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    Pinot's Palette

    4.8 (167 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Carlo G.

    I came here for a company team-bonding activity and my experience here was great, but after speaking with my boss about the logistics, I have to rate this spot a little lower. My boss wanted to a book a painting session here with the jigsaw painting. My boss mentioned he contacted the owner a couple times, but the owner wasn't clear. The owner mentioned he couldn't do the jigsaw painting for our group, but gave in last minute. This was stressful for my boss logistics-wise. Other than the reservation issues, my experience here was good! We had an instructor guiding us throughout the whole experience and she was fun and nice! I liked the setup where she painted alongside of us and her painting was recorded on the monitor which was easy for our group to follow. We did a jigsaw puzzle painting which was really cool since it was a bunch of mini canvases coming together to create a larger painting. It required team work which was perfect for our team bonding activity. The brushes and paint were easy to use and they gave us aprons so we wouldn't get our clothes dirty. There was also a bar inside, so I enjoyed sipping on the sweet moscato while painting. The paintings needed a day to dry and they were available for pickup the following day. I asked the instructor and they also gave us the test painting (the one she was working on) for free. Overall, a good experience here but I would be weary of the booking logistics.

    Jenny D.

    Wine and paint night for Galentines is the best. This is the second time we decided to have Pinot's Palette host us for our girls night. The instructors are knowledgeable, helpful, and the vibes are perfect. There's a mini snack bar, no Chacuterie, and an assortment of wine, hard cider and more should you be interested. Everyone is so friendly and it's such an ideal spot for girls night, artists, and dates. There's metered street parking, but if you come for the 7-9p classes, it's only an hour parking because after 8p it's free. There's an underground parking garage I didn't see, but I know it exists. We came in on a Tuesday and the parking situation was easy, consider coming earlier to find parking if you decide to partake during a weekend, and having dinner prior should you decide to sip and paint.

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    Klarissa P.

    Bachelorette party came for one of the classes and had a blast! Would highly recommend for groups. The instructor was thorough and helped explain how to accomplish the final look for those not familiar with painting, and the assistants were helpful as well. They have wine, beer, and mocktail options! Everyone for our group said they would come again.

    Christina G.

    I've been invited to Pinot's Palette a few times before for paint nights, but last night was my first time initiating a visit on my own -- and it did not disappoint! My friend and I signed up in the afternoon for a 7pm class, and when we arrived about 15 minutes early, everything was already perfectly set up with our names. So cute and so organized! We got settled in and class started right on time. It's such a fun experience, no matter who you go with. Even if you're not artsy at all, you can absolutely do this and have a blast. The instructors make it easy and enjoyable. I also signed up for their rewards system and even got a coupon for my next visit -- love that! Highly recommend, and I'll definitely be back soon!

    Ally U.

    We had a birthday event to celebrate so we booked here for a group of 7. Check in was easy and simple. You can purchase drinks and snacks during the course as well! You do not need to know how to paint at all, as the instructors guide you step by step for the entire process! Once you check in everything is ready for you and they provide all supplies and aprons. It was super fun and I would definitely come here again! It lasted about 2 hours! Today we had the classic starry night and I was excited to switch up the colors and the vibes for my painting! Hopefully this was giving Wicked!!!

    Jan H.

    Everything was amazing! Set up was organized. We even added extra colors to our pallet. Service was excellent, from our artist to the bartender. Loved the patience of our instructors as well. We were there to celebrate a birthday and she got a free keepsake painting. Metered (app) parking on the streets or in the parking structure on Delacey.

    Vivian A.

    Had such a fun time at this painting class! The instructor was super interactive and gave really clear, step-by-step instructions that made it easy to follow along -- even for beginners. There was also another staff member walking around to offer extra help, give tips, and refill paint without us even having to ask, which made the whole experience feel smooth and stress-free. Whether you're going on a cute date or planning a creative hangout with friends, this is such a great idea. We left with our own masterpieces and lots of laughs. Definitely recommend!

    Amy L.

    My favorite wine and paint place. I always get felice? It's white wine and it's super sweet. Instructions were clear but still doesn't make sense how the teachers drawing comes out 10000x better than what I always draw even after following step by step. Very fun seeing how my friends paint and it's also a good date spot. They have underground parking at the dayton.

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    Maggy Z.

    This was such an awesome experience with friends and family. The vibe was perfect and the just the right amount of people for a Wednesday night. The owner was really nice and the artist was very clear with instructions. Do not show up late or you will have to catch up on your own. We're definitely coming back it was so much fun! We parked a block away in a public parking lot and payed under $5.

    sabrina c.

