Explore your creativity in Bravo School of Art’s hands-on art classes, workshops and art camp for adults and children in a safe, supportive and fun art studio. Choose from a variety of fine art, craft and DIY classes for beginning folks and professional artists alike. Mosaic, Book Arts, Silk Painting, Mixed Media, Collage, Drawing, Painting, Weaving, Calligraphy, Printmaking, The Artists Way and more!

All levels of ability are welcome. There is something for everyone’s skill level and schedule. Weekends, weekdays and evenings. Take as many classes as your time and interests allow. There are no limits to the possibilities for creativity. Classes and workshops are always changing so check back often. Join our mailing list.

Become a member and take advantage of discounted classes as well as member-only invitational exhibitions and social gatherings. Suggest new workshops. Plan a Girl’s Night Out and take an art class with your pals. Schedule a private workshop your friends or family. If you feel like art is something your life may be lacking, give it a try! Feel free to browse our website for more detailed information and don’t hesitate to visit our studio classroom.

To learn more about these fun and informative classes, please call 619-223-0058, email us or visit us in the studio. Bravo's Beech Street Studio classroom is located in South Park, the historic San Diego community just a few blocks from the eastern edge of Balboa Park.

And remember... MAKE ART, HAVE FUN, BE HAPPY!

Our Story

Bravo School of Art was founded in 2009 by friends, artists and art educators Nancy Isbell and Lauren Becker Downey. With over 60 years of combined experience in the visual arts, Lauren and Nancy created a community of hands-on makers who shared an enthusiasm for hands-on creativity in fine art, decorative art and fine crafts. Bravo School of Art was originally located in the heart of Barracks 19 in the Arts District Liberty Station, until moving to South Park in the fall of 2018.

Now Lauren is Bravo’s sole Owner/Artist/Director/Instructor and teaches many of the classes.

Offering a variety of unique hands-on art classes in just about every visual arts field, At any given time our experienced, qualified and friendly artists / instructors are prepared to share their expertise, skills and knowledge with you through their gentle art instruction.

Bravo School of Art’s Mission: Bravo School of Art is dedicated to providing hands-on visual arts education in a creative, supportive and safe environment; to nurture and support creativity and personal growth in people of all ages through the making and understanding of the visual arts.