3 years ago on our 2nd anniversary we came to Long Beach and spent the weekend hanging out around…read morethe harbor and going to the Aquarium. So for our 5th anniversary we decided to come back to Long Beach but this time my fiancée had several groupon deals to choose from. So out of the 5 options I chose the Queen Mary tour and the painting class with wine. That's how we stumbled across Creative Canvas LA. Laniqua (the owner) was awesome from the moment we called her to see if she would accept our groupon the next day. She saved a spot for us and asked to send her an email once we purchased the groupon so she could make it official. Very cool! Trying to find the place wasn't too hard but we did have to ask a restaurant near by where we could find the painting class. Fortunately for us, they knew exactly what we were talking about and point us along the way. Upon arriving, we had the opportunity to meet Laniqua in person and she remembered it was our anniversary while pointing us to our seats and blank canvases. She had an assistant who was awesome and very helpful while Laniqua walked us through the steps. The only negative was that the groupon said the class comes with a free glass of wine but there wasn't any available and if we did want drinks we had to purchase them from the bar next door. Other than that, the class was fun and very interesting the way you learn how to paint w picture. I would highly recommend taking her class and just make sure to call to see what location she'll be at because she has several. OOOOO 5 out of 5 Afros

I took this class for the first time with my girlfriend a few weeks ago and LOVED it. We both had…read moreso much fun. Myia was our teacher and she was really cool. She had funny jokes and I really appreciated her coming around to help us individually when we were stuck or to save our paintings from our own destruction. I am not an artist naturally. Whenever I have to draw something I usually warn people that it won't be pretty. At the end of the session, and with the help of a glass of wine, I couldn't believe how well my painting turned out. Even for someone who really isn't drawn to painting, it was much easier than I thought when Myia broke it down step by step. I love it so much, and have it proudly displayed in my room right now. Thanks Myia for a very memorable night :)

Enedi was so amazing with putting together a sketch for my daughter's 11th bday celebration for…read moreher paint party . Enedi was easy to communicate with and was open to ideas shared. Enedi had great time management, very helpful with supporting questions during the event. My daughter and friends enjoyed their time and loved the experience. Thank you so much Enedi .

Toni was absolutely incredible, she was a gracious host and provided us with a fun time! We…read morepurchased the "Private Date" package and we had Toni's place all to ourselves, she provided snacks and beverages as well, she truly went all out for us in decorating the place in a birthday theme! All in all, we had a blast and it was affordable compared to the other more crowded options I have been too!

I booked an inside picnic for two at this establishment and to my astonishment it was utterly…read morerefreshing. The young owner was both professional and delightful. It was my husband's birthday and as we were pressed on availability, I wanted to do something different, yet affordable and local and to my surprise, she checked all of the boxes. I was referred by an associate and it was absolutely perfect, my husband was blown away! What I loved most of all, is that she is so excellent at what she does, that all you need to do is answer a few questions about your likes and dislikes ie. Personality traits and from that alone, she can come up with the most unique ideas that will suit you to a "T". If you're anything like me, it's like you know what you want, but can't quite yourself put it into words, well she take your likes and what's important to you and capture it in such a one of a kind way, like putting words to music, for my husband and myself, it was like an adult play date, a fantasy of sorts. She managed to capture all of the playfulness and freedom that we once experienced as youths, we dropped all of our strict, semi uptight ways that comes so gradually over the years from being responsible adults and we were once again, two carefree youngsters without a care in the world, just enjoying each other's company, in an ambiance so fitting for the occasion. Her attention to detail to capture the most important moments as described to her was so meticulously orchestrated, that I knew right then, if I didn't know before, that this is not only her passion but her life's work. It's RARE these days to find someone so passionate about what they do, that it comes off in there work, in every single detail. My mind was completely at ease. Although it was only a getaway for just a few short hours, we had an epic time, living our very own fairytale, love story @Toni's Crafts and I hope that whoever read this, looking for an adventure of your own and you find yourself short on time, ideas and dare I say funds, Toni's Crafts is definitely the solution to your problems, she will plan an escape modeled just for you and or your party, on a budget that you can afford and yet still give it the same, if not more dedication, as a big, overpriced, party planning company would. She will do her best to work with you just to bring whatever YOUR vision is to life, whatever it is, that YOU want. Unlike those big party places that have preset boring, one size fits all, over priced packages @Toni's Crafts you have the opportunity to be creative just by allowing her to create a celebration dinner, party or whatever you desire, all based off of your imagination. I can not wait to plan my next function with her just to see what she can come up with. Maybe something with the girls, we will see

