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.

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.

What a wonderful local experience! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and…read moreexcitement. My husband and I attended a private class where Esther guided us through making three bowls each from scratch. She patiently explained the process and worked closely with each of us to mold ours. Once our three bowls were done, we chose from a variety of glazes. Esther and her husband ensure you feel welcome, supported and most importantly, have fun! The location is in a quiet neighborhood in Thousand Oaks and love that they have clearly marked parking in front. This is a great experience if you just want to try something new, have a date night or for a girls night out. I had so much fun and can't wait to go back to try again!

Pure magic at Clay Studio -- a soulful, hands-on escape…read more I can't say enough good things about my experience at Clay Studio! From the moment I walked in, I felt both completely welcomed and quietly inspired. The space is beautiful and unpretentious, and the energy is something special, grounded, artistic, and full of heart. Esther and her husband (the dream team behind it all) are such gems. Down-to-earth, kind, and truly invested in making sure everyone learns and creates something meaningful. The class was hands-on in the best way. I got to really do the work, but with expert, patient guidance. I learned more than I ever expected to and left each session feeling so deeply revived. I actually looked forward to every class like it was a treat, and I almost cried when it ended. That's how impactful and soul-nourishing it was. I'll absolutely be signing up again. Also... bonus: Esther makes the most delicious homemade pizza. Warm, real, nourishing -- just like the entire experience. Run, don't walk. This place is a treasure. -- Tanya xo

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.

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!

Our daughter E has been in love with art since the age of 2. I've always loved to watch her use…read moreher imagination and creativity to come up with complex and deep pieces of art. We have signed her up for different art class/ studio lessons but they all seemed to fit into more of a "follow what we are showing you to do" type lesson. I saw E treat this art like work compared to something she was passionate about. After doing some solid research we found Heart4Art and have been SOo soo pleased with Sharon and the studio. Sharon lets the children decide what they'd like to do and in a very supportive and positive way, she'll guide them on techniques they may want to try. We feel very blessed to have found Heart4Art.

My kids absolutely love taking classes with Sharon at Heart4Art. I love that the classes are so…read morechild-led, Sharon really lets the kids explore art in the way that works best for them, while also guiding them to learn techniques and grow as an artist. She is so great with kids, kind, encouraging, and fun! Highly recommend her classes.

Great place for kids (and adults) to learn painting. They have great staff and they are very…read moreenthusiastic. Kids are having a great time. They also have art shows where turn the place into a gallery where various class work can be viewed by public. Tom is very involved and he is good with kids. He is very relaxed and easy going. Their teaching technique is such that every painting a student does has only been touched by the student. The instructors show the technique on a small scale and the student applies it on a larger scale. At the end the painting is completed %100 by the student. I am very happy with this place as a parent. Give them a try.

Awesome art classes…read more Great for beginners like myself. They break down drawing to the basics and make it easy to follow and understand. They teach you how to use all mediums like watercolor, acrylics, oils, etc. They have many classes from beginners to advance. I took the Adult classes, which was only available on Monday mornings, but they might have additional classes now. Most of the afternoon classes are for kids. Seems like they are having a great time and gives them an avenue to express their artsy side.

A totally hidden gem.Date to Create is tucked away on the second floor so you wouldn't know it was…read morethere. We had our own personal happy hour with 8 of us. Our teacher/hostess was wonderful. We enjoyed creating beautiful watercolor cards while sipping wine and munching on yummy snacks. Perfect for a group of girlfriends or even a date night with a bunch of couples. I'll be going back.

I went to a class at Date to Create last night and it was so much fun! I've been to other wine /…read morepaint places in the past which are fun but what made this project class unique was that we weren't copying someone else's creation but rather creating our own. Donna provided all the materials we needed as well as yummy snacks and wine. She really encouraged us to find our inner artist, even when we thought it didn't exist. I will definitely checking her calendar for other projects and going back. I'm very happy with how my memory box turned out. Highly recommend this studio!

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.

My lasting memory was the first time I called your studio and you took time out of teaching to…read morespoke with me. That lead to 2 years of taking zoom classes that started at 9pm on the East coast. The way I was welcomed by you and Robin helped bolster my confidence. Both your students taking the on site learning and other zoom user's were very encouraging. Anyone that is looking to improve their artistic venture should consider a very patient teacher Sheldon and his Art Academy

I recently started the online figure drawing class. Sheldon is an amazing teacher. I've learned so…read moremuch, in such a short time. Concepts like rhythm, gesture, proportion, and anatomy to design the figure drawing are demonstrated. And, his book, See, Feel, Trace, Draw It & Anatomy, is the perfect companion. If you can't take the class, get the book. It's a complete curriculum, with illustrated concepts that mirror the teaching from class with expanded views of each of the lessons, and examples for further study. But, if you do take the class, you'll appreciate his humor, and love of drawing that inspires his students to draw, draw, draw.