheduling. When I spoke with Alex, I was told that other art schools don't even offer any make-up classes at all, as if I should be grateful for the one they allow. But for a kids' program, flexibility matters. Unfortunately, this school has just lost a customer.

This a great local resource for woodworkers. The Mt. Diablo Adult Education program offers may…read moreadult woodworking classes for beginners to advances woodworkers, along with open shop classes. The woodworking 1 class is a great introduction to all the equipment through the process of building a beautiful step stool. The day and night classes include men and women of all ages. The fees are very reasonable to get access to great equipment. The teachers are knowledgeable and very willing to help. For more info: https://mdae.mdusd.org/

I'm taking a woodworking class here, and I'm thoroughly satisfied with the level and quality of…read moreinstruction. The tools in the wood shop are great, and the instructors really know their stuff. What's more, those guys sure know how to keep a sharp edge on their equipment. Tuition is, in my opinion, up to what one would expect to pay in today's economy, especially considering that everyone is scrambling for cash to stay afloat, even the local government and its affiliated programs. The registration process on the archaic website is a touch on the byzantine side, though. It looks a lot like the very first website I ever coded when I was 16 years old. Uhh, now that I think about it, it looks like the website I designed a few years ago. But I'm no web designer, so hah! Point being, you're gonna have to dig around a little bit to find what you're looking for, but once you've found it, the actual act of registering for a class is pretty straightforward. Now, back to the woodworking instructors: Between the Bill and Dave, they've got about 70 years experience, 20 fingers, 20 toes, and 8 eyes (they both wear glasses). So I trust them to teach me the ways. I don't know if I'll ever be able to snatch the pebble from their hands, but I'm confident that they're showing me how to keep all my phalanges and body parts so that I could snatch that pebble, even if only in theory. I plan on taking many more courses here, especially in the "Working with Wood" category of classes. Now go forth and learn something new!

Lafayette Studio is wonderful! Classes are small and allow lots of opportunities to ask individual…read morequestions. The space is lovely and air conditioned in the Summer. There is a great variety of classes and teachers to choose from. Parking is easy. Great company of fellow local artists. Doug and Jody are very responsive to any questions you might have and run the Studio efficiently. You can also pay a monthly fee to come and go and use the studio as you like. Great for beginners and experienced artists alike.

Great location, studio space, instructors & fun group of artists! There is also monthly studio…read moretime for rent. Check it out!!

Angela is a wonderful instructor. If you do a private party here make sure you request her. She's…read morefun, caring and helpful. You'll be in good hands with her. I can't say every b&b location is great but if you live in the east bay this is the location I'd recommend you visit. It's such a fun class and they even serve alcohol at great pricing! 10/10 would recommend.

Carrie is the best! She helped me redo the stencil for my dogs's toy box. Great venue for team…read morebonding and girls night out! Definitely would recommend and coming back!

If you're planning a birthday look no further!!! Seriously they do a wonderful job and it's not…read moreoverwhelming soooo much fun and no need for favors because the art is the party favors!!! We had a variety of ages and all of the kids had such a wonderful time. Thank you Abby, Kiara and the whole team this is one for the books which reminds me I left my book oh well I'll get it next week with the pots! (The pinch pot section isn't pictured because everyone was having too much fun making pinch pots)

This place awakened my toddler's inner artist. Ever since going, we have made time for art…read moreeveryday. Prior to going, he was mostly interested in banging crayons around like they were drum sticks. Since visiting, he has started coloring, painting, using street chalk and markers.

I met Janet from Mountain Air Art at a friends house last night who had organized a bunch of us…read morefriends getting together to eat, drink and paint from her home. It was a blast!!! Janet was awesome, she had the supplies we would need, a ton of patience which she needed because as you know, when women get together, all we do is...yack yack yack and she really made me feel at ease. I'm one who likes to go rouge on these types of things and I've been to paint parties where the instructor was clearly irritated by it but not Janet, she encouraged it which made my night a whole lot more fun by not having to worry about getting frowned at for wanting to paint something blue instead of grey lol. I can definitely see myself doing this again in a "home setting" real soon. If you get a chance, book Janet, you'll have fun and go home with some really cool art!!!

A great time was had by all last night. Janet Facchini of Mountain Air Art was great and the…read morefinished product was beautiful. We were a small group in my home, but she does events for 45 and 60+ attendees. She was well-prepared and there was no mess. I'm going to definitely do it again!

A boutique is only as good as the owner... and this owner is A+ in my book. She is attentive, kind,…read morehonest, very personable, unique, creative... I could go on. This store is a perfect GEM nestled in N unexpected place in Pleasant Hill. She has beautiful pieces and carries Dixie Bell chalk paint which I love and is difficult to find. The owner, Kait, is super helpful and within minutes of talking to her, you feel like she is a lifelong friend. She is easy to communicate with and it's a no pressure to buy situation. If you have a moment to pop in I would Recommend it because you will be surprised at all of the fun home decor, baby clothes, paint, and more that you will find there. Overall, darling store and owner!

I love this cute place! A friend of mine scheduled a painting lesson as a girls hangout night and…read morewhile I wasn't able to stay for the event, I did come back later in the evening and all of my friends had amazing looking paintings. They also were able to bring in their own snacks and wine to have a little pre-painting wine and cheese. That's not all, the little shop that is attached is incredible! I bought some hand made soap that I just couldn't live without because of how yummy it smelled (my husband chuckled at me as I batted my eyelashes at him to purchase it for me). I also found the CUTEST soap holders. A little basket and one that looked like a old fashioned sink faucet. Super cute! I honestly would love to decorate my WHOLE house with the cute local artist finds that are sold at Kaits. I can't wait to visit again! If you adore vintage and local craftsman work, visit Kaits! It's totally worth it!!

Excellent artwork of all kinds! Great resource for paintings, drawings, pottery, jewelry and…read morefunctional pieces. The staff is friendly and helpful, with a real commitment to the Walnut Creek community. In addition to buying artwork, there is a rental program! Now I can keep the art in my home fresh and fun! Shows continue to change every 4-6 weeks so I'm always delighted by new discoveries. Highly recommend this gallery for all your decorating & inspirational needs.

From the owner: For more than 70 years, Valley Art Gallery has offered the best in orginal, affordable fine art and…read morecrafts by Bay Area artists. Ceramics, sculpture and jewelry are well represented in the gallery collections of one-of-a-kind handmade items crafted by local artists. Our unique sliding panels enable us to show over 300 works of art in all media - oil, watercolor, pastel, monotypes - representing a variety of styles from abstract to figurative, landscape, floral, still life and more. Valley Art Gallery is the only art gallery in the East Bay that offers the option of renting before buying. Our "No Regrets" Rental Program is an easy and inexpensive way to experience a wide variety of original artwork in your home or office before making a purchase decision.