I bought this DIY clay set from C.C. Arts studio. My 2.5…read moreyear old son love it. He enjoy the texture and mixing up all different color. And I had a great time to finish this art work with him. Highly recommend their dry clay, you can feel the different by rolling them together. Also, no wired smell and sticky texture. As I know they only use non toxic clay and environment friendly grade. This DIY kit Set also come with Chinese calligraphy template paper, very worth to buy. And I am very satisfy. Thank you!

My child has been learning in this studio for more than a year, and I am very lucky to meet such a…read moregood teacher, who will guide children to draw with their own ideas. There will be themed activities in every festival, such as the past Halloween, where children are asked to draw on a blank wooden box, then paint it with relevant colors, and finally decorate it with colored plasticine, which is a very novel idea. The kids love it, too. Another example is to prepare for Christmas, the teacher lets the child paint on a blank Christmas stocking, painted with the child's favorite color, to give the child an unforgettable childhood memory. As a mother, I also like this studio very much, because I can see the results of children's efforts and their willingness to learn.

My 7 year old daughter has been attending art lessons at Artworks for over a year now, and we've…read morebeen happy with her progress. She has been learning a variety of techniques and working with various mediums like watercolor and oil pastels. Our daughter sometimes complains about the classes being too prescriptive, but we try to explain that mastering different techniques will be valuable down the road. Overall, we've been happy with the quality of the instruction. We were on a waitlist for a year before we got in, but I understand it's easier to "get in" these days!

Staff there are amazing! This art shop helps my son with his creativity. Teachers are super…read morepatience.

Happy Picasso is a delightful art studio that sparks creativity in young minds. The studio offers a…read morevibrant and engaging environment where children can explore a diverse range of art styles, from classic painting and drawing. What sets Happy Picasso apart is its emphasis on fun and exploration. The instructors are incredibly patient and encouraging, guiding children to express themselves freely while introducing them to new concepts and techniques. The studio's use of bright colors, whimsical themes, and playful projects ensures that every session is a joyful and enriching experience. Whether your child is a budding artist or simply enjoys getting their hands messy, Happy Picasso is an excellent place to nurture their creativity. The studio provides a safe and supportive space for children to experiment, learn, and discover the magic of art. They are also very pretty flexible with rescheduling classes. They tried everyday to accommodate our schedule for another make up class. I like that they also have a recorded class if we can't make it in person to make up a class

My son started to learn painting and drawing in this studio from 7 years ago. Now he is level 5. He…read moreenjoyed the classes and learned a lot of painting and drawing skills from the teachers. We used to go to the Millbrae location of the same studio. They also have lots of opportunities to participate various art shows, crafts, summer/winter camps.

My 5 year old went to Spring break Art camp at Art Nook SF and he COULD NOT STOP talking about it…read morefor days!! He loves art, but he especially loved this experience so much that he was asking me if it's possible to continue it during the weekend and the following week instead of going back to school :D The kids got plenty of outdoor time, visited a museum and made so many amazing DIY things ranging from keychains, bead necklaces, lanterns, soap(!), coasters, badges, stamps (yes, *made* stamps - I didn't even know this was possible), bookmarks, paintings along with a frame, sketches at the museum, an easter bunny house, and a bunch more things! Of course, he would come back with a whole range of DIY crafts each day, but more importantly, with such enriching experiences that he would narrate to me in a great level of detail - how they went to a new park, drew paintings at the museum, tried a jigsaw puzzle that was too hard, how you need to be safe by wearing protecting gloves, what the protocol is if you see a coyote and on and on...this is what I mean when I said he wouldn't stop talking about it! Clearly, Najin takes great care in ensuring that the kids are safe, yet engaged and always learning. While he didn't get to go close to any equipment, my son knew exactly what happened when the clay was baked in the oven or the beads were ironed over so he got to observe and learn. We also got tons of great pictures and updates from Najin for the camp. My son will definitely be going back here again!

My six-year-old daughter has described the week-long summer camp she is attending at Art Nook as…read more"epic." After the first day, she asked if she could sign up for after care so that she could spend more time there. I can see her creativity, sense of composition, comfort using different materials, and growth as an artist all taking off this week. She has become more confident and is so excited to learn every day. Najin is warm, kind, and a wonderful teacher, as well as a talented artist. I am so thrilled to have found this new gem!

Our child has been having a wonderful summer camp experience at Mei Jia Academy where kids have an…read moreopportunity to learn new things in a mandarin immersion environment. We attended the space-themed camp and our child noted they learned very interesting facts about the universe, while having the opportunity to express themselves through conversation and the art projects they created. The team are very experienced and provide a positive environment where kids can also relax and enjoy their summer. We appreciate the mandarin is adjusted to accommodate beginner and more intermediate/advanced levels. We're looking forward to continuing the learning journey with the Mei Jia Academy team!

