Attended a private candle making class as a team building activity for work. Our instructor was…read morefantastic and we had a great time creating our own candles -- the colors, scents, and topper designs. I want to be more creative but have never really cultivated an artistic side, so I love that this studio exists. I live in the area and expect that I'll be back for one of their public art classes in the future.

Created an epoxy resin art tray with my mom and my sister. Our trays incorporated stones and…read morecrystals. It was a combined class where all of the other attendees made an ocean cheese board. Our instructor, Kay, was excellent. You can tell she really has a passion for this. She was very knowledgeable and helped us each along the way. She gave each student individual attention. Very patient and guided the class well. The studio is cute! As soon as you walk in it was inviting. Lots of projects to draw inspo from. I truly enjoyed the class and will definitely be coming back to try out another class.

Came on a complimentary day and saw Cat Gunn's work. Interesting show. Glad we had the chance to…read morecheck it out!

Interesting exhibit. Free the day we went. I love art and all things art. Spent about 30 minutes…read morebrowsing. Will be back.

My wife and I stopped at this Art center inside Balboa Park while we were in San Diego. We…read morespecifically came to this area because my wife wanted to visit the small stores here and look at their jewelry. I also took the time to feed our daughter here as well. The weather was still cloudy so the sun didn't come out yet but it was humid. The area is decorated colorfully to show the art around this area. There also a little water fountain toward the back kind of hidden. The concrete floor here is also in different colors to show the artistic side of things. There also a butterfly sculpture area where you can take picture if you want.

This was my first time stopping by Spanish Village Art Center, and I thought it was a fun place to…read morewalk around for a bit if you've never been here before. What stood out to me right away were the colorful tiles covering the ground throughout the village. They make the whole area feel bright and cheerful as you walk around. The place itself isn't very big, but there's quite a bit to look at. I saw a lot of artwork and paintings displayed in the different studios, and some of them were really beautiful. It's easy to spot because of the colorful tiled walkways and the small colorful shops scattered throughout the village. There's also a cute coffee cart tucked in the back with a nice selection of unique drinks. For parking, I noticed there were some spaces near the front, and you can also find parking along the roads nearby. It may take a little looking around depending on when you visit, but I didn't think it was too difficult to find a spot.

It was a really hard decision for me to pursue the College portfolio program. I thought it would be…read moretoo difficult to combine it with my acting career and I was positive that the people who succeeded at Prima were probably just some "rare/special cases" ...but the curiosity to find out was just too tempting, so I decided to go for it and do the Portfolio, and I dove right in. At first it was a kick in the butt, I wanted to learn things "my way" and as a result of my stubbornness I didn't get the best results, but after finally conceding to the guidance I decided to let go of some preconceived notions and follow their advice. The breakthrough was immediate. Prima Materia accelerated method took hold and within a month I was lucky enough to auction a piece of my work from the sketching and drawing class. I have since built a knockout portfolio, finished the program, and now have a website. Also the true gifts have been the relationships I have made along the way in those classes as well as the internal transformation that took place from having completed the Portfolio program. I now have confidence in my ability to share my voice through art, something I didn't have before I took my leap of faith. Super happy! It's the best thing I've ever done with my time. There is so much joy. It's been a gift.

I would give it a zero if I could. This is not a class for beginners as described by the owners,…read moreit is extraordinarily expensive, the owner is completely disrespectful to her students. The program suggests "highly individualized mentorship, customized portfolio development (via zoom??) and completely non-existent guidance. I do not recommend this at all unless you live in San Diego and can attend classes in person. Outside of that- it's a total sham.

This is a MUST DO!…read more I booked an hour and a half session for my dad's 60th birthday and I think we unlocked his hidden talent/ craft. We had the pleasure of having Emily as our instructor and she was an absolute delight! The class started with the basics - forming technique, tools and wheel speed. There is a great variety of colors and to choose from once your item is complete and the cost of any additional art is more than reasonable considering the labor of love. Thank you again, Emily, for making this such a memorable experience.

I took my family here for a private pottery class and we all had the BEST time! The space itself is…read moresuper cute, clean and spacious. Our instructor was so nice and explained everything clearly. It was such a unique, fun way to spend time together. Can't wait to do it again! Plus, the owner is a very warm, kind person and I love supporting such businesses.

I've been driving by this place for months and even with drive by glances it always sounded really…read morecool without knowing what it was. I finally pulled over to grab a flyer, and ending up quickly after signing up for the Wednesday paint to music class with zero idea basically of what to expect. I do paint etc, but truly beginners and every person of every ability are perfect for this class, which really is about expressing your unique style and feelings and self ! I was most pleasantly surprised by how the class just felt like such a sweet community meetup. It was so fun to hear everyone's stories and see it represented in their art; each painting was so so amazing in its unique style and all were so different. Additionally, the studio with the paint walls is so cool and having the freedom to dance and throw paint and get messy was truly just so refreshing and relaxing.

I have attended this studio several times as an art student and enjoyed the "Paint to Music"…read moreexperience. Of course, when it came to booking a special day for a team of colleagues, I was excited to have them experience this joyful creative workshop as well. I made a studio reservation with the owner Tish and paid a premium rate to have a guided experience for the group before she was open to the public. Before the event, I signed a contract with Tish, where she had listed the goals of the rental as "Creative experience for team building and reducing stress" Unfortunately, Tish forgot that she had double booked the studio-- so our time at her venue was not exclusive. During our reservation, the space was shared with another group, it was loud, and Tish was disorganized. It was not the "stress-relieving" experience that was outlined in our goals. Tish is a kind person with a unique artistic perspective, however, I would not make a reservation with her again- as I feel she is not as organized as she could be.

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.

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!

My mom and I took a 60 min class with Christina. I have taken 5 classes at different venues and…read morethis was by far the best! This was the first time I was able to center my clay thanks to Christina's easy to follow step by step instructions. I definitely recommed taking a class!

Versatile creative work space for budding artists and art professionals. Charming interior that…read moreoffers visual stimulation and access to new and re-purposed art materials for creative play. A wonderful locally owned and operated small business that is great for workshops, art parties and art classes.

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I'm a bit bias in the review of this spot due to my appreciation of the arts in general and Chicano…read moreart in particular. In addition to that I gotta show love to a Chicano who commits himself so much to what he does that he is willing to take a risk and go for it by opening his own spot dedicated to the arts in barrio Logan. I say support this Chicano owned establishment in the barrio before it's too late and the rents are too high for working class people.

I am in love with this gallery! The couple that run it put their heart into their art and their…read morerelationship with artists and the local community of Barrio Logan. They have a variety of pieces and price ranges by different artists that have shown or are currently showing. Make sure to check out Chicano Art Gallery during an art opening or else you might have to make an appointment!