4Cats is an art studio which has a number of different workshops! We came here for their pottery…read moreclay workshop where we made a love snack plate. It was just a 1hr workshop which included instructions as well. It was $35 per person which I thought was very standard considering this was not a pottery wheel class but a clay pottery class. Our instructor was super nice and took her time to go over everything. She was around in case we had any questions. The class was pretty full considering it was a Saturday afternoon so I would recommend booking them in advance. They always have fun classes depending on the months/season. This was a special one they had for valentine's day. Their space is pretty big and has two floors with multiple classes happening at the same time. They also have special classes for kids and also host kids birthday parties! I would definitely come back to try some of their other workshops.

A friend of mine tried to register her daughter for a kids painting class and was denied access due…read moreto her daughter having a disability and needing the support of an aide (who she was happy to coordinate herself); another mom of a kiddo with a disability also had her child denied for the same reason. Your rationale was that it's a "kids only" space, so the fact that they needed the support of a human aide (adult) means they aren't welcome in your kids class. There are all different kinds of aids/aides that people with varying abilities and needs use for support - some are human aides and some are physical aids (like a wheelchair or glasses). When you start to think of a human aide as no different than a physical aid (both support an individual with a specific need to navigate the world) it makes denying someone access to a space or program much harder to justify. Would you deny a kid who requires a wheelchair a spot in your class because it might mean having to move a table or two? Your decision to deny these two access to your kids classes not only violate their human rights (which are protected by BC, Canadian, and International Law) but violate their humanity. It tells them that because they move through the world differently than some of their peers that they aren't as worthy, that they don't deserve to have the same opportunities as their peers or BE with their peers. It also denies their peers (and your staff) the opportunity to share space and an activity with THEM. I only know one of these kiddos personally but when I say this is your (and your other participants) loss please know how very sincerely I mean it. This kid brings a level of joy that I haven't seen matched by anyone else. She's funny, and she's creative, and she's smart, and she's kind, and she's talented, and she's joy-full, and she deserves to spend a few hours doing the thing she loves the very most (painting) with her peers. And the other kids in your class deserve for her to be part of their peer group. Inclusion isn't a favour that "typical" people do for "atypical" people. Inclusion is a right and it benefits all of us. As those of us in Canada sit here and watch in horror as the US government degrades diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to push the narrative that white, able bodied, neurotypical, heterosexual, cisgendered men are the "norm" and the only demographic that doesn't have to prove their worth I can't tell you how unbelievably disappointed and heartsick I was to learn that an art studio in my hometown has opted not to include a nine-year-old girl because she has a disability. Do better.

My friends and I came here spontaneously. It was super packed, but John managed to squeeze us in at…read morethe back table. He is super friendly and clearly passionate about art. There were many beautiful pieces to choose from! Overall, it was such a fun and reasonably priced experience. I highly recommend coming here!

The best afternoon!!! I always pass this place on my way to…read morethe grocery store, and today I decided to pop in and see what it was all about. It was such a pleasant experience, and the owner John is so so sweet and helpful - just overall a wonderful day! Definitely will be going back :)

Did an floral oil painting courese last weekend with Steve Williams and it was briliant...learned a…read morelot and got some wonderful tools to further my growth as a painter...Steve is a great teacher and I loved the venue! JJ

Just finished my most recent workshop with Justin -- inspiring as always! He's extremely…read moreknowledgeable and is a great instructor. He shares a wealth of tips and techniques. He's also exceptional at encouraging creativity. I've taken several workshops and will be back for more.

Strange and unfriendly. Sarcastic and disrespectful. So weird and rude they make you wonder who's…read morepaying who to be there. I don't know who they think they are but I do know this: they are delusional if they think talking down to customers and giving them severely negative attitude is the way to run a business or get even 2 star yelp reviews. ZERO STARS

I registered for the beginner pottery series. wish I had known before receiving the introduction…read morepackage (after paying about $350) that we would not be making any pieces to take away. The package said the 6 weeks would all be about getting the feel of the clay and practicing cylinders. Know this before signing up.

Poorly run, mistakes when getting your completed items. Young staff who don't know what they are…read moredoing.

Walked in randomly and was able to sit and paint, and make something for my adult kids. The lady…read more(assuming the owner) was friendly and helpful. She even shipped my pieces to me as I'm not from the area. They arrived sooner than expected. She estimated a few weeks. I had them within a week. The items arrived damaged-free and more pretty than I expected (I'm far from an artist), so I am very happy with the outcome and afternoon spent at Bella Ceramica.

*You can see my original review and the owner's reply, below*…read more I didn't think my opinion of The ArtWay Studio could get any lower, but the owner, Denna, has replied to my review AND contacted me privately, eight years later. Instead of trying to make it right or even apologizing, she is asking me to remove my review. I even took the time to re-explain my issues in detail, and her response was nothing but gaslighting, sarcasm, and calling me entitled. Now that I know the teacher I had was fired, I feel even more like I wasted a lot of money and learned nothing. I am often hesitant to leave negative reviews for small businesses and I would have happily revised my review if Denna had made even a small attempt to make things right, but I now feel like I have to warn other people against spending money here. The classes were disappointing and the customer service is abhorrent.

Denna and The Artway Studio have been amazing to work with. I have been a student for several…read moreyears and learned so much from Denna that I now have my own studio and art practice. She has mentored many students who have done the same. She is a great teacher and I would recommend The Artway to anyone.

One of the very few places in town to do life drawing. They have some weird membership rules and…read moreoffer no group or corporate discounts unless tickets are bought in bulk and in advance. The lighting set and model stand are uninspiring. It gets full sometimes and the layout does not allow for good vantage points for more than 6 or 7 people at the back wall. The location is good but it can be a bit rough at night. As a gallery it doesn't get public attention or traffic so it is reserved for members on s rental and invite basis. Models are consistently good but they are situated in the middle with no backdrop. So one star for providing a necessary service, another for being consistent and another for forging on and attracting like minded artists. But that's about it .

My artsy fartsy friend discovered this place while building her portfolio and invited me to go with…read moreher. For a drop in price for $14, this was an interesting experience indeed. Oh, did I mention that this was an open studio for drawing/sketching/painting for life drawing? 3 hour long drop in sessions, usually starting at 10am, or at 7pm. It takes place in one open studio, where everyone just sits in a large circle, around the model. There's different types of sessions as well, from long pose,gestures, two week sessions (same pose for 2 consecutive sessions), and regular drawing sessions. Different times for different classes, check their schedule online for details. I'm no expert artist, but I'm sure many there are. People use all different mediums, and canvasses for their drawing. There's breaks in between poses too. It's amazing just too see how many different ways people can express the same pose. Very cool.

Prices are great and the lady who works there is so funny and sweet. Highly recommend!read more

Me and my boyfriend went to this place as a cute date. They said they would email us when the art…read morewas ready, yet we NEVER EVER got an email. They said they would hold our items for three months and if not collected, they would throw them out. After not recieving any type of email for two months, my boyfriend drove all the way from abbotsford to this shop to pick up the art that we had created as he wanted to surpise me with it. Once he went into the shop, he dicovered that our art was not there anymore, they had lost it or thrown it out. This is so sad as they were a pretty expensive price as well i would say so. I am so dissapointed as this was something very special for us and it has been completely ruined. So i would reccomend you go to a more professional place where they dont throw away your things and actually email you when your art is ready. I would give this a 0 star review if i could.