My son just attended a birthday party in this little hidden gem. The space is inviting and the kids had so much fun . The instructors were so kind and engaging with the kids . My little boy is already asking to go back again ! Definitely recommended ! read more

We just had our 10 year old's bday here! Every thing was great, and the kids really got in to the project we picked (felt succulent gardens). Planning to come back soon for an adult night (or another private party with my girl friends!). read more

Sticky Art Lab - Art Schools Near Me - Berkeley, California

Such a great place for our daughter's 6th birthday. Pollyanna and Becky were so great with our party and so patient with the kids. We were able to use their courtyard while the kids were able to enjoy their art projects since it was such a nice day. I can't recommend Sticky Art Lab enough. Definitely the best venue we've used so far read more

Drove by here 1,000 times over the years..."We should check that place out!", we'd say... Finally had occasion to get exposed (took the leap and bid on a gift certificate at our son's school auction) AND THEN, icing on the cake, learned they do after school programming AND even do school pick up from Berkeley Unified elementary schools!! Now, our older son (3rd grade) comes here on Mondays after school and LOVES it. We all came here again today (on a Saturday) for SPOOKY Art Lab in anticipation of Halloween. Chatted with the owner and her husband, both super nice and welcoming. Feel like this place is a gem in the neighborhood! read more

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Amazing spot! The Saturday open house is a revelation. So many fun activities and lovely people there too.

The wood shop camp was a very disappointing experience for an older camper. The camp description indicated that the age range was 6-12 years old, but the projects were geared toward the anticipated ability of the youngest in the group. For example, during one day of camp (a 6.5 hour day), the project was pounding nails into a block of wood in the shape of their initials and sanding it. If you are considering this camp for a child older than 8, I would ask for more detail about what each day is like before signing up. From the online camp description, I had imagined alot more instruction and opportunities for discovering woodworking at all age levels and abilities. My camper described his day as waiting for all campers to arrive, an organized wood working activity, lunch, park, then free time. For $450 a week, I wish I had done my homework better. read more

Outstanding little studio! We had our son's birthday and everyone enjoyed the creative hour. The staff and owners are great and understand what it takes to have a great party. They helped with everything and even worked with a new theme my son wanted for his birthday art. Kids get to go back with a self made project with beaming smiles. We could not use the outdoors due to air quality that day in the bay but seems like it would be a lot of added fun. read more

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Reason for visit: Holiday Craft Sale & Workshops Visit date: December 13, 2014 First time? I'm here a lot. Ok, so I'm just a little biased because I volunteer here, but doesn't the fact that I spend my free time here speak volumes on how cool I think this place is? Me thinks yes! Sticky Art Lab is a great art studio for all ages and for all levels of creativity. You can come here to create, be inspired, or to learn a new skill or two. I spent the entire day at Sticky during the annual Holiday Craft Sale & Workshop day. The front gallery was filled with handmade goods from local artists and the day was filled with craft demos and workshops. All of Sticky Art Lab's workshops and drop-in sessions are reasonably priced. ($25-35 for workshops, $10 for drop-in studio time). The drop-in fee includes use of all materials and tools in the studio! Plus, you don't have to worry about it getting messy! There are also big kid craft sessions throughout the month, you can hold birthday parties (or just because parties!) on the weekends, and there are even after school programs where owner Rachel will pick up your kid from the the bus stop and then spend an afternoon with them making and creating! There are two studio spaces, a front gallery, a pretty sweet patio in the back, and artist studio space availabilities. Parking is metered in the front Mon-Sat and free in the neighborhood. Hope to see you at Sticky sometime! read more

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I booked the art studio for my daughter's 7th birthday and I was so pleased! Pollyana provided amazing service and was so easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. My daughter and her friends had so much fun making their projects, there were lots of materials and the instructors were great! The space for offers an outdoor patio with tables, chairs and a shade tent, we utilized the space to serve lunch and cake for everyone, it was the perfect amount of time for everyone to enjoy the party. Highly recommend it! read more

Just did my daughter's birthday here and it was awesome. We actually had no idea what we were getting into since we've never been here before but I'm glad we trusted the reviews on yelp. Activities were prepped and started promptly at 2 and staff really make good use of time. Art projects were really cool and Pollyanna was sooo great with all the kids, engaging them in the two art projects that she had lined up. One was a large 2 by 5 feet canvas paint project ( see below) and another was a puppet paper mâché. Kids had a good time and adults got a little free time to talk. Pre party communication was efficient and during the party they were really accommodating with outside food, face painting and a pull string piñata. The venue has lots of tables and chairs. The outside area is spacious and a nice mix of sun and shade underneath two large redwoods. Only regret was not asking if we could do 3 hrs because 2 was a little tight. Really glad to spend our time here, it's a special place and the people running are so nice. We will be back for a Saturday open studio! read more

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My family and I LOVE this place. The staff is extremely friendly, helpful and caring. TONS of activities, special events, and classes to participate in. It allows kids to be creative and have fun with art; let their imaginations run wild. Thank you for all that you do for the community - especially our precious young ones. read more

This is a place that nurtures development through creative expression. Sticky offers a variety of things to do for kids ranging from after school, camp days, open lab which is open to the parents and children for art making. My favorite activity is every third Saturday of the month, clay night!!! Which is only open to adults. But really if you are looking for a place to host a birthday party or event space, stocky is it. Look no further. read more

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Both my kids love Sticky Art Lab and have attended school year day-long camps and summer camp. They'll be back for more this summer and can't wait. It's a chance to create art with all sorts of materials, work with other kids on big projects (last year, for instance, one week they created the mural that is now on the outside of the building, another week they made a giant mobile) and explore their imaginations. Sticky Art lets the kids take risks with materials, learn new ways to put things together, work on collaborative projects and focus on sustainability/reuse. Love it! read more

My second grader participated in the afterschool program 1 day a week and loved it. Great staff.

