My daughter took a ceramics course here and she loved it! The instructor was great- very patient…read moreand detailed. The studio is in a convenient location with lots of parking close by.

Overview: loved this beginner class, great instructions and demo, beautiful finished product…read more ---- I saw their place on instagram and they had a special price for their anniversary, their 90-min wheel class was for $50 instead of their usual $80. I've thrown on a wheel in the past but this was a great opportunity to refresh those days! Parking was a little difficult, there is a paid parking lot, but luckily I was able to find street parking. Very clear demo and explanations, with a small class size (I think there was 8 of us). Our instructor Cristina does the demo first and then we try it and she is there to help us if needed. Once you finish your projects you can engrave designs into your pieces so I drew a little cat face on the bottom of the bowl. Unfortunately bc it was on the bottom of the bowl where the glaze pools, it was basically hidden by the glaze :( I wish I had known beforehand, then I would've chosen a better placement for the face. If you tilt it in the right lighting you can see the cat, but it's a beautiful bowl regardless! I like that they take care of everything else after you make the pieces, they trim, glaze, and fire it for you and you just have to be patient and wait for that email to come through that your piece is ready for pick up (4-6 weeks). From the class (3/7) to getting the bowl in my hands (4/10) took a month and a few days, due to the many pieces they have to fire. They have specific days and times for piece pick-up which they list on their email. ---- Overall: a great time for beginners or people with past experience, I'm happy with my piece and it reignited a dormant passion!

We went for the sculpting class and had an absolutely amazing time. The owner and her daughter were…read morethe teachers, and they were beyond helpful, welcoming, and encouraging! Neither of us knew what we were doing, and by the end of it, we had made salt and pepper shakers and a little clay lamp! Absolutely great place for art and a must-stop. If you're vacationing like we were, make sure you will still be in San Diego to get your piece later as it takes a few days for them to get everything fired in the kiln.

Came here for date night with my partner and had the absolute best time! The instructors are…read morepatient and helpful. They want you to get creative and really be artistic. My partner isn't into artsy stuff so much as I am but he also has a blast. We're planning on going back to get our clay sculptures glazed and cannot wait to go back. 10/10 would recommend for a small group or date! Also, maybe come with some ideas so you're able to spend more time sculpting than planning out your creations!

I signed up for the 4 week stained glass class with Robby and I am so grateful that I did! I hadn't…read moredone stained glass in 10 years and Robby was patient and very helpful with sharing techniques and procedures. He also does glass repairs, offers studio time, and sells glass in the shop. He does it all and is so talented!! Thank you!

Robbie at the glass orchid is a magician. My old Tiffany style lamp had 2 broken panes. The…read morerepair work is undetectable from the original panes. The shade looks like new. I highly recommend the talented repair person at this shop.

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE at AR WORKSHOP CORONADO with Reg and Izzy! We were welcomed in as a…read moregroup with bright smiles and excellent customer service. The positive vibes from Reg and Izzy were what we needed to have a successful chunky blanket session. The instruction by Reg was very good and she was on point with analogies to help us all better understand and visualize what we needed to do. Example, "Two big bunny ears...new bunny eats old bunny, then create another new bunny.." for the braiding edge technique. This was overall AWESOME! I highly recommend groups of 5-9 people to participate in this awesome chunky blanket class. Parking is better 2 blocks away in the residential neighborhood, and free. After our chunky blanket class, we shopped their awesome jewelry bar. They have so many beautiful earrings and charm bracelets. They will even attach the charms that you purchase onto your bracelet, bonus!

Had the best time making and painting a coffee table tray this past Saturday at AR Workshop…read more Attended a wok-sponsored event. Ahead of time we all picked out what we wanted to make, and what we wanted to the design to look like. When we arrived there's a couple of tables all setup with our project we picked out all ready for us. We get a little schpeal about what kind of paint to pick and then we can pick out our colors and get to work. It was so much fun and so easy (I'm not creative, but was very easy to follow the stencils). We also brought our own food and drinks and while our paint was drying we could walk around and munch and chat with everyone. I have already been chatting with my girlfriends about coming back to do an event together.

I love the bright open feeling of the new studio. (Today was my first day in the new space.) Annie…read moreis a patient teacher. She helped me with all the basics and then the challenges when I tried something new. She also has helped people with a lot of experience refine their technique and also top take on new challenges. The studio has the warm feeling of a community and now that we are in a new, larger space, there is finally room for a few more potters.

Popped in to check this adorable little shop out. Possibly greeted by the owner. No greetings…read morewhatsoever, just a big "No openings, try other pottery shops in San Diego" with a smile. How disappointing. I guess we will check out other shops for our creativity.

Leslie is an amazing art teacher! I had never taken art classes, yet it's something I've been…read moremeaning to try. She made my experience fun and laid back. She gives direction yet isn't overbearing. Her classes helped me also unwind/destress since it was easy to get lost in a relaxed flow state while painting. She is also very flexible if you need to reschedule, she works with you. Overall, I'd highly recommend taking classes with her!

I stumbled upon Leslie's website after deciding I needed a creative hobby. I was initially…read moreintimidated and nervous, but Leslie quickly curbed any anxiety with her sweet and patient demeanor. She provides information in under six weeks and moves at your own pace. You learn more techniques in her course than in any semester-long college class. Knowledge is power and this is a great way to decompress while learning simultaneously.

Lovely experience Relaxing and creative…read more Can't recommend it enough This was my second paint your pet class Will definitely attend a 3rd time

I went on my own and had a wonderful time painting. Even though I don't have a pet and could have…read morepainted from any wildlife image I found online, I was able to paint my favorite stuffed animals. With LJs instruction it turned out amazing and my husband wants to put it up in the house. Thank you LJ for a wonderful no fuss evening!

I take watercolor lessons from Leah in her charming little studio on the historic property of a…read morehome once owned by Kate Sessions. It's a delightful setting, and Leah is very knowledgable about all artistic mediums. She has been patient with me as watercolor is VERY difficult to grasp when one has dealt only in acrylic or oil. I highly recommend her for art lessons in any medium.

Leah is incredibly talented and her work is beautiful. I have commissioned two paintings personally…read moreand am so very happy with the results. Friends and family always comment on my gorgeous paintings. I have also commissioned Leah to paint the homes of several of my real estate clients. I have given these as thank you gifts and they are always favorite keepsakes for my clients to save through the years. I highly recommend this amazing artist!!!