First, the shop is run by very friendly young ladies who work hard. It's also very clean and…read morecomfortable. When you walk in, you'll be greeted by a staff person who explains how to go about navigating the shop and the process. Well done! Then you select a pottery piece to paint. A miniature piece is 10 dollars and the larger you select the higher the price. I spent $25 for a 4 inch dog for my daughter to paint. It is cute. You pay an additional 10 dollars to get it in the kiln to pick up a week later. The paintbrushes are mostly abused or past their prime so it's difficult to do any detail painting. That was most frustrating for us. We had a good time. Expect to be there between 90 minutes plus with an 8 year old. Then you clean up at the back sink which piled up with palettes and bowls in a mess. The public has difficulty with that- the sign should be bigger! The great staff and sitting and talking with the kid made the experience very nice.

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.

We had so much fun painting and chatting. The owner is such a kind and helpful person. I had an…read moreinjured foot and she brought everything to me and made sure that everyone in my group was having a great time and had all of the supplies that they needed. There isn't a studio fee and the items are very reasonably priced. Plus the service is outstanding. I will visit Creatif anytime I'm in a painting mood. Go and have fun!

I celebrated my daughter's 10th birthday party here, and unfortunately, the experience was…read moreextremely disappointing. She chose the clay art activity with a "Sea Friends" theme because it sounded creative and exciting for the kids, but the actual experience did not meet expectations at all. There were only three very simple animal designs offered, which was far too limited for a two-hour birthday party and not engaging enough to keep the children interested. The employees assisting with the activity did not appear to be properly trained to host or manage a children's party. Their instructions were unclear, they spoke very softly, and there was little enthusiasm or interaction with the kids. The atmosphere felt dull and unorganized instead of fun and energetic like a birthday celebration should be. Many of the children lost interest quickly because there was no excitement, guidance, or effort to keep them engaged. What was most disappointing was that, despite booking a two-hour party, the actual clay activity lasted only around 40 minutes. After that, there was very little for the kids to do, leaving them bored and restless for most of the remaining time. As a parent spending money to create a memorable milestone birthday for my daughter, I expected a much better-planned and professionally hosted experience. I chose this place hoping it would create happy memories for my daughter and her friends, but instead it turned into a frustrating and disappointing experience for both the kids and the parents attending the party.

I came here for a work/team bonding activity and the workers here were very attentive and active…read morewith questions and support with refilling our paints. Definitely recommend doing a painting session for a team activity! Finding a parking spot isn't impossible but you might need to walk depending on the time/day you visit. There's a lot of restaurants and shopping options for a post painting session!

We came here so excited because it's such a fun, creative activity!…read more I've been here before, but it was my best friend's and boyfriend's first time, so I thought it would make for a cute afternoon together. The activity itself is still really fun, but unfortunately the customer service completely took away from the experience. The employees couldn't have seemed less interested in being there. I don't expect everyone to be overly cheerful, but at the very least, being pleasant and welcoming goes a long way :( The employee helping us sounded like she was reading from a script, with no warmth or enthusiasm whatsoever. Whenever we had a question or needed more paint, it genuinely felt like we were inconveniencing her. It got to the point where we felt like it was better to just figure things out ourselves than ask for help. She had such a blank, lifeless expression the entire time that it honestly felt like she was being forced to work there. Color Me Mine is supposed to be a fun, relaxing, and memorable experience, especially for first-time visitors. Thankfully, the activity itself is enjoyable, but the service and lack of professionalism from the staff really put a damper on what should have been a great afternoon.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND this studio and experience. Took a team for a team building event. Our instructor…read morewas patient and kind, attentive, and positive. Every team member had a great time and we were all new to pottery.

We did a group pottery class at the studio for a group of 10. We all had fun making our own bowls…read moreand learning a bit about throwing. The setup was pretty great to accommodate our group size very easily. We got instructions about the steps to make our bowl and a demo, but I along with others definitely found it hard to keep up. We needed a lot of individual help. I wish there was an assistant who could walk around and help us too. The studio glazed and painted the bowls to a color we liked. They looked great! I only wish we were able to be more hands on in the process and perhaps make two items as the process is quite hard if you're new and it would have been fun to take another stab at it.

