I've taken several adult watercolor classes at Berkeley Painting Club. I love this place. Setting…read morelovely, parking is no problem, and then you go inside.... the studio is filled with natural light, all the supplies are waiting for you. Renee teaches the adult classes and she is super funny and encouraging. Great sountrack playing every time. It truly is a Watercolor Vacation. Best thing you can do to enrich your while taking it easy. I brought my husband and it turns out he can paint! Highly recommended. Also, classes for teens. Check it out.

I love the Berkeley Painting Club classes for adults. Watercolor Vacation is a class with a short…read moretechniques demo and personalized feedback on individual projects. I really enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the class and am surprised by what I am able to paint. I find myself looking forward to this dedicated time for myself to be creative. When my kids are older, I would love to send them here for classes. Looking at their projects in the studio is very inspiring. Thanks for creating such a nice space, Rene!

Came here for the spring exhibitions opening reception and had a great time. Was a bit surprised…read morethat masking was still required indoors but they provided masks at the front. The exhibits were nicely organized and flowed well. The Richmond Art Center seems well-maintained overall and they did an excellent job with the opening reception, including the yummy food and drinks in the courtyard. I just wish they had more seating during events. While making my way around, I saw artwork from local students as well and the classrooms in the back which was cool. If you're an East Bay local, I highly recommend stopping by the Richmond Art Center at some point or checking out their class offerings.

I registered for a 10 am workshop, but arrived shortly after the art center opened so I had time to…read moreleisurely view the works on display in the main gallery and in other smaller galleries. I am always impressed by the caliber of the work on display, regardless of whether it's the work of professionals or young children who have taken classes at the center or work from area schools in coordination with their art teachers. Workshop participants created a paper plate "succulent" to take home. Although the workshop required pre-registration, it was free. Many parents worked along side their young children,?while teenagers clustered together. The presenter's own sculptures reminded me of Dr Seuss drawings come to life. It was evident that a fun time was had by all.

I did a pinch pottery workshop with Hue. It was 3 weeks, one session for two hours each week…read more The class was nice a small (handful of people or so), the format relaxed and Hue was so helpful, sweet and encouraging. I had such a great experience - this was my first time doing any type of pottery. The first class we just got the basics and played around and made a few small pieces. The second class we were able to add color to the clay itself, and then also in tandem, begin a "final project" aka bigger piece. During the third and final class, we learned about glazing and got to glaze our pieces! A week later, we were able to swing by the studio to grab our pieces at our convenience. I was able to make 5 pieces - some people probably made more like 8-10. I signed up for a full length class (two months) next session since I loved it so much! Can't wait to be back! And shoutout again to Hue who is awesome!! Would love to have her again as an instructor.

I love the Berkeley Art Studio! I took two classes here last year; one in Painting Fundamentals…read morewith Oil and another in Figure Painting with Oil (both with Scott Leddy). The first class is a great introduction to painting with oil, and the second was a continuation with live models. Having had been away from art for years, these classes were able to bring the connection back. They definitely made my one evening a week. Scott is a great instructor; he has a relaxed style of teaching that I definitely enjoyed. I also liked sharing a class with other art enthusiasts with different skills and styles. It was so fun to walk around the class and see how everyone would interpret the same model! The classroom was spacious, equipped with the tools we needed, and had amazing views of campus. Classes can be a little bit pricey if you're not a student at UC Berkeley (like me). Remember, you need to buy all of the materials. But, they're definitely worth it. If you're a student, you should definitely take advantage of them. I miss these classes!

This is my Happy Place. Every instructor and staff member I've come to know over the past 3 years…read morehas been so helpful and friendly, and the community here is wonderful. The studio is big enough to offer things like visiting artist workshops, a spray booth for glaze, raku, soda firing, and more - and the huge range of work is always inspiring!

I have taken classes there for 5 years, and the instructors are wonderful. Students can use the…read morestudio outside of class time. The value for your $$ is very high. This studio has an amazing offering of classes (6 week and 12 week) and workshops (2-3 days) , and the opportunity to learn all of pottery process, like making glazes and firing the kilns.

I took a ten-week session of private lessons with Trius in drawing and watercolors/acrylic and I…read morefeel it has brought a dramatic improvement in my visual thinking. Trius is a hands-on teacher, and gives you the right amount of guidance without being patronizing, which I think is very important. His passion is palpable in his instructions, and his discussions and examples from the masters have been very informative to a beginner like me. At times, when I've given up on a sketch that I've been working on, he has motivated me to keep at it. He is immensely patient, has a keen eye for problem areas and gives constant feedback, which was highly encouraging for me throughout the classes. His knowledge is immense, and he focusses on the fundamentals and gives you a solid foundation to build on, which I think is the most important reason I'd recommend him over other instructors. Besides being a great teacher, he is a wonderful artist and his works are an inspiration in itself. And as another review mentioned, he is a very very interesting person to talk to :)

I took private drawing and pastel lessons from Trius for well over a year, and I think my work…read moreimproved greatly during that time. Trius is classically trained but not hidebound, and he is willing to help you work on the areas you choose. I always learned from his assignments, and he had lots of useful book recommendations, as well. He is very patient, and can teach at all levels, from very young children to experienced adults. I had already had years of college-level art classes before I started working with him, but he had a lot to contribute. I always felt his plans for our lessons were personalized to me. He was very inspiring, and encouraged me to work. I would definitely recommend him as a drawing teacher. In addition, he's just a very interesting person to talk to!

I am always looking for a camp that understands all kinds of kids as my daughter has lots of worry…read moreand loves art. I found that with Dancing Paintbrush Studio the weekly lessons are fulfilling for my daughter and lunch time out at the park gives kids a nice break from focused arting!!! We have been coming back to this camp for years and find it resonates each summer. This is a kind and generous program that gives kids the opportunity to make art in community. A lovely program!

When my kids were little they loved Dancing Paintbrush - they both thrived in the small group…read moresetting and the personal attention they received from Beth and her team. The projects they worked on were fun and they had the chance to explore various art media. Beth helped them through the pandemic with online zoom art lessons and they've had the chance for 1:1 lessons with Beth as well. As they became teens, Beth mentored my son as an assistant for the program; he has learned valuable professional skills working with her.

Summer runs a great program! My daughter came back from her session glowing and enthused about the…read moreproject they worked on. She went in nervous about sewing and came out confident and curios to do more. All the kids with her seemed to also have a great time. Summer was easy to work with and has a great rapport with the kids. I am looking forward to another visit!

Hands down this is my kids' favorite camp of the summer. We literally plan our summer around these…read morecamps. Our walls are filled with the beautiful art that my kids made at summer camp. They have developed such a love of art and joy of creation through Lucy's supportive and wonderful learning environment. What I love most is that Lucy teaches kids about different artists, and then encourages the kids to find their own voice and think creatively and critically about the work they are doing. Her studio is a magical place. I can't recommend this camp highly enough.

Former student, now thirty-year-old adult. I took many classes and camps with Lucy over the years…read moreand loved all of them. It was such a fun environment and I learned so much about art while also having a great time. I loved the variety of mediums and styles we used during classes. And now I work in an art field, which was my dream as a kid. Can't recommend these classes and camps enough!