My fiancé and I did the wedding ring crafting workshop and I highly recommended it. We came in…read moreknowing nothing about metalwork or casting and came out of it with a bunch of knowledge, a super fun experience, and 2 wedding rings made by our own hands. The owner is super knowledgeable and friendly and can help you as much as you want or as much as you need (and I needed some major help at the end). He helped us make our completely different styles and....it was just super cool. If you're getting married and want cool, unique rings you gotta go here!

We signed up for a two-day workshop to craft two rings, a wedding band for myself and a silver ring…read morefor my fiance. We worked with Emma, and it was an absolute blast! She was so helpful and kind, and it was an overall such an engaging experience. We got to do every step of the process, and Emma stepped in whenever either one of us needed help. She even helped us get my fiance's fingerprint imprinted on the inside of my ring, which was a very cool touch. We're so happy with the end result, and I can't wait for the wedding so I can wear my ring!

I have been a member at Clay By The Bay for years now, and I absolutely love it. I always…read moreconsidered myself a "thrower" until i did a sculpture class with Gwendolyn. She is such an amazing instructor and helped me through all my struggles. So happy! I had no idea pottery could give you a rush of endorphins and bursts of euphoria:-)

I had a very mixed experience here, largely depending on the instructor…read more The introductory class instructor was excellent--supportive, encouraging, and made the environment feel welcoming for beginners. Based on that, I signed up for the full wheel program. However, the instructor for the wheel program was very different, and unfortunately that's where the experience broke down. The teaching style felt condescending at times, and feedback was sometimes given publicly in a way that felt more shaming than constructive. As a beginner, this made it difficult to feel comfortable experimenting or learning. There were also moments during class where comments felt overly personal or inappropriate, which created an uncomfortable atmosphere. I later spoke with another student who felt similarly discouraged, so this didn't seem like an isolated experience. Overall, I think the studio has potential and some great instructors, but the inconsistency in teaching style made it hard to continue.

Kim was a great instructor and made oil painting look easy even though I struggled. She gave great…read moredirection and suggestions to each student throughout the class. The studio itself was kawaii. Great playlist by the way! 5 stars, would do it again someday!

Took an adult oil painting class and it was wonderful! I will definitely be going back!read more

Very spacious, good energy, lots of parking nearby. Will definitely be back in the future.read more

Sip & Paint? Sign me up! I'd only done it once before but loved it nonetheless…read more Honey Art Studio was hosting Juneteenth Paint Nights w/Soul Food. The event was catered by We Feast SF. The menu consisted of blackened salmon, red beans & rice, collard greens, yams, cornbread, macNcheese & nacho peach cobbler for dessert. The meal was absolutely delicious! I should've bought a plate to go! Everything was cooked & seasoned perfectly. I don't eat everyone's macNcheese & can count on one hand the number of times I've tried yams. Chef Erin really did her thing! Coco was the artist guiding us & directing our strokes & color blending. I loved that she emphasized that there's no wrong in creation & not to be critical of ourselves, just breathe & paint! Everyone had a great time. Erica, the host and owner of The Honey Art studio was as sweet as she could be. She hosts a lot of events & I plan to participate & even work w/her on a lil something. Highly recommended...

A true gem and legacy business in the North Beach area. Three generations of jewelers have set up…read moreshop here. Daniel, the second generation, holds classes and produces beautiful pieces. You can take a workshop and build your own custom made wedding ring or learn how to hammer out a copper bowl. Swing by on First Fridays to check out the studio and learn interesting things about the neighborhood. The value and quality of the pieces are stunning!

My fiancé and I signed up for the wedding band workshop and couldn't be happier! We had no idea…read morewhat to expect and were nervous that we wouldn't be capable of producing the designs we had brainstormed. Our wonderful instructor Eddie was an amazing resource. He showed us how to use a broad range of tools and gave us space to experiment so that we ultimately did all the work ourselves. He made the process so fun! We are thrilled with how our rings turned out and even happier to have such great memories of the process to cherish.