Before I started this review, my son said "How many stars should we give art camp?" and when I…read moreasked how many he wanted to give, he emphatically said "5 Stars!" LOL the child has spoken! 5 stars it is! There are so many camps to chose from in the East Bay but what we have been loving about Aran's Art Camp is the intimate group size: there's no more than 10 kids per art camp and we've lucked out with an even smaller group during our time here. The camp is taught by a mix of Aran herself and her staff and they've been nothing but wonderful. My kiddo comes home from art camp every day bursting at the seams about everything he's worked on and learned (giving me safety tips about glass fusing and teaching me what a pinch pot is!) and he looks forward to going back each day. Each week is a different theme so if you wanted to sign up for multiple sessions, your child will definitely be working on something different each time. While the hours are 10-2, they offer before and after care for an additional fee which basically turns this into an all day camp if you were to maximize on the 9-3 aspect of it. There's a lot of half day camps out there so if you use their before and after camp, you get a good chunk of the day covered! Lastly, they go to the park every day after lunch to let them move around and get some sunshine and Fridays is pizza day! My kid said he would love to come back to art camp again next summer.

Such a cute art studio with a variety of artsy activities! They have a variety of colors of paint…read morealong 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!!

This is almost identical to Color Me Mine but they actually offer more craft options here! You can…read morepottery paint, canvas paint, create mosaic art, make candles, or pot succulents. NO STUDIO FEES, so all you are paying is the price listed on the pottery itself. The store has a good amount of tables for parties of 2-4. And also 2 rooms dedicated for birthday or corporate parties. There's also 1 restroom onsite. As well as a separate sink outside the restroom to wash your hands when needed. They have a small selection of snacks and drinks for purchase, but still a nice option. It's a clean environment and the young staff are very friendly. Music is often playing in the background while you concentrate on your painting. My only recommendation for improvement is to provide a more sturdy plate or tray for the paint. Currently customers just squirt the paint on a card stock paper (similar to the size of a large index card) and are supposed to take that back to the table for painting pottery. It would feel much more secure and sturdy to carry with an actual tray or paper plate for the paint. I also felt like the paint was dripping off the edges of the paper since there was no lip and paint colors kept merging together since the paper index card wasn't laying flat. They also could have offered a few more paint color options. All in all, it was a great experience and so nice to have a crafty activity close to home. Pottery is usually ready for pick up within 1 week. Candles are ready to be taken home same-day.

What a gem! I love this place. So much better than other main chain pottery store. They don't…read morecharge studio additional fee. Just pick the ceramic you want to paint and pay for that! No time limit and I like the tray they give. Easy to turn and paint. I also like the squeeze paint bottles that's helpful when doing fine lines. There are plenty of supplies: consisting of sponges, brushes, water cups, pencils and erasers. I brought my friend here for her birthday and we just spent 3 hours painting, listening to music and chatting. We visited on a Sunday and it was quiet/peaceful, not too crowded. Definitely will visit this place again in the future to paint more pottery.

great environment, very cute options…read more this was my first time holding a paintbrush, and ive realized that god is telling me to become an artist !!! thank you color me mine for helping me realize this

My girlfriend and I visited Color Me Mine here not too long ago, and we had a great time! The staff…read moreare very friendly and accommodating. On a Friday I called ahead to check and see if there were any openings and was pleasantly surprised that they did! Color Me Mine Sunnyvale has a vast selection of different pieces that you can make! I chose to paint my dog and my girlfriend chose to do a vase! My recommendation would be if you're new to painting, choose something with a shape i.e. a dog, lucky cat, or garden gnome. This makes it easier and takes the stress away of creating something completely original. If you're looking to be more creative and have more time and experience, try creating something original on a simple solid piece such as a plate, mug, jewelry box, etc. Paint options here are awesome! There is a stone tablet that shows how all the colors will appear after glazing as well! The turnaround time is quite short only 1 week. (We're still waiting for ours lol) My one gripe is that the brushes here are incredibly worn out. It's hard to get good details when the brushes aren't good quality. Overall an incredibly fun experience and we look forward to seeing our pieces finished!

