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!

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.

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 !!

Our class was 4 hours long, bring your own beverage and warm clothes! They don't offer you anything…read moreto drink (not even water, luckily o had some on the car) and they keep the heater at 67 degrees unless you ask them to turn it on, still instructor said she likes it at 67, not pleasant for a cold, rainy day. Other than that, we made blankets, selection of yarn was nice and instructor was helpful.

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.

What an amazing gallery. I visited several galleries while in the Carmel area and Gallery by the…read moreSea was by far my favorite. The photographs on the wall were simply incredible. Beautiful images and masterfully printed. I spent a while in the gallery just admiring the images. All of Mike's image were instantly recognizable. Cannot say enough good things about the artistry and the friendly feeling of this gallery. From the moment we walked into the gallery we were made to feel at home. Mike and Elizabeth were perfect hosts and allowed us to browse at our leisure. The were instantly available for questions and we felt like long-time friends from the moment we met them. This is a must stop if you are in the area, Thank you Mike and Elizabeth for making our time at your gallery more memorable. Elizabeth, we actually took your advice and ate on the Wharf in Monterey on Thanksgiving Day.

I actually loved this place as a nice little cafe lunch spot. The service was quick and the food…read morewas good - pretty views from the patio & staff was sweet. It's very much a light lunch spot but they have things like salads, wraps, burgers, etc. A good little break from the deli market sandwiches without breaking the bank!

Mr. Whyte took time to talk about his processes and training. Very grateful for the chance to…read morespeak with a fantastic living, world-class artist.

I can't wait to check this store out when we can catch it during business hours! Thus far, from…read morewhat we've seen from the window, the sculpture pieces were amazing! From the outside, we saw a bust of President Eisenhower and a gigantic bust of President Lincoln.. This is the artist's gallery and working studio, from what i've read.

Sofanya is a brilliant gifted artist...deeply spiritual, creative, and always imaginative!!!read more

This Artist is really in touch with her inner spirit. She expresses it in multiple mediums. She is…read morealso one of the warmest people you would ever want to meet.. Seeing her work it Is truly an experience Worth having and if you're lucky you get to own one of the pieces

We've been coming to this art class 3x now and intend to continue coming for the kid's art class on…read moreWednesday. My daughter truly enjoys the class and intends to turn her room into an art studio. Tami, the owner, is a wonderful art teacher and truly great with kids. She also provides snacks and drinks for them as well. I'm looking forward to trying one of their craft classes. The studio itself is clean and inviting. We just love this place!

Hosted my daughter's 9th birthday party at the studio with Tami. I'm so thankful I did!…read more My daughter and her friends had a great time painting, eating pizza and cupcakes. Tami made the painting of the unicorn easy that every girl enjoyed the event and they were proud of their artwork. I highly recommend planning your next party with Tami. She made the party planning stress feel, and my daughter loved picking out what her friends would paint. The space of the studio was perfect and so cute with twinkle-lights and artwork all over. This place is such a gem for Gilroy! My daughter looks forward to going again to paint just for fun on one of studio's themed painting afternoons.