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Aran's Art Studio
3313 Village Dr
Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Arans Art Studio
How It Works
Aran's is a do-it-yourself pottery painting and glass fusing studio! Come on in, we'll show you around! Walk-ins welcome! Aran's Art Studio is open 7 days a week. No appointments needed & no experience necessary. We're also the perfect place to hold birthday parties, bridal or baby showers, field trips, team building events & more. Call today to book your event! We offer many different Classes for all ages! Learn Dot Mandalas, Acrylic Pours, Canvas Painting, & more! There's also Art Camp available during Spring, Summer, Winter, & Fall. Visit our Online Shop to sign up and pre-pay for classes and camps.
Pottery
Step #1 - Select your Ceramic Piece
With over 300 items to choose from, we have something for everybody and every age, from bowls, mugs, and plates, to fairies, bears, cats, hearts boxes, vases, platters, and tiles of all sizes.
Step #2 - Choose colors and paint your design
We have everything you need to create a handcrafted work of art. Browse through our books for ideas. Design freehand or use our stencils, stamps, or a variety of tools to detail your unique work of art.
Step #3 - We'll glaze and fire your masterpiece
All of our glazed and fired ceramic pieces are completely non toxic and food safe.
Glass Fusing
Step #1 - Pick a shape
We offer a wide variety of shapes to choose from. You can create anything from eye-catching jewelry, sparkling candle holders, plates & sun-catchers to beautiful art for your wall. It is simple and easy to do and the results are beautiful!
Step #2 - Add your design
Use your creativity to design your own unique piece of art.
Step #3 - Your piece is now ready to fire.
Some pieces may require a second firing for shaping.
All parties include
Supervision from our friendly and knowledgeable art consultants
Creative environment
Art materials and necessary firings
Variety of pieces/projects to choose from, or have everyone create the same thing
Art projects must be determined at least one week prior to the date of your party. No more than 3 items for each person to choose from. You may also choose to set a price limit and allow your guests to pick the piece they like (price limit option recommended for ages 8 & up).
A tour of our studio to learn how we glaze and fire your artwork (by request only)
Facilities to serve your own food (and we'll do the clean up)
Birthday parties
Includes a customized birthday plate decorated in the celebrant's favorite colors. Guests will sign the back of the plate for a one-of-a-kind keepsake
Bring in cake, cupcakes, or any dessert of your choosing for guests to enjoy (Note: we do not supply cutlery, plates, napkins, etc.)
Bring in additional food (other than dessert): $45 (this includes an extra 1/2 hour)
Additional party celebrant (ex: twins, siblings, friends): $35
Want more time? Additional 1/2 hour: $30
Pottery Painting Party
Pricing: $150 (includes party fee + deposit) + price of each pottery item that gets painted. With tons of pottery pieces, and a wide range of paint colors to choose from, we have something for everybody and every age. We recommend letting the guests choose either a plate, bowl, or mug, since these are functional items and they are always in stock!
All items in parties include section above
Art materials and firings
Customized birthday plate
Table reservation for 1.5 hours ($30 for each additional 1/2 hour)
Bring food for your guests (other than cake) for only $45 (includes additional 1/2 hour & clean up)
Suggested age: 5 & up
No experience required
Canvas Painting Party
Pricing: $150 (includes party fee + deposit) plus the price of each canvas. 12" by 12" canvas: $30, 16" by 20" canvas: $40. Canvas Painting Parties are the fun, new way to paint and party at the same time. Choose your design, prior to the party, from a large selection of landscapes, animals, flowers, and much, much more! Ask us about what designs we have available.
All items in parties include section above
Table reservation for 2.5 hours ($30 for each additional 1/2 hour)
Bring food (besides cake) for your guests for only $45 (includes additional 1/2 hour & clean up)
Learn to paint a beautiful design onto a canvas that you will take home that night
Suggested age: 5 & up
No experience required
Glass Fusing Party
Pricing: $150 (includes party fee + deposit) + price of each glass fusing item that is created. Glass-fusing is an easy, safe, and fun way to create your own art. Create votives, frames, mirrors, plates, jewelry, you name it!
All items in parties include section above
Art materials and firings
Customized birthday plate
Table reservation for 1.5 hours ($30 for each additional 1/2 hour)
Bring food for your guests (other than cake) for only $45 (includes additional 1/2 hour & clean up)
Suggested age: 5 & up
No experience required
Acrylic Pour Party
Pricing: $150 (includes party fee + deposit) plus the price of each canvas. Each (10 by 10 inch) canvas is $50 per person. Please call us for information on canvas sizes and prices. 510-728-1333. Create your own acrylic pour masterpiece with Aran. She'll guide you through the easy process, one step at a time. Party guests will take their canvas home the same day, safely in a provided box. Don't forget to dress for mess - acrylic paint will stain clothing! Aprons are provided as well.
