Five stars! Nurturing, inspiring, creative. No matter your experience level Denise and Luke are…read moreencouraging and let you explore all mediums. Been taking class here for the past 17 years and consider TAS my happy place.

Wonderful little art studio. Clean and organized. Ms…read more Denise is so sweet and such a great teacher. My daughter loves coming to this studio and says she feels inspired to do her art. Thank you!

I am still taking classes at the Godbey School of Art. My work is improving and I am even doing…read moreartwork on my own. Stephanie is really good at teaching art and encouraging new students. She makes you feel comfortable and you leave with something beautiful to put on your wall. My home is filled with work that I enjoy and am very proud of. Plus you always meet great people in her Easel Bar classes. I have also taken private lessons with her and have produced some larger pieces. I definitely recommend Stephanie's studio if you are interested in learning to paint!

From the owner: The Godbey School of Art provides painting classes, parties and events for all ages in Newport…read moreBeach, Newport Coast, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach and Orange County, CA. We offer group sessions, private sessions, and semi-private sessions for of all levels of experience. Get painting at your next birthday party, corporate gathering, wedding or baby shower at the Godbey School of Art, and bring a group of friends or family for an evening painting party with wine and appetizers. In our painting classes, parties and events, adults and children learn a variety of painting techniques with acrylics on canvas, as well as the incorporation of art theories, resulting in a complete enrichment experience. Owner and artist Stephanie Godbey has many of her paintings available to purchase in our school and on our website, as well.

Our 7 year old daughter has been here since the beginning of the school year and absolutely loves…read morethe program. The teachers are kind and she is truly developing her artistic skills above and beyond our expectations.

My daughter is 4 years old and frist time join to class and she so happy to continue for a long…read moretime . Everyone here is nice and positive I could not thank you for enough .

Wow -Timree has a new studio/gallery. The space is amazing, inviting but it's Timree and her…read moreamazing energy and talent that make it great. I took the first of a new type of class and way of painting. The studio lighting was low with candles on the stations next to our easels. The class was a contemporary painting that included new to me techniques and was inspired with a guided meditation. First we traced "Sacred Geometry" or a flower of life on the blank canvas for healing and transformation. Then a base color for grounding and next a guided meditation (my mom came through) then we to painted blind folded. It was a great experience. Timree is a genius and intentional without being stuffy or strict. I'm a long term paint club member it's great value and this class was priceless for me.

ALEXIS is a great teacher and loves sharing her art. Bring a group of friends.read more

Choosing Laguna College of Art + Design was truly life-changing and remains one of the best…read moredecisions I've ever made. For a long time, I wasn't even sure if a creative career was feasible, let alone if I could support myself doing it. LCAD proved that it's not only possible but sustainable. One of the biggest draws for me was that LCAD is one of the most affordable accredited art and design schools in California. I never felt like I was sacrificing quality for cost. The education I received in the Design program was easily on par with competitors like Art Center, but with a much smaller price tag and a far more intimate environment. The industry connections here were so exciting to me. While I was still a student, I had the opportunity to work on projects with powerhouse brands like: Nike, Vans, Hurley, and the Anaheim Ducks. These aren't just names on a syllabus; they are real-world partnerships that prepare you for the workforce. When I graduated and entered the industry, I felt completely prepared because the classes were incredibly rigorous. People might think a school in a beautiful beach town is the "easy" choice, but I have never worked harder in my life. What really sets LCAD apart is the faculty. They don't just know your name; they care about your life. I saw this firsthand when a friend in the program was in a bad car accident. The Department Chair personally helped her navigate legal issues and created a custom plan so she wouldn't fall behind due to transportation hurdles. Years after graduating, I am still on texting terms with many of my professors. They are always ready to provide industry leads or advice. The location in Laguna Beach is stunning. Being able to slow down and enjoy the nature of the canyon provided a necessary balance to the high-intensity coursework. Not to mention the beauty and calm allowed for a constant source of inspiration for me. I left LCAD with a sharpened skillset, a career I love, and a group of best friends who are now my peers in the industry. If you are looking for a supportive, high-caliber, and industry-connected experience, this is it. I wouldn't change my time here for anything.

My daughter dropped out after a year and a half. It was a terrible experience. After graduating…read morefrom OCSA she was so excited for LCAD. It was just teachers that were professionals just trying to make an extra buck. And her IEP did not do her any good. The 6 hour classes were almost debilitating. And there were NO available counselors ever! This school drove her to depression and anxiety. Please don't send your children to this expensive school!