Total waste of time and money…read more I booked this through Eventbrite a couple weeks ago, expecting a fun neon paint night with step-by-step instruction. none of that happened. Yujin crammed three separate events into one tiny, overly bright room, which completely ruined the vibe. The Eventbrite photo showed people painting in a dark neon-lit room. Instead, we were with two other "classes" in a setting that felt chaotic and thrown together. She gave zero instruction, even though it was clearly advertised. When we asked for help, she barely responded and gave off this weird gaslighting energy like we were bothering her. She even stepped out of the room multiple times while we were all sitting there confused. It felt like she wanted to collect money, hand out some supplies, and disappear. The only "perk" was free wine, which honestly felt like a tactic to get people drunk so they wouldn't notice how bad the experience was. It was obvious she has no interest in teaching or creating a good experience but rather just taking people's money. My husband and I would've had a better night painting at home with a canvas from Amazon (which, by the way, would've been bigger and better quality than the tiny ones she gave us). If you're reading this and thinking about booking--don't. Or do, and find out the hard way.

Super friendly instructor and relaxed atmosphere. We got to pick the painting we wanted to doread more

So excited to have a pottery studio in the neighborhood! It will be wonderful to go create new…read moreceramics creations with friends. Thank you so much to our local neighbors who recently opened it.

We loved our class here! The instructor was so patient and we learned a lot. (Never thought it'd be…read moreso difficult haha) 10/10 would come back here! They turned out so beautiful.

Went to the beginners class one day pottery. Very fun to make but instructor does not hand hold…read moreyou. Expected to watch once and work on it on your own while the instructor makes their own items. Luckily my friends and I did research before the class and had a general idea on how to make a shape. Normal wait time to pick up pottery is 4-6 weeks. We waited 4 weeks to get ours. Steven was very friendly for pottery pick up time changes. 100% make a game plan before coming to class because time is limited and instruction is limited. Overall not bad

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I am a member here and have been since September. I love this place. The environment, the…read morestudents/members, the employees, the location and the vibe is the best. I really missed being part of a creative space when I left art school and this place has become that for me. I have made many friends in my classes and day to day interactions with other students and members. I have invited my friends for one time drop in classes and also had my friends take 6-week classes with me. Ceramics is a versatile, dynamic and creative art form that I truly love. The owner, Rebecca, is absolutely kick ass! She has created a nurturing and supportive environment for ceramic artists in San Francisco to work, learn, collaborate and create.

This is a lovely break from the hustle of city life and tourist rushing. The Way of Tea is…read moreparticularly focused on noticing *this* moment right here - this one that will never happen again because even if we came back to this place later we would be different people. Urasenke hosts an abbreviated (not the four-hour long-form) tea ceremony at 6 PM on the first Wednesdays of each month. It's part educational program - because the hosts encourage everyone to ask questions as they go - and part tea ceremony. If you have no idea what to expect, here's some help: - You will be kneeling or sitting on mats the whole time, so wear clothes that are comfortable and stretchy (jeans can be binding in the knees). But do dress up a bit, as this is a somewhat formal event. - You will be asked to remove your shoes just inside the door. Wear clean socks. - You won't be served a meal. While the long-form ceremony includes a light meal, this presentation does not. You'll get a little sweet to contrast with the tea. And the thin tea is meant to be exactly three-and-a-half sips. - You really can ask as many questions as you like. Take some time soon to pause and notice the moment. Have some tea at Urasenke.

If you've ever read "The Book of Tea" by Kakuzo Okakura this is place for you to experience the…read morefull tea ritual involving all of your senses. This unmarked tea room presents the entire experience of formal tea ritual as practiced by the Urasenke Foundation, a Kyoto-based non-profit. From the Japanese prints, to the flower arrangement, to an inspiring poem to the subdued lighting and tatami mats, a theme for the season is expressed to prepare your mind...then you enter the tea room. Each tea utensil and movement in making the tea has been refined to create a meaningful ritual that celebrates the beauty of the moment and being in the present. We had a very bitter live tea that was whipped and served with sweets that created an effect that the bitterness became suprisingly pleasant and refreshing. The students and teachers were exceedingly friendly and calmly dispelled any awkwardness for those of us on dial-a-clue as to the subtlties of Japanese etiquette. Among our group was a Buddhist monk from Tibet who asked a number of interesting questions relating tea to zen. Check their calendar online for the weekly "Open Hearth" dates and make a reservation as this is no casual cup of tea. I believe the Urasenke people also host occasional tea services at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.