Ms. Macy is a wonderful and encouraging teacher here at art with Larisse. We have been part of this studio for a few years now. My daughter has learned and grown so much in her art class. I love how they have weekday classes just for homeschool kids. My child absolutely loves this class. read more

Art With Larisse - A watercolor painting my daughter did in her Tuesday Morning Class with Ms Macy. - Art Schools Near Me - La Mesa, California

We absolutely love Art with Larisse! Our 2 oldest children have been going to the La Mesa location since 2023 and we can't sing their praises enough! They've learned so much, while being supported in an incredibly caring environment. Each and every staff member is patient, kind and helpful to all of the kiddos. Highly recommend giving them a try! read more

We have tried a handful of art classes for kids in the area, and Art with Larisse is the best! I have an art background myself and I am so impressed with the lessons and staff. The teachings and mediums are more elevated than other children's lessons (in a good way) and I love seeing my child progress. I definitely recommend! read more

Loved me some art with Larisse! She is a true expert at her craft and explains things well enough that everyone in her class is guaranteed to succeed. I would definitely take a class with her again! read more

My daughter, 8, has been attending Art with Larissa classes since she was 5 years old. We absolutely love the studio in La Mesa, the teachers are so friendly and understanding, they have been patient with my daughter and she has learned so much. She's progressed to oils now, and we're excited to see what she learns from the team at the studio! read more

Larisse and her teachers are fabulous! My children attended their first art class and could not say enough about how much fun they had. Then I attended a paint night with Larisse and I had not picked up a paintbrush since kindergarten and thought for sure I was going to be horrible but the teaching skills we so darn good that I was shocked at my end product. Seriously proud of what I was able to do with great instruction. It just showed me that good teachers are worth their weight in gold. I highly recommend this art studio for all ages and skill levels. read more

Art With Larisse - A picture on top and my painting of it below :) - Art Schools Near Me - La Mesa, California

My son has been attending classes here for the last six + years. My walls are filled with all his paintings! We love art with larisse!

Adult art classes at Art with Larisse are everything I hoped for and more! Larisse is an excellent instructor, really striving to meet students where they're at in terms of skill-level and interests. I have only been attending classes for a few months, but already feel that my core art skills and techniques have significantly improved. I really look forward to attending Larisse's art classes, as they're not only fun and engaging, but also feel like a "massage for my brain" from a mental health and self-care point of view. I would 100% recommend Larisse's art classes to anyone, no matter what age or skill level -- classes are so worth it! read more

Art With Larisse - My first piece (pastel) at Art with Larisse. - Art Schools Near Me - La Mesa, California

I've attended several paint and sips at both Orfila and Granite Lion Cellar locations and look forward to them every month when I can join! It's always a fun time and great excuse to get together with friends to catch up or celebrate a special occasion! Both locations offer scenic views and gorgeous backdrop of the vineyards. Larisse is very warm, friendly, and engaging. She's a fabulous instructor! I also recommend packing a few snacks so you can enjoy a little spread during the lesson while you sip your wine. Most recently we hosted my daughter's birthday party with Art with Larisse at her La Mesa studio and it was a big hit! Parents dropped their kids off for a group lesson. They each got to pick their own subject, learned about drawing/ shading techniques, and worked with pastels. After they played a few games and enjoyed birthday treats. Thank you for taking the stress out of birthday prep and planning! We had an incredible time and highly recommend! read more

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My 8 and 6 year old attend classes at the La Mesa campus and have had an INCREDIBLE experience. I love when they come home talking about their shadows and tones :) The teachers are patient, kind and wildly talented! Adding Art with Larisse into our homeschool rhythm has been a huge win! read more

Larisse was amazing and her La Mesa studio is awesome!! We had a girls night art class and Larisse's instructions and direction were clear and fun, and she was so supportive the entire class. Learning to paint is a little scary and Larisse made everyone feel great about their projects and their skills. I cannot wait to come back and paint with Larisse again!! Two thumbs up!!! read more

We are a homeschool family and really enjoy our Art Class with Larisse. Both of my children love attending the class and have brought home some amazing pieces of art. They are very easy to schedule with and are also accommodating when an unexpected sickness happens. read more

My daughter has been going here for Art clases for a few months now. She loves it and has learned a lot. Their way of teaching the kids is very unique. They let them each go at their own pase and choose what they want to draw in whatever style/ technique they are learning that day. Very communicative and accommodating if need to reschedule a class Highly recommend this place. read more