Came here kinda close to closing on a Monday night trying something fun and new. The staff person…read moregreeted us and asked if we had been there before which we told her no - she explained the process and told us we could pick our item and she would help set up. it took her a minute to help us get "set up" but really it was just her explaining how the glazing worked and where the paint and supplies were. I picked an item that was around 20 bucks and it was actually pretty fun. The paint they use dries fast so its easy to use multiple coats. I was able of finish a small project in 20 minutes or so. The staff stayed a bit late to help us finish and we didn't feel rushed. We were able to bring home the second not yet finished item for next time. There is a nomimal fee if you dont finish and need to come back later. Otherwise they fire up your project and you caome back in a week to retrieve it. Looking around I kept thinking how cute it would be to bring my kids or girl friends back here and would love to work on another project. The prices for the actual items were a better price than I anticipated as well!

Always have so much fun here! Everyone is so helpful too! It's fun getting to show your creative…read moreside!

This was a lot of fun, I took my family to try out this ceramic painting lounge. They had a blast,…read moreand we came back with some fun art pieces to add to our home. The process is fairly simple, you go in and pick your ceramic pieces to paint. Each ceramic piece has a different cost, and then there is a fee charged on top of that per painter. You get unlimited paints and tools to use, as well as unlimited time for painting. When you are done, you leave it with the front desk to fire up and pick up the finished result several days later. Would totally come here again for date night, girls night, or just a family activity. It is very group friendly. You can also come here solo if you've got some down time.

We visited on a weekday afternoon for a date and had so much fun! They have absolutely amazing…read morecustomer service, Monica in particular was exceptional. There were a couple other parties with young children and she was so patient and cheerful. Her energy and positivity made our visit extra memorable, thank you Monica! When we arrived, because we were new the staff helped show us around, and explained the process. The area itself is super cute and cozy, with seating by the windows as well as large tables for bigger parties. We were able to pick up our pieces about 5 days later? And the staff were super nice and helpful then as well! I'm in love with how the finished pieces turned out after firing. Overall, it was such a pleasant experience, they had some music playing and everything was neat and organized. We had a great time and I would definitely recommend stopping by if you're ever looking for something creative to do!

I went to the framing area to have my art assembled. I had already picked out the double matting…read more(thank you Dexter) & it was special ordered for me. Dexter had already left for the day BUT Amanda & Sell were awesome. I had to wait awhile but that's OK because I would rather have Amanda not rush & do the beautiful job that she did. I have had many pictures framed & matted at Michael's in Dublin. If a manager sees my Yelp, please tell Amanda, Dexter & Sell how important their jobs are & thank them. They are an asset to the Dublin Michaels. They help me pick out the correct complimentary colors for the Art. They make people happy. They are so friendly & personable & even though they had quite a few customers, they never seemed to get rattled. They make each customer feel like they are the only one & their order is the most important.

It's great to have a Michael's location nearby, however, I believe it could be better. It seemed…read morelike there were some good finds here and there, sure, but I think the product assortments were on the smaller side, however, they weren't terrible. There were some nice beads, chains, charms, yarn, and paint. I just thought some of the shelves were either bare or the merchandise wasn't untouched / new - where some of the packaging looked tampered with. I checked to make sure the number of colored pencils in my box was the correct amount. I liked some of the flowers, but recalled seeing a much larger variety at another location a long time ago. I couldn't tell if the store was remodeling as some of the floors looked damaged or old down some aisles you'd walk down. I found some nice party / entertaining decorations - different sized disco balls and sequined tablecloths that you could honestly also use as a backdrop for a photo booth or display. The employee at the register was kind and helped me create my Michael's account at what I consider the new self-checkout stands (it's been that long since I've been to a Michael's) - I felt like the screens were nice and big so it was easy to view and process. I hope they continue to receive more inventory to fill the shelves.