Great place to learn about art as a beginner OR a long term artist. New mediums, now ideas, and…read moreGREAT company! It's a fabulous Tucson creative community!

Our experience at The Drawing Studio has been amazing. My boy and my girl have become regulars,…read moreattending all the seasonal art camps . . . and they have a blast. My oldest has also attended several workshops. The Drawing Studio has truly become a home away from home. The director, staff, and all the instructors are fantastic. And, the best part . . . THE ART. My kids are creating amazing little masterpieces and actually selling some of them. Wow!! Side Note: I noticed a couple of bad reviews. I will not discount their experience as I am not them, but I find it hard to believe based on our three years of extensive workshops, camps, and interactions. I am giving 5 BIG STARS without hesitation and highly recommend The Drawing Studio for artists of all ages!

Jake's class is pretty amazing. It's relaxed, insightful, and motivating. He genuinely has a wealth…read moreof knowledge in a wide range of styles. I'm really impressed by his broad versatility, but also how he helps you narrow your focus to what you want. You can totally see how passionate he is about art, and he's eager to share everything he knows to help you get to where you want to be creatively. I was pretty blown away when I learned that he's published his own extensive teaching material. The way he breaks things down to their simplest elements makes it super easy to understand and follow his class. If you're looking for an art class, I can't recommend his enough.

Jake helped me recently with a custom painting. He took me through all the steps, and he didn't…read moremiss a beat. Instead of just slapping paint on the canvas, we went through the process with traditional techniques (research and development, sketching drafts, transferring the enlarged sketch onto the canvas, more research and development for color schemes, perspective, lighting, composition, and we even pulled off fish eye lens camera angle). Jake is not just a dime-a-dozen art teacher. He is thorough and professional receiving an A+++ in my opinion.

The Art Verve is my go-to preferred place for great art instruction in Tucson. The quality of the…read moreinstruction is world class. The instructors are highly credentialed and expert educators. They foster an environment of helpfulness and generous critique, making critique days some of my favorites. The feedback is on target and helpful and managed thoughtfully by the instructors to help you grow as an artist at any level, and not personal.

From the owner: We are a mobile art school in Tucson, Arizona! We proudly offer adult visual art classes or…read moreworkshops with verve! Learn how to sketch, draw, or paint face-to-face within a group setting in various mediums, techniques, or subjects. Adults and ages over 16 (or accompanied by a guardian) at any level are welcome to register or enroll today!

During high school, I had the pleasure of joining a few leadership camps at both Arizona State…read moreUniversity and University of Arizona. Girls State was at UofA, and I enjoyed the dorm accommodations and the memorial union food options for that week. Some great memories forged there, and they have some great Broadway shows that tour there as well. Definitely worth checking out.

The University of Arizona was founded in 1885. The…read moreUniversity is known for its outstanding research program, especially in the space sciences. The University mascot is the Wildcat. The University offers online classes as well as attending the University on site.

JJ and the other gals at this shop and many guided art activities. They have a magnetic of uniquely…read morepainted or burned for sale or you can signup for a class and do your own design. JJ is so much fun and makes everyone who comes in a memorable experience.

