Love this studio! I've taken two 6 week classes and love the vibe. Good glazes, good clay options…read moreand tons of friendly people. Abby was super knowledgeable and challenged me to be better. I'm thankful for the community here. Everyone has been super friendly and encouraging.

Became a member after taking a class with the owner Hannah and it has been a wonderful 3rd space!…read moreI'm a novice and folks are always happy to answer questions and support one another. There's always something being fired and love all of the glaze options!!

This is my Happy Place. Every instructor and staff member I've come to know over the past 3 years…read morehas been so helpful and friendly, and the community here is wonderful. The studio is big enough to offer things like visiting artist workshops, a spray booth for glaze, raku, soda firing, and more - and the huge range of work is always inspiring!

I have taken classes there for 5 years, and the instructors are wonderful. Students can use the…read morestudio outside of class time. The value for your $$ is very high. This studio has an amazing offering of classes (6 week and 12 week) and workshops (2-3 days) , and the opportunity to learn all of pottery process, like making glazes and firing the kilns.

I can't recommend Nielsen Framing enough. I've had two recent projects framed by them-one a rush…read moreorder which needed a super fast turnaround, and one smaller but more sentimental photo which needed a cuter frame-and each time they were knowledgeable, helpful, tasteful in helping pick out frames and mats...and also just really kind in a way I miss experiencing when I don't shop locally. I showed up right before closing (I'm so sorry!) and they still graciously took the time to help me out so I wouldn't need to make a second trip. The price of both jobs was way lower than you'll find online or in box stores, and the quality was just incredible.

These guys are great…read more if you have nice pieces that you want preserved for a long time, and a great colobrative process on picking through all the options - there is no other choice. When you are spending time and money on something that you want to last a lifetime (and beyond), they exceeded my expectations on the process and the final product.

I've taken several adult watercolor classes at Berkeley Painting Club. I love this place. Setting…read morelovely, parking is no problem, and then you go inside.... the studio is filled with natural light, all the supplies are waiting for you. Renee teaches the adult classes and she is super funny and encouraging. Great sountrack playing every time. It truly is a Watercolor Vacation. Best thing you can do to enrich your while taking it easy. I brought my husband and it turns out he can paint! Highly recommended. Also, classes for teens. Check it out.

I love the Berkeley Painting Club classes for adults. Watercolor Vacation is a class with a short…read moretechniques demo and personalized feedback on individual projects. I really enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the class and am surprised by what I am able to paint. I find myself looking forward to this dedicated time for myself to be creative. When my kids are older, I would love to send them here for classes. Looking at their projects in the studio is very inspiring. Thanks for creating such a nice space, Rene!

I don't consider myself a natural artist, but after taking Introduction to Silkscreen with Emily…read morehere I feel like a spark of potential was finally lit. I thoroughly enjoyed the flexible after-work hours where I could relax and concentrate on just a few set tasks that go into making a screen and prints. The small class size felt both intimate and collaborative. I also loved how the teacher provided great materials to experiment with and Kala had all the necessary equipment. I'd love to come back and take more silkscreen later in the year!

Kala has some great art programs. One of them is Drink and Draw, a post-work evening activity that…read moreinvolves drinkin' an' drawin'. It's a rare opportunity for working folks who love art (but never get to do it) to be artistic and creative. We also hoped it would be an opportunity to meet people, relax, unwind, drink some wine, and hang out... but we discovered one fine weekday eve that it was lots of Draw but very little Drink. There are some serious art students in Berkeley! The art instructor was knowledgeable, talented and inspiring, and brought some great materials for us to use - handmade paper, high-quality ink, brushes. We did have to supply some of our own stuff, like scratch paper, pencils, erasers. She taught us new techniques and was very hands-on. A few completed projects even looked frame-worthy. Kala offers great programs if you want to do art in the evening. However, if you actually want to hang out with friends, catch up, and Drink with your Draw, you may want to go to a bar. Just sayin'...!

Summer runs a great program! My daughter came back from her session glowing and enthused about the…read moreproject they worked on. She went in nervous about sewing and came out confident and curios to do more. All the kids with her seemed to also have a great time. Summer was easy to work with and has a great rapport with the kids. I am looking forward to another visit!

I did a pinch pottery workshop with Hue. It was 3 weeks, one session for two hours each week…read more The class was nice a small (handful of people or so), the format relaxed and Hue was so helpful, sweet and encouraging. I had such a great experience - this was my first time doing any type of pottery. The first class we just got the basics and played around and made a few small pieces. The second class we were able to add color to the clay itself, and then also in tandem, begin a "final project" aka bigger piece. During the third and final class, we learned about glazing and got to glaze our pieces! A week later, we were able to swing by the studio to grab our pieces at our convenience. I was able to make 5 pieces - some people probably made more like 8-10. I signed up for a full length class (two months) next session since I loved it so much! Can't wait to be back! And shoutout again to Hue who is awesome!! Would love to have her again as an instructor.

I love the Berkeley Art Studio! I took two classes here last year; one in Painting Fundamentals…read morewith Oil and another in Figure Painting with Oil (both with Scott Leddy). The first class is a great introduction to painting with oil, and the second was a continuation with live models. Having had been away from art for years, these classes were able to bring the connection back. They definitely made my one evening a week. Scott is a great instructor; he has a relaxed style of teaching that I definitely enjoyed. I also liked sharing a class with other art enthusiasts with different skills and styles. It was so fun to walk around the class and see how everyone would interpret the same model! The classroom was spacious, equipped with the tools we needed, and had amazing views of campus. Classes can be a little bit pricey if you're not a student at UC Berkeley (like me). Remember, you need to buy all of the materials. But, they're definitely worth it. If you're a student, you should definitely take advantage of them. I miss these classes!

The Point Richmond Gallery it is a wonderful venue for showcasing local and international artists,…read moreand live music performances. The space is intimate and spacious at the same time. The outdoor space has a stage and hay bales arranged for seating, and more flat area for mingling. Depending on what artwork is showing, the gallery can feature a single or a group of artists whose work is complementary to each other. The gallery rotates artist(s) once a month, with an opening and closing reception for the artist to interact with the public. While basically open during the afternoon on weekends, you can also reach out to the owner, Margi Sullivan, for a private appointment.

This Gallery is open by private appointments and often on weekends 1-5. It features one artist at…read morea time in order for us to really experience what the artists point of view.