I went on my own and had a wonderful time painting. Even though I don't have a pet and could have painted from any wildlife image I found online, I was able to paint my favorite stuffed animals. With LJs instruction it turned out amazing and my husband wants to put it up in the house. Thank you LJ for a wonderful no fuss evening! read more

Lovejoy Creations - San Diego zoo stuffed hippos admiring the finished product after their sitting - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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Lovely experience Relaxing and creative Can't recommend it enough This was my second paint your pet class Will definitely attend a 3rd time read more

Recently I took my first paint and sip "Paint your pet" class from Lovejoy creations. I did this at La Mesa wine works with a good friend of mine. You send in pet photos a few days ahead of time so that she can give you a sketch of your pet on the canvas to start with. For us, the cost of the class came with the materials, instruction and a wine slushy. I am no stranger to paint and sip classes, and I have even been to some "paint your pet" classes. I have loved them all, but I really felt that the instruction in this one was top notch! First, it was a small class, so we had lots of personalized attention. I really liked how she likened the class to "adult kindergarten". For someone who doesn't really have any artistic ability, it comforted me and took away any of my insecurities.... the kindergarten part meant that we didn't need to know anything... the adult part meant that we were drinking wine... what could be better than that! For me, the part that separated Lovejoy creations from other classes is that she was able to give me critiques and suggestions without ever touching my canvas. My work was my work... and she gave me suggestions and instruction. Some other classes have either lacked the instruction, or they have gone and "fixed" my painting themselves. In the end, I am totally in love with my dog that I adopted this year, and I was able to commemorate the adoption with this painting. read more

What a wonderful experience! My Daughter and I didn't know we had it in us! Experience was wonderful! Painting turned out great. LJ is so warm and encouraging...a great teacher. Everything was supplied! Will do again! read more

My neighbors told me about this paint class so I invited myself to join this week. What a fantastic experience. I enjoy painting but haven't done much of it and have never taken a class. I was a bit nervous however LJ makes you feel comfortable and kindly guides you through each step. I was blown away by my painting and am excited to take more classes from LJ and also to get my son in a class this summer. I highly recommend taking a class from LJ. You will not be disappointed. read more

Lovejoy Creations - My painting! - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

So Much Fun!! :) I booked a class with 3 family members as a Holiday gift. No experienced painters. We all came out with awesome paintings!! Ok, so plenty of people get nervous when they are painting because they don't want to screw up. Lovejoy creates an atmosphere where we all felt calm, empowered, and playful. And our pets turned out super cute! I HIGHLY recommend taking a Pet Painting class from Lovejoy. read more

Lovejoy Creations - My real cat, Daisy, and what Lovejoy helped me create. First time painter! - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

I went to a "paint your pet" session as a fundraiser for the San Diego Humane Society on March 18,2023. It was a 3-h session and was on time, well organized and fun! Lovejoy is a kind and patient teacher, making the verbal instructions clear, providing printed visual guides for students and encouraging people to relax and have fun. It's a great opportunity to learn painting and Lovejoy really encouraged everyone to continue being creative with lots of ideas and links on her website. I'd say this was the best experience I've had (and I've done 2 others "paint night" and on line courses). read more

Lovejoy Creations - Final works of art! - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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So much fun, I loved it! Highly recommend. I did this as a date with my partner and now we have professional looking paintings of our animals hanging up in our house to enjoy every day. We can't believe we made them as we have no prior painting experience. Thank you Lovejoy! read more

Lovejoy Creations - Our paintings - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Amazing experience here painting my pet! I'm an engineer who can't draw or paint to save her life! Lovejoy was patient and her formula coaching up this class is flawless! Enjoyed my Saturday and can't wait to come back! Easy Fun Stress free & relaxing 3 hours!!! @neeks93 on Insta! read more

