The workshop I attended with guest artist Ruo Li was a rewarding experience. Owner/partner Rich…read moreBrimer creates a warm creative atmosphere. I learned from Ruo as well as Rich and all the other students. It was a great way to work with a master without feeling overwhelmed. . The studio itself is bare bones, so you need all your own supplies (easel, brushes, paints, mediums, etc.). The lighting is great and there is room to paint outside on the brick walkways and deck. Come early and indulge yourself with some of the best bake goods on the planet at the Lafayette bakery in the same Barnyard complex.

This was an a great experience for my company offsite. I called Rich on Monday and we were able to…read moredo a 10 person team painting event on Friday. Rich was informative, laid back, great host. Recommend this again!

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.

The Pacific Grove Art Center always has a wonderful variety of art. Many times they display our…read moretalented youth's efforts. Every space is imbued with a history of creativity. If those walls could speak, oh the stories they would tell!

The Art Center was formed in 1969 the year Pacific Grove sold alcohol for the first time. The Art…read moreCenter during its first opening that July 4th weekend served alcohol. Ironically the woman, ElMarie Dyke, who was it's first director and founder was a staunch prohibitionist. The green awning over the front door can't possibly prepare a first timer for what will unfold once the stairs have been climbed. Four galleries, 16 artist studios, a ballet school and an art classroom, The Art Center completely changes all of their exhibits every 7 weeks. It is the busiest gallery space in Monterey County. Run by an all volunteer board and a skeleton crew. If you are thinking about donating to the arts you will get your money's worth here. The Art Center specializes in exhibiting unknown, local and controversial artists. Some of my favorite shows have been by: Hurricane Katrina victims, Center for Non-Violence, Carol Baker's silk paintings, Kira Corser, Kim Weston, Richard Greenberg, The Metal Arts Guild. I consider PGAC the jewel of downtown Pacific Grove. You haven't seen PG until you've seen this place. A testament to the conviction of it's local citizens to the arts who have cared for it over 40 years I am sorry it is not wheelchair accessible. They have tried for may years to get an elevator but they do not own the building.

I've been to various paint nite events and was really hoping for this place to be the next go to…read morespot. Was a bit disappointed with the customer service, artist is not friendly, lacks customer service skills.

Enjoyable and a great learning experience! I have enjoyed all the classes and techniques that each…read moreartist demonstrates during the classes.

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.

Attended a Ugly Sweater theme night with my daughter and we had a great time. When we signed up we…read morepicked a project we wanted to work on, along with any personalization eg. family name etc. They had two instructors for 6 of us which was impressive and showed they really care about their customers and making sure they have help with their projects. You start off with grabbing an apron and listen to the instructions. First, you need to sand the wood for your project. Depending on which project you pick will determine the amount of sanding that will need to be done. We then had the opportunity to antique/distress our project. This is optional but make sure you use the earplugs as it can get a little loud for three minutes while everyone hammers. Next, you stain your piece. What's great is there are a lot of finished projects displayed to help you pick which finish and or look you're going for. We then had the option to add a special finish on top of the stain to give it a more distressed look. Then we were provided our stencil. The stencil is created by the owner using the information you placed when booking the event. For example if you wanted to put the Miller Family, a stencil is provided with that name. With your table partner and some help from the instructors you place your stencil on your project. Then you go to the paint wall and decide what colors you want for your piece. Last but not least, you remove hour stencil, allow it to dry a bit from the fan and finish it by adding some wax on it. Overall this was a great event to do with my daughter, but also can be great for friends and family get together, team bonding events, or just a fun project to do and not make a mess at home. Important things to know: Monterey traffic can be unpredictable so make sure you give yourself enough time to arrive at least 15 minutes early. Arriving late may cause you to miss one of the steps. They serve alcohol so this is 21 and up only. Drinks are not included and cost extra. Even with the apron, it can get a little messy. Try to wear things you don't mind getting something on. Try not to wear sleeves unless you can roll them up. I highly recommend Board and Brush and can't wait to come back and do another project.

Board & Brush is a 3 hour instructor led workshop to make a home wood decor project. You sign up…read morefor a class on line and select from over 600 designs and they have everything ready to go when you arrive. The staff is VERY helpful and patient and will guide you to create a lasting project you can be proud of. Wine and beer available too for a relaxing and fun atmosphere. Highly recommend this unique experience in downtown Monterey.

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!

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.

Went to AR workshop last night with a group of moms for MNO for our school and it couldn't have…read moregone better !! The owner, Raquel was there and was extremely helpful and fun. Jodi was also helping out and she was great. We all made different wood projects that turned out beautiful . Everything was prepared and ready for us when we got there and no one was rushed and we all loved the end result of our project. This is a great spot for a group looking to get crafty and have fun! Thank you Raquel !!

AR Workshop is a wonderful establishment - helping you to bring all of your DIY's to life! The…read moreworkshop is so much fun... great for kids, families, group parties, or even a girl's night (which we did and loved). You can bring your own snacks and drinks, even wine for those 21+! The items you create are great for gifts or to fill in your own home. When we first sat down, we we're worried we weren't skillful enough to complete our projects but by the end we were shocked at the masterpieces we created. I can't wait to come back and highly recommend this place to everyone in the area!

We had a wonderful experience at her summer camp and look forward to seeing and participating in…read morethe new studio!

From the owner: Ooze Studio is a community-driven art studio, oozing inspiration and contagious creativity!…read more Kids to Teens can explore their imaginations, build humble confidence and foster creativity through the super fun process of oozing with art. We are very different from most art workshops in that the focus is on creative thinking, not so much on technical skills. We teach kids and teens how to build on their ideas, push concepts further and refine their art. Ooze is all about playing with the artistic process, connecting with your creativity and learning to enjoy the challenges that may arise by letting loose and oozing more. Our specialty is guiding Oozers to create their way, purposefully and playfully! Ooze Studio's mission is to provide a comfortable and safe space where kids & teens can explore their imaginations and foster their creativity through the process of producing art. The ultimate Ooze vision is cultivate creative thinkers who will confidently carry their creativity into every aspect of life, helping the community bridge cultural divides and grow into a more unified, culturally rich environment. Ooze offers private, group, event and camp art workshops year round for kids & teens. An afterschool program is coming soon!

Brian and his amazing snakes and skink were the highlight of our 7 year olds party. The kids and…read moreadults were riveted and Brian was extremely knowledgeable. Everyone had so much fun and learned so much about these amazing reptiles. We highly recommend For Goodness Snakes for your gathering. Thank Brian!

A wonderful experience at my nephew's birthday party. My girls loved getting to learn about snakes…read moreand had fun looking, touching and holding one.