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Amber's Artistry
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7421 El Cajon Blvd(between Williams Ave & Williamsburg Ln)
La Mesa, CA 91941
Neighborhood: La Mesa
(619) 405-4635
- Price Range:
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- Good for Kids:
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5 reviews for Amber's Artistry
5 reviews in English
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Review from margaret f.
San Francisco, CA
8/10/2009
You've always wanted to be artistic & creative as an adult, but:
1) You didn't have the time or money or room in your schedule in college.
2) You didn't have the time or money (or maybe the motiviation) in your 20's.
3) You don't really want to go back and take Drawing 101 in your 30's, do you? You just want to make something awesome. Now, please. And maybe you'd like a hobby outside your occasionally demanding job?
So, here's your solution! This is art and creativity INSTANT GRATIFICATION!
The process of creating a mosaic is so cool because it's really multi-modal. You really don't have to have formally-trained art skills to create something truly great. Believe me on this one. You use visual, kinesthetic, and just your gut instinct skills to make whatever it is you like.
Amber has loads of class, color, & style options for you. You take ceramic tiles or pieces of broken stuff (plates, colored glass, & other interesting pieces) and you glue them to a surface: a shape that looks like... something (a turtle, a "welcome" sign, or a stepping stone) and then you fill it in with grout. It's kind of like an advanced pre-school project in technique, but you feel much cooler...
Amber is there with you every step of the way. If you want help selecting colors, you got it. When it's grouting time, she'll show you, help you, whatevs. If you want to get deep in your meditative groove, she'll give you all the space you need.
Her class prices are inclusive of EVERYTHING: instruction, studio time, materials, her tools, etc. So, it's very reasonable when you price out everything. The atmosphere is supportive and fun, whether you want to be social and giggly or pensive and internal. It's all good.
I've had work parties here and friend parties with guys and girls and gone on my own. The best part for me has been that I've discovered an art modality in my adulthood that I can do without slogging through Drawing 101!
Check out a class. You cannot help but have a good time. -
Review from K P.
San Diego, CA
6/20/2009
Looking for a good creative outlet in a low stress environment? Take a mosaic class from Amber, and you'll have a fun time with a great finished product as a bonus! Amber is a patient and welcoming teacher who is comfortable dealing with students at all levels. Her own work is excellent, and it's great to be able to tap into that talent in her classes.
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Review from Shelley W.
Vista, CA
6/11/2009 3 photos
Amber's class was fun and informative. The beach themed table top I created for my baja beach house is wonderful and I get tons of compliments on it. I hope to do more classes with Amber in the future.
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Review from Kathleen S.
San Diego, CA
6/11/2009
Amber's classes are so fun! and you get great art to take home! Our home is full of things Amber has made and things we have made in her classes. In these crazy times it is sure nice to go do an art class and let your mind relax!
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Review from MaryAnnette H.
La Mesa, CA
6/22/2009
My friends and I took a table top class from Amber and found it to be relaxing, fun and creative. She is a wonderfully patient teacher whose sense of humor helps her students really enjoy themselves. At the same time, she is very knowledgeable about the" how to's" of mosaic, and creates wonderful pieces herself. We each designed and completed a beautiful table top that we now enjoy in our homes. Try a class!
Specialties
Amber embraces art and its healing properties for all abilities and ages and currently focuses on mosaic as a form of artistic meditation (TM).
Please join me in artistic meditation (TM)...come and create, relax, and have fun.
We use Specialty Shaped-Tiles, Stained Glass & Mirror, and some vintage and/or random tesserae. Everything is always included in my classes...no hidden fees! Just bring your smile...
Amber's Artistry offers one-day group classes at a discount for 6 or more persons. This is a wonderful way to get a group together to create fantastic mosaic mirrors using specialty tiles, mirror, and stained glass. Each member is sent home with a take-home kit that includes everything they will need for grouting their mosaic artwork.
Celebrate a shower, birthday, or just get your friends together. Whether you are a corporate or private group, we offer discounts as well as the ability to travel to your site.
History
Established in 1998
Amber's Artistry was established informally over 20 years ago. Amber has been a working muralist, mosaic artist, and instructor during that time. However, in 1998, Amber formalized the business name and opened her own store front teaching classes, selling her own artistic creations, and representing various local artists on the cutting edge - art that challenged the norm.
Currently, Amber has a class studio in La Mesa and continues to create art for retail sale as well as commissioned art, which is held by collectors around the world. Come and check out Amber's website, cruise the class descriptions, and decide if you are ready for some artistic meditation (TM).
Meet the Business Owner: Amber P.
The owner of Amber's Artistry, Amber J. Pierce, has been drawn to artistic endeavors since she was very young. Always encouraged by her loving parents and given room to try her hand at all types of artistry; she produced works in various formats throughout her life.
Education:
Associate Degree in Professional Interpreting
Bachelor Degree in Liberal Studies: Education with a specialty in
Deafness
Art Therapy coursework at University of California San Diego
Master of Science Degree from the Department of Administration, Rehabilitation, and Post-Secondary Education at San Diego State University in Rehabilitation Counseling.
Amber embraces art and its healing properties for all abilities and ages and currently focuses on mosaic as a form of artistic meditation(TM).
The artist lives in San Diego, California where she, her husband, and their two children (small miracles) share their home with two professional, 'bug-killer' kitties.
