I've been to Soulland Lab a few times now and always really enjoy it. Mike and his team are great…read morepeople, super friendly, welcoming, and make you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in. They have drinks, chill music, and a really relaxing, creative atmosphere. The shop is clean, decorated really cool, and they provide everything you need for the artwork you're creating Definitely recommend Soulland Lab if you're looking for something fun, different, and creative to do for a day or evening.

I cannot recommend this place enough! I recently hosted my daughter's birthday party here, and the…read moreentire experience was phenomenal. What stood out the most was the exceptional customer service from the owners, Mike and Mercedes. Their origin story really resonated with me--Mike started this business out of a true passion for art and community, and that dedication completely shines through in how they treat their guests. From the moment we first reached out to inquire all the way through the planning process, Mike was incredibly accommodating and responsive. The venue itself is awesome. It's a really cool, beautifully decorated space that instantly makes you feel creative. They offer a wide selection of projects to choose from, and the team gives you fantastic attention and guidance throughout the entire event. We had a wonderful experience and I am already planning to come back to host future events here. If you are looking for a great venue and unique experience with amazing owners, this is it!

Matt was so nice and helpful and he was patient with us as we painted. He also was very thorough in…read morethe planning process with me and gave me reminders and made sure I had everything for a successful painting day. I was shopping around for other private painting classes and this was an especially good value! I highly recommend him for a fun little party activity. Thanks again Matt for the great time!

A great birthday for my daughter, everyone had a great time! I will use them again for our next…read morepaint party!

We just hosted 5 events with Paint the Town at a local Irvine restaurant. They were fantastic!…read more From the initial response to our inquiry to the final billing the process was seamless. The attendees loved the activity and the instructors were very professional. We just booked two more programs in Seattle.

We hired Paint the Town to lead a painting activity for our daughter's 10th birthday party…read more Learning about packages, scheduling, group sizes, costs, etc. were pleasant & efficient. Finalizing the plans was also efficient & easy. Our painter arrived on time, was effective at leading the girls, & even stayed a little extra for every girl to wrap up. The partygoers loved it--it was a welcome change from the usual party venues, & everybody got to take home their artwork. Communication from start to finish was *fantastic*. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you!

We absolutely love Mud Hen Clay and Art Studio! This adorable studio is truly a hidden gem. My…read more11-year-old has been taking classes here for the past year, and I've loved watching her confidence grow along the way. Working with clay requires patience, creativity, and real time problem solving, which has been such a wonderful experience for her. I especially love that pottery teaches her to embrace the process rather than expect instant gratification. There's no rushing to a finished product...you have to work through each step, learn from mistakes, and sometimes figure out how to solve a problem when things don't go as planned. It has been so rewarding to watch her challenge herself, develop new skills, and become more confident in her ability to work through frustration and find solutions. These are skills that extend far beyond the studio, and I'm so grateful she has a place where she can develop them while doing something she genuinely enjoys. The staff are also amazing and clearly passionate about what they do. You can tell how much they care about the kids and their creative growth. We highly recommend Mud Hen Clay and Art Studio! It's a wonderful place for kids to create, learn, challenge themselves, and grow.

We visited Mud Hen again but this time we wanted to paint some ceramic items instead of make them…read more We picked out our items and worked on them and it was so fun and pleasant! Right as we were finishing up a couple of classes began and I thought the little Halloween items they were making were adorable! I can't wait to see how the items we painted turn out when they are ready to be picked up! I also can't wait to come back and try another class! I love this place!

Such a fun birthday for little girls. Absolutely loved it and will be booking again fora mom's day!read more

Calm, and professional, friendly. Stephanie was able to teach and help a group of highly inebriated…read morewomen.

I met Darlene online and she gave me tips, tricks and advice about art…read more I find Darlene to be skilled with artwork and I wish I lived by her, I would definitely take an art class with her.

Darlene has such a great personality. She is charismatic and bubbly. She makes an experience with…read moreher very jolly and enjoyable. She has made some very impressive art pieces. Thank you for your services Darlene!!!

AHHHMAZINNNG! Letty is great, shes kind and honest and saved my daughters valentines party! Albeit…read morea late review, i would recommend her 100%. I had met her at another painting party and instantly new i would use her myself. She travels outstide of the jurisdiction depending on location and charges for that but she is sooo worth it! My daughter had her Galentines themed party at home with a few friends and it was the cutest! Leticia helped picking the painting because she is familiar with 5 year olds. I liked the input and went with her recommendations. Party was a hit!

Leticia was so amazing! Helped me pick out a location for our company event! She got a hold of the…read moremanager from El Torito and guided me throughout the whole process. We were able to pick out the drawing & are so thankful for her teaching skills. She also incorporated meditation before and throughout the class. Will definitely book her again in the future!

As a senior citizen, now retired, I have always wanted to take drawing and watercolor lessons. I…read morewas lucky enough to notice on a "Nextdoor" posting by Sonserae Leese that she was offering private art lessons. She has an extensive art background. I started art lessons in February 2019 with no previous experience drawing except for water coloring as a child. In the short time I have taken lessons, there has been a noticeable difference in my attempts to draw with pencil and pastels. Sonserae is an excellent instructor and has a teaching style that simplifies the steps for students like me to apply the knowledge she has demonstrated. Sonserae has a tremendous background in watercolors and I am looking forward to her sharing her techniques and knowledge in future lessons. Attached are two drawing projects that I have completed while under her tutelage. The first project is after four months of instruction (apple) and the second after six months.

My daughter has been taking individual classes with Sonserae for a few months now and we are really…read morehappy with her progress. She not only has a great teaching style, but she is patient, supportive of her students, and has an awesome curriculum. One of my daughters favorite thing to do is flip through her sketchbook and see the marked improvement she's made since her first class. My daughter has been taking individual classes with Sonserae for a few months now and we are really happy with her progress. She not only has a great teaching style, but she is patient, supportive of her students, and has an awesome curriculum. One of my daughters favorite thing to do is flip through her sketchbook and see the marked improvement she's made since her first class.

We had an awesome experience with OC Paint Party for our daughter's birthday! Salem was amazing to…read morework with from start to finish, she was kind, responsive, and so helpful with communication and planning. She customized the cutest Bluey painting experience for both kids and adults, and everyone had such a wonderful time. The party was fun, creative, and so memorable for our family. We truly appreciated all the care and effort she put into making the day special. Highly recommend OC Paint Party for any celebration!

Salem was so great with our office party. We had a blast. Thanks! On time and fun time with the teamread more

This place is so fun for cookie decorating! I think I have done 3 classes. My Yelp turned…read morepersonal friend Shawna introduced me to this and I have had so much fun going for the classes. The instructor goes over everything on screen so you can watch before you move forward with each step. I always think its going to be hard but honestly its just so fun and who cares if your cookies turn out perfect or not. Mine never do but I am always impressed with how well I actually do. Classes are $50 per person and are worth the memories you make. Plus the cookies are SO good!

Grunderfully Delicious is always a ton of fun…read more My wife had been turned on to this place by a friend of hers and always came home with adorably decorated cookies. I had joined her awhile back and despite having difficulties of my own, I had fun and the cookies are delicious. After the first experience I have returned on numerous other occasions and do feel I have progressed a bit with my decorating skills but all in all its about the fun. The cookies are always well themed and we enjoy eating these for several days afterward. It really doesn't matter what the end product looks like as long as you have fun creating your masterpiece. As Frank on Everybody Loves Raymond would say, the stomach knows not ugly and these are delicious no matter the result. I will definitely return again soon for more of these classes and highly recommend checking them out for something different, fun and challenging