Following are several group-friendly ideas for planners who would like to book an artsy outing for attendees.
- In San Diego’s Balboa Park is Spanish Village Art Center (www.spanishvillageart.com), which offers a variety of classes.
- Timree (www.timree.com) in Newport Beach is named for Timree Gold, an artist known for creating murals and teaching fun painting classes. Timree is also available to show up at an event to paint live.
- Ventura’s Vita Art Center (www.vitaartcenter.com) customizes art classes, including ceramics, jewelry design and photography.
- The Painted Cabernet (www.paintedcabernet.com) in downtown Santa Barbara features painting classes paired with a glass of wine.
- San Mateo County’s Half Moon Bay Art Glass (www.colquhounglassworks.com) offers group glass-blowing classes where attendees can make a glass pumpkin or other item.