How do you write a review for your favourite place? I've been coming to Fire and Mud since my first…read moreclass in February 2019 and I can truly say I've learned everything I know from this place!! Kathy really built the most wonderful third place. Whether you are looking for a totally novel experience or to dive headfirst into the addictive world of clay, you will find what you are looking for in this full service pottery studio with super accessible rates and a good variety of clay bodies to work with! The only prerequisite is that you take a class to get the lay of the land and then you are welcome to choose the level of commitment that suits your needs. I love the sense of community we have with all the regulars who come in - it's what's kept me coming back despite no longer living in North County.

Easy to make reservations online, but if you're making reservations to include your adult kids, the…read moresystem won't reserve a spot for them if you identify yourself as a parent, it's better to call. Other than that, we had a great time and learned so much techniques from Brice, so patient and helpful for our group of first timers on the wheel. We'll be back for sure. Thanks to Brice for a great experience!

This is a cool art space owned by Vicki Walsh, where art is displayed, art classes art taught, and…read morethere are lectures by artists! There is a very open mindset about welcoming anyone, of any levels.

Loved the class and gorgeous charcuterie wood platter I have! I did this with a few girlfriends for…read morea birthday. It was a great experience because: 1) She went step by step and made it very easy 2) She was open to using other colors besides blues for the typical ocean design 3) She was also very friendly 4) You could use her expertise as needed for a certain step

Peg is great but Kay definitely has room for improvement in treating students. She was rude the…read moreentire class, responded rude, abruptly, and got really defensive when I asked for the contact information of the professor that I had liked. When I went to pick up my artwork i heard that professor no longer works there, I really hope she didn't get fired. I took two classes here, the first one in Oceanside with Peg which was amazing, the second one in Downtown SD which I am not going back to.

My wife just finished our ceramics class for my birthday and we had an amazing time! Emory was so…read moresweet and helpful. We will 100% be coming back for more classes. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun date night.

Very friendly, bright and intelligent atmosphere with lots of easy laughter. The staff and the…read morecustomers are helpful to newbies. Working with my hands was very satisfied! I'm all for it!

I wanted to take an art class now that I'm retired. I found Albert's studio to be the most…read morewelcoming and flexible in that I could pursue subjects that spoke to me. He has a great process that really develops your "eye" and skill set. I just followed Albert's guidance and found I could learn to draw a wide range of objects and figures and enjoy painting in oil or watercolor.

I have been attending Martin Fine Art classes for about 6 months. I am very pleased with my…read moreprogress. In class, I followed the typical process of starting with drawing, progressing to shading, then painting. I have developed the ability to see subtleties in images that I did not notice before. This alone has improved my work. I have learned to create virtually any color from a limited palette, which has greatly simplified my process compared to what I was doing prior to the class. Albert, the instructor, has a relaxed demeanor and I recommend Martin Fine Art if you want to improve your painting.

My son loves his art school and his teachers. He's improving his techniques every class.read more

My daughter loves attending her anime classes. She has such a great time learning new techniques…read moreand the art show at the end of the year really motivates them and makes the parents proud. Would highly recommend

Jayne is a wonderful teacher. I've been taking watercolor classes with her from beginning to…read moreintermediate and more. Every time I take a class with her I feel I learned something new. Jayne"s studio in Encinitas is lovely and full of light. I enjoyed very much taking classes with her

She is an amazing artist and teacher . And an amazing human…read more. She always goes above and beyond .