Things To Do In Claremont

Signature Service: Art on Tap Established: 2009 Reservations/Appointments: Required Staff Size: 2?10 people Average Duration of Services: 2?4 hours Brands Used: Blick acrylic paints Q&A with Jen Rosen and Mary Beth Fletcher, Owners Sometimes it's all about the little things in life. What supplemental courtesies do you include with your main services to leave clients with a smile on their face? All of your supplies and needs are taken care of. You receive a free beverage to get you in the creative mood. How is your approach different than that of other professionals in your field? The instructors have masters' degrees in fine arts and are credentialed school teachers, which is something other companies do not offer. Our experienced teaching methods put you at ease and guide you step-by-step. We only have one rule: it is impossible to make a mistake. What one deems as a mistake can lead a painter into a unique masterpiece. Is there anything else you want to add that we didn't cover? Art on Tap is an adult painting class, held at Claremont Craft Ales, where creativity flows from giant kegs of craft ale right into your paintbrush.

After struggling with yo-yoing weight and self-image issues, Nancy Schopp reached a point when she became, as she puts it, "sick and tired of being sick and tired." So she got moving, reaching her own fitness goals and then helping others do the same. Today, she stays busy leading up to a dozen classes every week. Her fellow instructors enthusiastically share the high-energy class load, teaching the newest blends of cardio and strength-training in X-Ripped and Zumba Xtreme NRG sessions. Experienced yogi Anne Gonzalez makes Vinyasa yoga's flow of poses accessible to yoga devotees, newcomers, and those just now discovering that their arms bend more than one way. In addition to group classes, the instructors also lead personal-training sessions and small-group training, supplementing cardio and resistance workouts with dietary guidance.

At The Back Abbey, you can build-your-own burger in a laid-back setting. The Back Abbey does not prepare their menu with low-fat items, though, so those following a strict diet may have better luck elsewhere. Ready for a drink to unwind? At The Back Abbey, you can pair your meal with something from their full bar. Take your meal to the next level on the patio at The Back Abbey. Make a reservation to ensure your table is ready when you are. The Back Abbey's dress code is casual — diners are welcome to dress up (or down) to their comfort level. Take advantage of the free parking next door to The Back Abbey. Store your bike safely at one of the main bike racks near The Back Abbey. An average meal at The Back Abbey will set you back about $30. At The Back Abbey, you can pay with any major credit card.

Colorful dresses, frizzy tutus, costume jewelry, and slotted sunglasses are just a few of the things overflowing from the closet of Sweet & Sasse Princess Tea House. This diverse selection of garb isn’t just for one picky dresser; rather, it costumes birthday girls and their guests as they strut their stuff during the teahouse’s princess- or rock-star-themed parties and mother-daughter gatherings. Each celebratory session is packed with its own themed activities—such as karaoke, craft time, or elaborate coronation ceremonies for the princess’ teddy bear—that are set amid the tea house’s two tables. One colorfully decorated table holds tea, finger foods, and miniature cupcakes, while the vanity table hosts hair, makeup, and nail services.

A pupil’s holiday letter addressed to “Mr. Vargas” captures the heart of Vargas Conservatory of Music in one simple sentence: “You are one of my favorite teachers.” Michael Vargas and a team of degreed instructors—who are trained by Vargas himself—work hard to motivate and encourage their students, forming genuine friendships as they instruct pupils in music theory and sight-reading. The private lessons tackle everything from classical to jazz to pop music, depending on the student’s tastes.

Balls fly across five courts at The Pacific Juniors Volleyball Club, where young sports enthusiasts play recreational volleyball and train to perform better. Volleyball programs target every type of player, from kids hoping to gain new skills to teens who want to spike balls on the beach, while camps and clinics test players' abilities. In the facility's weight room, members build endurance on a treadmill, strengthen muscles using free weights, or enjoy a faux picnic on the turf workout area.