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

Been looking all over for a figure drawing place to to improve my eye at work. Super stoked i…read morestumbled into Elissa's awesome sanctuary. Wonderful cozy studio i go to every Sunday evening, Elissa provides a very warm welcoming environment with friendly professional figure models. You can only get better by simply just doing the thing you wanna get good at, SDAL is a great place to provide that space for all levels.

We are so happy we found this place! My daughter wanted to draw and paint in an intimate studio,…read morewhere the owner cares. Elissa is the right person, and now, after more than two years, we share the feedback. It's a fantastic place. Elissa has coached her, encouraged, and she provides each student with instructions catered to her skill level, passion, and comfort zone. Our daughter plans to continue honing her skills for next couple of years, until the end of High school. 5 Stars!

Awesome school for performance arts students. The Seniors are allowed to paint their parking spots…read more They are very talented. They have performances with theatre shows, dance recital, instrumental concerts, etc. here. There are so many ways that they showcase their talent. This school has produced celebrities, and we support it. Love that on the day that we visited, there was a 4 foot blue heron bird visiting campus. Great school.

I was a student here in 2024 the counselors really do pick on you Cara Teschner personally patted…read moreme down in her office, looking for vapes and would constantly search me at least once a week she was unprofessional, rude and condescending. She is good at helping students graduate early and definitely picks favorites. If she doesn't like you then you're gonna feel it I understand their policies about smoking and student safety, but I was not smoking, and she would not find anything on me she made my high school life hell and constantly singled me out worst counselor at the school

With a motto of "Create Joy, Grow For Life", this remarkable 2-story art center is the epitome of…read morewhat an artist is looking for. This welcoming creative hub has private art studios, a variety of art classes/workshops, artist opportunities and much much more. It's easy to find on 30th being in the heart of North Park with a community of its own cultivating up and coming artists as well as intriguing art lovers like me by their profound art shows/exhibits in which I had a pleasure of attending one of them in October. Brilliant collab AJ & Priyanka!! There's definitely lots of positive art-making vibes here to the point it got my creative juices flowing to take a class. Thank you Maureen! I highly recommend this art spot to the Yelp Community :-)

Art on 30th has changed my life. It is my home away from home. My skills have greatly improved with…read morethe help of several fabulous classes and workshops. I even won an award at the Del Mar fair fine arts competition this year! Everyone is wonderful, and the creative energy I feel when I walk in the door is incredible. It's a healing environment. It is loving, important and beautiful. I'm so happy when I am there!

Teacher was not friendly never smiled looked like she didn't want to be there. My grandson didn't…read morewant to go back.

My daughter loves taking classes at Monart and asks to go back to camp every summer. During Covid…read moreit was nice to have Monart as an option to let her creativity flow with structured lessons in a safe space. She as brought home great pieces of art and the lessons she learned stuck because the drawings at home and school are impressive for an 8 year old ( maybe a bit biased, but they are way better than I could do!). I appreciate that they teach not only drawing but used different mediums such as water colors, oil pastels, and colored pencils. Monart is also offered at her school for after school programs. It's been very popular and another great addition to her school curriculum. I can't write enough good things about Mozart. From the kind, patient and helpful staff to the ace instruction they provide to the kids. The location and classroom is a safe space filled with happy children learning to express their creativity while having fun!

It was a great experience for my daughter. She really enjoyed the camp and came home excited, with…read morebeautiful drawings and a few sculptures that she had painted. Highly recommend!

My 7-year-old daughter has been attending classes and summer camps here for over two years, and…read moreit's the one extracurricular activity she always wants to keep in her schedule. She adores her teachers and feels so proud of her artwork, which we display on our dining room wall and love showing to our guests. Jaci, the owner, is wonderful: always quick to respond to questions and very accommodating with schedule conflicts. We were thrilled to see our daughter's artwork displayed at the SD County Fair through Drawn2Art. Thank you, Jaci and team, for helping her build confidence and express herself through art!

