Stop by and check out the cactus/ garden plots. They are really growing with lush vibes, beautiful…read moreflowers and produce like watermelon.

Looking for something unique to do with friends or for a new hobby to become obsessed with? This is…read morethe place to go! They have a range of options that fit most schedules and budgets. The instructors are great and they are quick to have finished products ready within a few weeks.

Glasshead is an amazing local studio where you can learn new design techniques or expand your…read moreknowledge, I found this studio in an internet search for art lessons and so glad it came up! Lisa is very kind and generous, giving plenty of guidance and ideas, but allowing individuals to maintain their own creative design. She offers a variety of classes from fused glass to mosaic art in her centrally located, well-equipped studio. I'm looking forward to more classes

Our evening with Lisa and her daughter Violet was so much fun!! My husband and I had the…read moreopportunity to create some stained glass air plant terrariums with Lisa's guidance, while my Mother-in-Law made a fused glass bowl. We learned how to cut pieces of glass and add copper tape that we would then solder together into these amazing and functional art pieces. MIL was working on composing her own design using different layers of colored glass that would later be fired and shaped. I'm so impressed with the outcome and how cool her new studio space was. She had all the materials provided to us and made sure we were each getting enough of her time, since she was dividing her attention between three people! Lisa was really cool and made us feel like we were old friends. We enjoyed her company and were grateful she could lend her artistic eye so that our pieces would be visually appealing. I'm so glad we tried this out and I plan on coming back again to try another project. The photos of our new terrariums don't do them justice. Lisa even provided the air plants! Thank you, Lisa and Violet, for introducing us to glass arts and sharing your night with our family. Until next time!

My wife and I loved our painting class at ArtSocial. I'm 69 with Parkinson's and never thought I…read morecould paint. My instructor Karyn was so encouraging and knew how to stage my project to create my "masterpiece". We will definitely be back on our next trip to Paso Robles.

I attended a Yelp Elite event here this past week and was really impressed with the whole business…read moreset up. I had been to a similar place in Durham, NC a year ago and thought it would be so great to see a place like that in Paso. ArtSocial has a great selection of ready to go projects. I chose to paint a small bowl (pics to come if it turns out). I love crafty things, but sometimes my execution isn't the best. Their prices are more than reasonable. The staff was super helpful at explaining the process. Also, shout out to Vinyl Records, Moe's Pizza and our Community Manager Alex for making the even special.

I participated in a garden stake class on a Sunday afternoon. The class had 3 different designs to…read morechoose from and it came with wine and a plant. The instructor was fun and was always willing to help. I would recommend this class for those who are interested in learning more about this art

I have taken a few classes and I wanted to share how lovely my experiences were. The instructor…read more creates the best atmosphere and has workshops in some of the coolest places in town. Their classes help make this art form accessible for beginners and it is a great way to spend an evening with a friend or loved one. I recommend signing up as early as you can cause their classes go quick! I look forward to taking another one soon!

The Morro Bay Art Center has been a part of Morro Bay since it's inception seventy years ago…read more Located downtown on Main Street, one cannot miss the bright purple building which serves as a gallery of local member artist's creations, as well as offering art classes, demonstrations & workshops. The two-story building has changed over the years, with the addition of a classroom and kitchen, as well as a second floor gallery. MBAA is celebrating it's 70th Anniversary with MBAA SALON 2021 - Show & Sale which runs through July 12, 2021. The two story art center is presently showcasing a large number of member artist's approaches from Pop Art to Contemporary, in medias of acrylics, glass, bronze, mixed-media and much more. Their current hours are from noon until 4 pm, except Saturdays they have extended hours to 6 pm. This member supported volunteer organization is an asset to the Central Coast community.

This Art Center is calling for artists! I had noticed many lessons being given at the Art Center…read morein Morro Bay, which piqued my curiousity. Then the bird show started calling me. The New Times ran a feature showing some of the work on exhibit, so we drove out to the coast for the day and sauntered in. The gallery is refurbished since days of old, and features a nice exhibit space on the first floor, while a second large art gallery is somewhat hidden up a set of stairs. The bird drawings paintings, and prints were uniquely evocative of our central coast area and the works also drew upon the beautiful surrounding environment. Since January and February are primo "Birders" months, and Morro Bay now has an ongoing Birders Festival each year, this was a perfect match. We enjoyed the display and the ceramics and jewelry that the upstairs had. We will return to more shows in this gallery.

