Pool and Ocean Swim Lessons in San Diego
Artisan Swim developed over the years as a way to teach all ages the enjoyment of the water, swimming for safety, exercise, health and well-being. Whether training for a competition or loving diving for rings and wearing fins, Artisan Swim crafts a swim class just for you.
Swim Lesson Types
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Community Pool Instruction
Artisan Swim will travel to teach at your community pool
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Home Pool Instruction
Artisan Swim will travel to your home pool for private or group lessons
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Ocean Swim Insruction
Ocean swim instruction
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Swim Camp
Customized summer swim camps for kids in groups of three or more
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Aqua Therapy
All ages, ocean or pool, with focus on health, wellness and fun
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World Swim
Swim lessons provided around the world. Potential scholarships provided with application
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Junior Lifeguard Readiness
Technique and endurance-focused, with timed sessions
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Triathlon Training
Assist with goals, sets, timing, training, and coaching in a pool or in the ocean
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TutorFish
Help your child learn their academics poolside, by the ocean, or at home
Schedule a Lesson
Crafting of the lessons will be entirely up to client and Artisan Swim. The goal can be as simple as the experience of learning to love the water, or swimming underwater, to learning all four competitive strokes, or getting in the ocean for the first time. Fins, paddles, kickboards, rings and other equipment will be supplied. If you have goggles, please bring them or you may borrow some. Video feedback can be provided. Wetsuits are encouraged for ocean swimming, as well as in the pool during the cooler months.
All pricing per swimmer. 1 hour minimum lesson at private homes.
Gift certificates, packages, and monthly subscriptions are available. Monthly subscriptions includes a 60 minute Group Lesson, videotape feedback and more!
Testimonials
Cosmo Fornaro“
“Had a fantastic experience with Beth. She is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging, which made a huge difference in building confidence in the water. Each lesson was well-structured and tailored to my skill level, with clear explanations and helpful feedback.
What really stood out was her ability to make learning both effective and enjoyable. She paid close attention to technique while also keeping the sessions relaxed and supportive. I saw noticeable improvement in a short amount of time.
I would highly recommend her to anyone—whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills. She’s an outstanding instructor who truly cares about her students’ success and safety.”
Annie
“I can’t recommend Beth enough as a swim coach for young children! My 5-year-old son has made incredible progress in just a few lessons with her. When he first started, his freestyle technique was all over the place, his form improved drastically. She really focuses on accuracy and precision, and you can see the results almost immediately.
Beth is fantastic with kids. She has this perfect balance of being engaging and fun while still keeping the lesson structured and productive. Her 30-minute sessions are packed with value—she doesn’t waste a single minute, and my son has fun swimming the entire time.
If you’re considering swim lessons for your child, don’t hesitate to reach out to Beth. She’s a true professional, and the improvement you’ll see in your child will speak for itself. We couldn’t be happier with the experience!“
Natalie
“If you are looking to improve your swimming or looking to transition from the pool to the ocean, I definitely recommend Artisan Swim and Beth Saunders.
Eager to transition from lap swimming in the pool to open water swimming, before joining Triathlon Club San Diego swim groups or buddying up with other swimmers at La Jove Cove, I needed to learn more about entry and exit through the waves, currents, sighting, swim technique and breathing adjustments, and increase my overall skills, comfort and confidence in the open water.
Scheduling sessions was exceptionally easy. Beth immediately put her passion for swimming, her Triathlon experience and coaching expertise to work to equip me with the knowledge I needed to safely and confidently swim over a mile with ease. I definitely feel ready to join and enjoy local open water swim groups and events in La Jolla this summer. Thanks, Beth! “
Kathryn Cavanah
“Beth was exactly what our 5 year old needed to learn to swim and develop confidence in the water. She is patient, positive, and assuring and gave our daughter the strength to know she could become a strong swimmer and overcome her fears in the water. We are grateful for her teaching style and ability to bring so much joy to lessons.”
Galen D.
“I have three daughters, who, when they started with Beth, were 4, 7, and 10. Beth worked with them over 2 summers (we're currently in the middle of our second summer with her). She's directly responsible for my youngest being 100% water-safe (going from needing floaties to needing nothing), and working diligently on technique with my middle and oldest children.
This summer, my oldest daughter is doing the Junior Lifeguards, but Beth is still teaching her extremely valuable skills, such as how to dive into heavy waves and do kick-turns. In addition to her ability to teach a wide range of skills to a variety of ages, she is extremely friendly, patient, and flexible. She happily allows our kids to play with some of the tools she brings (such as diving rings or small toys) after their lesson is over if she's teaching other children at the pool. We love that she's able to come directly to our neighborhood pool and adapt to everyone's evolving skills (and moods)! Thank you Beth!”
Hannah Yu
“After trying 3 different swim companies/coaches, I had nearly given up trying to get my stubborn water-fearing 5-year-old to be water-safe. I’m so grateful to have found Coach Beth. For a few months, Beth worked with patience and persistence and my daughter went from crying if her if her face got wet to a swimmer who loves the water! Additionally she has also coached my older child to be competent swimming all the strokes and we may pursue joining the swim team. We continue lessons with Coach Beth this season and are blown away by our children’s progress.”
Zahra Kassamali Escobar
“(My children) have taken some lessons in the past but the amount they learned and improved with you after just 2 lessons blew my mind!”
Erin Espinoza
“Beth is an amazing swim teacher! My son looks forward to his swim lessons each week. Beth is patient, skilled, fun, and creative. I am so grateful to Beth for teaching my son the proper swim techniques, safety, and love of swimming. His technique and speed have improved so much since starting with Beth! He enjoys diving for rings and the fun times races each lesson.”
Janet
“Beth has been such a miracle worker with our son. Our son had been with other swimming schools for 2 years (including over a year of private lessons at a swim school) and made no progress. He was terrified of putting his face in the water for even a second and lacked confidence in himself before starting with Beth. With Beth, he swam across the pool in a month and has built so much confidence in the water that he now enjoys being in the pool. She has been very patient and kind while encouraging him to push himself and incorporating the things he enjoys into their lessons together to make them more fun for him. We strongly recommend her. Thank you Beth!”
