The Morro Bay Art Center has been a part of Morro Bay since it's inception seventy years ago…read more Located downtown on Main Street, one cannot miss the bright purple building which serves as a gallery of local member artist's creations, as well as offering art classes, demonstrations & workshops. The two-story building has changed over the years, with the addition of a classroom and kitchen, as well as a second floor gallery. MBAA is celebrating it's 70th Anniversary with MBAA SALON 2021 - Show & Sale which runs through July 12, 2021. The two story art center is presently showcasing a large number of member artist's approaches from Pop Art to Contemporary, in medias of acrylics, glass, bronze, mixed-media and much more. Their current hours are from noon until 4 pm, except Saturdays they have extended hours to 6 pm. This member supported volunteer organization is an asset to the Central Coast community.

This Art Center is calling for artists! I had noticed many lessons being given at the Art Center…read morein Morro Bay, which piqued my curiousity. Then the bird show started calling me. The New Times ran a feature showing some of the work on exhibit, so we drove out to the coast for the day and sauntered in. The gallery is refurbished since days of old, and features a nice exhibit space on the first floor, while a second large art gallery is somewhat hidden up a set of stairs. The bird drawings paintings, and prints were uniquely evocative of our central coast area and the works also drew upon the beautiful surrounding environment. Since January and February are primo "Birders" months, and Morro Bay now has an ongoing Birders Festival each year, this was a perfect match. We enjoyed the display and the ceramics and jewelry that the upstairs had. We will return to more shows in this gallery.

Carocha has such a neat space and she is so creative. I felt incredibly happy to have found her…read morethrough the SLO Women's Network. If you really want to have fun and joyful times with your friends check her classes out. You will love them. Smiles, Clare :)

Just finished my tenth painting and cant wait to get to triple digits! The themes and less…read morestructured, but more motivated, classes have allowed me to break into new styles and growth in my artistic vision. Thanks Carocha!

RIght next to the Nautical Bean coffee shop is this bright and beautiful little store that sparkles…read morewith color and creativity. I couldn't wait to go in and see what treasure awaited. Surprisingly, there was just one cheerful woman behind the counter (Paula Radke) who greeted us and immediately shared that she was both the owner and the artist. Her passion and personality seemed to radiate in the pieces of jewelry. We got to make our pick out our own stones and glass and she put them together in earrings and necklaces. There were also picture frames with glass pieces and other small pieces that decorated her shop. What was most impressive was the way she so quickly shared her experience of moving from one location to another and how fortunate she was to have this new shop in Morrow Bay. The four of us enjoyed her stories as much as we enjoyed her art.

We have loved Paula Radke's artwork ever since we commissioned her to make huge glass tiles for…read moreour kitchen. We were delighted to find her small new shop tucked away beside the new Nautical Bean Coffee shop in Morro Bay. We were drawn into the shop by some of the vegan leather purses that were displayed in the window. They were so cute that we had to get them for future Christmas presents. We visited with a very personable Paula and looked at her beautiful glass, including vase,s bowls, a mirror, and a wonderful hand blown lamp . It's exciting to see this kind of beautiful work on the Central Coast and inspirational for all the bead crafters out there. Her individual beads would make a stunning necklace, and the small beads would make beautiful bracelets. Her shop is definitely worth a visit if you're in Morro Bay!

David's art is outstanding. It was a pleasure to view his art in person in his gallery and to have…read morean opportunity to talk with him. Definitely inspiring!

Went in after eating at Shine next door and was glad I did! They have a huge selection of…read morelandscapes and seascapes featuring local areas. They even have an entire collection of dog art! And the staff is great!!

Moonstone Beach Bar and Grill We waited about 40 mins on a…read moreTuesday night. The service was good. Food was tasty. I had 2 fish tacos they were very good. But I thought for 14.75 you should have gotten more then just 2 tacos. My husband got fish and chips 5 pieces and fries for 19.40. The fish pieces were very small. Although the food tasted ok I think it's way over priced for what you get. That's the price you pay for dining in Cambria.