Lovejoy Creations - 1 % Better 365 days a year = 37.78 times better at the end of the year @neeks93 - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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We had such a great time painting our fur babies at Lovejoy's class with the San Diego Humane Society! Nothing sweeter than capturing a memory of your pets! And pets that are from the shelter too, makes it extra special. She makes it so easy to follow along and learn how to capture the real character of your pet. Thank you! read more

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My amazing friend treated me to a 'paint your pet ' afternoon at the studio as a surprise . We had the most amazing afternoon , never in a million years would I have thought I could produce the painted canvas that I did . Our teacher was amazing and she made everything so easy . I can't recommend Lovejoy Studio enough and if I could give her 100 stars I would ! We will be back ! read more

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My sisters and I took a class with Lovejoy a year ago and it is still a memory we all share with fondness. I have hung my painting up at work and it always brings a smile to my face. We aren't professional painters, and all of our paintings were accurate depictions of our pets' look and personalities. I recommend this class- even if you have to wait for an opening. I drove two hours to take her first class and I'm planning on among the trip again for my other dog's canvas. read more

We booked Lovejoy for a private Paint Your Pet session on a Saturday evening and it was one of the most awesome things ever! I had bought the gift for my boyfriend for Valentines day and then our friends wanted to come along so we were easily able to book a private lesson. Lovejoy is wonderful!! She is super responsive and extremely easy to work with. I couldn't quite believe how easy the entire thing was to coordinate. She's a talented artist and joyful and patient teacher. Her studio is small, but it was perfect for our group. We brought a picnic and spent the evening very relaxed and working on our fine works of pet art. We walked away with lovely portraits and a new inspiration to paint more! I can't recommend this class, studio and instructor enough! It's the perfect gift and/or team building thing to do. I have another pet, so I hope to return and do it all over again :) read more

Lovejoy Creations - Paint your pet private session as the perfect triple date night event! - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

I can't recommend Lovejoy's class enough! She did such an awesome job walking us through each step with jokes and encouragement the whole way through. Such a great class structure and anyone can walk away with something they're proud of no matter what their previous experience is. Will absolutely sign up for another in-person class and will continue painting on my own through her YouTube classes! read more

This class was awesome. I never thought a painting class could be this fun and intuitive. LoveJoy was awesome in the way she talks, moves around the classroom giving positive reinforcement, everything. I am in no way shape or form good at drawing or painting but there she was, a picture of my Lola Bear on my canvas that somewhat resembled her. I was proud of myself. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone looking to take your mind off of work, school, any stress really. Oh, and the music she was playing in the background was super soothing. If anyone knows what it was, shoot me a message. Thanks again LoveJoy. read more

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I took my daughter there for a birthday gift, and we each painted one of her cats. Lovejoy was very upbeat and super helpful every step of the way. Second Chance Brewery was a great venue... lots of light and great music. It was amazing to see that we could actually capture the essense of our pets on canvas. read more

Lovejoy Creations - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

I stumbled upon the paint your pet class in an email from the San Diego Humane Society. I thought this would be the perfect gift for my Dad, who is deeply obsessed with his dog. Lovejoy is actually the name of the artist, which I personally found adorble. She was kind and inviting from the moment I walked into her small studio. Our class was only of 4 people, and she said she caps out at 10. This allows for an incredibly intimate experience which I was thrilled to get. As someone who dabled in art as a hobby, this attention was very much appreciated. Lovejoy is a talented artist and a patient teacher. She is is encouraging and positive during the entire session. The class really allowed for a personal touch and I found it to be incredibly relaxing. I also found out that she does schedule private classes for parties of 6 or more, which I thought would be a wonderful treat for lots of occasions, girls night in, team building, family reunions. Overall this was an incredibel experience and I am so glad that I did it. I would recomend this class to anyone who has an interested; especially if you have thought about painting your pet in the past. It is a true treat and worth every cent. read more

