(Review based on one 4Hour class)…read more Pros- -Well set up/lit/ventilated studio! -Aaron (the owner) is extremely knowledgeable, patient and made things very easy to understand -you walk away with valuable hands on experience...and if you don't retain it then at the very least a well made ring or pendant -In person class fee is worth it for the knowledge you gain. studio rates (if you have experience) are extremely competitive especially given the machines he has available (for studio use) -plenty of parking nearby -personal note: if you even think you're interested in learning this craft, TAKE THIS CLASS! I learned so much. Aaron is a great resource Cons- -four hours flies by! there isn't enough time to go over every single thing (this is really only the case if you're like me and you want to ask a lot of questions/ learn how to do every single thing in one day) -it's far from Los Angeles but still I'll be back

Sooooo... where do I start?!?…read more I have completed a couple of metalwork classes in the past - full on semester-long courses - and I feel like I learned more in one afternoon at AC Silver Co with Aaron. Studio space: The studio space was clean, organized, comfortable, and frankly, inspiring. It is set up in such a way that I wanted to immediately drop my bags and get to work. Good work gets done there, that's the vibe. If you are a creative then you know how important the right workspace is. If you are not creatively experienced, you'll be spoiled by such a nice space! Aaron put as much care into the flow and design of his space as he does each of his pieces and it shows. He was also super patient in giving me directions because apparently I just wasn't listening well that day and I would have been frustrated with me, but he was chill and patient and ready when I got there. The Artist/Teacher: As I said, Aaron is so nice! And so ready to share knowledge and work with you at your level. You need to watch more than do? He's got you. You want to be more hands-on? He's got you there, too. I was under a time crunch myself, and I would have loved to take more of a role in the fabrication of the ring for my then soon-to-be-wife, but due to other circumstances I was less hands on than I would have liked. Still, Aaron kept me involved in the process and showed me how to do things so I was still putting energy into the ring, and I was really grateful for that. Overall Experience: Overall, the experience was fantastic. I felt like I was hanging with a friend making art. Aaron was just as invested in meeting my deadline as I was out of his own sense of commitment to making sure that his clients leave with something in hand, on top of the urgency of needing the ring that weekend. I brought in a stone he hadn't worked with before, and he worked out a way to use the stone since he knew there was a sentimental reason behind it. I am so grateful for his persistence in figuring out a way to use it, and for his patience and knowledge throughout the whole experience. He even checked in with me after the ceremony to see what she thought of the ring, and of course, his design suggestions were on point because I went with them and she loved the final result so much she almost cried. ACSilverCo is a gem and I cannot wait for another opportunity to return. Thank you, again, Aaron!

Awesome little pottery studio! We stumbled upon this studio, cruising the art shops at Liberty…read moreStation. We stopped by while Leah was teaching a private class and it looked like so much fun. So.... We immediately made a reservation for a class and got a private class 2 weeks later. And here we are... The class was so fun! We started with a clump of clay and ended up with wonderful, functional, and pieces of art. Our teacher, Leah, was a great teacher! She was patient and explained everything! She had the perfect balance of teaching and then letting us work the clay a little of our own way. She kept us on track so we actually made 2 very unique pots. Very unique is my way of saying crooked and lopsided but lots of character. Lol We had a solid hour and got to work a few different pieces. For the price and friendliness and fun, I suggest this class for beginners or any level really. Oh! And check out the awesome pottery for sale! Leah is an amazing artist with some very nice pieces for sale.

Nancy is such a great instructor! Highly recommend taking classes with her and the studioread more

Loved my experience here! We made reservations ahead of time for the $30 / 1hr wheeltime. This is…read moreperfect for beginners. They walk you through everything. You get two blobs of clay that you can make two items with. Maggie was super friendly and patient with explaining the process and helping us fix anything we messed up on. The price includes firing and glazing one of the two. You can pay an additional $15 to fire the second one. For the glaze they had a bunch of different colors which was nice. Shop is pretty small. There's 6 stations total for people to work at. Also only street parking so plan ahead.

