I am so incredibly grateful I found this place! I'd been searching for a ceramics class that I…read morecould take with my mom, who has some cognitive impairment, and this school has been a total blessing. The teachers here are phenomenal. They are kind, incredibly generous with their knowledge, and created such a welcoming environment for both my mom and me. There is a really nice variety of workshops too and I'm hoping they add even more for evenings. I recently took the holiday linocut workshop and had the best time! It wasn't just about learning a new craft; the vibe was so social and upbeat. The teacher was wonderful and the other students were a blast to hang out with while we worked. Their approach to teaching really builds your confidence. For the first time, I actually felt like an artist rather than just a hobbyist. The atmosphere here is creative, supportive, and fun. I'm constantly checking their calendar for new classes and workshops to be added. Check them out if you or your kids (or your mom!) want a community as well as an art school.

We are currently attending this art school, and I want to share our experience, especially…read moreregarding their make-up class policy. They only allow one make-up class--ever. I understand policies exist for a reason, but what happens when a child is sick? Are parents expected to bring their sick kids just so they don't lose a class they already paid for? I tried requesting an earlier time due to a legitimate scheduling issue, but was told no because we had already used our one make-up. So if my child gets sick again, we simply lose the class. As for the teaching, I honestly can't even say if it's great since this is our first time enrolling. But it's sad that because of this strict policy, it just doesn't seem like it will work for us. It's ultimately my fault for not reading the make-up policy closely, but after this experience, we won't be returning. We still have two classes left, which we will attend, but that will be the end for us. My friend's child is actually in the ceramics program at this same art school--she's the one who referred me--and even she thinks the policy is too rigid. If you have a very healthy child and know you'll make every session, then this school might work for you. Otherwise, there are other art programs--like Damoya Art in Danville--that are far more flexible with scheduling. When I spoke with Alex, I was told that other art schools don't even offer any make-up classes at all, as if I should be grateful for the one they allow. But for a kids' program, flexibility matters. Unfortunately, this school has just lost a customer.

Fantastic teacher of encaustic wax art. I am hooked on her classes and want to go every week. She…read moreis generous with her supplies and works along with you.

Melissa put me immediately at ease with my lack of artistic ability. She was very thorough and…read moreclear in her instruction. The atmosphere was easy and fun, and it was a great time. I learned a lot and was even proud of what I created! I can't wait to take more classes with Melissa.

We took our business team members to Paint and Picnic for a team building event and some R&R from…read morethe daily work grind. We had an amazing time! All the team members loved the event. The food was fabulous and the setting was spectacular. Our pictures turned out so pretty! We all have a great artist within us! I am hoping to do a mom's day out so I can come here again! I highly recommend this event for you and your teams/friends/family. So good!

We celebrated our friend's birthday and Paint and Picnic today. Sophia the artist made our…read morecelebration so much fun and we all ended up painting beautiful pictures. I would recommend anyone who wants to have a paint event reach out to Paint and Picnic.

Carrie is the best! She helped me redo the stencil for my dogs's toy box. Great venue for team…read morebonding and girls night out! Definitely would recommend and coming back!

Angela is a wonderful instructor. If you do a private party here make sure you request her. She's…read morefun, caring and helpful. You'll be in good hands with her. I can't say every b&b location is great but if you live in the east bay this is the location I'd recommend you visit. It's such a fun class and they even serve alcohol at great pricing! 10/10 would recommend.

My daughter took two weeks of craft camps here this summer and really enjoyed it! She had an…read moreengaged teacher and came home with tons of cute crafts!

Cute place but did not meet the expectations for the private birthday I hosted for my daughter…read morethere. We paid for a Studio Project Party where a custom theme, decorations, and craft are to be provided. While the decorations and theme were cute and as expected that craft and "party planner" left much to be desired. The "craft" provided was only a coloring sheet and watercolors which is not much of a craft and definitely not worth the price point. All the kids had more fun playing with the small selection of toys. I had high hopes and wish I could've liked this place as again it is very cute but the lack of creativity and effort put into our party has left such a bad taste in my mouth probably best to stick to the free play!

Our family reserved a private event for a birthday party and we had an amazing time! We were…read moreprovided with two teachers who led the class for our children and for the adults. The art class was a success and we all picked up our finished pieces a few weeks later and they turned out great.

Had a super experience here. It was fun and I actually made something that I can use. It was a…read morebirthday gift from my granddaughter. We both had a great time. This would be a good gift suggestion for someone who is looking for an idea.

Marion is truly a gifted healer. She is companionate about helping people feel better. Her approach…read moreis gentle and kind, without judgement. She is very easy to work with, and will be with you every step of the way. I feel blessed to be able to work with her and receive her many years of wisdom and experience. She is an inspiration in my life, and her health coaching program is worth every penny! I highly recommend Marion to anyone who truly wants to feel better and develop healthy habits for life!

From the owner: As an artist and health coach I understand the impact of stress on our health. It is of most…read moreimportance for our well-being to find a momentum where we can get back to our breath and creative being without worries. We need to relearn how it feels not to worry - but just be and enjoy the momentum. Working creative transfers us into an environment where we can quiet our mind. In this state we are able to view and review our thoughts. We can recognize what it is that really matters in our life. Through changing our perspectives we can rejuvenate, heal our relationships and transform our life. During the process of creating your own Mandala you can let go of stress, forget the daily hustle-bustle and playfully engage in revealing your inner beauty. I offer one on one and small group private Mandala Journeys. ​

I took the beginner class with Susanne. It was always the highlight of my week. Glass is such a…read moregorgeous medium, and even if you aren't particularly artistic or handy you can make something beautiful. Susanne hits the right mix for a beginner class of detailed instruction and letting you do the work and make your choices on your own. I absolutely recommend it.

I took a six hour stained glass class from Suzannah and it was wonderful. There were five of us in…read morethe class and we all ended up with a beautiful piece of stained glass art to take home and hang up in the window. Suzannah is a wonderful teacher, kind and thoughtful and able to give good feedback, and really straight instructions on how to do the things you need to do to create a stained glass piece. I highly recommend these classes to anyone. It was a wonderful experience, and I would do it again.

I took Rona's fall florals workshop. I had no experience with florals and she made the experience…read morereally approachable and fun. It was a friendly and positive vibe in the room and she and her team were fully available to troubleshoot and give suggestions. I came away with a gorgeous centerpiece to take home and some memorable tips on creating arrangements. She also followed up with an email recapping the main pointers we learned which was helpful. I definitely recommend a Kiss My Bud workshop and taking some time to get creative and work with your hands!

From the owner: We offer one of a kind experiences with floral workshops, floral design parties, and more.read more

Due to an unfortunate circumstance, I hired Simcha Sisters with only a couple of months to execute…read morea big Bar Mitzvah. They jumped on it immediately and delivered on my vision without feeling stressed. Day of, I didn't worry about a thing because I know they were on top of everything. It was a fantastic experience!

Tanya and Simcha Sisters are the most amazing! They created the most incredible bat mitzvah for…read moreour daughter and we had the time of our lives. Their attention to detail and commitment to our (and our daughter's) vision was impeccable. We are so grateful for them and all they did to make our weekend so special and memorable. We will be using them two more times! Couldn't recommend them more.