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Lovejoys studio is amazing and such a wonderful place to create! She is the greatest teacher, helping you see life through different eyes, helping you step out of your box, making art and painting so appealing to all! If you haven't tried one of her Paint your Pet classes DO IT! You will amaze yourself and learn so much. Lovejoy is one of the best.... She has given me a new "yoga" in painting.... It's my happy place! read more

I signed up for the "Paint Your Pet" class with a friend. It was very therapeutic and relaxing. Lovejoy helps you with little details if you need it. I had trouble with the eyes, so she stepped right in and gave it a little touch up, which sealed my painting to look awesome. It was something different, and I now have an awesome painting of my fur baby that I've hung up on my wall. I enjoyed Lovejoy's painting class so much that I'm hosting a private painting party at my home with friends and family. I most definitely recommend her classes to anyone looking for something fun and different to do on your own or with friends. You won't regret it. So much fun and you get to hang something up on your wall that you created. ;-) read more

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A group of 7 of us rented Lovejoy's studio for 3 hrs yesterday for a private Paint Your Pet party. We had SO much fun! When we arrived, our canvases and paint stations were all set up and ready to go. We brought drinks and snacks with us and were welcomed with friendly and upbeat energy. We painted in sections and she would lead each section with easy to follow instructions with pictures, then let us do our thing. My favorite part of the class was the one-on-one time she spent with all of us to teach us different techniques or help us blend colors. Lovejoy encouraged us all to listen to ourselves and to trust the process, ensuring us that even someone with no experience could have a great picture in the end. We were unsure and shaky, but with her direction, we all created wonderful paintings! She's a wonderful person to be around and we had a blast. All supplies are included with the low price of the class ($40-45/ea). Every single one of us was happy with our paintings! I can't wait to come back for another class! read more

Lovejoy Creations - My doggie! - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Lovejoy is a very pleasant, professional and fun young woman work with. I planned an event for my friends and I to paint our corgis. We fit comfortably in LJ's studio and I was even encouraged to bring wine and pizza. Lovejoy was very patient and supportive with her teaching. We absolutely enjoyed the evening and especially our time with Lovejoy. I encourage anyone whose looking for a self painting class to please check out Lovejoy Creations. You will NOT be disappointed. read more

Lovejoy Creations - My corgi Chonks. Lovejoy helped add detail to his eyes and neck fluff. Very great instructor - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

This experience was a blast. We brought pizza and tapas and just enjoyed the experience. The instructor was great and very personable. She has great energy. Highly recommend read more

Lovejoy Creations - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Lovejoy is amazing! Sweetest and most encouraging teacher. She made it so easy for us. So much fun painting our pets! Don't worry if you think you may not be artistic, you will do great and may even discover something new about yourself. read more

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My friends and I did a private paint your pet party and had the best time. In under three hours we walked away with beautiful artwork. Lovejoy is the best and I can't recommend her enough!! read more

Lovejoy Creations - My masterpiece! Luna the labradoodle - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Painting with LoveJoy is a great learning experience; she is a fantastic and talented instructor. She is very patient and personable and knows how to make you feel relaxed and comfortable. LoveJoy guides you through each step and demonstrates art methods and gives very clear directions. You'll discover that working with paints and canvas is soothing to the deeper psyche. Even if you have never painted before you will have fun and go home with a great piece of art, I promise! Invite your friends or go by yourself, you'll always look forward to painting with her again...and again... read more

Lovejoy Creations - Painting lovely tulips with LoveJoy! - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Lovejoy is a fabulous instructor! i have had her as my painting instructor numerous times at her previous job. Now she has started her own painting studio! So excited. Lovejoy keeps the class going at a quick pace without anyone getting left behind. She makes sure to circulate the class and assist those who are having difficulty. She is patient and kind and makes everyone feel like they are a fabulous artist! What more could you ask for? read more

