I'm a groupon junkie... I admit it. A groupon for Paint-A-holics showed up in my recommendations…read morefor a group of 4 to paint. It looked like fun, and I have never done it before. So I thought I would get a few of my girlfriends to go with me and have a fun night of wine and painting! This whole process was very smooth. From the user friendly website to chose what and where you want to paint, and reserving your date. I even got a reminder email with detailed instructions for my painting night. The image I chose for girls night was Moonlight at the San Pasqual Wine tasting room in La Mesa. The San Pasqual tasting room was located in a very cute and walkable area in La Mesa. There was plenty of street parking, and I didn't have any problems finding the location or parking. It is a 3 hour event, so depending on the location, availability of food varies. The winery offered cheese platters and a variety of wines. Since they didn't have food, we were allowed to bring in food from neighboring restaurants. I chose a glass of their sangria for my drink of choice. I absolutely loved it. It was the perfect blend of wine and citrus. The whole experience was awesome and I had so much fun! I love my painting and I already have it on my wall! I'm planning another one with the girls already! Jason is a really good teacher! He's patient, funny, and talented in addition to being able to survive a room of primarily women drinking and painting! I completely recommend Paint-A-holics for a girls night or a date night!

Had the best time ever with jason at Matucci winery! He is so funny and encouraging! He is very…read moreknowledgeable and kind and also very entertaining! We all came away from the experience having fully enjoyed ourselves and satisfied with our paintings! Thank You! P.s-the wine was amazing as well!!!

I've had my kids do 2 summer camps here and they loved it. My husband and I did a painting date…read morenight and it was awesome. We thought it was a super value and will be back to do another!

This is one of the original guided painting studio experiences. I've been going since 2013. It…read morenever ceases to amaze me what we can do in two hours! Last Friday night, my daughter and I painted a desert scene and the teacher was great. The only thing I encourage them to do is provide the same canvas size to the audience as the original work was done on otherwise things need to be squeezed in or left off altogether. I asked for one and they happily provided it.

So talented and inspiring. Absolutely a pleasure to take a class and work in the studio…read more Highly recommended.

Went with a friend to take a fused glass class. It was great. We started out picking a shape and…read morethen created a personal design. Great instructions and feedback when putting the final touches on the piece before it went into the Kiln. The finished piece turned out beautifully.

My fiance and I celebrated our anniversary here with a beginner critters class! It was our first…read moretime doing any glass work and our instructor was awesome. He was very patient and helpful, and let us figure it out without stepping in too often. Our critters turned out great and we will definitely be back for more classes!

Wow! What a wonderful hidden gem! My friend invited me to attend a stained glass class with her at…read morethe Phoenix Glass Center. I had never heard of the Phoenix Glass Center before, but thought it would be fun to make a stained glass sun catcher. Make sure you have your GPS activated because it's a bit tricky to find their location. It's hidden in an industrial area right next to the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport runway. We made sure to get to class early, as they had requested in their email. They have a shop with beautiful glass items for sale. They provide bottled water for students as well. Our class was in a second newer building just across the parking lot. Our instructor was Sarah. She was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and extremely patient with novice glass artists like myself. The class was set for three hours but it was a long process with many steps, so the class ran over. I didn't mind. I was happy not to be rushed through the process. All in all, it was a really fun evening! They are offering an upcoming stained glass class where you can make a Mother's Day frame. I will definitely return in the future to try another one of their classes.

I joined an Art Masterclass mosaic session with friends, and while it was a fun outing overall, I…read moreleft feeling like the experience didn't quite match the price tag. The biggest issue was the lack of real instruction. The hosts mainly pointed us to written directions and spent more energy upselling their extra products than actually guiding the class. For something marketed as a workshop, I expected more hands-on teaching. The Turkish delight and tea were a nice touch, very good, in fact, but they didn't arrive until nearly the end of the session, which felt oddly timed. On top of that, the project itself is more than you can realistically finish in the allotted time, so you end up taking it home to complete. I'm glad I did it once because I got to share the experience with friends, but next time we'll probably just buy the supplies and figure it out ourselves. Three stars for the fun company, tasty treats, and the idea, but with more instruction and less sales pitch, it could have been so much better

This is a really fun experience with friends. A great thing to bring a date as well. I highly…read morerecommend the experience!