All items in parties include section above
Table reservation for 3 hours
Bring dessert to enjoy (no other food please)
Includes all art materials (Note: canvases to be purchased separately)
Suggested age: 8 & up
12 guest limit
No experience required
March 10, 2022
Full Class: Acrylic Pour
March 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Great for beginners, intermediate, & advanced. Date: Thursday, March 10th; Time: 6pm – 8pm; Ages: 15 & up; Cost: $25, plus the price of the canvas ($15-$45); Instructor: Aran. This class only requires one visit to create your Acrylic Pour Masterpiece. You will leave your piece for a few days to dry and we'll let you know when its ready to pick up. We supply all the materials.
March 11, 2022
Canvas & Wine: "Abstract City"
March 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Date: Friday, March 11th; Time: 6pm – 9pm; Ages: 18 & up; Cost: $35, includes all materials; Taught By: Jessica. Our adult Canvas & Wine events are the perfect way to enjoy a night out with friends and family. Sign up to enjoy a fun night by yourself or with a group. You'll start with a trendy 16″ by 20″ canvas art pattern and all the supplies needed to complete a canvas of your own. After a few hours of laughter and fun, you'll leave with a work of art that you've created yourself. No experience is necessary, just bring yourself and your favorite beverage. We'll provide snacks and everything else you need.
March 16, 2022
Raw Clay Class: "Trinket Cat Bowl"
March 16 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Date: Wednesday, March 16th; Time: 4pm – 6pm; Ages: 7 & up; Cost: $45, includes all materials; Taught By: Jessica. It's a one & done class! This class only requires one visit to create your raw clay project. You'll play with clay to create the shape, then it's time to paint. Take some time for yourself to de-stress and enjoy art with us! We supply all the materials. In the class, you'll get to work with your hands, molding the clay through an easy, step by step process. Class will be led by our very knowledgeable instructor, Jessica. Don't forget to dress for mess! Aprons are provided as well.
March 18, 2022
Canvas & Wine: "Tree of Life"
March 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Date: Friday, March 18th; Time: 6pm – 9pm; Ages: 18 & up; Cost: $35, includes all materials; Taught By: Jessica. Our adult Canvas & Wine events are the perfect way to enjoy a night out with friends and family. Sign up to enjoy a fun night by yourself or with a group. You'll start with a trendy 16″ by 20″ canvas art pattern and all the supplies needed to complete a canvas of your own. After a few hours of laughter and fun, you'll leave with a work of art that you've created yourself. No experience is necessary, just bring yourself and your favorite beverage. We'll provide snacks and everything else you need.
March 19, 2022
Kids Night Out – "Elephant Bubbles"
March 19 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Date: Saturday, March 19th; Time: 5:30pm – 8pm; Ages: 6 & up; Cost: $50, includes all materials & pizza; Taught By: Alexia. At our Kids Night Out events, we teach your child (or teen!) to paint a fun design onto canvas. Our friendly teachers provide easy, step-by-step instructions. Their finished design will be ready to take home and admire by the end of the class. Pizza dinner is included.
March 24, 2022
Full Class: Acrylic Pour
March 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Great for beginners, intermediate, & advanced. Date: Thursday, March 24th; Time: 6pm – 8pm; Ages: 15 & up; Cost: $25, plus the price of the canvas ($15-$45); Instructor: Aran. This class only requires one visit to create your Acrylic Pour Masterpiece. You will leave your piece for a few days to dry and we'll let you know when its ready to pick up. We supply all the materials.
March 25, 2022
Canvas & Wine – "Vienna Van Goat"
March 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Date: Friday, March 25th; Time: 6pm – 9pm; Ages: 18 & up; Cost: $35, includes all materials; Taught By: Jessica. Our adult Canvas & Wine events are the perfect way to enjoy a night out with friends and family. Sign up to enjoy a fun night by yourself or with a group. You'll start with a trendy 16″ by 20″ canvas art pattern and all the supplies needed to complete a canvas of your own. After a few hours of laughter and fun, you'll leave with a work of art that you've created yourself. No experience is necessary, just bring yourself and your favorite beverage. We'll provide snacks and everything else you need.
March 26, 2022
Kids Night Out – Pottery Painting
March 26 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Paper Masking Technique. Date: Saturday, March 26th; Time: 5:30pm – 8pm; Ages: 6 & up; Cost: $50, includes all materials & pizza; Taught By: Alexia. Learn this fun technique in our Kids Night Out class.
March 28, 2022
Spring Break Art Camp
March 28 @ 10:00 am - April 1 @ 2:00 pm. Our art camps give children and teens the space to explore their creativity and make new friends. We offer many fun projects such as raw clay, canvas painting with acrylic paint, pottery painting, glass fusing, and lots more. We visit the local park daily. Dates: Monday, March 28th – Friday, April 1st; Time: 10am – 2pm; Ages: 6 & up; Cost: $465, includes all materials. Note: Children should bring their lunches Monday through Thursday – we provide pizza lunch on Friday
Art Camp
Questions? Call us! We're happy to help and we're open every day. 510-728-1333. Upcoming Art Camp: Thanksgiving Art Camp 2023: November 20th, 21st, & 22nd. Pottery Painting Glass Fusing & More! Winter Art Camp 2023-2024; Winter Art Camp Week 1: Dec 26th-29th. Winter Art Camp Week 2: Jan 2nd - 5th. Ages 5 & up.