I just did "Paint Your Pet" with my family yesterday. It was awesome! I loved every second of it, and so did my family. I've never been artistically inclined, so painting makes me nervous. But my super artistic dad and sister were there and I figured I could talk one of them into fixing my disaster that was bound to happen. However, no disaster recovery was needed! I credit Lovejoy's process, instructions, and positive reinforcements for helping me create a painting that actually turned out really well! Here's how it works. You register on her website (it's getting popular since she partnered with the SD Humane Society, so sign up early) and send her 2-3 pics of your pet via email a few days before the class. She will select one of these pics to sketch onto a canvas. When you arrive to class, she's got your canvas, original pic, and some painting/shading tips ready for you. She gives you instructions and encouragement along the way, and she's available to assist the whole class. You've got 3 hours to paint, but offered a solution if you don't finish in time (everyone in my class finished). You can bring snacks and beverages if you want. At the end of 3 hours, you will have the cutest masterpiece ever! If you mention the San Diego Humane Society, Lovejoy will donate a portion of your registration fee to them. read more

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Lovejoy is, without a doubt, one of the most wonderful people I've ever had the pleasure to know. Spend enough time with her and you just might begin to feel the same. Professionally: she is not only incredibly talented at her craft (which is very diverse and encompasses a variety of mediums) but she is also highly organized, reliable, and very easy going. No matter what your association with her is - taking one of her art classes, having her commission an original piece, utilizing her graphic design & photography work, whatever - she is calm, upbeat, super friendly, and always always on the ball. I lead two international nonprofit organizations, and recently Lovejoy took over all of the visual aspects of an outdoor music festival I organized for one of the charities. She made the most beautiful poster for the event and even painted a 10'x20' mural which back dropped our performance stage. Everyone loved her work! And whenever I had an idea or needed something fixed, etc, she would always get back to me right away. Amazing. On a personal note: Lovejoy has an absolute heart of gold. She gives a lot of her time to charity helping out children and brightening our communities, and as far as I've witnessed she is always kind and courteous to everyone she comes across. Ladies and Gentleman, if you need ANYTHING art related... call Lovejoy. You will be so happy you did. read more

Lovejoy Creations - An original work of art by Lovejoy for a special event. She later digitized it and did the most awesome graphics for the poster - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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We just had a private painting class with Lovejoy this past Saturday. We had a group of 10 and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. We brought our own food and drinks and Lovejoy had a table set up right outside her studio door for us to set up everything. I used to take classes with Lovejoy when she used to teach for Painting & Vino ~ and I am so happy that she opened up her own studio! She has classes listed on her website, but is more than willing to work with you to schedule a private event. Lovejoy is so friendly and fun and the way she teaches is great for all levels of painters. I have taken 3 classes with Lovejoy since she opened her own studio and I have enjoyed each one! She will give you the basic plan for the painting, but will let you be as creative as you want. I'm definitely looking forward to taking more classes with her - hopefully the Poppies painting!!! Sometimes GPS seem to take people further down than the actual location of her studio. Its literally across the street from Slaters 50/50 and Ace Hardware at Liberty Station.... in the Barracks 19 building upstairs next to the elevator. read more

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I decided to try the "Paint Your Pet" class, because it sounded like fun and 15% of the cost went to the San Diego Humane Society if we put them in the "referred by" field. I don't consider myself artistic or very creative. I spend all day in a cubicle doing techno-stuff. My drawings look like slightly more-evolved descendents of the Stick Figure Family. But Lovejoy would be drawing our pets on the canvas, so I told myself, I think I can, I think I can. I'm SO glad I did this class. This was one of the most enjoyable activities I have ever done. Lovejoy is a wonderful, positive and encouraging instructor. She is very kind and reminds us to be kind to ourselves as well, as we create our paintings. I could tell right away that she truly enjoys what she does and wants to share the love of art with her students. She had nothing but kind words of encouragement and positive things to say to us. She's more than willing to lend a helping hand to students' paintings if they wish. At the same time, she encourages us to experiment and just have fun because, as she reminded us, there is no right or wrong way to paint. To me, the class was a bargain at $45 for the 3-hour session. Knowing that she donated 15% to the Humane Society made it even better. That price included all the materials as well as the instruction. I can't wait to go back for another class. read more

