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!

Came here after the rave reviews and I can see why! The staff is so incredibly kind, there's plenty…read moreof paints and designs to choose from. The seating is plentiful and it's just overall such a good location highly recommend! I mentioned to the lovely girl at the front it was our first time there and she took her time explaining the stations, the different items to paint, the paints and seating in great detail. I wasn't afraid to ask further questions and never felt rushed. Price was really good too for the quality of the products. They do have plenty of seating and even saw them help set up a party upstairs. Out pottery wasn't ready in the one week that was promised, but when I called to inquire about it they let us know they had to refire a plate my sister made to ensure it was food safe so I really appreciate the attention to detail!

I had so much fun at Brushstrokes Studio!…read more The second you walk in, you're greeted by the very friendly staff. There is an array of pieces to choose from, as well as a great selection of underglazes, stencils, and painting tools. They do the glazing for you! You just drop in, paint, and pick your piece up a week later. It's a great experience that I highly recommend!

Easy booking, great communication and wonderful host. Would absolutely recommend for a party or…read moreevent.

I used Paint the Town for my daughter's 8th birthday. Most of these kids were 7 and have a lot of…read moreenergy. They were all totally engaged for an entire hour, really concentrating on their paintings. Prabin was great. The kids had fun. It was really easy to schedule and I didn't do anything but set up some small snacks and tables in the backyard. The price is similar or even cheaper to a lot of kid bday party events. All the parents raved about it. No goodie bags needed. Every kid took home a masterpiece. A very successful kid party!!

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

I had so much fun at this paint and sip. Great place at Revival coffee in Crockett. I also attended…read moreAt a winery. Karina is fun and enthusiastic about what she does. I will attend a lot more in the future. It's always great meeting new people.

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!

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!

Thank you so much to teacher Eve and model Efrain! We loved it so much and they are amazing! My…read moregroup was raving the whole night, such a highlight!

I have been wanting to learn to sew with a sewing machine and this was a great experience! The…read moreinstructors are helpful and knowledgeable! I felt confident that after the class I could pick up my projects at home and get started! I'll definitely come back for more classes!

Best small business in the neighborhood. Every-time I go in I'm greeted with kindness and warmth…read more The owner is super sweet and talented. Can't wait to my second class coming up next month. Bringing a new friend along for the experience. Reasonably priced for the small class experience. Module #1 beginner sewing class.

AxeVentures Berkeley staff truly goes above and beyond! From the calls I made before booking to our…read morevisit for a bachelorette party, everything was seamless and fun. They let us bring pictures to tape to the boards and even provided free balloons they pop loudly, but it just adds to the excitement! They took tons of photos of our group and let us choose the playlist, plus there are great add-ons like throwing knives for an extra fee. Street parking is available. The bathroom is a single stall next door, which is a little awkward, but they have a key at the front. Super cute photo-op spots and such a fun way to spend an hour highly recommend!

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.