I can only offer an observer's opinion of this facility. I was there several weeks ago as one of…read moreseveral guest speakers from a local nonprofit organization. Another charitable group gathered there to introduce mothers and daughters to options for places they can volunteer over the next six years to fulfill their goals. While I waited for my turn to speak, I checked out the large main room, filled with bright, colorful art projects. Mostly paintings were featured, since they're easy to hang. Still, I could see that other types of art mediums are taught. My understanding is that this is a popular destination for kids' birthday parties, though I could see it as a gal pals' get-together spot, too. I hadn't heard of them before being given the address to come for the event. I was really impressed with finding such a fun, inspiring resource in the community for artists of all ages to release their creative juices.

I went there with my friend for one day and in the morning we did fantasy house. Then we had lunch…read more After lunch we were supposed to do stained glass painting but all it was, was a paper painted with watercolor to like stained glass! I could have done this at home. I was disappointed.

My daughter has been taking classes at The Arterie since the beginning of the school year. I can't…read moretell you how much she loves it! She loves going in, getting her things together and starting to make something. She loves that she has freedom to express and create... with some guidance and feedback but also enough room for her work to be HER work vs a cookie cutter composition that looks exactly like some other artist. She gets to see and play with art the way she wants to, AND I love bringing pieces home and hanging them on the wall. (Talk about a self-esteem booster for her!) I love that Cara and her team bring real art concepts to the kids in a way that they understand and relate to. I highly recommend The Arterie to anyone who is looking to support their child's artistic expression. It's sooooo important... And as an artist myself, I just love creating a love for arts with kids without judgement or assessment.

We love the mixed media class! Having art time is such a special thing for my girls. They can let…read moretheir imaginations run wild and explore all kinds of artistic techniques. The teachers and owner are so sweet and such big hearts for teaching love of art to all. Highly recommend for kids of all ages.

Friendly and talented staff made me feel welcome…read more I can't wait to show my paintings to the local art community.

great gallery for local artists. non profit voted best gallery in Ventura County. check their…read morewebsite for current hours & info. Camarilloartcenter.org.

Great place for kids (and adults) to learn painting. They have great staff and they are very…read moreenthusiastic. Kids are having a great time. They also have art shows where turn the place into a gallery where various class work can be viewed by public. Tom is very involved and he is good with kids. He is very relaxed and easy going. Their teaching technique is such that every painting a student does has only been touched by the student. The instructors show the technique on a small scale and the student applies it on a larger scale. At the end the painting is completed %100 by the student. I am very happy with this place as a parent. Give them a try.

Awesome art classes…read more Great for beginners like myself. They break down drawing to the basics and make it easy to follow and understand. They teach you how to use all mediums like watercolor, acrylics, oils, etc. They have many classes from beginners to advance. I took the Adult classes, which was only available on Monday mornings, but they might have additional classes now. Most of the afternoon classes are for kids. Seems like they are having a great time and gives them an avenue to express their artsy side.

What a wonderful local experience! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and…read moreexcitement. My husband and I attended a private class where Esther guided us through making three bowls each from scratch. She patiently explained the process and worked closely with each of us to mold ours. Once our three bowls were done, we chose from a variety of glazes. Esther and her husband ensure you feel welcome, supported and most importantly, have fun! The location is in a quiet neighborhood in Thousand Oaks and love that they have clearly marked parking in front. This is a great experience if you just want to try something new, have a date night or for a girls night out. I had so much fun and can't wait to go back to try again!

Pure magic at Clay Studio -- a soulful, hands-on escape…read more I can't say enough good things about my experience at Clay Studio! From the moment I walked in, I felt both completely welcomed and quietly inspired. The space is beautiful and unpretentious, and the energy is something special, grounded, artistic, and full of heart. Esther and her husband (the dream team behind it all) are such gems. Down-to-earth, kind, and truly invested in making sure everyone learns and creates something meaningful. The class was hands-on in the best way. I got to really do the work, but with expert, patient guidance. I learned more than I ever expected to and left each session feeling so deeply revived. I actually looked forward to every class like it was a treat, and I almost cried when it ended. That's how impactful and soul-nourishing it was. I'll absolutely be signing up again. Also... bonus: Esther makes the most delicious homemade pizza. Warm, real, nourishing -- just like the entire experience. Run, don't walk. This place is a treasure. -- Tanya xo

I love Sage. When I moved down south and was looking for a job, Sage was my savior. They took me…read morein, gave me a fulfilling position and relished me with wonderful employee benefits. I tried to take advantage of every one. I was employee of the month once. I applied, got accepted, and successfully completed their publishing college where I learned all aspects of publishing. I also took advantage of a program they had where they would pay for any B.A. degree or a Masters in Education or Business. I went to school at night and got my masters in education as well as teaching credential, all paid for by Sage. They even let me move my work schedule around to accommodate when I needed to do my student teaching during the day so I could still give my 40 hours of work as well as complete my school. All while knowing as soon as I was finished, I would be applying for teaching jobs and leaving Sage. The president always said that he wanted to have people working for him who valued education so that is why he offered such a generous program to his employees. It was sad how few people actually took advantage of this program. I never would have been able to do this on my own and I have Sage to thank for it. I also met some incredibly nice people there with whom I am still in touch many, many years later.

After not-so-great experience at another studio, we were ready to move on from dance until a…read morefriend recommended Bobbie's. We are so glad to have given dance another chance here. One of my girls is in the dance company for little and one is in the aerial class. I am by no means a dance mom and did not grow up dancing at all, but immediately felt welcomed and the staff truly bend over backwards to try to accommodate everyone. The quality of teaching is fantastic too, both girls have improved so much over the past few months and really look forward to practice every week.

This is an amazing dance studio! The instructors are so sweet and professional. I highly recommend…read morethis dance studio for your children!

Best school ever! There are lots of fun events and you learn a lot. The teachers are some of the…read morebest and the principal is very good.

I like this school because It is very clean.It is also perfect for baseball fans because there are…read moreTHREE baseball fields. The only problem is that the school is HUGE with a lot of people, but its still a good school. There is even a basketball team!

I dont have the words express how Great Marc is. There is no one like him. The best instructor in…read morethe world. Most knowledgeable and experienced ccw instructor i have met. I strongly and highly recommend his services. 5 star rating. Thank you.

Marc is an amazing instructor. He's got well thought out answers to anything you can throw at him…read more Can not recommend him enough!