Pachis, An Art Studio For Kids

San Diego, United States

4.1

8 reviews

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+1 619-320-8057
Website:
www.mypachis.com
Address:
2820 Roosevelt Rd Bldg 201, Ste 102, San Diego, CA, 92106
Point Loma, Liberty Station
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.7 miTerminal 2 West
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Local time (San Diego) 8:13 PM Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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Pachis, an art studio for kids located in Liberty Station offers unique art classes, art camp during Thanksgiving, winter, spring and summer break and in-​school workshops based on an original art curriculum designed by founder and owner Juliana Flores.

Pachis also hosts private events, art birthday parties, field trips and Girl Scout troops.

Is your child ready to create, experiment and learn about themselves through art? Pachis curriculum was designed to encourage children to think outside the «art box» by introducing them to new ways to make and experience art.

Painting, Drawing, Sculpture and More!

Pachis Art Camp — Let your child get creative at Pachis art camp during school breaks.

From painting, drawing, sewing, sculpture and more, children will be introduced to artists, genres and new ways to make and experience art. Camp sessions run weekly from 9am-​3pm for children aged 5 – 12 years. Time is incorporate outdoor for kids to enjoy the park and the beautiful surroundings of Liberty Station, Point Loma.

Pachis for Toddlers Art Program — Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the school year from 10:00am-10:45am. These art classes provide different parent-​child activities each day based on engaging themes and art forms specially designed for those little artist ages 18 months — 4 years old.

For a full schedule of classes and studio hours please visit Pachis website.

History

Established in 2012.

Pachis means «flowers» in the art language that Juliana Flores, the artist and creator of this innovative project, created when she first discovered texture and color as a young child gardening with her mother.

As an adult Juliana has channeled her passion for art by creating Pachis: a program that uses art as a medium for children to develop a greater sense of self and the world around them.

Pachis is not a typical art studio for children, and does not offer typical art classes. Pachis is founded on the belief that children are born inherently creative and can discover themselves through artistic expression. By providing a structured curriculum in an open environment the child artist can feel safe to express themselves.

Pachis encourages children to think outside the «art box» and introduces them to new ways to make and experience art. The program encourages self-​expression, builds self-​esteem, and cultivates outstanding, creative individuals.

Meet the Business Owner

Juliana F.

Business Owner

I am the proud founder and creator of Pachis, an art studio for kids. I am the mother of M, the most wonderful little girl. I am a loving wife. And I love working with art and children.

I have a degree in Visual Arts with an emphasis on Film and Video from the University of California, San Diego. I have worked with children for the past 14 years as a camp counselor, an after school site supervisor, and a film and drawing instructor. My work experience includes the YMCA, San Diego Women’s Film Foundation, Girl Scouts and Monarch School.

I love spending time with my family, being a mom, traveling and dancing!

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8 reviews of Pachis, An Art Studio For Kids

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Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I have sent both my children, ages 9 and 6, to Pachis art camps during school breaks and the summer, and they have loved it. It’s low-​key art fun plus outside games and visits to Liberty Station park. The instructors have been very kind and welcoming. It’s also a super convenient location. We will go again.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
My daughter loves the art camps at Pachis. She came home with so many wonderful pieces. They play & eat lunch at the park so the kids get some time to run around too. She has been several times & we plan on signing her up again for spring break.
Place rating: 1
San Diego, CA
I took my son who was 4 years old to Pachis, I had called earlier that week making sure it was ok with his age since they had mentioned online it was starting at 5 years. They told me it was fine since there was another student who was my sons age. I took my son for the first day and he enjoyed it, an hour later after I picked him up the founder, Juliana Flores called me saying he can not come in class anymore due to his age and the other student who was 4 in the class was her relative and thats why she made an exception. I found that highly unfair and insensitive to exclude my son out and to keep another who was the same age just because he was her nephew or relative. I had to tell my son he couldn’t go and that upset him and me. It should never be ok to make an exception for one and not the other simply because he is related to you and the other is not, and in the future to make sure to make it clear to your staff about the age before having to bring in child then having to tell his mother he can’t come. very unprofessional and unfair to the child.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
This is a really great place to bring your kids & open their minds to the world of art!
Place rating: 2
San Diego, CA
My 9 yo daughter attended the Pachis day camp for 4 days over the winter holiday break. My daughter loves all kinds of art. She goes to a weekly art class at the local rec center. We thought this day camp would be a good idea. Not quite… I think that the art projects were fun and age appropriate. But the teachers seemed to be disinterested and glum. My daughter and I independently observed that the teachers appeared to be half-​hearted, lacking the kind of energy and interest we hoped for. They seemed detached, distant and disconnected from the kids. Not cruel or mean. Just not really caring or excited to be with children. We won’t be going back.
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
I can’t say enough about Pachis. My kids have been coming here for months and every week they learn something new and come home with an amazing project. One of the things I love the best is that Juliana doesn’t just sit them down have them make something. They actually LEARN about a subject (ie. architecture, a specific artist, etc) and draw their inspiration from that. I also love that she does art from recycled and non-​traditional materials. My kids’ creativity has been developed so much from her classes! If you are looking for art classes for your kids, this is the place to go.
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
We took our kids a couple of weeks ago and they really enjoyed it. They said they really liked the way Juliana let them explore on their own but helped them when they needed it. We initially took the kids to the Open Art Studio and they liked it so much we took them back to a workshop session. I am sure that if my kids wrote the review they would give Pachis 10 stars out of 5!
Place rating: 5
El Cajon, CA
Pachis is such a great place to bring your kids if you a) need to let them explore art, b) need to let them explore art without feeling like you need to hover constantly, and c) if you want to meet a friendly, wonderful woman, Juliana. This place is GREAT. My kids were at ease with Juliana from the first moment we walked in, and they had a great time. They were not rushed, and anything they wanted to try, she brought it to them. We left with several pieces of art to hang in our gallery. And hello?! Painting with race cars?! My son’s dream!!!
There are so many treasures to look at, too– it was hard to not want one of all the beautiful hand-​made items for sale. Juliana is also high-​tech, had great music playing and was very easy to be around. We will be back, for sure!