I've done a lot of these painting and wine things, and this is one of my favorites. I love that they have their own space so we're not crammed in to a restaurant table. They sold wine by the glass and offered a cheese & cracker type of assortment which was lovely. There's plenty of room to get up and walk around, stretch your legs, look at other people's work and chat, get some more paint, etc. My daughter went to art camp there and loved it. She is so proud of her finished paintings! We even attended a fundraising party that they held a while back to benefit the San Mateo County K-9s. I love local businesses that give back to the community! In fact, now that I'm thinking about all this, I'm going to plan a Girls Night Out right now! Maybe with dinner at the Fish Market across the street... read more

My boyfriend and I attended a 21+ night at Create Mix and Mingle with 2 other couples and we all had a great time. We had purchased Amazon deals (total value per couple: $90, paid value: $40) a few months back and finally put them to use. We all agreed we'd like to do it again but not sure that we'd be willing to pay $45 per person. It would be great if a glass of wine or some sort of beverage was included but they were only available at an additional cost. After we arrived we got set up with our paints and brushes and the instructor then gave a us step by step instructions to create our masterpieces! They played music throughout and there was a really laid back/fun vibe. I found it slightly awkward when the paint instructor sort of solicited tips but not sure how else we would have known. Maybe it should be included in the registration confirmation? Anyway, I highly recommend this for a date night or girls night out. I'm sure the all ages classes are fun for kids as well! read more

I attended a class here last night. We were painting a gorgeous white poppy! I've done several of the paint/wine events around the area. This one is my favorite! It's so nice to have a place set up to work! Everyone gets more space, you're not squished up next to someone where you have to worry about bumping something, or where to put your food or drink. The lighting was better. It was easier to get more paint if you need it. Plus the instructor stood up on a platform and had a mic - sooo much easier to see and hear! I was pretty pleased with how my painting turned out! We all got great step by step instructions on how to do it. The staff were all very friendly and attentive! The only thing that keeps me from giving this a full 5 stars (I'd give 4.5 if I could) was the price of the wine. I know it's optional, but my small plastic glass of red wine was $12! (+tax!) As I don't claim to be a painter, and just do these classes for fun, the price gets steep. $45 for the class, and at least another $10 or so for a drink. It's a pricey night out for me. I did use a groupon deal, which was great. The price might keep me from being a regular though. read more

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Avoid at all cost. We originally booked the experience for a birthday but had to cancel due to concerns over COVID 19. We spoke with one of the owners and offered to pay 50% of the cost in order to support a local business. We agreed to the arrangement but only later found out that the 2nd owner did now approve. We were charged the full amount despite plenty notice and offer to pay 50% of the cost of the class. I am all for supporting small business during this time, but I think businesses also need to meet customers half way. To charge the full amount for a class you did not need to staff and was in no ways full is shameful business practice. I can't say anything about the experience. I am sure some of the instructors are great. I can warn you to stay away from some pretty unprofessional conduct from at least one of the owners. read more

I have been coming here since it first opened. The first time, my husband and I happened to randomly walk by and started talking to the owners. Angie and Deb made us feel like we had been friends for years. They are wonderful!We had so much fun that first class that we kept coming back. Each time, more and more of our friends would join us. Everyone always had a great time. Normally when it is open (pre covid) the studio has great energy, including the lively instructors, music and a bar area with beer and wine, and non alcoholic drinks. You can drink while you paint. In the meantime though, they are offering virtual paint nights. My mom and I took the Mother's Day class. She loved it. Most recently my husband, a friend and I took another virtual class taught by Stefani. We painted Halloween bats. I attached a picture of our finished products. Stefani was amazing! Excellent energy and patient. She led the class so well and took her time with us. I very much recommend Create Mix and Mingle and their virtual classes. I was nervous at first wondering how it would flow but both times were fantastic. Definitely will be participating again soon. If you are looking for something fun to do either alone or with friends, these virtual classes are great! read more

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This place is amazing!! I had been before with my kids but never before in a large group setting. My company organized this for our team off-site and catered food from Specialties across the street. They were very accomodating and easy to work with and were willing to figure out what worked best for our budget. There was plenty of room for 25 people to paint, chat, eat n drink! There is a bar in the back and a good music playing the entire time! Staff was super attentive and responsive, we did not have to lift a finger... We would definitely come back(already signed up for open paint)and will recommend to other  folks. read more