    This is a great place to do a team activity or group event. I set one up for my work team and Freddy was really kind and helpful throughout the process. They were very accommodating with my requests such as time and last minute canceled guest. It was so fun and it is great for any beginner.

    My gf and I had a great time!
    Brian L.

    Pinot's Palette is a great studio for your next date idea! I took my gf here for our second paint date. Our first experience at a different studio was decent, but nothing like the instruction and vibes here at Pinot's Palette! Our instructor was clear and detailed, allowing us to follow along with ease. Upon signing up I was a bit skeptical knowing the class would be about two and a half hours, but once I started working I was so into it that by the end I was asking for more time. My gf and I had a great time, and I surprised myself with the end product of my painting. I am by no means a painter so I give credit to the great instruction. Great vibes and art piece to take home and put up on the wall!

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    John P.

    If you're looking for a unique date idea this is definitely the spot for you. The class is super fun and the drinks are actually really affordable. The reason why the class is so fun is because the instructor is personable and really does an amazing job guiding you through the process of how to paint an amazing picture. You really don't think you can do it and by the end of the class you actually have a solid painting done. The drinks are all affordable too and they're pretty good as well. Definitely one of the best date nights we've had!

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    Travis P.

    This was a pretty fun experience! I'm not much of a painter so my painting came out pretty funny but they really do teach you some good skills and techniques. The bar had a nice setup and pretty reasonable prices, I got a Diet Coke for like $2. Seats were assigned but we were able to sit all together with a group of 6 by registering online and asking them to put us together. Parking is free downstairs in the underground parking using their passcode. Totally would be back again if there is another painting that I like.

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    Great instructors and really clean place. They took their time in instructing us. While also having creative freedom.

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    Ask the Community - Pinot's Palette

    First time thinking of going here Saturday Jan 7 Do They Have FOOD & DRINKS?

    They serve wine, beer, & bottled water. They don't have food but chips are available for purchase.

    Can children go, they would just be drawing no drinking?

    Unfortunately, all participants have to be 21 and older. They always check IDs. So I would say it's safe to say no.

    Is parking free?

    There is a parking structure on Dayton, the street behind Pinots Palette. There is 2 hour free parking.

    What does the class include when I buy my ticket?

    You get all the materials to paint and step by step instruction. Canvas, brushes, paint, and an apron. You take your painting home but the supplies stay. :) Wine, Beer, or soft drinks are available for purchase at the bar.

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    Review Highlights - Pinot's Palette

    What's truly INCREDIBLE is that the sense of community and vibrancy that I have come to love at Pinot's Palette Pasadena is not lost virtually.

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    Eye Heart Art

    Eye Heart Art

    4.8
    (46 reviews)

    I just celebrated my birthday with a group of girlfriends and Aja was both our host and instructor…read more The process of book was seamless she gave all the information we needed and checked in all the way up till our booking. She was thoughtful and showed up early so we could use the kitchen and bar area to set up our appetizers and drinks. She set up the art stations while we drank and ate. Later she lead the class while also taking candid photos of our group. She took her time explaining the process and checking in to make sure we were all following along. Aja was fun and entertaining. She took various groups shots always paying great attention to detail. This was a wonderful experience and I would absolutely book again. We were the only party at the time, she laid out all the art to choose from. The space was clean and large enough to accommodate my 10 group and plenty of space to walk around. There were couches and kitchen area with a small refrigerator. Overall the space was a 10. Experience a 10. And instruction a 10.

    Such a great experience with Aja again! We booked her for my nephew's birthday and didn't realize…read moreshe was the same art teacher we had a few years ago! Once we saw her in person, we instantly remembered her. The space where she hosted was spacious, clean and large enough to accommodate a larger crowd if needed. We were a group of four. She was able to help both boys complete their artwork and give the moms extra time to finish. We felt bad taking longer than the kids and Aja did not rush us. She has such a calm demeanor and so much patience with kid and adults. I would highly recommend her. Her love of art and experience with kids is so amazing!

    Green & Bisque Clayhouse

    Green & Bisque Clayhouse

    4.5
    (50 reviews)

    My sister and I had been gifted a 1 hour private session with Green & Bisque. Neither of us had any…read moreexperience with pottery, but our instructor, Kim, was very helpful and patient with us! She taught us how to use the throwing wheel table thing and how to form the clay into a bowl. Handling clay on a wheel was much harder than how it seems in those sped up videos you see on social media. You have to use a good amount of strength to stabilize your arm, and you have to work steadily despite the wheel moving quickly. It was a good experience, especially after discovering a typical beginners throwing class takes about 6 weeks when we only had an hour. After making the bowls, we waited about 4 weeks for Green & Bisque to finish glazing and firing our bowls before we picked it up. It's definitely a worthwhile experience if you enjoy working with your hands or crafting!

