We experienced disability discrimination here a few years back.This is a social media platform so I…read moream going to speak freely about it with out intimidation though I realize they may try... Definitely left a bad feeling about this place regardless of a few of the good teachers that do work here my son met in the teen summer program. As a non profit based accredited establishment it just still doesn't sit well with me..The way everything was handled after my written complaint against the teacher was atrocious. It's a lot to process in ones heart and mind when something like this happens and the situation was It's a long story but In short.A glass blowing teacher who was working with the school reached out to me by telephone because my 16year old sons mild stimming (he is autistic) was making the 4 adult members of the class uncomfortable and they as well as the teacher seemed to conclude that the place was not for him because the other students and herself thought he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol... He has a mild fluttering of his hands and occasionally giggles subconsciously.. A common trait in folks with ADHD and on the autism spectrum. The teacher added insult to injury by claiming to "know how to work with autistic children and wanted to work with him 1 on 1" and she didn't think he was a good fit because he "could get hurt" Like I should trust a person like that 1 on one.Made it through the call and just let her rattle on then started up a email to Barbra the president of the SWAC at the time. FYI he has taken 2 welding classes prior from another company and been in metal jewelry making classes and worked with furnaces before. He is quite mature and intelligent. To Infantilize people on the spectrum IS discriminatory.To assume they are on drugs IS discrimination and gross. The arts community should be more accepting. This info I held back because the president elected of the school Barbra at was experiencing illness and I had sympathy for the situation but everything about this situation was mishandled.The theme was to try and prove my son was incompetent of being in a class without a appointed attendant by the school to watch over him only there wasn't any available and they didn't allow him to take any other classes he was signed up for because they concluded by the advice of the glass blower woman he was unfit and a danger to the class.This was untrue. Offered me most of my money back with the exception of a $900 credit they never honored.Still get mail and emails asking for contributions but when they redid their website my credit and history of purchases just disappeared... What happened was disability discrimination and injustice. Ran off with my credit for a $900 class too.Disappeared completely and I am not about to call them to have some bureaucrat mamm me and tell me how they won't return my money because I'm sure they have no record of it now.. Try and do what you can to ensure a good life for your kids and when you are met with this kind of thing it's not only discouraging but heartbreaking too. Made sure my son didn't know a thing about the awful things the teacher said but he was disappointed the classes got canceled and just didn't feel like a safe space for him anymore so never used my $900 credit of what they didn't refund me.

I have been by this place many times but had never stopped in. I was going for a walk along the…read moreriver and decided to take a peak. The grounds are breathtaking. I noticed signs pointing to a gift shop, gallery, museum and lunch place. So i ventured in further. The gift shop is a neat little shop with artsy stuff. The little museum is homage to the locations history as a convent school. I did not see the gallery but there were works of art on display in the hall. The lunch restaurant was closed today. Need to check the hours. This was worth the visit just fir the neat old buildings and beautiful grounds. Everything else a nice bonus. UPDATE: Unfortunately the gift shop is no longer here. The cafe here is the Copper Kitchen. A very nice inexpensive place for a delicious lunch. The menu changes daily but you can call them to see what they are serving that day. I have gotten tasty soups, salads and sandwiches here. Very good lunch fair.

If you are not an art enthusiast, I strongly believe you will still enjoy this fantastic facility…read moreand the historical art it brings to the city. I only had two hours and asked the ladies at the front desk what they would go see if they only had two hours to view art. I took their suggestion and went to the modern art section. On the way I saw numerous paintings that have been infamously displayed in school books and other sights. It was very difficult to find the 3rd floor art (had to ask for directions several times). I would recommend that the Institut solace clearly marked arrows on the walls directly Art viewers. The employees throughout the facility were responsive to the hello but seemed exhausted or disappointed to be there.

So far, great experience in graphic design program. Online program for first 5 weeks…read more Informative, interactive teachers and students and helpful staff.

I always check in to see what the latest theater performance is. All of the students, faculty, and…read moreparents work hard to put on amazing performances. I'm glad that San Antonio has a resource for theatrical arts. Don't sleep on picking up tickets and enjoy the live orchestra, the dances, the costumes, and vocals.

A five star performance by the NESA dancers in "Steppin Into The Holidays" at Robert E. Lee High!…read more If you can get a ticket you'll be pleased as Christmas Punch! This weekend only, box office opens at 1:30 today. Don't miss "Art Unplugged" on December 13th!