Such a wonderful, community centered art museum and gift shop. They were displaying a local…read moreartist's work and I ended up bringing home a piece of art. Highly recommend this location.

Took three grandkids to see Annie their ages seven, 13 and 16. We all loved the play. The acting…read morewas fantastic. The singing was good, funny in the right parts. We had excellent seats row four/D which is right in the middle. They loved the dog, sandy. It was a little over two hours with an intermission in the middle. They only have about three plays a year so we're gonna have to keep on top of this. It was reasonable compared to a lot of other places we've been for kids.

As an art lover, I think Studios on the Park is a MUST VISIT if you're ever in Paso Robles!…read more This is a large space in the downtown area, right in the main park. It is a brightly-lit, high ceiling building that has a collection of artwork (for sale!) from multiple local talents of various mediums. I went in to look, but walked out with 2 multi-media oil painting-newspaper pieces from an artist named Holly whom I even got to meet! It was incredible to get to chat with her about what inspired her to create this kind of work. Then at checkout, my eyeballs deceived me by wandering to some cool glass-blown plant stick decorations that were made from the last Disney glass blower. So, I, of course, *had* to buy a couple of those delightful beauties! Everyone I met there was friendly and welcoming; there is much to look at and much to do there; it is also a place that has many giftable items if you have a birthday or holiday coming up or need some walls to fill. If I had more time, I would have stayed and participated in the self-paced $10 watercolor painting project that was setup in the middle of the hall. Heck, I could be here all day!

I almost missed this place. Once you enter one realizes how large it is. There are several spaces…read morethat different artists or collectives of artists occupy. A great range of beautiful paintings, sculptures, and mixed media. Also some jewelry and decor. Also lots of spaces dedicated to children's and young adults' art works.

SO. MUCH. FUN! Really enjoyed making my own personalized art. Had a lot of fun with friends…read morechatting and being creative. The staff was very helpful and friendly. It is awesome to have such a unique place to go and enjoy an evening out. My only issue was trying to decide which sign to make!

Love this place! Whether you want to hang out with your friends or have a date night, this is the…read moreplace to be. The staff is extremely helpful and fun to be around.

We discovered Village Creative through Heartland Charter School. Any business that wants to become…read morean official Heartland vendor has to go through a thorough vetting process for approval and is sure to offer a quality experience. My daughters are enjoying classes with Brendan and Michael. Both teachers are very patient as they guide the girls through their first exposure to musical instruments. I appreciate the quantity of instruments they get to try as they find what they most enjoy. My 5 year old loves the drums! Who knew? We love the little location in the village where we can walk for a snack or coffee after class. Overall, it's been an enjoyable experience so far.

Village Creative is fantastic! I have two daughters in voice lessons there and they are measurably…read moregrowing in both skill and confidence. They also love going, which as a parent, is huge. We have found the administration to be communicative and easy to work with. I noticed another review on here that seemed to have trouble in this regard and it made me wonder if they were talking about the right place. I myself am a professional musician and when people ask me where their kids should look to learn more about music and get involved I always point them to Village Creative.

Shout out to Zoe for helping me with an art project today. I appreciate your authenticity and…read morewelcoming atmosphere of the art shop. If you haven't been by to see the new mural, head over and check it out!

You don't usually find art supply stores as complete as this little gem in towns the size of…read moreAtascadero. The ARTery (puns can be fun) may make most of its money from custom framing, but it is the art supplies that got my attention. If you're a painter in pretty much any of the main mediums, you'll find a rich selection of tubes and cans in a rainbow of colours here. There are stretched canvas' and even some wood panels, you have to special order those from Michael's. Run for the last 15 years by mother/daughter team of Bobbi and Zoe, The ARTery sits on a corner in an old style storefront in the vintage downtown area. Within its lath and plaster walls rest a large collection of coloured papers and drawing pads as well as lots of other art supplies and art-related knick-knacks. During my most recent visit, Zoe was giving a demonstration to one of her customers on how to use some liquid inks in alcohol. The mother/daughter team are happy to show you the technique necessary and even let you get your hands wet if need be. We are all artists and it's small art stores like The ARTery that bring it down to a local level, where it all starts. Take a short walk past the Carlton Hotel and browse the handmade card selection or maybe have a sit-down in the book section and flip thru The Big Book of Art. Highly recommended for all local artists and those of you that don't yet know you are artists.