My daughter started taking weekly classes here at the LA Mesa location over a year ago, she enjoyed it so much my eldest son started taking lessons here back in the fall. He enjoys it so much that now our other son is taking weekly classes. All three kids can't wait to show me what they are working on each class. Their art has really improved since starting lessons here, they are learning about lighting, shading and techniques. There is a lot of room for creativity while still being taught fundamentals. I am thinking about taking a class myself, maybe I can talk my husband into it as well and then the whole family will be taking lessons. Also love that they offer classes earlier in the day during the week. All the teachers we have had are very friendly and consistent. ​ read more

My daughter has been attending art classes at Art With Larisse for over a year, and loves the experience. The instructors are polite, helpful and have helped my daughter enjoy the opportunity to produce amazing art. As well as an opportunity to create fantastic art, my daughter has fun at the classes with her like-minded creative peers, and she looks forward to it every week. read more

My son has been attending Art with Larisse in la Mesa for many years here. It is the one after school class he cannot wait for. He has learned so much from the great instruction. This kids life is all art, and loves all the different types they learn from acrylic, to water to oils. Not only are the classes great, but this place has become his comfort place to go and be himself. I cannot say enough good things about our experience here. He even now paints at home amazing art pieces and he is only 10.Thank You. read more

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We are very happy with this studio. My 12 year has been going there for about 2 years. Started with pastels, then added watercolors, and now she is working with oil paints. The staff has been great in helping develop her artistic talents. Highly recommend, especially if you have an aspiring artist who is ready to get to the next level. read more

My daughter loves going to weekly art class. The teachers are so kind and warm every week when we arrive. My daughter is 5 and she seems enthralled for the entire duration of class. Highly recommend to other families and kids interested in art! read more

This place is so good with kids. My daughters are very shy but the staff was so sweet with them, and now they feel right at home. I Highly recommend this place if you're child loves to draw. read more

Initially loved the paint 'n sip Larisse taught each month until her poor customer service soured my experience. I signed up and paid for an event that Larisse cancelled for good reason. I had her keep my money as I planned to attend another. Each month the date chosen conflicted with my work and me being able to be there on time. I finally had a date that worked and asked to use the credit. I had to cancel several days before and I wanted to give her time to offer my slot to the waitlist. Now we've both cancelled on each other once, but when I went to schedule the next one, she told me if I cancelled again I would lose my credit. Wait - my credit is so you didn't have to issue a refund, I've never yet used your supplies or time, I gave you notice to fill my slot rather than just not show, and now you are threatening to keep my money? When I questioned her she backed down and said I just needed to be able to commit. Wow. I guess when real life happened to her it's different when it happens to the rest of us? I asked for the refund. Just beware. read more

Malakai absolutely loves his art classes here. The art teachers are so kind and patient. Well versed in all types of art work, pastels, paints, and oils. Students of all ages and level attend. My son looks forward to this class weekly and is building his skills tremendously. read more

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I've attended art classes at Art with Larisse for many years (first as a teenager and now as an adult) and this is an excellent art studio! I've learned so much over the years and I continue to learn new techniques each time. Each adult student works on their own art and I love the freedom to choose any subject matter from master duplications all the way to painting photographs that I've taken. The adult class is not only informative, but great fun as well! I highly recommend Art with Larisse for beginners, intermediate or advanced students. read more

My daughter had an interest in checking out art lessons and we are so glad we found Art With Larisse. She's been going about 9 months now and loves it. She loves that she can move at her own pace and pick her own projects (vs other places where everyone works on the same thing at once). We love the nice teachers, ease of payment (online) and easy makeup session process if you have to miss a class. My daughter is really coming into her own with art and I love seeing her progress each week! read more

I am loving this art class. I started a few years ago with my grandaughter and now I am taking classes. I couldn't be more pleased from the instruction I'm getting and I'm impressed what is produced by the children. The classes work with all ages and all levels of ability. Pastels, watercolor and oils, summer camps too! I look forward to this class every week. read more

My daughter had been enrolled in art classes at the La Mesa school for about 8 months or so and she absolutely loves it. We've been going twice a week for a while now and I think she'd go 7 days a week if I'd let her. The teachers are very kind and patient and I continue to be amazed at the artwork she's able to create! They are really understanding and work with you if you need to reschedule or cancel. read more

My 8 yo daughter started art classes at the La Mesa studio a few months ago at the recommendation from another mom. She's already made 3-4 drawings that she is so proud of (and wants to frame for her room) and she looks forward to going every week. The staff is so kind, patient, and helpful and it's truly a little gem in our neighborhood! I've lived very close by for over 20 years and never even knew it was there. So glad we found AWL! read more

Today we celebrated my daughter's sixth birthday at AWL as she wanted an art party. Lily and 13 of her dear friends had a total blast drawing and blending their choice of artwork. The staff was wonderful and very patient w the girls and the girls paid close attention. I HIGHLY recommend hosting a party here, you won't be disappointed! They even have a Mona Lisa prop for photos! Too fun! read more

