Iffy was perfect! Slowed down when we asked. Took the time to sit down with me 1:1 to fix some…read morestuff. Helped me add a volcano and tornado

Awesome experience. Our teacher was very helpful and her guidance helped me a lot in creating my…read moremasterpiece lol iffy rocks. Keep up the amazing work. We're definitely going to return and hopefully we can get into a glow in the dark session.

Jo was cool, but the teacher that day, chris, she works at another location but I attended the…read moreBIPOC Queer open studio and I almost walked out. I'm used to be marginalized and excluded just didn't think it was gonna happen at this place.

Love clay clubhouse, I always feel welcome here, the music is great, and the vibes are right. I…read morewish they had membership capacity because I would love to join. It's also tough getting into classes because how in demand they are but I can see why. Always get the day pass but it's a great time either way.

When the invite initially arrived I was not thrilled thinking it was an indoor jump house (from the…read morename). I am an elementary school teacher so this is my weekend nightmare. I was SO wrong! This is a rare Bay Area gem for kids and families, every city should have one. All the attendees were impressed with the genius of the space, organization, cleanliness, and huge outdoor area. There are multiple indoor and outdoor "zones." The building is a duplex- home, when you enter there is a craft room with multiple round tables with crafts set up, in the center is a book/play area with tons of toys and cute furniture, a side room with a free personalized photobooth (email not printed) which is where the food was set up, and two bathrooms. Outside there was another bathroom. Down the ramp was a patch of fake grass where the party set up a piñata. Next to that, toddler equipment on wood chips. In the center, a huge table for kiddos to eat. Then the back corner has a large play structure and a fun bike ride where multiple kids could ride at the same time. This said, it's important for folks to consider that the two adults provided from Twirl are not enough to supervise an entire party. So keep this in mind as you are planning your party. This wasn't an issue at all for our group as the parents were all very hands on. The party I attended was from 10:30-12:30. I was so impressed with Duponte and Bella's ability to jump in- give the kiddos tattoos, help with the cake, clean up, and transition to the afternoon party. This is the PERFECT place to host your toddler- 2nd grade birthday party!

We hosted my son's 3rd birthday party at the Whimsy location and it was magical, even the planning…read moreprocess was effortless! The staff were so kind, accommodating and caring. I've been at birthday parties where you have to ask the staff the help but not here. Both Duponte and Emma were looking for opportunities to engage. Emma played with the kids and attempted to keep the group entertained with crafts. They both helped set up; Duponte even lifted heavy coolers filled with drinks out of my car (and then reloaded when the party was over). Both staff hung up banners and helped with random set up tasks that I asked to be completed before guests arrived. The morning of our party it had rained at it looked like the weather was cleaning up so both Emma and Duponte wiped down the outdoor play equipment so the kids could spend some time outside. Everyone here loves kids, and it shows. We also received lots of compliments from friends and family truly impressed with the space and the activities available. It was the best place possible to host a birthday party. Thanks to everyone at Twirl for making my son's day so special and my day so easy. We can't wait to come back!

My daughter has inherited her maternal grandmother's passion and talent for art. Almost ever since…read moreshe's been old enough to hold a crayon, we've been impressed with her creativity and attention to detail. Teachers would always comment on it as well. I've enrolled her in some local city art classes, but they were oriented toward children and really didn't teach the fundamentals. We were at a coffee shop and she picked up a flyer for the Artist Center and started reading it. She was drawn in by a beautiful painting of Audrey Hepburn. She asked if she could go. At first I was skeptical because the instructor had the kids pick out an existing picture, copy it and paint it. But what I found is that she was teaching the fundamentals of color and light. As my daughter moved forward, she started learning about shapes, shading, perspective. At age 10, she is learning the things I learned in my high school art class... and beyond. With two hour studio classes every week, and suggested home work, she really gets the time and guidance to work on her pieces. I'm very impressed with Miss Monica. She works well with kids, teens and adults. She gives her students the credit they are due for their talent, but opens them up to learning more and more about the wonderful world of art.