I highly recommend Kids N Kanvases for school events, especially if you're a PTA volunteer and…read moreyou're looking for an event to promote and encourage art for elementary students!! JoAnna and TA are super helpful and professional, and our school has used them several times. The kids really enjoyed our most recent event. They came with their own supplies and even played background music. As a mom who also has a job and volunteers for the PTA, I found this company to be very easy to work with and their response time was incredible. I would definitely book an event with them again in the future! They also do slime-making events that would be great for a fun STEAM night as well!!

This is a great company. They are amazing with kids and so patient. We had them come for my…read moredaughter's 7th birthday party and all the kids had a blast. They go step by step and really allow the kids to take their time and personalize their paintings. They were super helpful to all kids. The kiddos also had so much fun making their slime. They arrived early to set up and were very kind and friendly. Will definitely be using them again.

This is such an adorable little art studio in the bixby knolls area. I have brought my toddler to 2…read moreof their toddler time craft activities. The first time I went we were the only ones there for a while and the owner, Robin was very kind and attentive to us and make us feel very comfortable without being overbearing. It was really great to experience the art time with my daughter in this space. We had done a succulent pot craft. My daughter loved painting her pot, and then adding embellishments from their craft area. They have so many cool art project nights. We definitely plan to keep coming.

Studio Pick is such an inclusive space! We recently went there and Greg was so welcoming! There…read morewere 3 adults and 6 kids in the studio and they all had an amazing time! The space was safe and welcoming, even for our special needs son! The musical instruments were a beautiful touch! We completed 3 projects and Greg helped EVERY.SINGLE.PERSON in our group! We all felt included and left with a lot of pride and our creative juices flowing. It's in a safe corner location in Bixby with a little area out front to get air or hang out in between projects. This came in very handy for our kiddos to run out some energy. The prices are reasonable and I had a lot more fun here as compared to those wine and paint nights. I mean, don't get me wrong, those are fun too but it doesn't allow for a ton of creativity. So if you're itching to create or explore art for the first time, this is the studio for ya! I would highly recommend this place to anyone (all ages and abilities) for private events, birthday parties, take a class, or just pop in and explore! You won't regret it!

Great experience! We booked for a private party for my aunt's birthday, we had about 20 people…read more Emilio was very good at explaining step by step and Cierra was really good and helpful double checking and giving advice. They both had great energy. I really enjoyed it ends will book with them again.

Fun!!!!! We did the…read morepaint in the neon lights. That was soooo fun!!! I've never done this type of thing and was SHOCKED my painting turned out good!!! Emilio was fantastic !!! Chicken and waffles and mimosas was fun And we could bring our own drinks Highly recommend

I had an amazing experience with the Pink Canvas! Melissa was very professional and very attentive…read moreto my paint kit order. She also fulfilled my order extremely fast! The paint kit was perfect and it came with everything we needed! Thank you sooo much Pink Canvas!

We ordered an art kit from The Pink Canvas for my daughters birthday. We are SO happy with our…read moreexperience. First of all, the communication was great and all questions were answered quickly. She was very professional and polite. Secondly, the art kits were packaged nicely. Everything came in one little pack: the canvas, the brushes, the paint colors that correspond with the photo, and an apron that was easy to put on the kids. I will say this- it was a group of mostly 6/7 year olds. The attention span for this age group is... not quite long. However, the kids were all focused on painting. It was so quiet. At a party! They took pride in their work and enjoyed that the photo was already printed on the canvas. Other parents commented on how neat everything was and honestly it made the party a unique and fun experience. The best part is that the kids get to take their art work home! I definitely recommend using The Pink Canvas for your event.

This was my third event with Brushes N Vino at my apartment complex, and just like the previous…read moreones, it never disappoints! The atmosphere is always fun and relaxed, the instructors are friendly and encouraging, and the wine adds a perfect touch to the creative vibe. It's such a great way to unwind, meet neighbors, and tap into your artistic side--even if you're a beginner. I always walk away with a painting I'm proud of and a smile on my face. Can't wait for the next one!!!

What a fun time I had with my group of friends. The wine was delicious!! People were so nice. The…read moresurrounding area is so fun and great places to eat.