My sister and I loved coming to Alla's art camp when we were kids (about 15-16 years ago). It was…read moremy absolute favorite summer camp, I'd go every year that I could as a child. I'm so happy to see the art studio is still open and inspiring new kids. Thank you Alla!

We are so lucky to have Alla's Art class online on Zoom during Quarantine! My daughter loves art…read moreand drawing, and having a good teacher, other kids to be in class with, and the structure and schedule of a class, has been such a relief, and she is so happy with the results! Alla lets the kids choose their own subjects, gives ideas and guidance whenever needed, has them use different mediums (charcoal, watercolor, etc.) for variety, and helps them create masterpieces to impress friends and family members :)

I went to this art academy during the summer to learn more about painting and I really enjoyed the…read moreplace! Robin as well as her daughter, Shannon, are well knowledged in arts, they're patient, and nice! I personally haven't touched any paint since elementary school but with their guidance, I learned on color blending and in what order to paint it. This art academy teaches for both adults and children and is very family friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to anybody who wants to learn how to paint or draw and would come back to this place again!

Friend recommended CalColor Academy and wow, my kid walked out of class absolutely buzzing about…read morewatercolor and clay projects :) teachers are super patient, give real feedback but keep it fun. You can tell they treat art seriously, not just "cute crafts". Chill vibe, organized, and my shy kid actually can't wait to go back!

Friend recommended CalColor Academy and wow, glad we came! The teachers are so passionate and…read morepatient, really sparking creativity instead of just copying stuff. Super fun hands-on experience with paints and clay, my child had a wonderful time :) We appreciate the enthusiastic teachers and it's amazing seeing the wonderful art and growth!

I've taken workshops at BACAA once, sometimes twice a year for several years. I'd come way more…read moreoften if I lived closer! The visiting instructors are EXCELLENT, as are the studio and director. Bonuses: - North Light - Ample room to work - Easy parking (For the Bay Area) - Snacks! Coffee and Tea provided - Excellent Art Models and Casts - An inspiring collection of contemporary drawings and paintings as well as reference books If you are interested in learning to draw and paint what you see, then you will love this place. The studio focuses on figurative work, there are many opportunities to draw the model in long poses, which is fairly rare. And if you're up for it - gross anatomy for artists! That's really rare. They have a relationship with Stanford for the workshops that focus on gross anatomy so students have access to many excellent specimens for study.

I attended the figure drawing workshop with graphite and white charcoal by Tobias Hill. The model…read moreposed in the same exact position for four days so you really got to learn how to draw the figure from life. Tobias did a great job going around and individually helping people as well as his demos. Linda Dulaney (the owner) is very welcoming. And shout out to Emma and Matt (who work there).

I love to chill out on a Sunday afternoon, here at Laurel Street Arts. The place gets busy as…read morethere are lots of fun, creative people looking for a place like this to express themselves. You look around and find what you want to paint, pick and choose your colors, brushes and water bowls to clean your brushes. Find a comfortable spot to start and then do it. I find each time I go I do better and I tap into my divine, creative self. I have two to three hours to get 3 or 4 layers of paint to make a deep expression of myself as an artist. I recommend this place to be yourself and do something for yourself that makes you happy. The staff is great and you will have a good time.

My family loves Laurel Street Arts! We've done multiple birthday parties here as hosts and guests,…read moreas well as summer camps for our daughters, and both of our daughters are obsessed with what they fondly call "Sheena camp"! The owner Sheena is so fabulous, and takes such good care of everyone, no matter what they're there for! Highly recommend!!

What looks like a small venue is absolutely incredibly large! And the amount of wonderfully…read moretalented artists are inspiring and provide education in the art that they specifically created. Everyone needs to go check out Art Bias- you will be amazed at what you see, experience & what is available for purchase. Learn the art world in a deeper fashion with local artists who are bringing magic, creativity and beauty into our community.

Amazing and I feel one of the best venues for art. It's a place with spaces artists can use to…read morecreate, mingle and sell art. Such a cool variety of different styles and personalities. The staff are super friendly and went out of their way to show us around. They have regular and special events which we will definitely check out.