Our art camps give children and teens the space to explore their creativity and make new friends.
We offer many fun projects such as raw clay, canvas painting with acrylic paint, pottery painting, glass fusing, and lots more. All materials are included. Masks are optional. Ages 5 and up.
Campers should bring their lunches every day, except for the last day of camp when we will provide a pizza lunch.
We visit the local park daily for fresh air and fun. Before and after care is available and can be purchased online or in person.
We offer art camp during all the big breaks from school – Fall (Thanksgiving), Winter, Spring, and Summer.
We also have 1-Day Art Camp available on no-school days when there is a holiday.
Be sure to check our Event Calendar to see those upcoming dates.
You can now sign up and purchase a session of camp online – visit our Online Shop here.
Art Camp
Camp: Supplies
$50.00
Thanksgiving Camp Supplies must be purchased to complete Art Camp registration. Each camper must have their own supplies for each Art Camp weekly session.
Thanksgiving Art Camp
$300.00
Aran's Art camp keeps kids excited and creative. All materials included. Ages 6 & up. Camp is from 10am-2pm Monday-Wednesday. Wednesday lunch is on us! Don't forget to sign up for Before & After Care by adding to your cart if needed. Before & After Care:
- Monday Drop Off at 9am
- $20.00
- Monday Pick Up at 3pm
- $20.00
- Tuesday Drop Off at 9am
- $20.00
- Tuesday Pick Up at 3pm
- $20.00
- Wednesday Drop Off at 9am
- $20.00
- Wednesday Pick Up at 3pm
- $20.00
Class: Canvas & Wine
Class: Gourdeous (11/11)
$40.00
Friday, Nov. 11th, 6pm - 9pm Ages: 18 & up. We supply all the materials. Bring any beverage you like. PLEASE READ NOTE for Curbside pickup instructions.
Class: Taking Gnome the Tree (11/17)
$40.00
Thursday, Nov. 17th, 6pm - 9pm (class may run over) Ages: 18 & up. We supply all the materials. Bring any beverage you like. PLEASE READ NOTE for Curbside pickup instructions.
Class: Taking Gnome the Tree (11/18)
$40.00
Friday, Nov. 18th, 6pm - 9pm (class may run over) Ages: 18 & up. We supply all the materials. Bring any beverage you like. PLEASE READ NOTE for Curbside pickup instructions.
Class: Kids Night Out
Class: Holding Hedgehog (11/12)
$60.00
Saturday, Nov 12th, Time: 5:30pm-8pm, Ages: 6 & up. At our Kids Night Out, we'll teach your child to paint a fun, step-by-step design. Come join our friendly art consultant & enjoy pizza on us! In "VEHICLE BOX" put 'Artist Name' & Phone.
Class: Mister Moose (11/26)
$60.00
Saturday, Nov. 26, Time: 5:30pm-8pm, Ages: 6 & up. At our Kids Night Out, we'll teach your child to paint a fun, step-by-step design. Come join our friendly art consultant & enjoy pizza on us! In "VEHICLE BOX" put 'Artist Name' & Phone.
Class: Eat Ham (11/19)
$70.00
Saturday, Nov 19th, Time: 5:30pm-8pm, Ages: 6 & up. At our Kids Night Out, we'll teach your child to paint a fun, step-by-step design. Come join our friendly art consultant & enjoy pizza on us! In" VEHICLE BOX" put' Artist Name' & Phone#.
Class: Aran's Art Club
Aran's Art Club: Happy Fall Y'all (11/14)
$75.00
Monday, Nov. 14th, Time: 4-6pm. Ages 6 & up. Aran's Art Club is a place for kids to explore their creativity after school. All materials included & healthy snack on us. PLEASE READ NOTE for Curbside pickup details
Aran's Art Club: Turkey Bowl (11/7)
$75.00
Monday, Nov. 7th, Time: 4-6pm. Ages 6 & up. Aran's Art Club is a place for kids to explore their creativity after school. All materials included & healthy snack on us. PLEASE READ NOTE for Curbside pickup details
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday:
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday:
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday:
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 6:00pm
About Us
Aran's is a do-it-yourself pottery painting and glass fusing studio! No appointments are needed and no experience is necessary. Let our staff help you create the perfect plate, bowl, mug or figurine or try your hand at glass fusing, we'll show you how. Aran's is the perfect place to hold a special event like a birthday party, bridal or baby shower, field trip, scout troop and more. You can also raise funds for a school auction, create art to beautify a space, make a gift for all the holidays!