I've always been drawn to nature and revisited landscape painting with oil paints about 7 years ago…read moreafter having not painted since grade school. I've been quite fortunate to have painted with several very talented painters who happened to be instructors, as well. The Art Academy has given me the impetus to paint not only more often, but with confidence, especially, at the painting's sometimes difficult initial stages. I dove into the class after having had it recommended by an artist friend of mine. After several years in Stuart's studio class I've learned an entirely new approach to both studio painting and my original goals for plein air techniques. I'd recommend this course for painters at every skill level. Jim M.

Highly recommend Art Academy of San Diego! Stuart is a skilled artist and personable guide to…read morecreating your art. -CynC

Kristal did a potion and tiger's eye craft birthday party for my daughter and it was PERFECT. Thank…read moreyou Kristal for the beautiful set up, the thoughtful, attentive energy you put in, and for customizing the party to incorporate the boba bar! I think this was our best birthday party yet.

They did it again! Another amazing at-home paint party experience with Artbeat…read more A group of teen girls enjoyed boba, painting, and lots of fun--it was the perfect vibe for a birthday celebration. Everything was well-organized, engaging, and stress-free for the parents. Thank you so much for creating such a lovely and memorable experience. Highly recommend!

I am so thrilled to have Art Me in the neighborhood! I've had a hard time finding great, innovative…read moreclasses for my two young children and I'm happy to say Art Me offers just that! My 2-year-old daughter recently attended a toddler class and she created three lovely, age appropriate (ie, not too complicated for little hands) art projects that I am thrilled to display at the house! She loved her experience and we can't wait to go back. They offer a range of classes for all ages (including adults) and have an event space for birthday parties as well. It looks like they're still in the process of building their schedule, but I can't wait to go back to see what is in store!

My friends and I had so much fun this past Saturday at a Paint n Sip event at Art Me San Diego!!…read moreThe painting direction was clear and we all were able to let our artistic free birds fly. All art supplies were included and drinks and snacks too (which was expected). Thank you Art Me team for a great time!!

We sought out Learning Convergence with Therese when my son was struggling with reading in 1st…read moregrade, and I'm so grateful we did. She came highly recommended by a family member, and although we were on a waitlist for a while, it was absolutely worth it. Over the course of about 9 months, Therese worked with my son and made an incredible difference. She was patient, knowledgeable, and truly understood how to support him in a way that built both his skills and his confidence. By the end of our time with her, he had not only improved tremendously but was reading at his grade level. I can't thank Therese enough for the impact she's had on my son's learning journey. Highly recommend Learning Convergence to any family needing reading support!

** FROM STRUGGLE TO HONOR ROLL THANKS TO THERESE **…read more We turned to Therese FitzRandolph after our son finished sixth grade. At the time, it was clear he was struggling with reading comprehension and test-taking. Therese met with us in person and completed a detailed assessment. For the first time, we had a clear picture of what he needed and how he learned. They met twice a week for 50-minute sessions throughout the next school year. Therese used storytelling, repetition, and verbal cues within a structured approach that gave him tools to follow a narrative, retain detail, and speak with clarity. Their final project was the recitation of a five-paragraph story. She read it aloud once. He took notes, reconstructed it in writing, and repeated the full story back to her word for word. This was not a monologue he had practiced for weeks. It was a cold read, a memory exercise, and a comprehension challenge all at once. He accomplished it through steady work and patient, consistent guidance. As the year unfolded, his confidence grew. His reading improved, and his understanding deepened across subjects. His test scores now place him above grade level. Our son earns honor roll grades, thinks through material carefully, asks questions, and speaks with insight. While many students focus on test prep and recall, he learned to engage in real analysis and deeper comprehension of the material. Therese helped our son step into his own mind. Her approach met him where he was and made space for his strengths to emerge. He enters high school with a stronger foundation, a clearer voice, and the belief that he can succeed. We are deeply grateful.

Do your kids love making creatures? Do they love to get…read moretheir hands on fun, sensory materials? Do you want them to experience authentic art tools and techniques? Then your kids will love Clay Munchkins! They work independently and creatively with Amy and Carol to craft the clever little critters, with just enough instruction and guidance to feel successful. They finish the pieces with glaze and voila! they have gorgeous sculptures to keep or share.

