My 6 year old daughter and 8 year old son went to a clay making session and painting lesson,…read morerespectively . This was our first experience with any art center and it was outstanding! We only did 2 days as we had a lapse in our other summer programs. First, the staff were VERY friendly and welcoming throughout the entire day, from drop off to pick up. My kids loved the staff there. They love kids and have a true passion for the arts. Secondly, my kids loved their time there and learned a lot. They came home with their artwork and were blown away on how they all came out. It's a testament to the teachers skills. Communication was excellent between us and staff . Very clean facilities, organized, and loved all the amazing artwork made by kids displayed on the walls . Overall excellent experience and will plan on doing another week or two this summer!

I would recommend US Arts to anyone interested in art. All the instructors teach with passion, and…read morereally dedicate themselves to helping every child get the most of their classes. Not only is it a great learning environment, but the entire center has a very warm and cozy feeling. Everyone is treated like family. P.S the renovation looks amazing!

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!

Enthusiastic staff. Teachs kids basic art ( for little ones) and progresses age and skills…read moreappropriate. Clean open environment. They also teach ceramics. I would recommend to any aspiring artist.

My son loves his art school and his teachers. He's improving his techniques every class.read more

never got a response after multiple efforts to connect. I was really hoping to take a group of…read moregirls there for a local experience but had to find something else.

Women owned - Women operated! A great local spot to create…read moreat. We love Little Pots. My kids take summer classes each year, and have also dropped in to glaze bisqueware, learn how to throw on the wheel, and create other awesome age-based projects. They also host birthday parties, so that is on our list to try this year

Great teachers and a nice environment . Kids love art!! Fabulous for the kids to learn drawing…read more Would have been great if the other location was open as well

Good place and friendly staff. My daughter is ASD and a very visual person and this place is very…read morepatient and helpful for my daughter.

Olga is an amazing art teacher who brings both structure and real artistic talent into her…read moreteaching. She is disciplined and sets clear expectations, which creates a focused learning environment where students truly grow. Both of my children, Ivan and Natalia, have made so much progress under her guidance. She doesn't just teach techniques--she helps kids build confidence, creativity, and attention to detail in their work. What stands out most is that she is a true artist herself, and that passion shows in every lesson. We are very grateful for her impact and the way she inspires her students to improve and express themselves

Update in response to the owner's reply: To San Diego Music…read moreAnd Art owner/contact Max: Your response actually reinforces the reason I left this review. Your instructor, Olga, publicly criticized my child in front of other parents and children. My child is neurodivergent. At times, he may have difficulty following directions, transitioning, or completing more complex instructions. That does not give any instructor the right to shame, embarrass, or publicly criticize a child. What is especially unacceptable is that your staff was already aware of my child's needs. Instead of speaking with me privately, giving me a warning, or trying to understand what support he might need, Olga chose to criticize him in front of others. When I brought this concern to you, I expected the owner to at least investigate what happened and listen to both sides. Instead, you immediately defended your instructor and treated my child as if he were simply the problem. You did not appear interested in understanding what actually happened or in finding a constructive solution. Instead, you joined in criticizing my child. Then, rather than addressing my concern about how your instructor handled the situation, you suspended my child's classes for an entire month. Children--especially neurodivergent children--deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. If a child is struggling to follow instructions, the appropriate response is to communicate privately with the parent and work toward a solution, not publicly embarrass the child and then blame him when the parent raises concerns. Parents should know how situations like this may be handled here before deciding whether this is the right environment for their child.

My 7 year old has been taking art classes here for a few years. She absolutely loves it and always…read morelooks forward to it! Her artwork has been really amazing too! That's not why I enrolled her though. I enrolled her because she simply loves expressing herself through art. But what she's learned on the inside is even better. "Everything is fixable, mommy" and "trust the process." check out some of her work:

I love little artists! My daughter has been going here for over a year and she loves it…read more Every time we have to miss a class they're very accommodating and we can schedule a make up very easily.

I have been attending John's Art class for about 5 yrs. Over the yrs John has taught me drawing,…read morewatercolor, acrylic painting, I have also dabbled in chalks. John is an excellent teacher,. I have found him to be very knowledgeable & patient with his students. He has been painting since he was a young boy & has been recognized as a great artist & instructor. Teaching young & older adults. Respectfully, Phyllis Moore

Mr. Yato had beautiful work and his studio is warm and welcoming. To buy his work you must call and…read moreschedule an appointment. He also holds lessons at his studio.

I am a senior and will be graduating in December. I've been at DI the entire time. It has flown…read moreby. Have there been "issues" over the years I've been a student at DI? Yes, of course there were there are ALWAYS a few issues when dealing with any entity. The rub is in how they are resolved. The admin. staff, like the teaching staff is excellent. They are working hard at their jobs which is to care for, run, and maintain a business, and deliver the best education they can with the best staff, expectations, concern, and opportunities. DI does not play with our future. They are fully accredited, highly respected, and recognized nationally (maybe even internationally). In the time I have been a student I've heard nothing but positive feedback from professionals in the field regarding the quality of DI's program. DI is always evolving, finding new and innovative ways to teach us. I am a 52 year old student. I started at DI in 2009 and I was afraid. I was afraid of being older, fat, uncool, and out of the loop. How silly was I? The school is filled with an eclectic mixture of older and younger, thin and fat, male and female, artist and business minded people - you name it. I didn't think I could draw either. I thought "What kind of designer can I be when I can't even draw!" Well let me tell you that the drawing they TEACH you to do is amazing. If you can hold a pencil or a marker they can teach you to draw well enough to get your ideas across in a professional way. Staff was amazing, from my first class to my last class. Maybe one or two teachers could use some improvement, but seriously that's nothing in a school this size and the benefits students get from the other teachers is astounding! My teachers have written textbooks, worked on national projects, had art shows, received awards, sat on boards, they are of the highest quality. You will learn about building systems, architecture, art, geography, materials, drafting, CAD, Photoshop, and that doesn't even cover all of the design learning..... color, systems, textiles, furniture design ...let's just say it's a GREAT education. Last but not least during our final year we are given detailed assistance getting ready for, obtaining, and completing a 180 hour internship with the design firm of our choice. In that partnership school and field work together to cover any gaps in knowledge, or strengthen in preparation for graduation and a great career! Don't let fear hold you back. Go see Paula in admissions and listen to what she has to say. From financial aid to student services everyone makes it perfectly clear that they are at their jobs to do the best that they can for each student. Also, I am a student with special needs. I have ADHD and anxiety disorder and did not think I could succeed in school. My younger years proved that to me. I was never a "good" student. With my official diagnosis and letter the school bent over backwards to work with me. Teachers literally changed how they deliver information in some cases, to be sure they all showed concern and wanted me to succeed. My GPA is around 3.5, and that's amazing to me. It's going to be difficult to leave the support and the people I've come to consider a big part of my life, but I know that I will belong to a very special group.... DISD Alumni Cate Padilla

This place is way too expensive, total rip off. Just go to sdsu or something. Their information…read moresession was giving major MLM vibes. The building interior is poorly designed, which is a major red flag. They tout an exciting "campus", but it's just a few crappy buildings.

I've been bringing my 6 year old son here for coding classes for a few months now. He enjoys…read morelearning and exploring with coding on the iPad and building to support his understanding of coding as well. They give little prize incentives to the kiddos after class. Instructors are patient, friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend!

This place is amazing!! Super engaging, responsive, and my son absolutely loves it. I highly…read morerecommend for kiddos interested in science, math, and have a love of building. It's been a great outlet for my son to be creative and grow.