Oldest son came here for a friend's birthday party. Instructor was fun and helped keep those boys focused. He brought home a nice art piece and wants to go back one day. Might bring my other kids for a family fun day. read more

Deb and Angela are great! We brought our middle school daughter here for a weeklong art camp so she could have fun on break and practice painting. She loved the experience, and came home with new art each day. Our coworkers and family members kept complimenting her paintings that she produced. We have them on display at work and at home. She didn't know she could really paint well until she went to camp here! It was a great experience. If you have a student who wants a creative camp, this is a great option. read more

First Time doing a "paint + sip" type of event and everything about Create Mix & Mingle was very impressive. The event we attended was for 21+, but they also host all age events as well as birthday parties. I easily made reservations and paid for the event online. When we arrived, because we had a party/group name, all my girlfriends and I were seated at our own table right up front. We checked in so easliy and were offered the first drink (included in our fee). Additional drinks could be purchased at a reasonable rate. The staff was so welcoming and inviting. The studio was big, and nicely decorated with funky cool art. When we settled at our canvases, everything was already set up for us and ready to go: Paint, brushes, water cups, easels. The instructor (I forgot her name!!) was great. She was so sweet and patient with us and directed our every step-- no skills or talent necessary. She also gave great assistance if and when you made a mistake. We will definitely be back again for another fun girls outing. But maybe not as often as I'd like-- pricing for the event is a little steep. At a pricey $45 a person, we will likely attend as an every so often, once in a while treat. I mean, we still gotta brunch after, right? :) read more

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Howdy! I went here with my mom for a paint sesh. Pros: Class was fun, music was nice, good company and nice people. The instructor was also very friendly and entertaining. Cons: not worth $45, the $45 comes with a glass of wine, but who drinks 1 glass? ... when you get to painting -- you're gonna want another glass. And that glass is going to cost you another $12 with tip. They need cheaper drink options and a cheaper overall price. I'd say it was worth $35 or less. It's worth going..., if someone else is footing the bill ;) happy painting! read more

Such a fantastic experience!!!! I had attended a class for Valentine's Day and loved it. After the Covid19 virus hit the U.S., I didn't think this type of activity would be possible for a while but I am thrilled to have been wrong! Deb and Angela have created a virtual artist's studio that felt as welcoming and fun as the in person class! They shipped me all the supplies I needed and I was able to enjoy a virtual session! And more than that, they helped create such a special memory. It was my 77 year old mother's 1st painting ever and she LOVED it!!! She had always wanted to do something like this and Create, Mix and Mingle made it such a fun experience for her. Thank you SO much for setting this up. We will absolutely sign up for more sessions!!! read more

Had a great time with my girlfriend trying the create mix and mingle. Unlike the other places I tried in the past, the instructor Stephanie was amazing and catered to folks that have zero drawing skills(moi!). She was very engaging and funny. Deb(the bartender) was extremely generous with the wine collection. I will definitely go back again!! It was so much fun:) read more

I had a fun ladies night out here last night. I have never did an art project other than elementary school class projects decades ago. This place is so welcoming and I love the music. The entire staff was great. I definitely recommend coming here for a girl's night, a group of friends, a date night, team building, kid's birthdays or even solo. Art is so therapeutic. read more

Had the most fun,inspriational and profound evening celebrating my friends birthday, we had been trying for months to attend.What a fun group of 10 total strangers but by the time the night was over we were all laughing, dancing, singing and of course creating beautiful art, all inspired by the gifted and truly amazing Chan! He helped us all channel our own inner artistic master! He lended a helpful hand in case we felt stuck or made a boo boo and helped us see that we all had it in us to create something incredible.Chan, thanks for making it a night to remember and I can't wait to return and share this with my sister and other family members. So get off your couch, leave your phone and social media page and Create, Mix and mingle you will find new friendships and nurture the ones whom you are sharing this adventure with. Enjoy !! read more

