We had our 8yr old's birthday party at the center today. We had chosen a clay class option and it…read morewas perfect! The instructor, Izzy, had everything well chosen and prepared, and her instructions were exactly right to set the kids on their way. Each child felt successful and happy with their projects. The area was spacious and easy for kids to move about. What an amazing resource in our community!

This art center is a treasure for Ventura County. I've seen an impressive show of this area's glass…read moreartists, as well as some excellent group shows. Their ceramics and other arts courses for adults and children are impressive. So grateful that they lived through the pandemic waves!

What a fun afternoon w Phyllis and a lovely small group spent experimenting with watercolors!…read morePhyllis was an engaging instructor of the one day workshop, and I learned a lot. I rented the supplies for $15 and came away with some free samples and inspiration for painting more often.

I had the pleasure of taking a water color class with Phylis. My sister, my niece, and I enjoyed it…read moreso much! Very cute studio and her music playlist was a nice touch. I really enjoyed this slower pace type of class as supposed a wine n paint one that feels like it moves too fast for me. Lovely to hear their story for creating the red brick and I look forward to taking more classes in the future here.

I rented a pottery wheel and instruction for a few of my friends and I to celebrate my birthday. We…read moreloved it!! Nell spent enough instruction time with us to get the hang of things and then fired our "masterpieces." I would highly recommend Nell Birdhouse Ceramics. We had a blast

From the owner: Birdhouse Ceramics is a backyard art studio where adults and children can encourage tranquility and…read moreimagination by creating and connecting through the medium of clay. We are a small space where art, creativity, and community meet under one roof, valuing the experience of transforming a ball of clay into a vessel, mug, or bowl with our own hands. The studio offers 4 pottery wheels, a variety of hand tools, a number of high fire and low fire glazes, a variety of colored slips, kiln, and four different clay bodies. We strive to create a friendly, creative and supportive environment in which to learn, work and play in clay.

Bells Art Factory is one of Ventura's true gems. Located in a beautifully repurposed former…read moremattress factory, this nonprofit community arts center is deeply rooted in creativity, accessibility, and community care. The space is home to 30+ local artists working in painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, and more. In addition to artist studios, Bells offers youth art classes, artist-led workshops, and cultural programming including Ballet Folklórico, Aztec Dance, and yoga (Monday-Friday) with a suggested donation, making wellness and movement accessible to everyone. I've personally attended donation-based sound baths and their Día de Muertos event, and both were thoughtfully organized, welcoming, and grounded in community and cultural respect. The value here is undeniable. You are getting high-quality programming, meaningful cultural experiences, and direct support of local artists and educators, all without high price barriers. Parking is available in a small lot on site, though spaces are limited. Street parking is also available in the surrounding neighborhood. They also host First Fridays, which are always a great way to experience the space, meet artists, and support local creativity. Everything here feels intentional and community-driven. If you're looking for an affordable, enriching space that truly invests back into the community, Bells Art Factory is absolutely worth visiting and donating to.

Checked out a free Zumba class tonight! I had a blast! It was only 45mins but I really got a…read moreworkout!! Lots of smiles and so much fun!!! I think they also offer free art classes. I had never been here before and I'm so happy my friend recommended this place. What an maxing community center. I was told there is a Day of the Dead event November 2,2023. Not sure if I will be able to make it but will try :)

We had Girls Weekend at the house and Splash of Color showed up and we had so much fun!…read more I will definitely be having this event again with Splash of Color!!! Great event for any gathering of all ages

Just finished a great experience painting here. Very fun date night in an intimate, laid back, and…read morevery inviting setting. Plus, the paintings for their Paint Parties are much cooler looking than some of the other paint date places had available.

