We visited Artberry kids art studio during their open house, and it was such a wonderful…read moreexperience. My kiddo had a blast in the sample class, and I was so impressed with how organized and thoughtfully set up the space is. The studio is bright, cute, and very inviting. You can tell the founder has a ton of experience and a true passion for helping kids explore their creativity. So excited to have this in our Town Square!

From the owner: Artberry Creative Studio is a welcoming art space where kids explore their creativity through…read morehands-on art and craft projects. We offer: • Weekly Art Classes in small groups after school • Creative Art Birthday Parties with custom themes • Spring & Summer Art Camps – inspiring projects and fun activities during school breaks • A wide range of high-quality materials • Flexible scheduling – didn’t find the right spot? Let us know! We’re building our schedule around your needs Founded by a local art docent (San Elijo Elementary School) and professional designer & illustrator, Artberry is all about joyful learning, creative expression, and a caring community vibe. Enrollment is now open! Join us and make something amazing!

How do you write a review for your favourite place? I've been coming to Fire and Mud since my first…read moreclass in February 2019 and I can truly say I've learned everything I know from this place!! Kathy really built the most wonderful third place. Whether you are looking for a totally novel experience or to dive headfirst into the addictive world of clay, you will find what you are looking for in this full service pottery studio with super accessible rates and a good variety of clay bodies to work with! The only prerequisite is that you take a class to get the lay of the land and then you are welcome to choose the level of commitment that suits your needs. I love the sense of community we have with all the regulars who come in - it's what's kept me coming back despite no longer living in North County.

Easy to make reservations online, but if you're making reservations to include your adult kids, the…read moresystem won't reserve a spot for them if you identify yourself as a parent, it's better to call. Other than that, we had a great time and learned so much techniques from Brice, so patient and helpful for our group of first timers on the wheel. We'll be back for sure. Thanks to Brice for a great experience!

My mom and I had so much fun painting with Alma! I am not artistic and I LOVE my painting. Thank…read moreyou, Alma!

Made the cutest Valentine's Day painting! Alma is amazing! The pace of her classes is perfect and…read moreshe knows how to cater to all skill levels. Will definitely be coming back!!

So much fun!! I've done the resin flower class and the ocean resin class. If I could go weekly I…read morewould because it is that much fun. The classes have enough people you can mingle but not too many it is overwhelming. Hands on help is given if needed. All supplies and help is given to you to make the most beautiful pieces. Obsessed how my ocean tray and coasters came out. If you are looking for a fun thing to do with friends or by yourself (both classes had people by themselves) do it. It is that fun that if someone doesn't want to join--still just go or invite me ;)

Such a fun class! Kay explained everything so clearly and was so helpful! Seeing the art come to…read morelife was awesome. I will definitely be back.

Very friendly, bright and intelligent atmosphere with lots of easy laughter. The staff and the…read morecustomers are helpful to newbies. Working with my hands was very satisfied! I'm all for it!

My wife just finished our ceramics class for my birthday and we had an amazing time! Emory was so…read moresweet and helpful. We will 100% be coming back for more classes. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun date night.

I wanted to take an art class now that I'm retired. I found Albert's studio to be the most…read morewelcoming and flexible in that I could pursue subjects that spoke to me. He has a great process that really develops your "eye" and skill set. I just followed Albert's guidance and found I could learn to draw a wide range of objects and figures and enjoy painting in oil or watercolor.

I have been attending Martin Fine Art classes for about 6 months. I am very pleased with my…read moreprogress. In class, I followed the typical process of starting with drawing, progressing to shading, then painting. I have developed the ability to see subtleties in images that I did not notice before. This alone has improved my work. I have learned to create virtually any color from a limited palette, which has greatly simplified my process compared to what I was doing prior to the class. Albert, the instructor, has a relaxed demeanor and I recommend Martin Fine Art if you want to improve your painting.

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

My daughter loves attending her anime classes. She has such a great time learning new techniques…read moreand the art show at the end of the year really motivates them and makes the parents proud. Would highly recommend

All levels of artists are welcome at this wonderful studio where you will learn the art of…read morewatercolor painting in a fabulous and friendly setting from award winning watercolor artist, Jayne Spencer. Music wafts through the air as you apply the techniques to your painting that Jayne teaches at the beginning of each weekly class, as we follow the monthly syllabus each student receives. As you paint, Jayne will observe and suggest techniques to improve your skills with gentle guidance. I always look forward to my painting class, and have been able to arrange my schedule based on my health issues and vacations, no problem. You can purchase a block of classes or pay class by class, beginning at any point during the month you please.

Jayne is a wonderful teacher. I've been taking watercolor classes with her from beginning to…read moreintermediate and more. Every time I take a class with her I feel I learned something new. Jayne"s studio in Encinitas is lovely and full of light. I enjoyed very much taking classes with her

My daughter just finished a sewing camp with Sew Inspired and absolutely loved it. Over the three…read moredays, she made a tote bag, travel pillow, shirt, and drawstring bag. When I picked her up each day, I saw her using a sewing machine on her own and she would excitedly come to show me what she made. She is now inspired to get fabric and continue to sew on her own at home. I would recommend Sew Inspire to anyone!

Laura is simply the best. We came for a Mom and Me sesh and Laura was so patient. She had all the…read morematerials ready so we could seamlessly complete our tote bags within two hours. We also came back for my daughter's birthday party. Laura prepared everything for 9 girls and also had candles on hand for the cake. She prepared her space for an intimate birthday outdoor in her cozy backyard. Thanks Laura and Sew Inspired.

The first impression I had when walking into the shop was, man, what a mess. There's just random…read morestuff all over the place, and what are obviously customer pieces sitting on the floor. Interesting. But, the other reviews said what an awesome job they did, so I figured that I'd let that influence me more than the mess in front of me. The lady working there was in the back chatting with someone, and I waited a few minutes before I poked my head back there to let them know I was in the lobby area. She politely said hello and said she would be with me in a minute. Well, after 20 minutes or so of listening to the lady and the guy in there bullshit about random things, they both made their way up to the front, and the gentleman left. They both thanked me for being so patient. Now, I totally understand that if there's one person working there, and two customers, one of the customers is going to have to wait. I was fine with that, but I think if you know that you have someone else waiting in the lobby, at least shoot the shit somewhere where they can't hear you. It was mildly irritating. When I was finally helped, I asked for a fairly common type of frame (1/4 - 3/8" brushed aluminum), which they didn't have. She said something about the recession making things difficult to get, and the manufacturers were not making a lot of different frames anymore. Whatever. So I took my stuff literally less than 2 miles away, where I was helped almost immediately, and they had exactly what I was looking for. I asked if they had any issues obtaining framing material because of the recession, and they looked at me like I had a third eye. I figured as much.

The owner is amazing. She has a lot of knowledge about custom framing, canvas stretching and art…read more They also hosts several events throughout the year. There is food, wine and art. Get there early for art shows if you want to meet and greet with the artists.