Just did the Island Dream painting here, I've been here a few times and I still absolutely love it! The artists are so helpful and enthusiastic. I definitely recommend this to everyone no matter what your painting skills are! read more

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We just had my daughters 7th birthday here and it doesn't get much easier than this! From booking the event, arranging the details, chatting with the staff to "game day", it was a breeze! It was organized, straight forward and I am really impressed with this group and the owner. I've been here several times for other events (paint night, fundraisers, paint party, kids summer camp) and it has been consistently wonderful every single time. Stephanie led 25 kiddos (yes she's amazing) and did a phenomenal job of keeping their attention, answering their questions and encouraging their "works of art". I highly, highly suggest you have your next paint party here. read more

I want to give three stars but can't stop thinking about the negative attitudes from the woman serving drinks and the painting instructor. I went for work so other experiences may be different. Right off the bat, the instructor started negatively critiquing the way I was holding my brush when we hadn't even started painting yet! I was holding it up waiting for him to start, but for some reason he wanted to make a stink about it. *Later, he told us all that we NEEDED to do exactly what he was doing. Is this not supposed to be a welcoming environment for creativity?! A coworker came late, catching maybe the last 30 mins of the lesson, and painted whatever she wanted, but did he say anything to her about not following HIS rules? Nope. Hypocrite, bossy, or controlling, you decide. About halfway through the lesson, the woman serving the drinks became pleasant, but the instructor kept the same stank attitude all night. He was arrogant, condescending, judgmental, and so full of himself. I really want to like this place, but because of the attitudes that I received, I can't say that it was a good experience. *I really can't get this incident out of my head as it blows my mind and angers me the more I think about it. I get a strong urge to just give them one star, but that wouldn't be fair. read more

I had no idea what the art studio was about until I dropped off my LO to this camp for the first time this week. She ABSOLUTELY loves it. She's so sad bc she has to attend a different camp next week but she wants to return the week after. I'm so glad that there's an art studio in SM where people can really do just as their name says: Create things, mix, and mingle! read more

Such a great experience!! Our instructor for the evening was kind, patient, engaging and a true talent. He calmly guided us through what would happen, and then helped each of us create a masterpiece! If anyone was struggling at any time, he would come over and give them tips (in a gentle manner) or even sit down at the easel with them and This was a fantastic event, and I loved the opportunity to step out of the hubbub of Peninsula life into a space that is about FLOW and CREATIVITY. I lost track of time, and had a chance to relate to other people at a completely different level than is usual. I would recommend for ANYONE! Singles, couples, groups, and team building. I can't wait to go back :) read more

Deb, Stephanie and Erica were very accommodating and very nice. We had an amazing kids birthday party.

So glad I picked this place out of the many in the Bay Area. Worth every penny!! And so deserving of the 5 stars. My friend and I went to a class last night that was from 6:30pm-8:30pm (will post pictures) and we had soooooo much fun. The staff there is amazing, they are all so friendly and we're super nice to us. We were running a little bit late so I called ahead when we were about 15 minutes away saying we were behind due to traffic , and the lady on the phone told us not to worry about anything and to just get here when we get here. Upon arrival we were directed to the bar area first (the ticket prices we got were $45 each and that price included a glass of wine.....great deal in my opinion!!!) and the woman at the bar who's name I feel terrible for not remembering, didn't rush us on picking what wine we wanted to drink and actually had us taste each one before picking without us asking to. She was also very funny. They actually held the class for us too which was very nice of them and also something I didn't ask them to do! (We were only about 10 minutes late) The class was a blast and our instructor was absolutely lovely. Now one thing about me with my art is I'm always a little on the slower side lol. The class was supposed to end at 8:30 but I definitely wasn't done with mine at the time. I hadn't started any of my flowers yet haha. The ladies allowed me and my friend to hang out while I finished up and didn't rush me out of there or make me feel bad. They just politely cleaned up around us. I've already recommended it to other people and look forward to coming back for more paintings!! Great price, great staff, and such a fun thing to do for a girls night or with friends. Highly recommend. Last thing too is I love that you can go to their calendar on their website and see all the paintings they are doing each day so you really can pick and plan depending on which one you like and don't like, which I thought was really nice! I ended up picking lasts nights class specifically for the painting on the schedule :) read more