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My daughter has been going to this school since she was 6 years old. We stopped going for about 2 years when the pandemic hit but started again this year. My daughter loves it there. Teachers are very nice, courteous, pleasant and helpful. They have very good communications as well. We love this school and definitely recommend it to anyone. I'm not good with arts but everyone who saw my daughter's paintings gave good praise to her art work! read more

This studio is incredible. My daughter (now 9) has been doing art here since she was 5yo. It's something she looks forward to every week. She's very creative and also an extremely sensitive kid, so at first I hesitant to put her in a structured art class. But, all the teachers have been phenomenal at guiding her to learn new skills, while still fostering her own creativity and uniqueness. When I asked her what she likes about Art with Larisse, she said it's calm and fun and they help me make my artwork better. read more

My sons progress has been amazing! All the staff here is amazing, my son really enjoys comming to his class!!

My granddaughtor (9 years old) has been taking classes for the last two months at Art with Larisse. She is excited every Tuesday about going to her art class. She is even more excited when she brings home her projects and proudly shows them to her parents and friends. The teachers are attentive, helpful and always encouraging. She asked us for more lessons for Christmas which we are providing. Her last project was a birthday card for her grandfather that she did with her pastels outside of class. It is wonderful to see her enthusiasm which has come from her wonderful experience with her classes at Art With Larisse. We would highly recommend the studio for any one interested in developing their artistic ability. read more

My daughter has been going to Art with Larisse for more than 6 years, and she still loves it. The teachers there are fantastic.

my daughter and her friend have been going the past few months. I love the art she brings home and the skills she has acquired! great place for kids! read more

My daughter enjoyed taking art classes at the La Mesa location. The teachers are nice and helpful and they were flexible with scheduling. I highly recommend Art with Larisse! read more

My daughter attends the studio in Bonita and we can not say enough great things about it. The staff are amazing and her art work is just getting better and better. Much recommendEd on my behalf! read more

This is not a color-with-crayons and decorate-with-markers and sprinkle-with-glitter type of kids art studio. Thank goodness. At this art studio, students, like my wiggly five-year-old son, start by learning how to properly hold and make marks with a charcoal pencil. He has also learned how to use pastels and how to add shadows and texture to his art. He loves it. I also have two daughters (ages 11 and 14) that have been attending classes since they were preschoolers. They have learned to use pastels and watercolors and are currently doing oil painting. Classes are structured, but not stressful or rigid. Students choose their own piece of art to work on within their current level, and creative expression is very welcome and encouraged. Each student gets individual attention and classes are generally quiet, but not library-like. The instructors are great with kids and are skilled at teaching them new techniques and how to use different drawing mediums. I also appreciate that at the end of each class, each student is responsible for cleaning up after themselves, and there is a mini art show at the end where each student can share their favorite part of what they worked on that day. Art with Larisse classes are the perfect balance of structure and creative freedom. I highly recommend them! read more

I had been looking for "real" art lessons for my 13 yr old daughter for a while before I decided to try Art With Larisse. After her 1st class, I immediately knew I had found the right place for her to develop her talent. Over the last few months, I have been amazed at her artistic development. She has worked through pastels, creating numerous frame worthy masterpieces, and is now learning watercolor technique. The instructors are all extremely patient and incredibly knowledgeable. Each class has students working at all different levels of progression. Recently, I decided to sign up my 9 year old daughter as well as my 7 year old son, taking advantage of their sibling discount. All 3 kids can be in the same class, even though they are all at different levels. The instructors wander around the class offering encouragement and help where needed. I would highly recommend these classes to anyone looking for real fine art instruction. We couldn't be happier. read more

My daughter has attended 'Art with Larisse' for two years. The Staff is friendly and very professional. I highly recommend this studio for young, aspiring artists. read more

Art With Larisse - Art show at the end of class. - Art Schools Near Me - La Mesa, California

My daughter has been going to art classes here for quite a while now and she loves it! They provide the atmosphere that she was looking for when she was deciding what she'd like to do for extracurricular activities and this also helps her in her art classes at school. I have been pleased with the instruction as well as the availability. We will continue while my daughter is happy doing this. read more

This place is amazing! Both my kids attend the La Mesa location. The instructors are very knowledgeable and understanding. At first, I was hesitant to enroll my kids in an art class- I thought art class entailed painting with paint and having free time. I was sure wrong about it! During their classes, kids learn about the true fundamentals and techniques of what art has to offer. My kids have only been enrolled for approximately two months, but I foresee them continuing as students for awhile! read more