We tried Tipsy Picasso two years ago and were disappointed. We assumed it was a one‑time failure,…read morebut we were wrong. I'll keep this in three sections: Professionalism, Instructing and Teaching, and Cleanliness and Safety. Professionalism -At any job, sobriety is expected. The name Tipsy Picasso suggests a drink during class, not running outside to shotgun White Claws with your "homies". It is disrespectful to the people who paid to learn something. This is a job, not a frat house. -Your employee was doing her own art piece while also expected to work. If she is the assistant, she should assist. Instead, she looked as confused as everyone else. -Supplies were a mess. Mosaic pieces were unsorted. Paints were clumped, empty or lacking colors. Grout was not mixed correctly, even though the instructions are printed on the packaging. The whole setup looked rushed and thrown together for quick cash. -I should not have to ask more than twice for basic items. ADHD is not an excuse. Handle requests when they are made. -Anything involving water was a disaster. Grout water was filthy. Paint water looked like chocolate milk. Clean water is basic common sense. Dirty water makes both tasks nearly impossible. -You admitted your samples and guides were written by AI and that you did not read the guides. As an artist, that is embarrassing. As a business owner, it is unacceptable. -Talking about your night out or your loud friend is not professional. I came to learn and complete a project, not listen to personal stories.(She needs to learn the benefit of silence) Instructing and Teaching -A teacher is supposed to teach. I spent hours there and I still do not know when the teaching was supposed to start. -You said these classes are not for type A personalities. That is wrong. You offer a service, so structure is required. Sort the tiles. Prepare examples. Show how a mosaic layout works. Demonstrate grouting. Teach painting techniques. Walk around and give feedback. None of this is complicated. It just requires effort. -Your grout method was wrong. Grouting is simple with the right tools. Smearing it with a gloved hand and wiping with paper towels works, but it looks cheap. A sponge and clean water are standard. -Instruction only happened when someone in the room did something that reminded you to speak. Requests were repeated, ignored, or announced without follow‑through. Talking with your friends seemed more important than teaching. -Saying you are a good teacher does not make you one. We learned nothing and gained nothing. -You talked about going viral more than you talked about art. Use that energy to teach. Cleanliness and Safety -If a class involves tiles and glass, the table should be cleaned before painting so shards are not everywhere. -You gave tools to cut glass but no eye protection. That is unsafe. -Water should be changed regularly for grouting and painting. Your sink was unusable, and the excuse that it was an artist's sink was ridiculous. This is a business. Respect your space and your patrons. -Broken glass and tile pieces were dumped back into the bins of mosaic tiles. Stirring through sharp shards with a popsicle stick is not acceptable. -A dog wandered around while glass was being broken. Check his paws. A little organization, structure, and actual instruction would fix most of this, but none of that matters if you are more interested in hanging out with your friends than teaching. We left with two decent pieces, but we will finish them at home because we have more paint in our house than your studio. We will not return. Buyer beware.

I cannot say enough good things about this business! We attended a torching class with Brian as our…read moreteacher. He was very helpful and we made these beautiful mushroom stir sticks! It was such a fun and cool experience. The things you can make seem limitless. We can't wait to go back and make more things!

Went for a Friday date night. We made ornaments. It was pretty pricy for a 20 minute experience but…read morewe had a great time. Our instructor was great.

Arts for All has been a HOME RUN for our autistic child. All very nice people and best of all my…read moreson loves going there. Tucson is Lucky to have you.

Arts for All is an amazing outlet for children and adults with special needs to be a part of the…read morevibrant Tucson community. It's a great place to send your child when they're out of school or on school breaks - Arts for All is open nearly every day of every year!

Mrs. Robin is amazing!!! Her beautiful art studio accommodates kids of every age, even toddlers…read more There are many fun activities to do and her space is very comfortable. My son (11) talks for hours when I pick him up about everything they did that day. From learning about Van Gogh, to experimenting with Miro drawings, plaster of paris, sculpting with molding clay, endless activities. It opens his mind so much and he is learning to be creative in a safe space.

Beautiful creative space for people with skills. I on the other hand was a complete novice and had…read morezero clue how to do any of this. So I signed up for wheel throwing and hand building classes. These classes are very popular and they fill up quickly. 8 week classes where you come in once a week for 2 hours cost 155.00. You will also have to pay for clay and tools. The instructor was very knowledgeable, however, I feel like I could have learned more. Most of the students in my class had previous experience and did not need as much attention. I want to sign up for another class and maybe I will get much better at it. Overall this was a great experience!