We are at Birdrock elementary. My second child in 3rd grade, is now taking the class after his…read moreyounger sister did it. Carol so supportive and kind. She lets the children develop at their own pace but with a project to focus on for the day. Both my son and daughter want to have a birthday party with them because the school program has been a great experience.

this site and business doesn't exist. I have tried to reach them on email, used a virtual…read moreassistance to request a call back and called more than 9 times. when you call someone picks up the phone but for some reason they don't seem to hear me. I thought for some reason it was on my end but I used 2 different phone numbers and same thing happened. I then decided to visit the physical location - non-resistance. I requested someone else to make a call on my behalf- answering service comes up asks wjo is calling but doesn't connect the call. went through the website to buy registration tokens - not available or too complicated for first time guests.

I have known ThoughtStem since my daughter was in 5th grade and she is now a sophomore in high…read moreschool! My daughter had an interest in coding when her elementary school introduced Scratch-based programming in Technology class. She was adept at it and so we were looking for after-school and weekend enrichment classes to supplement her learning. ThoughtStem was one of the first companies to offer coding classes to young students in San Diego. My daughter started taking classes from them on Sundays at UCSD; it was a fun self-paced program with college students guiding them if needed. My daughter also took other classes from them that were offered through her school district's after-school enrichment program. Since then, my daughter has continued to pursue studies in AP computer science, engineering, and robotics. She is even volunteering to help other young students learn to code! I am so grateful to companies like ThoughtStem, also know as MetaCoders (They are now a non-profit organization. Woohoo!), for igniting an interest in science and technology for my daughter!

Ms. Lovley is a wonderful piano instructor! She's has a great approach to instruction that really…read moreencourages learning. Her lessons are not only well-structured and don't overwhelm, but they are fun, too. Ms. Lovley has a great way of reinforcing piano AND music basics while adding in piano pieces that are musical and a joy to hear and play. And it goes without saying that she is a tremendous pianist herself.

To whom it may concern regarding Tracy Lovley…read more Tracy Lovley is an accomplished musician and piano player. She has a talent for teaching her many students from children to adults, even those of advanced age how to play piano. What Tracy brings to the lessons that she teaches throughout each day - even on weekends - is her skill at the keyboard, her talent for teaching, and her deep knowledge of music. In addition, she brings something more that I refer to as "Magic". After a lesson with Tracy, her students feel a compulsion to continue the experience and to want to play better. In short, Tracy inspires her students to want to become better musicians. Young piano players are better musicians and better people for having studied under Tracy's watchful eyes. I highly recommend Tracy Lovley as a teacher and a musician in her own right. Written this day October 5, 2025. By James Collora

We absolutely loved Ms. Yuru's classes! She is kind, professional, fun, and incredibly interactive…read morewith the children. The classes were very hands-on and included wonderful sensory activities that kept my child engaged and learning through play. My child genuinely loved attending and looked forward to every class. It was so nice to see her having fun while practicing sensory skills, exploring, and interacting. Ms. Yuru creates such a welcoming and positive environment for little ones. I would definitely recommend her classes to other parents!

Our son started Ms. Yuru's class when he was just 7 months old. Looking back, finding her class and…read moreenrolling our son, was one of the best things we could have done for his growth and development. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed, supported, and truly cared for. Each class feels so creative and intentional. You can tell how much time, love, and effort Ms. Yuru puts into making every class engaging, interactive, and developmentally meaningful for the kids. As parents of a preemie, watching our son grow and thrive in her class has meant so much to us. We've seen him build confidence, reach important milestones, and become more curious and engaged week after week. He genuinely lights up during class, and as parents, there's nothing better than seeing your child so happy and excited to learn!! What makes the experience truly special is Ms. Yuru!! She is incredibly warm, patient, caring, and genuinely loves every child in her class. She creates such a positive and encouraging environment where every child (and parent) feels included and supported. It's so clear how much heart she brings into what she does, and we are beyond thankful for the impact she has had on our son and our family. Seeing so many parents return and re-enroll their children session after session is a true reflection of how meaningful, impactful, and beneficial Ms. Yuru's class has been for our children's growth and development. 1000/10 will recommend this class! A little bit of the structure of the class. The class meets once a week for 45 minutes, and every session is so thoughtfully planned. At the beginning of each session (which runs for 6 weeks), we receive a box (like the size of a medium sized shoe box) with instructions and materials of what to bring to class each week. Ms. Yuru does a great job of warning us of the potential hazards some of the materials pose so that we are extra careful when playing with our children at home. There is also a warning on the instructions inside the box for reassurance.