I had such an incredible experience taking the intro to pottery class. my instructor was Alicia and…read moreshe was so kind and patient. she really took the time to teach and educate without making the class feel rushed. I can't wait to come back and try the class again to make a mug! (My piece broke half way lol, but I was able to make a small dish)

An incredibly kind and welcoming staff makes this studio feel like home. It's a warm, family-run…read morebusiness where everyone is knowledgeable and eager to help. The studio is spotless, beautifully decorated with unique handmade pieces, and filled with lush plants that create a relaxing, inspiring atmosphere. Highly recommend! .

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!

Thank you to All You Can Make, Audrey, and Yelp for the opportunity to enjoy a unique and fun…read moreevent! I loved this business and the experience they provide. It was so enjoyable and easy to participate. This would be a great venue to have a party or an event for all different ages or occasions. I really enjoyed learning about their business and seeing all the different options they offer. They were so welcoming and we were served wine and a very nice charcuterie tray. I will recommend this business to friends for future occasions

If you are into beads, bracelet making, charms and so on this place is for you! This is a DIY…read morecrafting store and studio that offers a variety of crafts from gluing, beading, to fluid art and mosaics. So many things you can make here, endless choices and designs. You can decorate your phone case, you can make charm bracelet or a coaster. This place is loved by kids and adults. We have attended a few birthday parties here already as well as just stopped by to create something small like a keychain. Highly recommend to check this place out!

Hi Everyone (: you are going to LOVE Paint Your Pet, Paint & Vino event. My friend and I are new to…read morethese painting gatherings. And I'm hooked. This particular "Paint & Vino" was hosted by instructor, Nataly, at the Beach Terrace Inn, Carlsbad, Paint Your Pet event. Ahhhhmazing location overlooking the ocean with a lovely patio, comfy seating and Nataly generously offered us wine and lemonade. If you come to this particular one, come early to find parking as it is right on the beach especially in good weather like today on a Saturday. And bring your Scooby snacks and favorite beverage since you will be painting your pet for a while. I couldn't believe 3 hours had passed!!! We were having so much fun. Nataly is lovely and helps you out as much as you need. Supplies all the materials you will need. She's very generous, kind and knowledgeable. You will enjoy this so much even if you've never picked up a paint brush. No judgement, only FUNNN.

So much fun! Very knowledgeable and encouraging! Thank you for a great night. Fantastic beers from…read morethe bar down below.

Emma made some beautiful, fully custom made, surf fins for a shelf in my home. She put a great…read moreamount of detail into them, and made them exactly how I hoped they would turn out. She worked with me to hear what I wanted, designs, dimensions, etc., and was able to create something so special for me! I will definitely be coming to her for more custom projects!

Emma threw me a birthday party and it was so much fun. It honestly exceeded my expectations. She…read moretaught us how to make our own cups, and having something to walk away with after is such a fun way to remember this party. I keep recommending her to my friends!!

Late review...we booked an appointment for a day of sandy fun in July 2023 for my now-deceased…read moregoddaughter. This is one of the last memories I have of her and it was an amazing experience! We met our sandcastle building professional at OB near Dog Beach. It was a hazy day which made for more waves and great shots of our feat. The young woman who met us from San Diego Sand Castles was so sweet and had impressive building knowledge and skills. She explained the process and what we would be doing step by step. We let my goddaughter choose the type of castle. She of course chose well. San Diego Sand Castles supplied all of the necessary tools and equipment. We brought buckets of water. Dug holes with her shovels. She put boards around an area and taught us how to wet and pack the sand. She showed us how to make the sand look like bricks and windows. She gave us tools to do so and showed us how to scrape areas to form levels and peaks. It was so stinking fun!!! We had so much darn good fun. The cost was totally worth it. I think we were out playing in the sand for three or four hours. Thank you so much, SDSC, for a memorable day!

Definitely a fun/good time!…read more I joined my friends who hired SanDiego Sand Castles. We met their person (apologies, I've forgotten his name). We met our instructor at La Jolla Shores. He had all the equipment strapped to a hand truck with tires appropriate for sand. He was really skilled and was very chilll too. It was easy to ask questions and learn from him. In 2-hr we built a large castle with cool features. I'd recommend San Diego San Castles for a group outing. You'll need several people. This would be great for families, or entertaining out of town guests. There's some work involved so one of two people need to be stronger enough to carry water from the surf.

This was Coloring and Beer at Kensington Brewery. Meditation at its finest! Grandson & daughter…read moretime. Stay calm and color on

I love the concept of renewing my interest in creativity especially in a fun and interesting space…read more I've been to both the Vision Board and the Valentine Day card making events and had a great time. Lots of positive encouragement, nice people, fun supplies, and laughs. I highly recommend Creating Space in Kensington if you want to tap into your creative potential.

I took the 5-week Form and Function class with Misha, where I learned to throw, trim, and glaze for…read morethe first time. While I walked away with new skills and 4 pieces that I am proud of, I found Misha's style of instruction difficult to follow and unpleasant at times. Misha began the first class by telling us that she will intervene if she notices our projects going south. However, on multiple occasions she purposefully stayed quiet when a student was having trouble and then when it was too late to save the piece, she said, "I was waiting for you to ask a question." This resulted in students having to scrap their projects without time to retry. I understand that Misha aims to strike a balance between hands-on assistance and letting students figure things out on their own, but her lack of intervention felt like punishment for not following her instructions well enough. I also found it challenging that Misha structured her classes by verbally explaining all of the tasks of the day at the beginning of class. After this intro, she did not speak much for the rest of the class. During several classes, she began to work on personal projects and did not seem approachable for questions. I would have appreciated a few more demonstrations and for instructions to be repeated throughout the class. Because this was a class intended for beginners, I expected a bit more patience and active involvement from Misha. The 5-week course was structured well and allowed students to learn the entire process making ceramics, but the style of instruction made the course harder than it had to be.

I took the five week Form + Function course with Misha and it unfortunately wasn't the fun…read moreintroduction to pottery I was hoping for. I liked that the classes were structured around specific projects as it gave us direction in our learning, however I felt Misha did not always have the patience that is required when working with a class of beginners. I think she sometimes got overwhelmed working with the students (completely understandable as 5/7 students in the class had zero experience with pottery) but she allowed this to negatively affect her instruction and often became short when asked basic questions about projects/next steps. There was very little time allocated for experimentation and students were taught to only do things one particular way (Eg. Centering, opening up). While this was likely due to time constraints, alternatives do exist and when myself/other students would inquire about modifications when steps weren't clicking or something went wrong with our piece, Misha would tell us to "figure it out" or to trash our piece entirely. She also began every class ignoring students as we entered and only broke her silence once 3+ students had greeted her. I was able to create some pieces I am really proud of in the course, and I did learn a lot, but it didn't feel like an environment where I could truly enjoy myself and explore the craft. There is no doubt that Misha is talented, however I don't think she enjoys teaching, at least not beginners. I was hoping for a welcoming environment, and am discouraged to say Ho/Co often felt a bit hostile. Perhaps my timing was bad as I know Misha released a new collection on her Etsy shop during this time and maybe felt overwhelmed due to order volume? She often worked on pieces for sale during classes, so maybe she had too much on her plate and our class was simply a casualty of this. Regardless of the cause, I unfortunately would not recommend Misha's courses and will be trying out a new studio.