I've been attending the VACE 3D Modeling and Design Drafter class and will be finishing up and…read morestarting a new career in the CAD industry at the end of the month. There is no way I'd have gotten this job without the knowledge of the two excellent instructors in the class, Scott and Dennis, who have a wealth of experience when it comes to AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Revitt. My favorite aspect of the school is that you're treated like an adult. I'm in my mid-30's and haven't attended classes of any sort since my early 20's as I'm not a fan of the 'typical' classroom environment. Here you're treated respectfully and with and understanding that there are other things going on in your life while you're attending class practically full time(M-F, 8-4). It's a professional environment without feeling stuffy. I've been in the work force for 15+ years and the school is a nice proxy for what a working environment might feel like. Another great aspect of this school is that they want you to get a job and will fall over themselves to help you get there. I think I interview very well and have good resume making skills, but the experts at the school who help you when you're in the final stretch with these things were immensely helpful in making me feel prepared for the interviews I went to. I've heard other graduates say the same. All the staff here are very supportive and if you're looking for a fresh start and a new career, I really can't recommend VACE enough. it was a life changing positive experience for me and I'm sure it will be for you too.

I am very disappointed how the program my mentee attempted to enter was set up. There was much…read moreinterest in processing her financial aid, but less focus on teaching and supporting. The resources provided in her program (medical assisting) we're not sound pedagogically, not androgogically. It is a very self paced program with little scaffolding. I could not get ahold 9f the placement person to ask about internships and job placement. There were very few students in the building during the two weeks of her trial. Did theyattend 8n the morning or did few come? The website is not very descriptive and cites 100% placement rate. That seems unlikely, tho I suppose possible. It does cost much less to attend this program than other local for-profit medical assisting programs, but I think you need to be a much more sophisticated learner than most high school grads without work or life experience. ((I find it truly abhorrent to charge as much as these programs do to enter a relatively low-paying occupation. There is a two week trial period, which is good. Unfortunately, when it looked like my mentee was going to struggle with the pace of the program, they just wrote her off and told her not to return until they contacted her and have not done so for over two months since then. To be fair, I'm going by her side of things ,but I have no reason to believe she misrepresented her experience with me. I was very disappointed for her.

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.

SOO much fun. This is a great chance to exercise your creative skills and create something…read moreliterally with your hands. The owner gave us the initial tour. Esteban and Mathia(?), who ran the class, were amazing. We had a blast and I will be looking up similar classes when I am back home. BTW, make sure to buy some items from their gift store, super unique and super cheap.

I am from Ventura and have been a regular here for the last 6 months. I have absolutely loved my…read moreexperience here at Firestick. I am new to pottery and have been so happy with all of the guidance I have received at this studio. I started with their introductory class (aka Play with Clay) which is $65. This $65 intro class begins with a tour of the studio followed by a tutorial going over the steps of wheel throwing. It can be surprisingly difficult at times but they have multiple instructors for the small class that help a lot. You are given 5 pounds total of clay and are allowed to make whatever you want with it. Afterwards, it costs $15/piece for the studio to trim and glaze your piece for you (or you can come back and glaze yourself). You can avoid this fee however if you upgrade your experience to the 4 class package for $110 (they subtract the cost of the intro class and count that as 1 class). I did this option and highly recommend it if you are nearby! It comes with 12.5 pounds of clay and 16 hours of individual practice studio time. The practice time is so clutch. You work in the member studio on your own. However, I have found that the community here is so kind and supportive. Members of the studio and staff are quick to help if you have a question and some members have even sat down with me to help me with some difficult pieces. I wanted to give a shoutout to the owner Robin and one of the staff/instructors Aaron. Both Robin and Aaron have been so kind to us and are so willing to help us out, even when it's outside of the classes. They are so talented at what they do and they make the process seem easy. They have so many solutions to fix your pieces if you mess up. I am so grateful for them as well as the other staff that we have had the pleasure of learning from. I highly recommend checking this place out and consider becoming a member here. They have so many different glazed and they fire their ovens twice a week, I believe. Most other studios do this only about once or twice a month... From my time here, I have probably made close to 10-15 pieces total - what a great deal.