3 years ago on our 2nd anniversary we came to Long Beach and spent the weekend hanging out around…read morethe harbor and going to the Aquarium. So for our 5th anniversary we decided to come back to Long Beach but this time my fiancée had several groupon deals to choose from. So out of the 5 options I chose the Queen Mary tour and the painting class with wine. That's how we stumbled across Creative Canvas LA. Laniqua (the owner) was awesome from the moment we called her to see if she would accept our groupon the next day. She saved a spot for us and asked to send her an email once we purchased the groupon so she could make it official. Very cool! Trying to find the place wasn't too hard but we did have to ask a restaurant near by where we could find the painting class. Fortunately for us, they knew exactly what we were talking about and point us along the way. Upon arriving, we had the opportunity to meet Laniqua in person and she remembered it was our anniversary while pointing us to our seats and blank canvases. She had an assistant who was awesome and very helpful while Laniqua walked us through the steps. The only negative was that the groupon said the class comes with a free glass of wine but there wasn't any available and if we did want drinks we had to purchase them from the bar next door. Other than that, the class was fun and very interesting the way you learn how to paint w picture. I would highly recommend taking her class and just make sure to call to see what location she'll be at because she has several. OOOOO 5 out of 5 Afros

I took this class for the first time with my girlfriend a few weeks ago and LOVED it. We both had…read moreso much fun. Myia was our teacher and she was really cool. She had funny jokes and I really appreciated her coming around to help us individually when we were stuck or to save our paintings from our own destruction. I am not an artist naturally. Whenever I have to draw something I usually warn people that it won't be pretty. At the end of the session, and with the help of a glass of wine, I couldn't believe how well my painting turned out. Even for someone who really isn't drawn to painting, it was much easier than I thought when Myia broke it down step by step. I love it so much, and have it proudly displayed in my room right now. Thanks Myia for a very memorable night :)

Had such a great time at the Paint Me a Party event at El Tort in Northridge on March 12! The…read moreinstructor was incredibly patient, encouraging, and super helpful throughout the whole class. She made everything easy to follow and kept the atmosphere fun and relaxed. There were lots of laughs, and she truly made the whole experience enjoyable for everyone. She's not only a wonderful instructor but also just a really nice person who clearly loves what she does. I would absolutely love to take another class with her again. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun night out!

Paint Me a Party hosted an in office corporate event for a group of about 15 of us and we all had a…read moregood time and were able to walk away with a nice painting. All the paint brushes, paint, canvas and easel were all set up for us at individual stations in our office. Our instructor was great and guided us through step by step on the painting. For me being a fairly unartistic person, I was impressed with the final output I ended up with. Fun and relaxing event overall!

Ylenia recreated our favorite photo from our wedding ceremony. The colors are absolutely gorgeous,…read moreand the details are incredible (just look at the lace on my dress!). She captured our moment perfectly.  We held a post elopement party a few months after the ceremony where we were able to reveal the painting. My husband and I were speechless. It turned out so much better than expected! Our guests were amazed as well! I love our wedding photos but this painting will be one of our favorite memories from our wedding. I highly recommend Ylenia's work for any and all special occasions. This piece looks stunning in our living room.

Ylenia blew our expectations out of the water! Her painting was so incredible, I actually cried a…read morelittle. She's amazing to work with and we feel so fortunate to have had her at our wedding.

This company is amazing !!!! Always a good time when doing anything, from paint and sips, to making…read moredrinks ! (Some of the best might I add) to making succulents and just coming up with any new artistic format. If you're a beginner, you will definitely find your artistic voice, or if you just want to hang out and have a good time, at dope locations, this is definitely for you !!!

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We had booked and hour and a half class "the body bar " party at $65/ person. This was for a combo…read moreMother's Day and sweet 16 event. My sister was visiting from Australia, my mom lives in Whittier and we are in Redondo beach. We all drove to Long Beach excited. Our grand total was $440.00 We got there at 3 pm and our instructor Katie didn't even introduce herself. She had run out of sugar for the scrubs and essential Oils, her essential oils were so cheap and watered down. The ass ended at 3:32 PM. So we were shorted 58 minutes. She didn't even have proper containers for us and used tape to hold our scrub together, which we warmed her it won't hold and she disregarded our concerns. The scrub ended up leaking all over our car. We complained via email to Shelly the owner , who offers us a make up class. We advised her logistically it would be too hard to get everyone together And asked for a refund . She refused and gave us back $120 which in my opinion is a joke. We had asked for 50% minimum. Our whole evening was ruined because of this horrible company. There are so many other better businesses please do not give your money to this establishment. I wish we had been warned and should have realized when after 4 years of being open they only had 15 reviews on yelp. Save yourself the time, money and hassle

Once again, Craft+Light Creative Arts Studio provided a first class experience for my daughter and…read moreher friends. I opted for the hat bar experience. Shelley, the owner, was gracious through the entire process. She gave the girls tips on how to position their patches on their hats even encouraged them to pick a few extra to make sure their hats were fabulous. If you are ever looking a top notch hands on creative experience, Craft+Light is your place.

Definition of a GOOD TIME! These paint parties are intimate…read more& family friendly yet TURNT !! I love the vibes of these sessions. For someone like me who is horrible at drawing/painting , Seranie literally makes u feel like an ARTEEEEST! Definitely worth the money. Can't wait for the next one!

The team was so easy to work with. I reached out to ask for a quote and was contacted within a day…read more When I reserved my date/time we worked through the logistics with ease. On the day of they arrived to our location right on time and set up quickly so we could start painting right away. It was so fun and they were so patient. The instructions were easy to follow, even for beginners. This experience was a hit with my family/friends. And because we painted on a tote, everyone walked away with a gift. I would recommend them to anyone that asks!

I had such a great time painting which I've never done before. Although I'm a little biased being…read moreAmanda's friend since high school, her fun personality and gentle guidance makes the whole experience enjoyable. I came into her painting studio with zero clue on what to paint or how to do it but I'm so happy with the result. I have my very own artwork displayed in my home and it's an awesome feeling to know I made that. I will definitely be back for more art and laughs.

Considering I am no artist and requested a paint by number canvas my nerves were quickly settled by…read morethe friendliest of the instructor. Local Artworks is a very fun & comfortable environment with all the supplies and help you may or may not need to creat your very own masterpiece or in my case a not so tragic mess.

If you haven't taken your grand-babies here you are missing out!…read more Just do it! It's fun, creative, and a rewarding time to spend with your little ones and the owner brings her own charm to it all. Don't pass this up ... try at least once! You'll thank me later. And yes, adults can do it too!

We celebrated my 10 year old's birthday with a small group of friends…read more Most ceramics are priced $20-$40 per piece. They allow any amount of color paint to you need and offer a glossy or glitter sealant for your painted ceramic. Allow at least an hour of paint time for smaller pieces and more than that if your artists are more detailed oriented or indecisive. We easily spent 1.5 hrs painting once we selected our ceramic, which took at least 25 minutes itself. I would like to come back with my husband for a date night.