Julie is so nice and encouraging! She really brings out the artist and confidence in our kids! I…read morecan't wait for my son to get to paint with her again!

This is a fun activity for a group of friends. We have done a couple times and it's always well…read moreworth our time and money. I highly recommend paint your pet class. They offer it monthly and the canvas has the picture of your pet printed on the canvas in monochrome gray. They show you step by step how to paint your individualized picture of your favorite fur baby. The class sells out quick, so sign up early. You can do everything on the website and send in the picture of your pet, while they do the rest. I was pleasantly surprised that my painting turned out well and looked just like my dog. I've taken a few other classes here and they all turned out great and was lots of fun. Will do again. The calendar on their website shows a month preview of all the paintings planned for that month. Highly recommend.

Came here with my wife as a mini-moon and we had an AMAZING TIME! Veronica was the absolute best --…read moreshe was patient, funny, and kind in teaching us the art of pottery. I would recommend this as a great small group activity (or even for some solo fun)! For anyone in the area or visiting from out of town, come to community clayworks! You won't regret it.

We booked a group lesson for our company retreat and it was fantastic. We all had a laugh and the…read moreinstructor made it super fun. It's BYOB, which would be great for a wedding party activity, bachelor/bachelorette, shower, or birthday. Highly recommend! Just be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty.

Loved the place. The couple who owns this place should be proud to have a place that has things…read moreorganized so well. The staff was attentive and was helpful in explaining where things were. We felt welcomed as first timers. We got several different kinds of fabrics and a sewing machine shaped brooch. My mom's creative juice is now unstoppable thanks to this awesome gem!

There was such a wide selection of fabrics and notions! We received such good assistance from the…read morestaff, too.

Cristi and Art Spot are so great! I am an SYV local but had never been to Grimm's Bluff so jumped…read moreat the chance to do a painting in the vineyard event for a little introduction. Grimm's Bluff is stunning with so many fantastic sites to paint. Art Spot chose their private lake with the mountains and a bit of Cachuma Lake (Cristi joked about it being a unique painting in the vineyard experience to not actually paint vines!). Stunning scene. But before we proceeded to our painting location, we enjoyed sampling a bit of rose and estate sage honey and olive oil, with a little primer about Grimm's Bluff. I had persuaded a friend to join and had told her that I had done a watercolor class at Kaena, where the scene was penciled in and we were instructed on how to mix paints and water and layer in the paint, but it was easy and fun - almost like a paint by numbers with a good glass of wine. So when we got to our painting spot, I was surprised and somewhat intimidated to see completely blank canvases on easels with a few globs of acrylic paint! But Cristi is a great instructor and leader, and made the experience so fun and comfortable (the liquid courage from Grimm's Bluff didn't hurt, either). She gave us detailed tips on color mixing, which brushes to use, and how to just jump in and start. She had an easel up front and led the way, showing us on her canvas what to do. It was a blast and each one of us produced surprisingly passable if not beautiful little canvases - each unique in its own way. I highly recommend Art Spot. I have zero training or natural ability but with Cristi's guidance, now have two cute little paintings (including my Kaena watercolor). There is no reason to be fearful or intimidated- Cristi makes it so anyone can pick up a brush and release their secret inner artist. It is a lovely activity to do with friends on a gorgeous SYV day.

The experience was so fun and the guidance was helpful - I walked away with a painting I was proud…read moreof! The venue was great and the group made it all the more enjoyable.

Discovered this gem through a LivingSocial offer: BYOB mixed media arts class for two for $55…read more Booking: Due to the demand for such a unique class and the typical size of classes (4-8 people), you'll want to book 2-3 weeks in advance. I called in early January and booked a class for the last Friday of the month (about 2.5 weeks out). The Location: Nice, quiet neighborhood tucked in the hills off the 192. She's at the end of a cul-de-sac, so there is a good amount of street parking. You walk down a long driveway, take some stairs down into the hillside, and then you enter LeAnne's adorable and intimate art studio. There's a canopy overhead made from yards of fabric loosely draped over tree branches. Two little tents house vintage aprons to protect your clothes, LeAnne's own artwork examples, drawers full of arts supplies, and more. There's a cute little wicker patio furniture set off to the side, next to the rabbit cage. And everything is lit by strings of twinkling lights. Wonderful atmosphere to get the creative juices flowing! The Group & the BYOB aspect: I went with a coworker, and we were joined by a couple. There was supposed to be another couple coming, but they cancelled. Personally, I was pleased with the small size of our group, because it facilitated great conversations and we all really opened up to one another! My friend and I brought our own beer and some cheese and crackers. The other couple brought wine and cheese as well. Highly recommend bringing a good array of treats to snack on while you work; it makes the whole thing seem like a fun weekend gathering among good friends. The Experience: The class is listed as a 2.5 hour class. We stayed from 6pm to nearly 10pm. We got so into our artwork and our conversations, and everyone was having such a great time, I had no idea we had been there so long! LeAnne was amazingly patient and never rushed anything, always allowing us to take as much time as we wanted on each layer of our artwork, and really encouraging both our art and our conversations to develop and grow organically. Her instructions were the perfect balance: enough guidance and suggestions that I didn't feel totally lost, but without strict boundaries, gently pushing me to take creative risks and explore. Not only was the art process itself a great experience, we had a great time getting to know the other couple in our group. I feel like this is the type of class you could make some great friends in! Recommendations: 1. You do have an apron, but you should still wear clothes you wouldn't mind getting paint on! I made the mistake of coming straight from work and almost ruined a pair of nice work pants... (my coworker saved them though!) 2. Bring snacks! If it wasn't for the second group, our snacks would have been long gone early on. 3. Bring a plastic bag or a tarp to put your painting on when you drive home! You put a lot of layers of media on your canvas, and it may not be dry when you leave. All in all, I'm incredibly happy I stumbled upon this LivingSocial deal. I would go back for another session in a heartbeat, and I highly recommend it to friends, couples, anyone at all. There's nothing else like it in the Santa Barbara area, and it's an experience worth trying at least once. Even if you don't think you're creative! You will make a masterpiece, and it will be associated with a great night.

The whole event was great but the towards the end when it came down to pay most of my groups of…read morefriends had groupons and the owner seemed very irritated like as if she didn't want us to use them.

I arranged a team building event with Paint the Town. Super…read moreeasy to work with the Event Coordinator. Our painting instructor, Thomas was very personable, patient and funny! We had the best time. I highly recommend them!

This was an awesome experience we'll always remember. We were able to book the date & time we want,…read moreand were able to choose a painting to do from a good size list of different images. We had an instructor come to our Airbnb on our girls trip in the Pismo Beach area. She brought all the supplies and we just needed to set up the tables & chairs. Katharine, our instructor, was fantastic and had a lot of fun with us.

The Mosaic floral arrangements that I have seen here are some of the best in the United States. I…read morehave bought numerous pieces from this artist and will continue.

What an amazing workshop! We learned a lot of skills and tricks while creating a sculpture using…read morestyrofoam and cement. The teachers and artists, Fred and Donnell, were fantastic. I loved this class so much and I'm definitely planning on attending another one of their events in the future.

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.

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!