This was my first paint and sip event and it was so much fun! Monica was so friendly and provided…read moredetailed instructions on the painting. It was a night full of laughter and fun. Will definitely go back again with my friends.

We had visitors from out of town and wanted to do something fun and unique. Ada was very responsive…read moreover email and we set up a time for our classes. She has a really warm and welcoming home studio with a lot of natural light and art supplies. It's on harbor bay island in a very quiet community with lots of parking. At first class the 4 of us did watercolors. Ada taught us how to mix colors and different techniques. Her watercolors were high quality and gave us all our own supplies. She had photos of feathers ready for us and taught us how to paint them step by step. We all learned a lot and had a great time. The second class we did a private lesson for a 10 year old. Ada let her choose what she wanted to paint and they did acrylics. She taught her how to layer colors and provide shadows and depth for the various items in her painting. We would definitely return and appreciated Ada's friendliness and expertise.

My 5 1/2 year-old daughter absolutely loves this art class and teacher! Highly recommend!read more

We had an incredible experience with Jason Stropko at his glassblowing class in Alameda! There were…read morefive of us, and at $600 for a four-hour session and a hands-on craft experience that felt truly special. Jason is a fantastic instructor -- patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about sharing his craft. We each got to make a vase, a whiskey glass, and an ornament, and if you worked efficiently, there was even time to make a second piece. What made the experience even more memorable was the little touches Jason added -- he brought water, oranges, and chocolates to keep everyone fueled and happy throughout the session. It's the kind of thoughtfulness that shows he genuinely cares about his students having a great time. Jason has his own studio in San Francisco where he sells wall sconces, amazing high end pieces and teaches out of the Alameda location,m. Whether you're looking for a unique date night, a group outing, or just something completely different to try, this class delivers on every front. Highly recommend!

I've always wanted to try making some cups/glass blowing…read more Prax is incredibly talented and so patient. He's such a good teacher and explained it so simply during the lesson. We both had a blast learning about glass blowing and hearing about the intricacies of it. What an absolute art! Super recommend Prax and his studio if you ever wanted to try it! All his instructions from parking to how to hold the rods were easy to follow and efficient. Thank you!!

What a fun evening. They provide the instruction, music, apron, paintbrushes, paint, easel & a…read moreblank canvas. You can stay with the instructor or venture off and make it your own. I recommend getting there early enough to get a prime spot. Especially if you have a larger group and want to sit together. The instructor goes around and helps people when needed. We had an assistant floating around refilling peoples paints & paper towels. I took a painting course in college and I have a few of my own paintings in my home. I attended this event with someone that had not painted since elementary school. The events are able to please and entertain a broad range of abilities. Everyone was having fun. In-between instruction/demonstration, they kick up the music. Our instructor chose a great playlist. It really put me into a creative groove and had me singing along. You are free to order drinks wherever the event is being held at, just drink responsibly. It was so fun to walk around at the end of the evening and see everyone's execution and interpretation of the piece. Most of the events sell out way in advance, so keep your eyes open!

We had a painting session at Chevy's in Emeryville with instructor Rachel Gold…read more We went to the bar, got our drinks and chose a spot. They provide everything you need to paint. Rachel was patient and friendly, I really liked her teaching style. She'll show you the steps to paint and then will walk around to assist if needed, and she has cool music too. I had so much fun, and it's a great idea for a date-night!

I hired Sivan to help bring my sales and operations team (12 people total) together for an…read moreintuitive painting workshop and was pleasantly surprised by the creativity she helped inspire in all of us. Keep in mind that this was a group of people who rarely, if ever paint, and we had no idea what to do. This is where Sivan's expertise came into play. Sivan brought absolutely everything we needed to get creative; canvases on frames, lots of different colored paints, brushes, stencils and tools. Most importantly, Sivan led us in her intuitive painting process and helped us release our creativity throughout. I didn't even know I could paint and the rest of my team felt the same! Sivan is an excellent communicator, facilitator and motivator. I highly recommend you hire her as well!