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ABOUT US

WHO ARE WE?

Glad you asked!

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With the explosion of crafting & the DIY movement, we saw a need for creative co-work space in San Diego. After the closure of many artist studios (due to skyrocketing rent) we decided to build a community space serving North County & beyond.

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Carmel Mountain Creative (also known by our nickname CMC), is a magical place where art is born!  This is great if you need a central location to offer art classes, craft workshops, or need some  space for an upcoming project. 

 

Just a small list of things we’d be helpful for:

  • Art classes

  • Craft workshops

  • Open studio time

  • A creative retreat

  • Gallery shows

  • Day camps

  • Etsy sellers

  • Photoshoots

  • Meetups

  • Corporate wellness

  • Pop up shops

  • Slime creating classes

  • Paint nights

  • Parties

  • Workshop space

 

You bring the vision,

we provide the space!!!

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We understand that creativity can sometimes get messy or noisy, especially during a kids craft class! What sets us apart from those other stuffy studios, is that we are there to provide an environment in which your creativity flows. We take care of the tables, chairs and aprons so you have more brainpower to use on creating that masterpiece.

 

We are welcoming of anyone who is need of some space to create, especially those in the nearby neighborhoods of Rancho Bernardo, Poway, 4S Ranch, Scripps Ranch, Mira Mesa, Rancho Penasquitos, Sabre Springs, Carmel Valley, Del Sur and of course our homebase of Carmel Mountain.

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MEET THE TEAM

craig ballen
OWNER

Craig, a native South African, has been involved in art & picture framing for almost 30 years. His search for a small workspace (these are hard to find) led him to the current location of CMC. Feeling that other creatives might have similar needs, that of a space (other than the garage or dining table), a place to showcase & sell their craft and a sense of community, he decided to open up the space to others. Craig is hoping that CMC will be become the go-to venue in North San Diego county.

 

Craig enjoys, family, music, dreaming.

JAMIE ARNOLD
MARKETING DIRECTOR

Where to start? Jamie, a recent SDSU graduate, is a natural fit, following her passion for marketing and business development. After taking a few months off to explore the Pacific Northwest, she is back and ready to bring the CMC vision to life. Jamie is passionate, sharp & loves connecting with people.

 

Jamie enjoys, crafting, reading in the sun, paddle boarding and hiking.

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