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WELCOME TO CRAFT & CREATE

A DIY Lounge by Art Spot

Craft & Create is a walk-in crafting studio where you can choose from a variety of projects and use provided tools and supplies to bring your creative visions to life.​

Nestled in the heart of Solvang, California, our DIY Lounge was created for families, tourists, and locals alike, seeking a fun and hands-on experience. 

Our goal is to provide a fun and welcoming DIY Lounge for kids and adults, fostering creativity and community connection in Solvang, CA.

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Opening Hours

Sun:10am-5pm

Mon: 10am-5pm

Tues: 12pm-5pm

Wednesday: 12pm-5pm

Thursday: 12pm-5pm

Friday: 10am-6pm

Saturday: 10am-6pm

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HOW IT WORKS

Pick your item from the menu of projects

Pay for your project & studio fee if you're planning to stay

Find a seat to "Stay & Play" or "Take To-Go"

Upcoming Events

  • Fall Paint & Sip
    Fall Paint & Sip
    Fri, Nov 22
    Solvang
    Nov 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Solvang, 320 Alisal Rd Suite 306 far back corner of the building, entrance off the parking lot, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    Nov 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Solvang, 320 Alisal Rd Suite 306 far back corner of the building, entrance off the parking lot, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    We invite YOU to join us at our Solvang Art Spot Studio to paint a beautiful Fall inspired landscape with us! (BYOB)
  • Fall Break Art Camp (Ages 7-12)
    Fall Break Art Camp (Ages 7-12)
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Nov 25
    Solvang
    Nov 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:40 PM
    Solvang, 320 Alisal Rd Suite 306 far back corner of the building, entrance off the parking lot, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    Nov 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:40 PM
    Solvang, 320 Alisal Rd Suite 306 far back corner of the building, entrance off the parking lot, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    Let the Art Spot help bring artistic expression into your child’s life during the school break. Breaks can be a hectic time for parents and hard on families with the disruption of schedule. So join us during these times for fun, special events created with your child in mind!
  • Step into Creativity: Teen Craft Night – Decorate Your Own Shoes!
    Step into Creativity: Teen Craft Night – Decorate Your Own Shoes!
    Thu, Dec 05
    Solvang
    Dec 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Solvang, 446 Alisal Rd ste 11, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    Dec 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Solvang, 446 Alisal Rd ste 11, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    Designed for ages 12+ Get ready to express your style and make a statement at our exciting Teen Craft Night! Join us for a fun evening where you can transform a pair of plain shoes into a personalized masterpiece.
  • Winter Break Art Camp (Ages 7-12)
    Winter Break Art Camp (Ages 7-12)
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Dec 23
    Solvang
    Dec 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Solvang, 320 Alisal Rd Suite 306 far back corner of the building, entrance off the parking lot, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    Dec 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Solvang, 320 Alisal Rd Suite 306 far back corner of the building, entrance off the parking lot, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    Let the Art Spot help bring artistic expression into your child’s life during the school break. Breaks can be a hectic time for parents and hard on families with the disruption of schedule. So join us during these times for fun, special events created with your child in mind!
  • New Year Disco Ball Paint & Sip
    New Year Disco Ball Paint & Sip
    Fri, Dec 27
    Solvang
    Dec 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Solvang, 320 Alisal Rd Suite 306 far back corner of the building, entrance off the parking lot, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    Dec 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Solvang, 320 Alisal Rd Suite 306 far back corner of the building, entrance off the parking lot, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    Ring in the New Year with a Creative Spark! Join us at our Solvang studio for a fun-filled evening of painting your very own disco ball on a charming wooden round! Bring your favorite drinks (BYOB) and get ready to unleash your inner artist.
  • 6-Week Kids Process Art Class (ages 4-6)
    6-Week Kids Process Art Class (ages 4-6)
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jan 09
    Solvang
    Jan 09, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:40 PM
    Solvang, 320 Alisal Rd Suite 306 far back corner of the building, entrance off the parking lot, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    Jan 09, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:40 PM
    Solvang, 320 Alisal Rd Suite 306 far back corner of the building, entrance off the parking lot, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    Bring your child (ages 4-6 no excepions) for an 45 min-long session journeying through a process art project.
  • 6-Week Adult Intermediate Acrylic Painting Course
    6-Week Adult Intermediate Acrylic Painting Course
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jan 10
    Solvang
    Jan 10, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Solvang, 320 Alisal Rd Suite 306 far back corner of the building, entrance off the parking lot, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    Jan 10, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Solvang, 320 Alisal Rd Suite 306 far back corner of the building, entrance off the parking lot, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
    This class will jump off from the basics and start to dig into technique, practices, style and composition. We’ll work on a new painting of your choice (from a reference photo), but this time we’ll paint the way an artist would traditionally paint. Then we’ll play with limiting palettes and strokes.
  • Vision Chest Craft Night