What a fun evening. They provide the instruction, music, apron, paintbrushes, paint, easel & a…read moreblank canvas. You can stay with the instructor or venture off and make it your own. I recommend getting there early enough to get a prime spot. Especially if you have a larger group and want to sit together. The instructor goes around and helps people when needed. We had an assistant floating around refilling peoples paints & paper towels. I took a painting course in college and I have a few of my own paintings in my home. I attended this event with someone that had not painted since elementary school. The events are able to please and entertain a broad range of abilities. Everyone was having fun. In-between instruction/demonstration, they kick up the music. Our instructor chose a great playlist. It really put me into a creative groove and had me singing along. You are free to order drinks wherever the event is being held at, just drink responsibly. It was so fun to walk around at the end of the evening and see everyone's execution and interpretation of the piece. Most of the events sell out way in advance, so keep your eyes open!

We had a painting session at Chevy's in Emeryville with instructor Rachel Gold…read more We went to the bar, got our drinks and chose a spot. They provide everything you need to paint. Rachel was patient and friendly, I really liked her teaching style. She'll show you the steps to paint and then will walk around to assist if needed, and she has cool music too. I had so much fun, and it's a great idea for a date-night!

Love this place! We've been going for years and have a very full collection of works our kids have…read morepainted. We're slowly building a collection of vases and dishes that my spouse and I have decorated too! Painting our pieces outside is such a peaceful experience. One of our favorite parts of coming here is seeing Nina - she's always so friendly and energetic.

My wife and 10-year-old niece had fun painting pottery at Brushstrokes Studio in Berkeley. This is…read morea neat little place/concept. My sister told me they used to come here, then stopped for a period of time but have recently returned for multiple visits because my niece's friends got them back into it. This is a cool spot because you can drop in without a reservation and paint pottery. The studio fee was $18 per person (includes all the paint and supplies you need) plus the cost of the pottery item you choose. My wife chose a Small Nesting Tray ($23) and my niece chose a Rectangular Pen Cup ($18). After 10.25% sales tax, the visit cost $81.20 total. You have to come back at least a week later to pick up your finished pieces. We sat outside on the back patio. This is a humble studio. The complimentary water ran out so I walked to a nearby cafe to get some. There was also complimentary Kirkland Signature green tea. The restroom, located outside, is tiny. Nice staff. The vibe is inclusive and family-friendly.

We had a wonderful time painting with Paulette. She was a terrific instructor and everyone in our…read moregroup had a terrific time painting a scene of mountains and trees.

Such a fun idea for a girls night! The artist was a sweet heart but she hinted to us that she had…read morenever painted the painting we chose for the event before so the teaching period was rocky but everyone was in good spirits so they didn't mind.

Karina is exceptional. She's the most dedicated person to her gift of astrology and readings. She…read moregot super charged by going to Spain this year and experienced the total solar eclipse, and this honed her intuition and passion for helping people. Karina was the light when I went through my dark night of the soul. She is now that light for others through her business of lucid living coach and astrology. Highly recommend!

I went here with some family for a paint night. We had fun. There were some alcoholic drinks or…read morecoffee beverage from the cafe, Revival coffee. It looks like Karina has some other events in her website. Highly recommend

In May, I shop for a couple birthdays and of course like to keep gifts locally made. So one May…read moreweekend I stopped in this maker's retail space and was delighted to find numerous affordable beautiful jewelry, art, and home & bath creations for sale. The staff was friendly and helpful too in answering all of my various questions. I decided on a few purchases that day, including this card for a Bay Area native friend. For any occasion that pairs well with a gift for a Bay Area enthusiast, I invite you to stop in.

Cute shop with nice selection of crystals. I got a few crystals and a bracelet. The woman who was…read moreringing me up asked me if I knew the price of two of the stones. I didn't, so she went to look. The total came out higher than expected, but I waited until I was home to review the digital receipt. Turns out I was overcharged for two of the stones and charged for 8 items when I only bought 7. Could possibly have been a mistake but enough to make me not want to go back.

I collaborated with Valley Painting Parties recently to plan a team paint event at our firm and our…read moreinstructor, Marty provided a fantastic experience. From start to finish, Marty was organized and professional. They brought all the raw material and supplies at the venue and helped setup everything, leaving only the fun part on us. Stacey made the whole process from booking to planning the event a breeze. I highly recommend!

Stacey did an excellent job at tailoring the event to our group, providing clear instructions and…read morehelpful tips to us non-artists, and encouraging participants to collaborate with each other. I especially appreciated Stacey bringing a second facilitator who assisted people who arrived later, when other groups were already painting. We had a great time and people were proud to have worked together on their paintings!

We were looking for fun thing to do for our beloved friend's bachelorette that are not a cliché…read more Then we stumbled upon Artful Bachelorette! The idea of girlfriends having fun with drinks, dressed in aprons, while drawing a very buff (read: nude) model, is really original and creative! We are grateful that Artful Bachelorette exist! You can explore the artist in you and at the same time celebrating the sisterhood with your girlfriends! The model is beautiful to look at, let alone to model your drawings. The host made it very fun with little challenge and games during the drawing session. They also provided us with a bottle of champagne. We were also allowed to BYOB. At the end of the session, we took memorable and fun group pictures. If you are looking for a bachelorette ideas that are unique and fun. Look no further!

A creative, fun, interactive bachelorette event I'm grateful we were able to experience…read more Communication with the staff was quick and friendly when answering our questions, finding a venue and finalizing the event. The hosts, Tiffany and Sage, were a joy to have! No drawing skills needed, just focused on having fun! It was a comfortable, fun environment they created that allowed our group to have the best time! I'd highly recommend adding this to your bachelorette itinerary if you're looking for something other than the usual club/stripper scene that's more mellow though just as fun!

I took a beginning serger class here and learned so much in only two hours! I feel a lot more…read moreconfident about choosing a serger and threading it when my project callls for finally getting one. Eli was great and it was a great intro to their lovely studio as well. Maybe I'll schedule machine time there instead of buying a serger? Still to be determined! Thanks Eli!

Eli and her team are AMAZING! They are wonderful instructors and teachers who really know their…read morestuff and yet are accessible, patient, and understand how to teach complete beginners. I know Eli is also very intentional about who she collaborates and works with, which explains the high caliber of guest instructors who lead workshops and classes. I cannot imagine Elmwood without Studio Sessions! Such a special small business. Please support your small businesses! which also means understanding why their policies are what they are--last-minute no-shows and cancellations are extremely detrimental for experience-based businesses. Anyway, I'm excited to take more classes in the future!

I have been here several times for various occasions and always have a great time. The value is…read moregood, especially if you can find a discount code. My 10 year old has a lot of fun here as well. The music is on point and the black light evenings are a good change of pace. Sometimes the boards are pretty beaten up and the axes are pretty dull, but the staff is helpful.

I had a really fun date night here! We booked the reservation online and were expected 15 minutes…read morebefore hand to sign a waiver. Parking was easy for the time slot we chose, it's all street parking. After a safety demonstration and explanation we got an hour and a half of play. They have 6-7 axe throwing lanes. They have extra add one like throwing knives and different targets for extra charge. I was a party of 3 and they gave me 2 lanes, my only complaint was one of the lanes target was practically dead. Axes were barely sticking to the targets.