    I sat on this review for a full year because that's how much I loathe leaving bad reviews. But I…read morewant to be honest about my experience. I respond deeply to gestures of goodwill and trust from a business. This was the opposite. My interactions with a member of the leadership team left me feeling talked down to rather than respected. When I raised concerns about communication, the response was not to acknowledge the experience but to repeatedly defend and cite policy. The emails were unnecessarily long, defensive, unprofessional, and patronizing. My concerns and request for a middle ground were met with condescending rhetorical questions and comparisons that completely missed the point. Look beneath the glossy branding and the environment feels cold, transactional, and sterile. To me, that's not a place that fosters creativity. A business can have firm policies while still treating customers with generosity and respect. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here.

    Art Center at Night

    Art Center at Night

    4.3
    (4 reviews)

    Art Center at Night allows working professionals to take on their creative side at night through…read moretheir courses. I've taken art classes at community colleges before and I do notice a differance in the level of information, communication, and style at Art Center. I took a design and composition class and really do feel I was stretched but not uncomfortably so. The information my teacher provided was well commicated, easy to understand, and most importantly I was able to understand the underlying concepts of what I was learning and apply it to real world design problems. I really like how interactive and collabortative the environment feels. If you're looking for a creative outlet, ACN is a good option. They're expanding so maybe they will have more classes. The neat thing is that some of these courses can be used as credit towards your study if you're admitted into Art Center. Many people here use this as a springboard into Art Center.

    Classes in advertising used to be a chance to initiate a relationship with the department chair…read morebefore admission. Disciplines covered include business management, digital media, entertainment design, and graphic design. Don't buy gift certificates to this though, because getting them refunded/reissued takes months. I use this program to sharpen my conceptual skills or update my knowledge base. If you outgrow art classes at community collage, ACAN has challenging and hands-on courses for adults, high school students, and kids that also serve as a feeder to the degree program.

    Art Work Place

    Art Work Place

    4.4
    (21 reviews)

    Art/Work/Place has been an amazing experience for our family. Our 8-year-old has been in Mrs…read more Billy's class for over a year, and we knew it was something special when he came home and gave us a drawing lesson! Our son is naturally quiet and shy, but Mrs. Billy has helped him build confidence by encouraging him to express his own ideas and interests in his artwork and we can't thank her enough for how that has helped him come out of his shell in the classroom and beyond! Mrs. Billy also takes the time after class to update us and offer insights and constructive feedback on his creative growth. Based on our experience, I'd advise parents to take negative reviews with a grain of salt. All the teachers and staff here are genuinely so nice and unlike programs that focus mainly on copying pictures, Art/Work/Place balances technical skill building with creativity, imagination, and play. As someone who works as a designer in the gaming industry and has an art background, I can honestly say they're teaching kids the right way to learn art. Our son is already excited to be back in the fall!

    I have to say I'm disappointed in Ms Billy. Initially she seemed like a great teacher - as my son…read morehad positive feedback and seemed to enjoy the class. Gradually my son would come home sad and upset. At first, I brushed off his complaints as maybe he just had a random rough day. Today, I picked up my son and Ms. Billy complained about his projects and all kinds of stuff right in front of my son. My son came to the car crying feeling terrible about his artwork. I asked him several questions about what happened as I didn't want to make any rash judgements about the teacher. He explained that he felt that Ms. Billie was being mean to him and that he was really struggling with clay (it's a new skill for him). I asked if she helps him with his clay a little extra since he's obviously struggling more than the rest of the more experienced students (I'd think she'd spend a little extra time with him). He said no - she was drinking tea and when she came back he had made a snail project where its tongue broke off and couldn't put it back on. He said he destroyed it and my son said she made another mean comment to him: "ohh so you're breaking stuff, instead of making stuff". He was struggling to put on the tongue, which you didn't help him with. Ms. Billy told me it was Gary the snail which didn't go with the CA theme they're working on. Ok. My question is: how is one of your struggling students able to make an entire snail project without you noticing until he's that far along with it? Then, the tongue falls ogf of it, you make a comment to him about it being wrong, he destroys it, you make another comment to him about him about breaking things instead of making things. Ok. If she's going to drink tea instead of helping struggling students then she shouldn't be surprised about them struggling. He said she was helping the other students - not him so much. He also said he got up to grab a toothpick, and she said to him "you're disrupting the entire class" and he was embarrassed that all the kids stared at him. He wasn't being defiant but she keeps treating him as if he is. My son said he was really surprised at how mean Ms. Billy was treating him - he genuinely didn't know he was doing anything wrong, She did sound agitated when she was complaining to me about my son. I know my son - he's not a bad kid and he's super kind. I'm not just saying that because he's my son. He truly is. I'm the type of person that takes criticism well and I'm happy to help correct behavior when necessary. In this case, I really feel that Ms. Billy is not spending enough time with struggling students - in my sons case not understanding instructions according to her. I didn't appreciate her putting my son down in front of both my husband and I. Ms. Billy made it sound as if my son was being defiant - I can assure you my son is not defiant - he genuinely is just having a hard time with the project! He's asking for help from his teacher in his own 8 year old way. He just turned 8 by the way. Mrs. Elizabeth in the front is amazing on the other hand! Very helpful and kind lady.