Finding this place was a happy accident. We had stopped in for breakfast at the restaurant…read morenext-door, and afterwords stopped in here. They have a terrific display of crafts, art, and gift items, mostly from local creators and very supportive of women artists. Every time we have been in there, my wife and I find something we really like. They also host classes and workshops. For us, this is a perfect example of the kind of place we love to support... Small, locally owned, with great ties to the community. oh, and a big plus... The owner is super knowledgeable, kind, helpful. Can't go wrong with that either. As of this writing, November 2022, they are in the process of moving to a new location. So, I encourage you to follow along with the move. We definitely will be!

The tea ceremony was absolutely amazing and so very special…read more Highly recommend experiencing Inari Tea! Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful ceremony with the Herb School

I was called to honor the Chinese Lunar New Year in a completely new way, an ancient Chinese tea…read moreceremony facilitated by Jen. My experience was relaxing, meditative and invigorating. The movements were so delicate and intentional it allowed my mind to slowly drift into a dreamy space. I was mesmerized by the fluidity and mindfulness of this tea journey. We activated the senses, smelling the aroma of the white tea, tasting the subtle flavors and feeling into the warm sensations while being uplifted by some beautiful mantras giving deep meaning to the year ahead. It was a full embodied experience by witnessing the emotions that arose from each serving of tea. I was blown away by the intimacy of it all and I left feeling a new light glowing inside, ready to honor 2023 fully. Jen was an amazing host of this ceremony, she had very grounded warm energy which I appreciate going into a new experience. I look forward to more in the future. Thank you so much, this experience lives on in my heart space.

I participated in a garden stake class on a Sunday afternoon. The class had 3 different designs to…read morechoose from and it came with wine and a plant. The instructor was fun and was always willing to help. I would recommend this class for those who are interested in learning more about this art

I have taken a few classes and I wanted to share how lovely my experiences were. The instructor…read more creates the best atmosphere and has workshops in some of the coolest places in town. Their classes help make this art form accessible for beginners and it is a great way to spend an evening with a friend or loved one. I recommend signing up as early as you can cause their classes go quick! I look forward to taking another one soon!

The Mosaic floral arrangements that I have seen here are some of the best in the United States. I…read morehave bought numerous pieces from this artist and will continue.

What an amazing workshop! We learned a lot of skills and tricks while creating a sculpture using…read morestyrofoam and cement. The teachers and artists, Fred and Donnell, were fantastic. I loved this class so much and I'm definitely planning on attending another one of their events in the future.

Glasshead is an amazing local studio where you can learn new design techniques or expand your…read moreknowledge, I found this studio in an internet search for art lessons and so glad it came up! Lisa is very kind and generous, giving plenty of guidance and ideas, but allowing individuals to maintain their own creative design. She offers a variety of classes from fused glass to mosaic art in her centrally located, well-equipped studio. I'm looking forward to more classes

Our evening with Lisa and her daughter Violet was so much fun!! My husband and I had the…read moreopportunity to create some stained glass air plant terrariums with Lisa's guidance, while my Mother-in-Law made a fused glass bowl. We learned how to cut pieces of glass and add copper tape that we would then solder together into these amazing and functional art pieces. MIL was working on composing her own design using different layers of colored glass that would later be fired and shaped. I'm so impressed with the outcome and how cool her new studio space was. She had all the materials provided to us and made sure we were each getting enough of her time, since she was dividing her attention between three people! Lisa was really cool and made us feel like we were old friends. We enjoyed her company and were grateful she could lend her artistic eye so that our pieces would be visually appealing. I'm so glad we tried this out and I plan on coming back again to try another project. The photos of our new terrariums don't do them justice. Lisa even provided the air plants! Thank you, Lisa and Violet, for introducing us to glass arts and sharing your night with our family. Until next time!

Stop by and check out the cactus/ garden plots. They are really growing with lush vibes, beautiful…read moreflowers and produce like watermelon.

Looking for something unique to do with friends or for a new hobby to become obsessed with? This is…read morethe place to go! They have a range of options that fit most schedules and budgets. The instructors are great and they are quick to have finished products ready within a few weeks.