The Craft House has it all - a place to buy gifts for yourself, friends, or family, an in person…read moreexperience for learning new skills and creating one of a kind pieces of art, and an amazing owner and friendly staff! I took a calligraphy/lettering course taught by Kelley and use what I learned on a regular basis. I can't wait to host my next party/event there too!

This was such a fun experience to celebrate a birthday! We booked a 2.5 hour window with a group…read moreand all chose different projects. The staff was so helpful and there were so many super cute crafts to chose from. We ended up being allowed to stay longer to work since there was an opening in the schedule, which was so generous! My project had the most components to paint in my group but I was given paints, brushes, and glue to take home with me and finish my last few pieces. I would highly recommend!!

When I first saw Sue's work at a charity peace project fundraiser I was instantly drawn to the…read moreimages she creates. I spoke to her about her medium and the way she works. Her art can be seen on facebook and I recall a little video she posted once showing her process. Sue is a very gracious person...kind, patient and very talented. She answered my many questions patiently. It's now been a couple of years and I have three pieces of her art in my home. I find her prices to be reasonable and her work serves to add a certain charm to the home and projects calm and color exquisitely.

From the owner: Over 50 years of art experience, specializing in watercolor and acrylic painting, collage and mixed…read morewater media, printmaking and textile arts. My extensive background includes over 35 years developing large-scale thematic projects for camps, houses of worship, and community festivals, as well as specialized work with differently-abled adults using adapted media techniques. I now focus exclusively on teaching small classes and creating original artwork for sale in four main categories: watercolor paintings, mixed media pieces, hand-pulled prints, and textile arts. Each piece is an authentic original, crafted with decades of refined technique and artistic vision. Original pieces are available for immediate purchase, with additional works in my gallery collection viewable by appointment. Some pieces have signed limited edition giclée prints for those seeking more affordable options or requiring multiples for decorating purposes. Text or call Sue at (805) 807-3844 to take a class, buy artwork, or schedule a consultation to view the complete collection. Looking forward to meeting you!

My daughter has been taking classes at The Arterie since the beginning of the school year. I can't…read moretell you how much she loves it! She loves going in, getting her things together and starting to make something. She loves that she has freedom to express and create... with some guidance and feedback but also enough room for her work to be HER work vs a cookie cutter composition that looks exactly like some other artist. She gets to see and play with art the way she wants to, AND I love bringing pieces home and hanging them on the wall. (Talk about a self-esteem booster for her!) I love that Cara and her team bring real art concepts to the kids in a way that they understand and relate to. I highly recommend The Arterie to anyone who is looking to support their child's artistic expression. It's sooooo important... And as an artist myself, I just love creating a love for arts with kids without judgement or assessment.

We love the mixed media class! Having art time is such a special thing for my girls. They can let…read moretheir imaginations run wild and explore all kinds of artistic techniques. The teachers and owner are so sweet and such big hearts for teaching love of art to all. Highly recommend for kids of all ages.

We decided to try Color Café for a fun pottery painting outing. It was me, my two daughters, my…read moregranddaughter, and me, and we were looking forward to spending some creative time together. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out to be a great experience. * No blank pottery to paint - Everything available already had printed designs on it. We were hoping to paint our own plates, cups, or bowls, but there were no plain pieces available. * Very limited selection - The inventory felt small. We were told a party of 20 was coming in, and it seemed like the blank items might have been saved for them. * Unhelpful service - When we asked about options, the staff didn't seem very helpful or friendly. * Pricing - There's a $10 studio fee per painter, and many of the stamped platters were around $42 more, which felt expensive for items that were already pre-designed. Since there was nothing blank to paint, we ended up leaving without doing the activity. We were hoping to try something different from Color Me Mine, but unfortunately this visit didn't work out for us. We're going to Color Me Mine.

I had my 9 year old daughter's birthday day here and it was fabulous! The staff couldn't have been…read moremore supportive and understanding with a bunch of 12 year old girls. They set up a long table and accommodated add ons. There was a table you could use for refreshments and cake. The girls had a great time and seamless! I highly recommend having a birthday here.

This is a great studio. Celeste and Jordan are amazing. They teach the real little ones all the way…read moreup to adults. My daughter has been going for many years and she loves it. Highly recommend

The best space to discover art, develop an appreciation for art, gain confidence and let your child…read moreexplore their talent. Art makes a beautiful difference in any person's life.

Such a fun lave for your creative kids to explore! We love this place and can't wait to go back!!read more

Jemma is such a kind, warm, creative, fun, and wonderful human being! We have known her for the…read morelast four years and every interaction with her has been such a positive experience. She has come over to our house to throw a birthday party and once as a fun playdate activity with several of my daughter's friend and many visits in between. She is so patient with all of the kids and is always engaging with them on new ideas and validating their work. She is a true treasure. We love you Jemma! Thank you for so many inspirational interactions, you are referenced often in our house!

I have been there like two years ago but they were very wonderful and the teacher was goodread more

My son loves going to art class here. He loves his teacher. I am impressed with that the actually…read moreteach him about art, theory, techniques, color, etc. I feel my sons skills are increasing and I'm a constantly impressed with what he is learning.

I tried this as a short introductory class. I was "blown away",…read more the studio is beautiful itself and filled with amazing pieces of works. I was instantly inspired. My skills are a bit rusty, but.... Dan, the owner is wonderful: helpful, professional and obviously very devoted. (AND an incredible artist himself) The two teachers that day (Willie and Maria) couldn't have been more helpful. Endless patience and helpful suggestions. They all are bursting with exuberance and truly wanted to make the experience an enjoyable one! It is definitely a joyful experience with good vibes, positivity and encouragement. I will definitely recommend it to others, and I will be back!

I just finished an all day workshop about the old master's Zorn palette (using only 4 colors)…read more Loved the vibe of the studio and the instructors are great! I'll definitely come back.

I have taken several classes here, and not only did I thoroughly enjoy every minute of each class,…read moreI have picked up a new hobby. Every class I have taken has been extremely well priced for the value received. To date, their classes have helped me to forge two letter openers, several chopsticks, a few different knifes, and a couple of bottle openers. Their safety class enabled me to attend open forge times, which I plan to do as often as possible.

I needed to do some research for a writing project so I took a blacksmithing class @adams_forge…read more Ya'll. It was amazing. The instructor was knowledgeable and patient which is kind of what you want around fire hot enough to bend metal. The process takes speed, strength, and precision. All crafts highlight a body, mind, spirit, locus in our human experience. You have to summon a portion of courage to stand next to a forge and grab red hot metal. In other words, it's a great way to practice badassery. Look at my knife(letter opener)!

great gallery for local artists. non profit voted best gallery in Ventura County. check their…read morewebsite for current hours & info. Camarilloartcenter.org.

Friendly and talented staff made me feel welcome…read more I can't wait to show my paintings to the local art community.