    De Core Art & Design

    De Core Art & Design

    5.0
    (14 reviews)

    If you are looking to get into a good internship, Decore is where it's at. Before I came I had…read moretrouble understanding what made a good portfolio, how to become unique in the sea of similar portfolios, and what the industry was actually looking for. I was also not exactly happy with the level of my work as well. However, at Decore, Yosef and Joon broke down what our portfolio is designed to do and the psychology behind the recruiters reading it. They also gave me amazing insider information on what the current market is looking for. The education I got here helped me improve my digital rendering capabilities and drawing skills as well. This helped me set up an amazing portfolio that got many responses from internships when I started applying. Now I'm interning at a Fortune 100 company under a top design team in the consumer electronics industry. I can honestly say I wouldn't have made it here and thriving without their help.

    As a product design student specializing in CMF design, I was struggling to build a portfolio that…read morestood out from my classmates, all while showcasing my skills and talents. Yosef and Joon really helped guide me to create a portfolio that I was extremely proud of, for a new and competitive industry. Ive gained so many practical skillsets that are essential to have in order to work in the industry but that aren't focused on in the curriculum of even the top design schools. Not only did I make something Im proud to show, but I've developed the confidence to start working in the industry. Thank you Joon and Yosef!

    Meraki Creative Lounge

    Meraki Creative Lounge

    5.0
    (30 reviews)

    I am thrilled Meraki is in a walkable Eagle Rock location, with easy parking and lots of cute…read moresurrounding shops and restaurants. There is an adorable shop up front of perfectly curated fabrics, sewing accessories, projects, and small treasures while the mid area of the space opens into a creative shared table area. If you venture past the rainbow quilts all the way to the back you will find a treasure trove of Juki sewing machines, set to host a group of new to advanced sewers along with a large table area in the back for a variety of craft projects. My children are in 1st and 4th grade and enjoyed the 2 part Crochet class. When it was a bit difficult for my younger one, Debbie scaffolded the entire thing and made it possible for her to learn, feel successful, and feel like part of the group. We have also tried the finger knitting blanket class and now my 4th grader can make gorgeous blankets for friends and family. The sewing classes for 8+ are incredible. My eldest has loved going in to learn how to make tote bags, pillow cases, and a variety of other sewing projects. They also have camps, which we are eager to try someday. Most recently we hosted a very special birthday party here and I can share that it was incredible, lovely, and probably the most present I've ever been able to be at one of my kid's birthday parties, considering Debbie took on most of the labor! 11 children made pillows together, along with adorable rainbow keychains and they really had a blast. I was so impressed to see my little one sewing away on the machine with her dad next to her and the older kids jump right in. Many of them made 2-3 little pillows, even though they had never sewn before! Debbie's instruction is clear, easy to follow, and she has a great deal of patience while sharing how to create these masterpieces. It was really nice having mochi ice cream in the middle table area too- Debbie had everything needed for a party in case things were forgotten. The little fridge helped too! It was very reasonably priced and an unforgettable experience for the kids. We hope Meraki will be on this cute corner for many years to come!

    Took a class there to learn to make baby shorts. Bought my fabric there and loved it so much I came…read moreback and bought more fabric for more shorts. They offer kids camps in the summer. You can rent the sewing machines in the back which is also great.

    Pinot's Palette - paintandsip - Updated August 2026

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