Brushstrokes is a paint-your-own ceramics studio where the public can have an authentic art experience painting pottery in the historic arts district of West Berkeley.
DIY means Do-It-Yourself and we're here to provide you with all the materials you will need in our inspiring art studio with a staff of working artists.
Now in our 27th year in this beautiful studio!

We offer:
  • drop in studio open 6 days a week:  summer hours starting June 6 are weekdays 3:30-7:30 pm, Saturdays 12-7:30 pm, Sundays 12-6 pm (closed Tuesdays for now)
  • DIY art birthday parties 
  • ​DIY art team building activities
  • baby keepsakes (imprints in clay and ink prints on pottery)
  • drop off DIY art activities for kids after school
  • drop off DIY week-long art activities for kids during all school breaks

No experience necessary, no reservations required. Thank you for supporting this local business. We appreciate you.

In addition to our indoor spaces, we’ve got more outdoor seating than ever with our garden and NEW PARKLET.
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Covid Protocols: Masks, windows open, air filtration. In addition to our garden seating, you are welcome to sit indoors with masks on. Reservations are NOT required and walk-ins are welcome on a first come/first serve basis. 
PARTIES + GROUP RESERVATIONS 
​Private Parties can be booked from 10am–12pm on weekends to rent the downstairs and garden, or later in the afternoon in our indoor studio.  
 BABY IMPRINTS 
​Appointments are available for Baby ​Imprints in Clay.  Or drop in any time for prints on pottery!
DIY Art Activities for Kids 
Registration is open for DIY art-making for kids after school and during all school breaks.
Call 510-528-1360 or email us to schedule DIY art parties, DIY art Team Building events, and other group reservations.  ​

​Putting creativity and safety first.

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