Art Steps has been such a wonderful after‑school activity for our daughter, Morgan. She has truly…read moregrown to love it and has learned so many new skills through her drawings. Each week, we're excited to see the progress she's made, and she is incredibly proud of everything she's learning. The staff--especially Hayley Mazeika, Miss Lillian, and Miss Haley--have been absolutely amazing! They are kind, patient, and so supportive. Morgan absolutely loves all of her teachers. Thank you for being such a fantastic art studio and for inspiring creativity and confidence in your students!

My six year old has thoroughly enjoyed his experience here so far. We have seen a huge improvement…read morein his comfort in not only holding the pen correctly while writing, but also his attention span while coloring. Not to mention, the pieces he brings home every few weeks are incredibly impressive. I really appreciate the calm environment they emphasize here during class. My son has Teacher Tai, and we cannot say enough great things about him. He is encouraging and adapts effortlessly to each and every students learning style. We're so happy to have found Art Steps and recommend it often amongst our friends!

The reguler Fine/Digital Art Camp is $759 each week. The…read moreIntense Portfolio Training is $1400 each week That's insanely overpriced. I've never heard of such prices per week even for a camp. No wonder they don't add the prices on their flyers.

The Artist Lab is a wonderful art school! My son absolutely loves it and we find the staff, studio…read moreand instructors to be extremely professional. My son is focused on digital art and 3D sculpting and they are teaching him the latest tools. Most importantly, like with any artist, they help him to create and improve the type of art that HE wants to create. They are great at giving guidance and providing support for him when he has questions or wants to learn new techniques. The instructors are all experienced in their respective areas and you can even see their photos and bios on the main wall when you enter the studio. They are always available at the end of class to go over what was covered in class and to answer any questions from parents as well. We are very happy with our choice to send our son to The Artist Lab.

Had a great time! Booked in advanced online and had a seat for us with our names reserved. There's…read morea bar in the back for drinks, but unfortunately no hard liquor- just wine beer seltzers and ciders. I don't have much experience with actual painting but it was a lot of fun as we listened to the instructors guidance! It's flexible so if you want to go off your own creativeness , you could. We get to keep our own masterpiece at the end of course !

It's pretty well organized. You reserve online and they put your name on a little blackboard in…read morerows and rows of seats, very much a group class. Theres some space for glasses, not really food and cubbies to put your stuff. I'd recommend only a drink as you'd want more space for paint. Theres tvs around the middle so you can see the instructor live paint and the bar is very friendly/able to keep a tab open. They have multiple breaks where you can order drinks. You pay and reserve the class online, the drinks are not! Included but you don't need to buy drinks (added on at the bar). The only caveat is the class does seem to go quite fast, you do get time after the instruction ends to fix at your own pace and they're lovely enough to offer to take pictures. However, if you're a perfectionist you should move on to the next time steps because they will move on. Essentially you're supposed to paint WITH the instructor and not after instruction to keep up ( as paint needs to dry and stuff) It's acrylic and they provide the basic colors plus more tubes if you'd like other colors. No extra brushes, but extra paper towels offered and a big sink where they have a special scrub to get paint off your hands and you can change out the water. They also sell some instructor paintings for charity! Our instructor also does set designs for knotts scary farm so his tree was obviously amazing. Overall recommend taking a look at their site and seeing which paintings you like :) just be aware it goes fast and the instructors painting will most likely look better lol.

I finally learned how to draw at LAAA. I tried before many times, but none other teacher got me to…read moreunderstand the basic. The teacher here taught me the style I wanted to learn. Awesome.

Enjoyed my first class with KL... very nice and made you feel comfortable whatever level you are atread more

I came here with a friend for the one-time pottery class and had such a great experience. The…read morestudio is tucked away in the back end of The Camp and is located in a super cute area. We came during the week around midday, so parking was easy to find, but if you're coming on a weekend or in the evening, I'd recommend arriving early since parking is limited. Our instructor, Sage, was incredibly friendly and helpful, guiding us through the entire pottery-making process and making it feel approachable even for beginners. We made two pieces total--one hand-built and one thrown on the wheel--which was really fun and exciting to try. The whole experience was creative, relaxing, and unique. I would definitely recommend this class and will be suggesting it to friends and family!

It's clear the employees here are very passionate about pottery however that's about it. Customer…read moreservice is really bad here. We took the one-time pottery class and it's nearly impossible to get ahold of them. After your class you're supposed to get an email a few weeks later to schedule glazing. I never got the email, had to reach out twice to get any contact. Then after glazing you're supposed to get another email to pick up your pieces. Guess what, I never got it and had to reach out again. Overall it took us over 3 months from the first class to get our pieces. It's a great concept and fun but would not recommend this business to anyone.