I recently did a "play with clay" class with a girlfriend. It was hosted at the Dodge location in…read morean old bus. The bus is cool! FYI- the bus only holds two guests at a time. It's equipped with two wheels, countertops for the clay, and a small sink for washing. The class is described as an "opportunity to try the potter's wheel with one hour of instruction at our Dodge Studio. It includes 2 hours of Instructed Wheel time and we provide clay, aprons, and tools. You can do this as a fun experience or choose to save pots as a memento. ($5 per piece)." For some constructive feedback- the description or confirmation information should include some further details like recommended attire (which might not be super obvious to everyone), that the 2 hours you pay for also include time for you to clean the bus, like everything- the wheel, water vessels, tools, surfaces, etc. Clay can get messy and we were not aware of the clean up rules until the very end! Informing people in advance is not that hard. Just by including a tidbit about how the co-op operates, their water saving efforts, etc, would set everyone up for clear expectations. For the record, I absolutely agree that a co-op is only as functional as the folks who are partaking in it and I am all for being part of a the full process and respecting it. Neither of us had tried wheel throwing before and it's actually a lot to process and apply in a 2 hour period. Wheel throwing requires lot's of time and patience. Our instructor Eva, demonstrated for about an hour and touched on a bunch of different steps before handing over the wheels to us, and hanging for a bit to guide us through our first attempts. We felt an overall vibe of impatience from our instructor. Questions were met with a tone of "I already told you" or "it's posted on the wall." Another suggestion is to consider hanging some visuals at the front of the bus with the steps in the process. That way, when students are left independently, they can reference them as little reminders, because it's not easy to remember them all at once. We also we very unclear as to whether or not we were limited to the two clay pieces we started the class with, which turns out, we could have pulled more clay from the bag. Again, another opportunity for the co-op and instructors to prep their students/customers for a more seamless experience. How about prep 4 balls per person and see if they even use them all? The clay gets reused anyway. Leaving us there to wonder wasn't ideal. It took several weeks to hear back from them for a pick up notice on our items. We each fired/glazed one. I was prepared to not even get my item after so much time passed. There's room for improvement and it all comes down to information and communication. Would I do this class again? Maybe and perhaps try a different instructor. Overall, if you're looking to try something new and clay is on your mind, I think this is fun option. It was $120 for the class, plus $5 per item we fired and glazed, so not bad.

If you are looking for something to do that is fun and interactive yet relaxing, I highly recommend…read moreAntsy Nancy's!! The experience: When I first walked in Heidi greeted me with a smile on her face. I attended the class on my own so I was a bit anxious but she made me feel extremely welcome while introducing the small class to each other. This was a 9am class to make German chocolate cake and apple strudels. She offered coffee and gave me a sense of direction which made me feel seen as soon as I walked in. Heidi is extremely sweet, gives great directions while demonstrating how things should be done every step of the way. She is fun and interactive without being robotic which is important when you are trying to do something fun while still giving directions. The Class: I absolutely love how most of your tools are laid out for you in a station. Since we had a small class we got to pick our own seat. Heidi starts the class off by introducing herself and what we will be doing. She is very specific on what tools we will be using while also demonstrating every step of the way. Heidi walks around the class periodically if you need additional help as well. I loved how the ingredients are handed out as we went along, it made the class feel so much more interactive plus there is little room to confuse one ingredient with another if you aren't paying attention or it's your first time cooking (I was still waking up myself and running only on coffee). I had no idea how to make a German chocolate cake and somehow I was able to walk out with a delicious German chocolate cake plus an apple strudel by the time I finished my coffee. Personally: I work a lot and have weekends off so I needed something fun yet relaxing to take my mind off of the busy work week. This exceeded my expectations!! I am already looking to book my next class. I highly recommend! Xo Lilly

I worked with Heidi to bring a group to their facility for a Tapas Cooking class. Everyone loved…read moreit! They were easy to work with before and after, sent me pictures, and ordered some really cute aprons. My group, visiting from all over the states for a conference, had a blast! Interactive breaking off into teams. Great way for people to get to know each other and team building exercise! I work with with a lot different companies around the country for these types of events and it was one of the best!!