I did create mix and mingle the Saturday before Valentine's Day. Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries ( yummm) Music was fun appealing to all age groups. I was a bit disappointed by a few things over the course of the evening. I think with a bit of tweeking this could be a great place. When the woman came around and asked if I'd like more champagne, she never mentioned an additional charge until she brought it back to me. She charged me over $9 with no warning. Work space was very crowded. There were couple and single scenarios for painting, she put my friend and I in a couples scenario ( we were singles) The tip solicitation at the end was not delicate or gracious, kind of a demanding attitude. Lastly, the might want to have different evenings/ different age groups read more

My girlfriend planned our one year anniversary at this place. Not being the most artistically inclined, I was initially a bit skeptical about how much fun I could possibly have. Never been happier to be proved wrong. No matter how artistically inclined you are, there's something profoundly satisfying about creating a work of art yourself and looking at the finished results. The staff here were delightfully helpful, fun, and engaging. The instructor who walked us through steps of creating our respective masterpieces was very "chill" to put it colloquially. Instructive, funny, and not at all pretentious, like the art students from my college days. Couple all this with a great background music playlist, plentiful amounts of wine, and a group of your friends or complete strangers (hence, mingle) made this one of the best date nights. 10/10 would do again. p.s. if you're slightly obsessive/ a perfectionist who's already not artistically inclined, painting things like grass/waves/patterns is going to drive you insane. order plenty of wine. read more

I scheduled our holiday party at Create Mix and Mingle. They were so accommodating with the set up and ensuring that our staff could have a safe and fun event. Deb especially was constantly checking in before the party and then the day of as well. Lauren, our artist, was fabulous at walking all of us through the painting. The team was for sure excited and distracted being together so it took us longer than usual getting through everything but Lauren never lost her cool. It's awesome that they have a bar available onsite as well. It for sure added a nice element since it was an adult party! read more

Had a wonderful time! Very spacious facility, talented and nice instructor and great selection of events to chose from- my only suggestion is that the price of the alcohol doesn't reflect its selection- the wine ($15/glass) was sub par, my small voss water was almost $5 and the only snacks were bags of chips and candy bars- I don't mind paying for a good selection of reasonably priced wines and it would be nice to be able to buy a cheese plate. All in all the art portion was great! Will come back again. read more

Our summer camp staff is so lucky and gets to paint at Create Mix and Mingle once a summer and I would NEVER miss this opportunity. What REALLY keeps me coming back are the instructors and the owner. The art studio has several rooms and a nice bar stocked with both non alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. They even lets us order pizza from across the street to enjoy. In all honesty, out of the 5 times I've been, I have only had one poor instructor. My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE instructor is CHAN!! CHAN CHAN CHAN IS THE MAN! Seriously, he is fantastic, fun, and SO knowledgeable. He plays great music and is always so positive. Chan, you are the best! Thank you for always making our group feel welcome! I cannot wait to come back and paint with you again! If you have the chance to choose your instructor PICK CHAN!!! HE is simply THE BEST! read more

My roommate and I are doing one paint night a month to decorate our new place and so far Create Mix and Mingle was our hands down favorite! The atmosphere was great - they actually have their own studio instead of squeezing into a random local restaurant so you feel a lot better about painting there. The instructor was great - very patient, fun, helpful, and clear. Our instructor created a fun energy with great music and great pacing! The customer service is excellent and everybody was incredibly friendly! They stayed a few minutes late to help us finish some details then gave us nice sheets of paper to protect our car from wet paint. I left my jacket there on accident and they went above and beyond to help me get it back. Most importantly, they have an amazing selection of achievable art, and I'm very proud to have mine hanging on the wall! We'll definitely be coming back for future months! read more

Chan was such a wonderful instructor! His pace was really good and he spent a lot time helping everyone and kept telling us to ask him questions. He could spot people who were having trouble so he could help them more. Everyone left with really nice paintings. A friend who had done this at other locations out of state said he was by far the best instructor she's had. Thank you so much Chan!! The facility is really nicely set up for parties. It's clean, the bar is nice. We had a really great time! read more