I keep meaning to come here for one of the adult evenings! So far I've only popped into donate some crafting materials (they gave me a discount for the donations), and I loved what I saw. I live nearby so it's particularly cool to see kids leaving with their projects. Wheelchair accessibility notes: Entrance is flat. Not sure what the bathroom setup is. Street parking only. read more

Great space, friendly people, fun activities. The kids love love LOVE it.

A real Berkeley gem! I dropped into Sticky Art for their adult clay night and had a wonderful experience. For $15 you get unlimited clay and supplies to make whatever you want in a 3-hour session. The space was inviting-- there was music, beverages, and snacks and the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating as more and more people showed up and table space reached capacity. Even though their programming is more geared toward kids, their adult sessions are fun and lots of strangers were mingling, chatting, and enjoying themselves as they made whatever they wanted. Skill levels and ceramics expertise don't matter, just having a good time and enjoying playing with clay is really all that counts. The staff on hand was really helpful with getting any necessary supplies and giving tips on how to improve your piece. It's a great excuse to get out of the house and unwind with a significant other, group of friends, or even by yourself for a fun night of art making. read more

I already love Sticky Art Lab, but the way they handled my son's birthday party made me over the moon about the place. Beyond getting free reign of the space they assigned a dedicated art teacher, Terri, who spent time in advance to plan an art project based on my 6-year olds interests. Then she adapted when he decided he wanted to do something else! This was so much more than a typical party, it was a really special experience. We're lucky to have Sticky Art Lab as a part of our community. read more

Wonderful space and amazing concept. Great for both kids and adults. I have taken my 4 year old daughter for a few drop ins and could not be happier. The owner is wonderful, super helpful and really nice. We always leave with an amazing project or piece of art. There are so many things to choose from, endless possibilities. Would love to try one of the classes, I'm sure they are amazing. This is the best art studio in the Bay Area as far as I'm concerned. Very reasonably priced also! read more

Fabulous find! Both my 9 year old and my 2 and half year old are content here....paint, clay, build, beads, seew, kint, fold, cut, glue, you name it, they have it and you can make what ever your heart desires (just don't use ALL the scotch tape...). Really great place, a must see for anyone with kids who like art, mess, design and creativity! read more

Nice place, nice feel. Piles of art supplies and plenty of tape & glue.

This is an amazing place. My daughter attends an after school program here once a week, and ends her day excited and inspired. The staff members are warm, enthusiastic and supportive. The feel of the place is light and airy and art-y. I'm so glad that we have found it. read more

I brought my 10-year old stepdaughter here one day on her spring break and we had a great time. I'm trying to find time to come back with or without the 10-yr old and the 2 yr old! Lots of freedom, no pressure, just gentle support from Rachel. Materials are nicely labeled and there was inspiration all around for my daughter. I had a harder time getting started but was able to do some less creative projects which were still fun and relaxing for me. The price is great for unlimited use of expendables and materials. The materials are especially suited for someone like me who embraces the use of sustainable and up-cycled materials whenever possible but is inspired by high-quality materials. The lab is also offering workshops which look very good and are unique in the area for good prices. I am rooting for this place to flourish! read more

The staff is great! I really like that they use recycled materials. The stuff my child came home w was very disappointing.

My daughter Tia is attending an art camp this week and loves it. And so do It is a fabulous place and great idea. We can't wait to be part of all the fun activities that will happen here in the future:) read more

Just finished a four week family art class here with my husband and two kids, ages 4 and 5. Each week we did a bunch of cool projects including wine cork superheros who can fly down a zipline, felt stuffies that my kids designed themselves and a really cool wire sculpture of our family. Rachel is great - she is patient and thoughtful and can create a project for anyone. I highly recommend this place for drop in, but check out the family class too. It was a really wonderful experience for our family and we will probably do another one soon. read more

I took my two boys ages 3 and 6 here today after using the Living Social coupon. The owner was so friendly and welcoming, and made sure that everyone had the materials that they needed. They have a wide variety of materials to use and they also have an outdoor space where my kids drew on an easel whilel the other one entertained himself with lots of tape. I like that a lot of the materials the kids use had a previous life--such as bottle caps, corks, cardboard boxes, etc. There is really something for everyone here and they have smaller stations set-up for different activities. On the day we arrived, they had a station for some older kids who were beading; some younger kids were building tunnels out of cardboard; some other kids were outside making something interesting with a hammer. I also got a parking space right in front of the store today. We will definitely be back. read more

Great space for both kids and adults. Sticky Art Lab has tons of materials for doing crafts..and even features a family movie night, where you can do crafts inspired by the movie! read more

Took two girls, ages 6 & 7, yesterday and had a fantastic time creating for several hours. The girls were already asking to return before we even left. Rachel is the perfect facilitator for this space. She offers gentle guidance and encouragement, as well as lots of space to just go crazy and create. read more

My six-year-old daughter has attended the camp at Sticky Art Lab for the last two weeks and has loved it!! The camp has themes each week, but they also allow the child to explore her own interests and try lots of different media. The camp is small, ensuring the kids don't get lost in the shuffle like some bigger camps, and it seems like this allows the owners to focus in on each child's individual interests. For example my daughter wanted to make a "tooth fairy pillow", and she was provided with the materials and instruction to do so on her own. She is so proud of her accomplishments and her confidence has grown by learning so many new things. She has come home happy each day with excitement for returning to Sticky Art Lab the next morning. What more can you ask? Great local business. We will definitely be visiting for drop-in hours after summer. read more