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Art Academy of San Diego
Categories: Education Specialty Schools Art Schools Education Continuing Education Art Schools, Continuing Education [Edit]
3784 30th St(between Gunn St & North Park Way)
San Diego, CA 92104
Neighbourhood: North Park
(619) 231-3900
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 9 am - 9 pm
Sat 9 am - 1 pm
8 reviews for Art Academy of San Diego
8 reviews in English
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Review from Cait W.
San Diego, CA
2/22/2008 1 photo
I originally attended art school for Oil Painting, but in the end I graduated with a BFA in design. In recent years I've longed to get back to my easel and much to my enjoyment I have found myself with some extra time and the perfect place to reconnect with my artistic side and other creative individuals.
The Art Academy of San Diego is a wonderful space where I have been able to brush up on my painting skills by taking classes with other professionals and artists of all levels of skill. Recently I took an abstract painting class with Reed Cardwell and a Mosaic class with Lauren Becker Downey, both are impressive and accomplished artists that are down-to-earth, helpful and very inspiring. This space has provided a supportive place for creative growth and an accessible studio for me to work at.
The Art Academy of San Diego is truly an extraordinary opportunity for any individual who wishes to explore the creative arts!
Check out many of the artists and students that attend classes here at the upcoming "Evening in the East Village" Friday, Feb. 29th 5-9pm. The businesses in the East Village will be throwing their doors open with food, drink and art! -
Review from Lena S.
San Diego, CA
9/23/2010
I would not sign up for Art Academy classes unless your schedule is wide open because you cannot do make up classes if you miss classes for any reason. They are not flexible and will require that you pay for an entire new semester just to finish the project you started. If you know you won't have scheduling conflicts, maybe you won't have a problem. However, don't expect them to be flexible. They are about as rigid as it gets if there's an opportunity to get more money from you.
Were I reviewing Mary Carin, the instructor, I would give five stars. She is fantastic. Try taking a class from her somewhere else. -
Review from Jessa S.
San Diego, CA
10/18/2011
I took beginning drawing here earlier this year with Brian and really enjoyed it. It was a fun, relaxed environment. The courses are three hours which I think is a great length because you have time to learn and to get into your work. Day and evening course offerings work for most schedules. I am not a natural and have zero design background but I was still able to learn a lot and ended the class with drawings that looked like what I wanted them to. I took the 14-week course, originally signed up for the 7-week but realized I needed more time. For some, 7 weeks were enough and they went onto painting or one of the many other course options. I actually just looked and it seems as though beginner is now only 7 weeks. I intend to take more classes here in the future.
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Review from elizabeth w.
San Diego, CA
8/28/2011
I am an ongoing student of Connie Athens' watercolor class. I started out in her beginning drawing class three years ago. She is the best and most supportive teacher I have ever had. As long as I can afford it, I will take classes from Connie. Due to her tuteledge I am now selling my paintings and taking commissions on peoples homes, businesses and pets and making a steady income! A very supportive and artistic community. You will make great friends as well.
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Review from Rick K.
San Diego, CA
8/3/2010
Quick and simple...It's a fantastic school! They are very friendly and have such a wide range of creative classes. Give it a try! You will love it no matter what level of artist you are. Just enjoy being creative and have fun.
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Review from Stephanie W.
San Diego, CA
1/4/2011
I've taken a few painting classes, even hold a college degree in fine art so one could say I have some experience with instructors. Stuart, the owner, is the right blend of support and letting you work through trying something new. I'm very pleased with the atmosphere as well. Fun, friendly, and relaxed. A perfect
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Review from selina l.
4/28/2009
I just started class on painting, and it's been good so far. It's a beginner's class so we started with the color wheel, which I haven't done since high school. I'm happy just to be painting something and learning some basics. There are only 2 students in the class, but the instructor kind of chats with other people that are working on their paintings which has its ups and downs. You don't feel super pressured cuz he's staring at you, but sometimes he's not right there if you have a question.
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Review from Anna V.
San Diego, CA
7/22/2009
I took a one-day class here before they moved to their new location. They had to cancel and reschedule twice! The instructor was very approachable and knowledgeable, but his instruction style was very much "go out and play on your own", which could have been a reflection of the kind of class I took, but I couldn't help wondering what I had paid the money for. They also don't change up their schedule nearly often enough -- if nothing interesting fits your schedule at any given time, it is going to stay that way for months on end. I'm not saying that their offerings should be ever-rotating, but a change every 6 months or so would be helpful. As it is right now, there is nothing I can take until they change up their schedule again (and heaven only knows when that is going to be!).
