Hosted my daughters 5th birthday party here and could not have had a more wonderful experience! The…read morestaff was welcoming and caring and took care of every detail. The activities and dancing were a hit and the cupcake picnic and gift bags were above and beyond. Everyone had so much fun, including me!

Finally a ballet school in the area that's reasonably priced and caters to the younger set of…read moredancers. Owner is wonderful, personable and welcomes you in like family. Great breakdown of classes geared for age and level of learning in ballet. Do a trial class and you'll see how much your little loves it too!!!

Roaring Mice Art Studio is true gem! I can't say enough positive things about this place. The art…read morestudio caters to ALL ages, and you really don't need any experience or talent to have fun and create fantastic art. As a parent, it is priceless to watch your children express creativity and grow in confidence- which is exactly what this studio allows. The instruction is top notch. The owner is a mother herself and really understands how to create a fun, encouraging environment for your children. The prices are also extremely reasonably. Since materials are provided, you don't have to spend a fortune to create masterpieces that look completely professional. Please do yourself a favor and try this place!

I was invited to a Sip & Paint Party last night - GREAT TIME had by all. I am not an artistic…read moreperson, so I was hesitant if I would enjoy painting on canvas - Loved It!! The owner Daphnee made the whole evening and experience very enjoyable. Cute studio with a lovely spread of hors devours and wine, individual painting easel with aprons, paints and brushes. The owner made the instructions basic and easy to follow at a even pace for all participants. There was soft background music and lots of group (all friends and family) interaction with comments, jokes and creativity juices flowing. I highly recommend Roaring Mice Art Studio to others looking for fun and rewarding art experience or just a fun evening out.

I heard about Zoya through a friend and took her Van Gough-inspired classes at the Palo Alto Art…read moreCenter. I don't normally paint but I really enjoyed the class because it allowed me to receive guidance from a professional on my work while doing something new. Zoya would give us direction on the art and then supervised while we recreated it in our own work. While mine veered a bit from the inspiration, I still had a lot of fun and got to paint a picture of a bike. Zoya also has good feedback at getting your painting to look the best it can be. Thanks!

Zoya Scholis is a very qualified and skilled educator, with strong academic and practical training…read morein various art practices. I highly recommend the classes that she offers. Her own work as a practicing artist is strong as well.

Had a great time at the stained glass workshop with Jen. She was very knowledgeable and patient to…read morewalk through all the steps: glass cutting, grinding, wrapping in foil and soldering. So much fun and love the final product. Highly recommend following their instagram (@studio171.pg) to see when glasses are offered! There are four separate studios within this one shop with lots of cool items.

Coolest shop with lots of interesting and artistic gift items. Handmade jade jewelry, stained…read moreglass pieces and repairs, quirky greeting cards and stickers, original art - and so much more! Absolutely worth a visit!

Was in search of getting some last minute embroidery done and had the pleasure of meeting Carol!…read moreShe responded right away and was very attentive to my needs and was so helpful. She was able to get our job done in no time. I was very impressed with her quality of work, and her professionalism. Will definitely recommend her to everyone I know!! Thank you Carol!

The girls (Christine & Kristy) were awesome! Such a fun class. If you haven't gone, try it. Wine…read moreand snacks served and you can also buy gifts as it's a boutique. My 2nd time there, I love it.

Drink Creatively - Get out of your comfort zone and try something new!…read more This is a perfect girls night out - grab some dinner before the event, have some drinks to get your creative juices flowin and get ready for a night full of laughs. For 2 hours, the instructor explains step by step on how to paint the picture of the night while making it fun. The event in Marina is held at Daddy's City Diner. You can purchase bottled beers and wine as well as the regular menu items while you paint. I highly recommend just getting an appetizer to share since there is not much space on the table and it is easier to eat while you paint. I've had such a good time each time I went that I'm already registered for more! Register early, events get sold out fast! *check out where and when the nearest Paint Nite is in your area and register at www.paintnite.com*

A review from an audience member (as opposed to the other reviews which focus on dance…read moreinstruction). As a venue: spacious area with a large room for tables for refreshments during intermission. A medium-sized stage area with no disabled seating but they allow wheelchairs to sit in front of the graduated seating section (so in front of the first row). Personnel/hosting staff: Employees (or volunteers?) are happy and helpful. If you are disabled or are with someone, they acknowledge and help you right away frm the time you arrive until they see you out the door when the performance is over. Programs are right on time. Place is clean. As an entertainment/arts program: Well-chosen material that can be appreciated by any age group and is not too long for younger audience members. I enjoyed my first time at SpectorDance for their holiday show and auction. I felt welcomed into what seemed to be a supportive group of people who are all probably parents of the performers. People from the organizing team introduced themselves. The auction was one of the most approachable in the area and I felt appreciated when I bid on something. Plenty of parking in their private lot. My first time out here won't be my last. I'm bookmarking their site so I can know when performances come up.

My 3.5 year old daughter attends pre-ballet with a tap dance component here during a weeknight…read moreclass with Ms. Amy. This is one of the few places I found to host classes for kids starting at age 3. The instructor is extremely patient while dealing with a class full of wild kids and makes time to work with each child individually. The facility consists of two separate rooms for classes. There is one larger room with tiered seating for guests that I believe they hold recitals in. There are bathrooms on site and the facilities are kept clean. I have seen all ranges of ages in classes and have also seen singing lessons. If alternate class times on Saturdays were added for the younger kids it would be five stars! It's difficult to get a run down 3 year old to focus after a full day around dinner time.

Today I took an art class at Open Ground Studios (OGS). Denese Sanders taught the class in…read moreaccordion book making. As with every class I've taken at OGS, it was artistic and informative, and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. The studio itself is inviting, with enough room to work, lots of supplies, and really nice folks to get to know. Classes are fairly small, for personal interaction, and include time to focus, as well as time to collaborate and get to know each other a bit. I always learn more from being in that space than simply the topic I signed up for. I always wish for more time and space in my life to participate at OGS. If I could, I'd attend classes at least once a month, and/or "open studio" time. It's a wonderful place to create, and to be.

Last weekend I had the good fortune to take a workshop with Erin Hunter and I cannot sing her…read morepraises loudly enough! She opened my "heart door" to find my way back into the love of drawing I enjoyed as a young girl. Erin is one of the most gifted, generous, and skillful teachers imaginable. Also the Open Ground Studio Space is beautiful and filled with inspiring images and is well stocked with art supplies.