If your teen has even the slightest interest in architecture, design, or project management, do…read moreyourself a favor and check out NewSchool of Architecture & Design in downtown San Diego. Located inside the WeWork building, this four-day intensive summer program completely exceeded my expectations. I first learned about NewSchool during my sons' high school event, where representatives came to speak with students, showcase their work, and introduce the programs the school offers. After expressing interest, Maia, one of the Assistant Directors of Enrollment, personally reached out to let me know about their four-day summer intensive for high school students. From our very first conversation, she was welcoming, informative, and genuinely excited to help students explore their creativity. I enrolled both of my sons, who couldn't be more different if they tried. Watching both of them step outside of their comfort zones was one of the best parts of this experience. The program challenged them creatively, intellectually, and personally. By the end of the week, they not only had a better understanding of their individual strengths, but they also recognized areas they wanted to continue developing. One thing that stood out immediately was how seriously the school takes student safety. Parents were welcomed on the first day with an orientation and breakfast, where the staff clearly explained expectations and how we could support our children throughout the week. Access to the school's floors requires key-card entry, which gave me great peace of mind knowing security is a top priority. The experience itself was incredible. The students learned architectural software, collaborated in teams, and designed an innovative community project from concept to presentation. What amazed me most was that they accomplished in just four days what many people would need weeks--or even a month--to complete. Seeing these young minds transform ideas into professional presentations was truly inspiring. The staff created an environment where students felt encouraged to think bigger, take risks, and believe in themselves, even during moments when they questioned their own abilities. It was obvious that every instructor genuinely wanted each student to succeed. The campus is bright, modern, clean, and full of creative energy. Every space feels intentionally designed to inspire innovation. The program also went above and beyond by providing breakfast during the welcome session, lunch for the students every day, and even lunch for parents on the final presentation day while we watched the students proudly showcase everything they had accomplished. NewSchool offers programs in Architecture, Project Management, and Graphic Design, making it an excellent place for students who are exploring future career paths. This experience gave my sons valuable exposure to fields they may not have otherwise considered, and I'm excited to continue learning more about the opportunities available to them. I left this program incredibly impressed--not just by the projects the students created, but by the confidence, growth, and creativity they developed in such a short amount of time. The future is certainly bright with young minds like these leading the way. If you're looking for a meaningful, hands-on summer experience for your teen, I wholeheartedly recommend NewSchool of Architecture & Design. You won't leave disappointed--you'll leave amazed. And as always... you can thank me later.

Scam of a school. Only went for a quarter and yikes. Terrible experience all the way. Overpriced…read morefor low quality. For the cost you can do better. I also get scam notices to make tuition payments. Makes me think the whole school is a scam. Poor communication from staff.

Wonderful artist and teacher! Great studio and great person!!! If you want to learn to learn to…read morepaint Andrea is the best!!

I just finished my third class with Andrea and i have 3 more to go. I have been painting all of my…read morelife and I have never received as profound lessons as Andrea has been giving me. I have always had vision and ability however, Andrea as a teacher brings out what I already know and harps on basic principles I need to have with every approach that i have been missing. From rules of thumb to color concepts and using principles when I get stuck. Class is amazing, I couldn't ask for a better atmosphere to be in and I almost can get emotional about how freeing it is to be surrounded by all levels of painters. There is always music playing, discussions with students individually with Andrea and individual lessons can turn into all of us around Andrea discussing a technique with a student. Being in Normal Heights is a great central location and the openness of the class means bystanders can walk in and be amazed at all the work we are doing. It makes you feel privileged to be there working alongside him. One of my favorite things about the class is Andrea is usually sketching during the day, painting, or reworking something of his before we get there and if we are all independently working he will revisit it. It's great to see an instructor applying his love while enhancing our own abilities. I couldn't have asked for a better way to spend my money and time towards this passion.