Kicking gl-ass! This is such a cool resource for San…read moreAntonio! This place is a glass admirer's heaven! Want to learn how to work with glass? These guys will teach you! This is a school/store that works with glass cutting, stained glass making, and kilning flat glass works. They sell all the glass and glass supplies. They even have books and newsletters where you can copy someone's design. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They took us around and showed us all the workshops, kilns, and supplies that they offer. We were stunned to see the colorful displays of the students' works shining in the windows. The staff is so friendly, and obviously passionate about their art! They're happy to help and answer any questions. It's a wonderful community resource! I can't wait to take a class here!

Had a blast. Roy was an excellent instructor. It was much harder to make a perfect ornament then…read moreyou expect. Diane was great too.

Great sculptor Pompeo Coppini (the Cenotaph, Alamo Plaza), at 115 Melrose Place. His home is the…read moreCoppini Academy of Fine Arts. Coppini's artistic legacy lives on in hundred of artists around Texas and the world who have attended art workshops and classes for the past 85 years. Check it out! thecoppini.org

The Coppini Academy of Fine Art is a non-profit organization that is member-run and member…read moresupported. I frequently attended open drawing sessions on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. As far as I know, it is the only place in San Antonio , outside of the Universities and colleges , that consistently offers open drawing sessions in a professional studio, using live figure models. It even has open session for portraits on Friday mornings, using live models. Additionally it offers adult classes in oil painting, for beginners, intermediate, and more advanced painters. It has classes for children through its "Coppini Kids" program, and a "master class" in drawing for kids 11 - 17. As if this isn't enough, it offers workshops for members and the public, taught by popular and world-class artists who come in from across the country. If an artist is focused on representational art, the Coppini is a great place to investigate!

I enjoy Elizabeth's teaching style. She's quick to share her experience and knowledge and I'm…read morelearning so much from her sketching and tone series of classes.

From the owner: This "Art Study Program" offers the technical side of visual communication, the way art used to be…read moretaught for centuries. Paradoxically, once we have these technical skills, we can “let go” of trying to “do" art, and allow what is fresh and natural and authentic to emerge. Great artwork is the result of mastering these skills, and then getting the head out of the way, and letting the heart take over."

Say Si is a creative space for middle and high school students. My daughter is enrolled in the…read moremiddle school program that is held on Saturdays. Going into her second year she never hesitates to go despite having to wake up early on a weekend. She is in art and theater where they are always brainstorming ideas for new projects and plays. The staff delves into topics that are relevant to their age group. Last year they tackled the subject of death. It was a sensitive topic but handled with much care and reverence by teachers. They keep parents informed about upcoming themes and events. Students are required to maintain good grades in school and must have good attendance. There is an application process and students are selected in order to attend. Some of their artwork goes on display in the galleries and is also for sale. This is a great way for students to learn about the business side of art. I'm proud to have my kid enrolled here. She has made friends from other parts of town, diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. They are an inclusive institution and make sure everyone feels accepted and welcome. If your child is creative I highly Recommend Say Sí.

I live in Southtown so therefore on first Friday I know where to wander to see the best art. This…read moreplace is amazing because many of the artists are youngsters and really put their heart into their work. If you're looking for great art pieces that don't beat your wallet up or just to tour a gallery on first Friday, go to say si. During first Friday they also have wine for free and cheese Cubes and fruit. Their art is usually thematic and that instructors also have a section of art. This place also has clean restrooms and usually a pop up will appear outside with food during first Friday such as panifco bake shop with cheesecakes, coffee and pan dulce(sweet bread). They also have an epic gallery of large loteria cards. Check it out!

Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. At the top it said (16+) it doesn't say anywhere MUST BE or anything to…read morethat effect. We were questioned multiple times about why the kids were there were told to just come back some other time had a big deal made about nothing questioned in front of others why don't we have someone else to watch them. It was two girls that were very well behaved. The person there made us feel small and like idiots for "not reading the rules" I mean obviously we don't TRY to take kids everywhere but if the vice president can take his kids to an inauguration and I can take my kid to a 5 star restaurant then why can they not sit and paint?? Have been here 4-5 times and will not come back.

Once we read the age requirements thing and understood we couldn't take underaged kids to the 16+…read moreevent, everything went totally fine. 10/10 would read the rules again