Such an awesome place! They hold kids camps during school breaks, host private events and parties, and have a great local wine selection. It's locally owned by two awesome women who are dedicated to making your event the best experience possible. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun date night, birthday, or easy lesson in painting. read more

Mamas day out was super fun and relaxing. The owner Angela is extremely friendly and the space is very accessible. We had a great time, the teacher was very attentive, and this was a great way to relax with the homies! read more

come here for a great evening of artistic expression and booze! what a great combo! what a great concept! the instructors are very nice, and the owner/bartender is definitely the hostess with the mostest! can't wait to come back for more drinking and painting! read more

Went here for a kids party, great idea, my daughter enjoyed it very much. Took my sister here- our instructor was Chang, really fun and relaxing night. Definitely coming back! read more

My girl friends and I decided to have a nice relaxing girls night out. We love wine and do not have any art experience what so ever. This place was perfect! Exactly what we were looking for. The instructor robin was great! You can really tell she loves her work and was generally interested in giving you the best experience possible. One of the owners was there as well. Great customer service and made us feel welcome. We will be going back and will recommend this gem to our friends. They also have a different variety of wines stalked up. Pretty good! read more

Create Mix And Mingle - Paint & Sip Near Me - San Mateo, California

awesome place. great place to create and mix and mingle. went with my coworkers. got to say pretty great staff bonding. even though everyone is not an artist, everyone's picture turned out really well. optional wine available. totally want to come back with friends and family@! read more

I attended a university alumni event with a friend and our group sipped wine and studied Van Gogh's Starry Starry Night. Our instructor was fun, informative and open to all the various interpretations our group displayed in our paintings. The wine bar was a very fun touch ...... I highly recommend this experience and will be back with my kids or friends! What a great creative space! Hurray! read more

We had our Teamwork & Collaboration event at Create Mix & Mingle last week, and the event was extremely successful and fun! The CMM team was professional and knowledgable and kept our group of 32 on task. They asked us for a list of our favorite songs and they made a Playlist for us to groove to as we created 2 beautiful pieces or art! Our entire group was blown away with how much fun we had interacting with each other in such a different way than we are used to! We all had so much fun and I appreciate the meticulous organization from the CMM team! Thank you very much for all the FUN! Please call them to book your next team building event! read more

Definitely recommend for friends looking to change up your usual routine! Angela and her team are amazing. I had no idea I could paint like that! read more

I highly recommend an outing here. I went for a girls night and we had a blast! The owners are awesome and create a comfortable, relaxed, no pressure atmosphere. Our group did Autumn Glow, and the instructor was fantastic. There were drinks (including wine) available for purchase, so it had a 'going out' vibe. So an overview of what happens: You arrive and can mingle a while as folks get set-up for the painting. There are tables, with chairs, set up with canvases on both sides of the table. You get your palette and brush set and pump out the paint for your art. When everyone has settled in, the instructor goes over the brushes and how things will happen, and then starts teaching you the first part of the painting. You learn how to paint the piece step by step, and in between there is music playing and there is plenty of time to work on your piece and chat it up with friends. At the end, you can walk around and check out everyone's work. We all were happy with our finished products, and there was plenty of room for creativity so that you can add your own flair to the painting. This is a great activity to do that is DIFFERENT than the usual activities. I hope to return with my husband for an interesting night out. The staff is amazing, too. I highly recommend going! read more

Easy location to get to because its right off the freeway. Spacious art studio where the fun happens. The art instructor was really patient and pleasant. Angela one of the owners is sweet and welcoming. I will be coming back again, perhaps ill throw an event here. read more

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Last May my sister bought us a Groupon for a family session. We finally had a chance to go today. It was me (no talent at all!), my hubby and our daughter. What fun! Chan (like Jackie Chan, as he tells everyone) was our talented instructor. He was wonderful. Friendly, patient, informative and fun! We had such a great time. We also got to meet one of the owners, Deb. Very friendly and personable. They have a great system for conducting their painting classes and everything went smoothly and very enjoyably. We've already decided to host our daughter's next birthday party there. Hubby & I are also thinking of attending some of the evening adult sessions for date nites. Painting & wine! Fun, fun, fun! read more

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