My kids have loved their summer and winter camps here! The teachers are highly skilled and I love…read morethe variety of media and techniques taught in the classes. My kids have gotten to do watercolors, chalk pastels, india ink, printmaking, sculpture, and more. They are able to use high-quality supplies and the class sizes are good.

This review is for their summer camp. The kids eat lunch on the curb. No attempt is made to take…read morethem to a playground or a park or even an adjoining grassy area! They can perhaps talk to the church authorities close by for use of their grounds or take them to the end of scenic way (4 minute walk) and use the grassy area there! There was no ice-breaker so the kids shy to talk to each other and there was little or interaction among the kids! Classes start at 9 am. Break is from 10-11 an and lunch is from 12-1 pm and classes end at 3 pm! I will update this review if things change!

We had such a great experience at Clay Life Art Studio for our 4-year anniversary. My husband and I…read morebooked a private wheel-throwing lesson, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable things we've done together. David, the owner, welcomed us into the studio and gave us a tour before we started. He taught us the basics and all the important things to know when working on the wheel. He was incredibly informative, hands-on, patient, and welcoming--and also really funny, which made the whole experience even more relaxed and enjoyable. It was our first time trying wheel throwing and we had so much fun that my husband and I couldn't stop talking about it afterward. We each made two pieces, and for beginners I think we did pretty well lol! We were honestly so excited to come back and pick up our creations. The staff and members were also super friendly. One of the members asked if we were doing a lesson and when we said yes she told us we would have a great time--and she was not wrong. They also offer memberships if you're interested, and the studio has a very welcoming, community-based vibe. If you've ever wanted to try pottery or are looking for a fun and unique date idea, I highly recommend it.

My boyfriend booked an appointment here for a 1-time wheel throwing class as a surprise for my…read morebirthday. He had come a couple months ago with his company and had such a good experience with David that he wanted to come again! We walked in a bit early, so we walked to the cute bakery next door for some baked goods and a little coffee before returning at 11:30. The actual class itself is quite short and we took exactly one hour to complete our two bowls (two items per person!) Our instructor showed us very quickly how to throw the clay, center it, and push in and out to make a bowl or a plate. The rest of the class was pretty independent as our instructor walked away several times, which I think could bother some people if you really want to be guided the entire time; however, I actually enjoy being given the space to become comfortable with the clay on my own. Our instructor came by every so often to check in and guide us to the next step or help fix up oopsies (I accidentally kept making the bottom of mine too thin, but he was so encouraging and swiftly fixed it, while also explaining each step of the way so that I could learn and possibly fix my next bowl, if I messed up on that one too.) As it was my birthday, our instructor gave me the demo piece he created and allowed me to choose the color for it as well! I chose the green for all of my pieces. It's been about 2 weeks since we took the class, so I'm hoping to receive the pieces soon! If I lived in the area, I would absolutely consider signing up for a membership to really get into making pottery!

To give some background, I myself took a gaming class from Greg when I was in Grad school. Through…read morededication and hard work, I worked in the sports video gaming industry as a UI Artist in 2D/3D animation for many years, and continue to use these technical skills in my Marketing career. Fast forward, I wanted my 8 year old daughter to be exposed to these technical skills that Digital Monkey provides. This summer she attended the classes Digital Design and Illustration and Intro to Animations camps with Greg and Ola. She felt comfortable right away. With a small comfortable environment, she learned so much and brought home great work in just one week! With her love to play games, watch YouTube and an interest to help me while I work, this camp introduced her to storytelling, art, technical skills, critiques, animation skills and more! Camps are fun, but what puts this at the top of my list is - not only fun, it taught real-life skills that can used through all types of disciplines and in her life. I don't believe there are any other programs that compare. I plan to enroll her in the next available camp.

My son has really enjoyed the Intro to Video Game Development class. Coming into the class, he had…read moreno background in game development or coding. With Greg's help, he has been able to learn a lot in a short amount of time, and he is very proud of his creations. Great experience all around!