Emma and her team are the best!!…read more It's been a few years since we started attending the art studio during the summer break. Initially, we attended the Union City location and chose certain weeks with themes that grabbed our child's interest. Later on, we wanted to do a 12th birthday party celebration and Emma was willing to accommodate us for the weekend that we wanted. My daughter and her friends got to pick one art project that they'll do together for the session with 2 teachers supervising and helping them along. When we arrived, the room was already decorated festively for the party. As expected, the girls had a fun bonding time during the event and we also brought our own food and cake at the end. The teachers, Carla and Vivian were helpful and patient with the pre-teens! They were friendly and considerate and made everyone feel comfortable. The girls were able to finish their painting beautifully and within the designated time frame. No one struggled or felt out of place as both teachers were super helpful and supportive. Thank you for making this day happened seamlessly for our family. XOXO

My Son truly enjoyed their Fall Camp. He came home very extremely excited to show us his many many…read moreart pieces from paintings to sculptures! I was grateful that the instructor truly engaged with him.

5/5 Stars -- Highly recommend for kids' parties! Roopali's…read moreKala Art Studio hosted my daughter's birthday party and exceeded all our expectations! The teaching was patient, engaging, and loved by all the kids. The place is super hospitable, and having the spacious backyard right outside for food made party planning a breeze. Fantastic experience overall!

Roopali hosted us for our anniversary. She is very patient and helps us enjoy art. It was very fun…read moreto see how the art transformed.

My 5 year old wanted to have an art themed birthday party. I searched around and Hidden Talent got…read moregreat reviews. The staff was very nice and friendly. The studio is clean and easy to get to from our house. I had a couple of issues with the party. First, this was a group of 5 year olds and the teacher chose an art project that was super challenging. My son loved it but I think it could have been a little better chosen for the age group. Secondly, I think that there should be some sort of paper trail after I booked the party. Everything is done verbally. I wanted to pay for the upgraded package or at least thought I told the manager this but when it came time for the party we did not get the upgraded package. It was a bit confusing. Overall, it was a good experience. I would recommend this kind of birthday party to others.

To our surprise, in 3rd grade, my daughter's picture of an oak tree was selected to be the cover of…read morethe school yearbook. Wow!?! As parents, we'd always been impressed with her creativity, but now the world was giving us feedback reinforcing that it wasn't just silly parental pride. What to do? Somehow we came upon the great answer of taking weekly Father-Daughter art classes at Hidden Talent. We've been doing it for 2 years and my daughter and I just love it! The teachers at Hidden Talent are all very caring, talented, friendly, and genuinely interested in teaching the students. We've explored a variety of mediums, techniques, and materials in our projects. We spent last fall working on the human form - something really great for a 5th grader to begin to learn. Too bad we can't post pictures in this Yelp post! If your child is showing that creative spark and you want to foster it, nurture it, and help them really grown that talent, this is a fantastic opportunity. If you sign up for the parent-child class you'll gain triple benefits: each of you will stretch your artistic legs and you'll get that special weekly bonding time you and your child will remember the rest of your lives.

I saw the ad in bayarea parenting mag and took my son for free trail class, its a home based art…read morestudio, very neat and welcoming.My son really like the studio and teacher, very nice contemparary setup. nice place to check out if your kids loves to paint.

I've been coming to Ichen for 9 years now, back when her studio was in her house. I'm a huge fan of…read morehow Ichen runs her studio, and her lessons are always informative but laid back. Essentially, students can determine what they want from the class, whether it be a laid back, relaxing drawing session, or a three hour, intensive skills training. I've personally never taken any classes from her other instructors, but I've only heard good things. I strongly recommend learning Chinese painting from Ichen, as she is one of the best teachers around. Under her tutelage, I've been able to compete nationally and win awards for my paintings. Plus, she's a fantastic person and a joy to be around.

I've been a student at Ichen Art Academy for over 4 years now, and needless to say, I've grown a…read morelot within my passion because of the instruction I received at this school. I came in with a love for art, but little knowledge in the technical aspects. Through Ichen's summer programs, I got to explore many different media including charcoal, oil painting, and digital. The academy's instructors are very well educated in the arts and provide a plethora of resources and materials to help me succeed. They provided guidance in composition, technique, color, etc. while motivating me to enter my art into competitions... ultimately which I won a few! Ryan, Ichen Art Academy's Artist in Residence, has provided me with fantastic support over the years. I got a perfect balance of instruction and freedom to allow for the full expression of my artistry. I never felt bored or unmotivated because the instructors constantly provide me with ideas and recommendations when I'm stuck. My AP and college application portfolios both contributed largely to my successful MIT application process, and I am forever indebted to my time at Ichen for this accomplishment.

My 4-year-old son has always loved drawing.Back when we lived in San Francisco,he tried a few…read moredifferent art classes, but we recently moved to San Jose and wanted to find something new here. A friend in our community recommended XART,and we thought the free trial class was a great way to test it out. Since my son is still adjusting to a new environment,we tried a few different schools. What really stood out about XART is the teaching style.Unlike other places where the teacher draws a line and the kids just copy it,here the teacher explains first and then lets the children create on their own. This gives them so much more room to be creative. After just one trial class, we decided to enroll. The teacher was wonderful,and my son came out smiling and proud of his work.We're so happy to see him enjoying art again. Honestly,this feels like the best kids art class in San Jose!

My 6-year-old has a hard time sitting still and focusing, so I wasn't sure how he would do in an…read moreart class. But at XART, the projects were broken down step by step, and the teacher knew exactly how to keep the kids engaged. He ended up finishing his lantern project with so much focus! It gave me hope that art might be the key to helping him develop patience.

Our daughter attended CalColor Summer Camp this week, and she absolutely loved it! She had so much…read morefun every day and couldn't wait to go back each morning. The camp offered a great mix of creative activities, games, and hands-on projects that kept the kids engaged and excited. The counselors were caring, energetic, and made every child feel welcome and included. As parents, we really appreciated how well-organized everything was and how happy our daughter was throughout the week. It was wonderful to see her come home every day with a big smile, excited to tell us about everything she did. We highly recommend CalColor Summer Camp to families looking for a fun, engaging, and positive summer experience for their kids. We'll definitely be back next summer!

My daughter has been attending CalColor Academy in Newark for over 3 years, and we couldn't be…read morehappier. She started with traditional fine art and has now confidently advanced into digital art, which has been amazing to watch. The pace is just right, and the studio environment is welcoming, inspiring, and well organized. The instructors truly care about student growth and creativity. We highly recommend CalColor Academy for any young artist looking to build strong skills and confidence!

My daughter loves Ms. Roopali's art class. We started with a once-a-week class, and my 5-year-old…read morelooked forward to it every week. We had to take a break earlier this year because of her swim schedule, but she was always excited whenever she was able to go. This summer, we signed her up for a week of summer camp, and she had so much fun. They worked on different projects each day, and she was always excited to tell us about what she made. Ms. Roopali is very kind, patient, and really knows how to work with kids of different ages. I always feel like when your child looks forward to going somewhere, it says a lot about the class, the teacher, and the environment. We've had such a great experience and would definitely recommend her classes.

Went here recently for a private couple painting session to celebrate our milestone. Roopali was so…read morekind and worked with us for 3 weeks to understand our preferences and curate 2 different paintings that meant a lot to us. She is sweet, kind, warm and her Khewa tea is to die for. Would recommend anyone to come here and experience the joy of creating something special.