This was my first time doing anything ceramics-related and I had such a positive experience! I…read morestumbled upon Teralta via their sister organization, Ceramic Arts, because we were interested in taking some sort of pottery class. We found that Ceramic Arts had "Wheel Time" where we can get an hour on the wheel just practicing and making anything we want, but they booked up pretty far out and we wanted to do this sooner. So, they directed us to Teralta Art. I was skeptical to book with Teralta at first since I like to see reviews of places before paying for it, but I am so glad I gave them a chance (if you're reading this and thinking the same thing -- DO IT!). We booked the 1-hour "Wheel Time" session where we got to play on the wheel. It was a Friday afternoon and we had such a pleasant experience with Maggie. She helped us center the clay on the wheel a couple of times and gave us tips on what to do, what types of things to make, some techniques, etc. We also chatted about Teralta's mission and I was so inspired by their vision. If you haven't seen on their website yet, they are a non-profit creating and increasing access to art for kids in the City Heights community. She told us more about this and I think it is a great addition to the larger San Diego community. The one hour flew by quickly! The next steps are that they will fire and glaze our work for us, then we can pick it up in 3 weeks. We got to choose the colors for them. Our experience here was so fun and positive, and I would absolutely recommend this activity to anyone! Thank you Maggie and Teralta Art for bringing this to the community -- we need more people like you!

Henry has great follow up and is very knowledgeable, I highly recommend him and his company.read more

Lee Ann honors artistic freedom & helps me achieve higher levels of creativity & complexity. The…read morestudio environment is non judgmental with positive vibes that allow the creative energies to flow.

Kouta Shimazaki is an amazing potter and an awesome instructor. San Diego Ceramic Connection is…read moretherapy

Came to get my SONO Chili fest Ticket and Bowl. I was so mad I missed last years event (first one…read moreafter lockdown was lifted) that I knew I had to get here for the pre-sale! Did not disappoint! The line went down the entire BLOCK and around the corner-seriously!! At least 50+ chili heads were shivering in line when I got there around 6:40pm and they opened at 6:00! Who knows how long the line was before that! Picked my adorable bowl with the help of volunteer students from the studio and checked out super easy! The line turned out to be mainly because everyone was trying to find the 'best bowl that sung their heart song' lol. I even grabbed a yummy pizza and antipasto next door after, too!

Excellent. I have been making soap for about a year now. I went from curious about soap to making &…read moreformulating & designing my own soaps. I make them for myself, family & friends. If you want to learn how to make soaps safely & the correct way Kerri is your very best option. The last class one women had flown out from NY for the class. Yes Kerri is that good. We are so lucky to have her in San Diego. The classes are informative, backed up with printed material to aid you once you've left & available to answer questions on the phone when you run across something you need help with. From crafter, soap maker to soap business. She has classes to cover it all. Kerri & wonderful husband David also have tons of supplies. Molds, colorants, fragrances, stick blenders, oil mixes, oils & lye. Everything you need to make soap. The classes & very relaxed, she will answer questions & your fellow class mates are anywhere from 1st time to professional soap makers. 4 classes under my belt now & planning to take more.

I have taken many of Kerry's classes and she is completely informed about soap. She IS the soap…read moremaking community in San Diego. If you want to make soap on any level, just for yourself, starting a business, the farmers market circuit, to grow a business to be bought out, she is the person to see. by the way, the soap makers luncheon she hosts once a month is great.

If you need glass, please get an estimate here first! Wow! Dave is the best! I did not have any…read moreidea what to expect. I had spent 2 days calling the different glass companies I found on yelp and none seemed to have a clue. Finally one antique restorer referred me to another who referred me to Dave. He must be the best kept secret in San Diego. In less than 5 minutes of me arriving, he measured my bookshelf, gave me an estimate, cut and fitted the glass piece perfectly and buffed the edges with blinding speed! A true craftsman with a generous heart! He advised me on securing the glass with .25"x.25" quarter round moulding which I picked up at nearby Builders Molding Supply along with a stain. Dave even cut the wood for me to fit the bookshelf glass when Builders declined. I am thrilled! Just waiting for the stain to dry before I install the glass and fill my bookcase! Feeling so grateful to have found Dave!

Five stars for Higher Glass. Fast, reliable, and does excellent quality work. Dave is a master at…read morehis craft and always provides fair pricing and honest service. I would highly recommend this place.

This is an incredible place to learn new skills or even for the beginner in clay. Such a warm and…read morewelcoming environment and everyone helps one another in addition to the incredible knowledge of the owners.

Great clay/ceramic studio. Everything you need for clay working and they have a fused glass area…read moretoo! Best membership rates in SD with 24/7 access for the independent membership :)) very welcoming staff and members....not sure? sign up for one of their very affordable classes to try it out