Lovejoy Creations - My beloved Phoenix - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Last week I set up two classes with Lovejoy for a group of Golden Retriever friends. Over the course of two evenings we had a total of 20 folks paint their pets and everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE had an absolutely fantastic time! Lovejoy is a pleasure to work with. She is pleasant, encouraging, fun, and an excellent instructor. Most of us were first-time painters and we were all thrilled with the results. Lovejoy made the entire process fun, light-hearted, and enjoyable. I'm already excited about painting with her again! read more

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My friend did the Paint the Pet class and we both had such a good time! We were both worried about how our painting would turn out as we were beginners. But Lovejoy was so patient and really spent time to teach us how to do the steps one by one. The class was small enough where she can go to each student to help. I love my painting at the end!! I was surprised how great it turned out (it has to be all from Lovejoy's guidance!). I had so much fun I didn't want the class to stop! The other classmates were all fun and nice! Classroom was comfortable and parking was easy to find! I'd love to go again! Highly recommended! read more

Lovejoy Creations - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

This class was so much fun! LJ had the outline of my photo already on the canvas with her photo also on a kindle about my set up. LJ walks you through every step of the process and I love my finished product! I'm so happy that I will have this painting of sweet Kona for years to come. And best of all, a portion of the fee I paid will go to the Humane Society! If you are thinking of a paint your pet class do yourself a favor and choose this one- you will be so happy you did! read more

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Best art classes I've taken! Lovejoy works with her students with patience and understanding. She wants everyone to be proud of their piece and will work with each student to assist in creating their masterpiece. The classes are great for all levels and you're not rushed to finish quickly like some places. I 100% recommend trying a paint your pet class. read more

Lovejoy Creations - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

If I could give LoveJoy double the amount of stars I would. Coming from a non artistic background, she made us feel like we were born an artist! Very stress free environment, very intimate, very personable. And those who absolutely love your pets as we do, painting our pets made us feel connected and guilty free of having them left at home as we paint. Bring your wine and snacks as we did. We will definitely come back again and bring our friends. read more

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This was such a fun class. She walked us through each step and we all walked away with works of art to be proud of. She has a great system and it was a ton of fun. read more

Lovejoy Creations - I loved this class and I left feeling great about my skills and artwork. Very empowering. - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

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Best art class ever! Lovejoy was an excellent teacher, she goes through the process step by step in a very non-intimidating way. I learned more from her in 3 hours then I did at another class that lasted months. The results were so much better than I would have imagined. It was so much fun! Will definitely do another class. read more

Lovejoy Creations - Paint Your Pet! Great time! - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

A wonderful supportive experience that was so much fun. Don't worry if you don't know how to Paint. Lovejoy is very helpful and encouraging. You will love this class. read more

Lovejoy Creations - Hercules. - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona

Came with my husband and 4 of our friends for a "paint your pet" event - had such a great time! Preparation was easy...once we got there, It was relaxed, excellent instruction while fostering our inner artist to shine. :) Lovejoy was great, loved the music and the space! Can't wait to return! read more

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I took my mother and grandmother to the "paint your pet" class on Mother's Day. Everyone loved the class and we ended up with amazing paintings that were remarkably close to our furry inspiration. My grandma has very poor vision, especially in dim lighting, and Lovejoy was extremely helpful. She put up an extra bright light, made the sketch lines extra dark, and guided her through each step. Highly recommend this experience to everyone (and their mom!) I have been to a couple other paint and wine classes before and they were always fun but not nearly as personalized or helpful as this place. Lovejoy made a powerpoint that guided us through each step even though we were all painting slightly different things. Also, she added a few final details at the end to give it that life that would be difficult to achieve as amateur artists so we went home with pieces that truly represented our pets with (mostly) our own work! read more

Lovejoy Creations - Art Classes Near Me - Sedona, Arizona