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.

Loveeeee Art From Scrap! I can spend at least a couple hours in there every time I go. I am always…read moreinspired and the employees are so kind. The prices are great and the selection is amazing. I hope to participate in a workshop soon. They sell everything from pencils, pens, photos, books, magazines, art, jewelry, knock knacks and more!

Wow!! So good to know this place is here! I don't need to own everything they offer, just nice to…read moreknow I could find it if I needed it! It's fascinating to wander through the aisles, noting every miscellaneous item (photographic slides, assorted flags, vintage postcards, weird jellyfish-like shavings from skateboard wheels - - it really goes on and on! I'm also adding this to my circuit to visit when I have friends in from out of town!

I went to a holiday card-making free event that Brian offered as a holiday gesture. It was really…read moreenjoyable. He did a good job demonstrating how to draw a snowflake (the theme), plus he gave us some background about how Snowflake Bentley was the first person to photograph actual snowflakes. Super interesting. I'm not very talented, yet that wasn't the point. The point was to be creative and have fun, both of which occurred. If I did wax art again, I would do a cream-colored card so I could see what I was drawing. I would also sit under a strong light. I recommend Brian's art classes to adults (and their families).

My 8 yo son and his friend took the comic drawing class with Brian and they loved it! They already…read morelove making their own comics and they said they had a blast and he helped them with their drawing and with creative ideas. They've asked to do another class, which we'll prob sign up for in a couple months. Great experience and I recommend for anyone looking to take art classes!

Saul and Saul- Thank you for a wonderful experience and so much interesting information on glass…read moreblowing history. My husband and i will be back and we'll be bringing our loved ones so they can experience the joy you put into your work. Just excellent!

Saul Jr. is a wonderful instructor! He's very patient, kind and knowledgeable! I surprised my best…read morefriend from FL with this experience when she came to visit me for my birthday. You could say we're rather "classy" ladies as we both love to take art and craft classes. Hands down this was the best class and finished product either of us has ever made! Thank you Saul, Jr!!

I cant recommend Painted Lemonade enough! Ella did a class for my 12 year old daughter and my 10 +…read more7 year old son. It was too much fun and gave us a bit of the painting bug! Ella is just so wonderful you will be thrilled to get a few hours to paint with her!

I took my 11 year old daughter and her friend for a summer paint fun at the park! They had a blast!…read moreThey were so excited about their finished art work! Ella was so patient and helpful! Highly recommend and we will be back this summer!!!

After meeting local Artist Danielle Renee at an Elite Yelpers event, I was inspired have her at a…read moreBirthday party I was planning. What an Amazing opportunity. On February 17th 17 of me and my Friends gathered at the Palace Grill on the Patio! Yes they have a party space ( which had gone unused for years). The Palace Grill patio is a great spot to have a Great Party. Danielle Renee brought her Amazing talent and she captured the groups desire to make Great art . We drank great Wines and painted with wine Danielle taught us how to work out the brushes along with other techniques. Her wonderful personality and outgoing manner created the perfect atmosphere. Thanks Danielle Renee for turning a party into an Event! Ronnie S

I had the opportunity to take one of Danielle's classes recently and it was such a treat! I was so…read moreintrigued by the idea of using wine to paint with and Danielle explained the variety of wines well, including how to apply them onto the paper. She provided a couple different brushes to choose from and also offered that we use wine from our drinking glass to add more color options ;) It was such a fun experience and she let everyone get as creative as they wanted. The pre-drawn Santa Barbara outline was so fun to color in. I love my creation and would definitely take another class at some point!

Scammed me and many others out of camp in summer of 2024. Came up with many excuses as to why she…read morecouldn't provide us the week camp. I showed up the day it was supposed to begin (earl Warren show grounds) and police were there escorting her off the property. Stay away!!!

Run away! Complete scam and theives. They never scheduled us fir a time to go horseback riding and…read morearchery after we paid the money for the experience and refused ti send the money back after being so aggressive on the phone as I asked for the money back due to the unprovided service. So unpleasant and uncomfortable

The service here is outstanding. I had been here for an art showing on horses in August on first…read moreThursday and it was incredible. The selection of work is good he re. No piece is like another. I think the selection of items was good. The clothing pieces were very accessible.