I have done so many classes and I have to say I enjoy it way more than I originally thought I…read morewould. Ed is an amazing teacher and makes the experience even more enjoyable. It is something you can do alone or with a bunch of your friends and have a ton of fun either way! I love watching everyone get creative and of course enjoy the outcome of everyone's art. Totally recommend checking out a class if you have a chance!

I just returned from a one-week oil painting workshop. The instructor and school experience were…read moreboth fantastic. The instructor did a demo each morning, and then we'd paint in the afternoon. My one recommendation is that the school create an online chat group so that potential students know more about what to expect if attending for the first time. Here are my tips: The school has a store that has some basic art materials in case you forget something such as solvents, canvases, brushes, etc. They also have items you can borrow such as brushes and glass jars for solvents. Food is limited. They have a service where you can order lunch from a local restaurant if you get your order in before 10, but it's just sandwiches and salads, and the only drink available is ice tea. There's a cafe across the street that has very pricey coffee drinks and pastries. There's also a Starbucks and Walgreens within walking distance. You can certainly bring your own food and drinks, they have a refrigerator and microwave. There's also usually basic coffee available. The closest art store is Blick in Tempe. Next to Blick is Trader Joe's which is a good place to stock up on food and drinks. In the same strip mall there are also several restaurants. Do not hesitate to rent a car, parking is ample and free almost everywhere. The heat is oppressive in October and I don't recommend walking as I did. There's a bus that runs up and down N. Scottsdale Rd. and it just costs $2 cash. It came in handy one day when I needed to go to Blick and didn't want to pay $20 for Uber each way. The closest places to stay are Hilton Canopy and Bespoke, make sure to ask for student discounts. I ended up at the less expensive Hyatt House which was one mile away but it had a living room and kitchen, daily breakfast, and was quiet in the back. The models were great, I was a little surprised that they wanted us to tip on top of already paying a model fee. They suggested $5-$10, so bring cash. They did print color copies of the models for us for free. There were two dogs in the classroom. If you don't like dogs or are allergic I would ask about dogs before attending. The air conditioning is very cold, so bring a jacket or sweater. They will ship your oil paintings back home to you once they're dry and charge your credit card the shipping fee. As a student you get free admission to the Western Spirit museum across the street, and discounted admission to the Contemporary Museum which is near the Civic Center and Saturday farmers market. There are tons of galleries just a few blocks from the school on E. Main St.

My daughter is having an amazing experience at the Scottsdale Artist school. They have classes for…read moreteens that are short 6 week courses. The space is absolutely gorgeous! It's a truly peaceful place for teens to be creative. The prices are very reasonable and the teachers are knowledgeable and kind.

Tosca Rae showed me her studio Lively Mind Art Studio. LivelyMindArt.com What a great place to…read morecreate! Yes, they have a kiln and make pottery happen, baby! They have classes, studio time, you name it & Life sculptures (which I am a big fan of). They were open on Sunday when I popped in. They have very reasonable rates and tons of different mediums to work with. Great vibes and a very friendly environment await you. 3232 N 16th St Phoenix AZ 85016 my old stomping ground of 12 years. #livelymind #livelymindart #livelymindartstudio #toscarae

I was looking for a place near me to bring my granddaughter to create. I cant belive how lucky I…read morewas to find this place. Let me say, it's wonderful! You walk in and there's an immediate sense of calm. The owner, Tosca, is so sweet & chill, she was great explaining to Zoey how to create w clay. Zoey worked on her piece for 3 hrs! I painted a piece that was pre-made, I can't wait to see how it looks after firing it. I'm truly looking forward to going back.