Enrolling my 6 year old son into Mei Jia's summer camp was one of the best decisions I've ever made…read morefor his enrichment, as Julia and her team of inspiring and nurturing teachers were a catalyst to help him rekindle his intrinsic motivation to learn. He unfortunately had a very unpleasant 1st grade experience at another school, but in just a few short months at Mei Jia, he's already back to his vibrant and cheerful self! From their creative themed summer camp programs packed with fun activities and field trips (different themes offered every year to boot!), to their more academic focused after-school curriculum during the school year with more individualized care due to smaller classes, they truly offer the best of both worlds.  Julia is also one of the hardest working people I've ever met, responding to my emails sometimes close to midnight. She also works through entire summers managing camp curriculums and taking care of all of our kiddos, often with no breaks before the actual school year starts. Teachers provide helpful weekly progress reports in their after-school program as well. With this tremendous level of commitment and leadership, it is evident that Julia is a passionate teacher and educator, and with her team of equally dedicated teachers like Ms. Lin and Ms. Shi, I rest assured that my son is engaged, supported, and challenged at all the right levels, both in Mandarin and his social-emotional development. It truly takes a village to raise a child and I am profoundly thankful to have my son under Mei Jia's wing. We are a non-Mandarin speaking family so hearing him speak Mandarin comfortably and confidently with his teachers and peers, along with bright smiles at drop-off/pick-up because going to Mei Jia is a highlight of his day, are precious moments that will be cherished forever. Thank you TEAM MEI JIA!

Teacher Fanny is a wonderful Cantonese instructor. I work in the healthcare field and have a…read moreMandarin speaking background with some elementary school Chinese reading skills, but was looking to pick up Cantonese as most of my patients are Cantonese speakers. I had taken lessons on weekdays after work for one year at CCLC and my coworkers (who haven't heard me speak to patients often) have been shocked at my progress and ability to communicate with monolingual Cantonese speakers. I can confidently communicate conversational Cantonese, and am constantly learning new vocabulary through conversations. I of course still consider myself a beginner/intermediate Cantonese student. For the Cantonese classes, I found that I have had mostly one on one or 1 teacher to 2 student ratios for most of my lessons, allowing me to maximize my learning. Fanny is very flexible and adapts to her students' learning styles and is able to adjust lessons based on your learning goals. She is also good at balancing textbook lessons with a good dose of Cantonese conversations so that you have the opportunity to practice and learn sentences and vocabulary based on natural conversation topics! Aside from the quality learning, times were also very flexible and I could easily schedule later/earlier or different days for lessons, so it was more like private tutoring really. The only caveat is that most of the texts used are Chinese character based with Jyutyin pin yin for learning Cantonese, and so the Cantonese lessons are more geared to current Mandarin speakers or those with the ability to read Chinese characters. Of course, Mandarin language or Chinese reading is not a requirement, but it does make the learning process easier. Fanny is able to supplement her texts, wit helpful apps for Cantonese translations. Finally I have to also add that the school principal, Celine, is an overall wonderful person and a pleasure to work with as well. She is someone who is very passionate about teaching language and culture, as well as agreat person to have general life lesson conversations with. She is also very welcoming and very accommodating. For an adult learner, CCLC is a great place to learn Cantonese and get some one on time with instructors. I have not partaken or seen the Mandarin lessons, but I do know there are children groups during the day time and I have seen other instructors plan for song/dance lessons, meal prep lessons, and other creative ways to engage younger child learners. This is a great overall language and cultural teaching facility and I highly recommend them.

Professor Lee (Lee laoshi) was a great teacher for me and other adult Chinese language learners…read more Thanks to her, I was able to communicate effectively with my wife's relatives and properly participate in funerals for extended family in China. Previously when working with her, I learned enough to travel on my own in Beijing and surroundings. I highly recommend working with her if you want an intensive, focused program of learning spoken or written Chinese.

What a great place for the kids! Teachers are patient and very nice. They offer drawing classes to…read moredifferent ages and we can see the great drawing from other kids. They will teach the kids everything is form by shape and then change to what they want to draw based on the shape. Price is decent and they do have a lot of different time frame for you to choose from.

What sets this school apart is how it nurtures both academic performance/accountability and…read morecharacter development. Teachers are warm, responsive, and invested in helping every child reach their full potential, not just in the classroom, but as responsible and thoughtful human beings existing as bicultural kids in America. We're grateful to be part of a school community that offers a refuge from the uncertainty of the public option.

Teachers / staffs are very nice. They love and care kids. I'm happy to find this school for my…read morechild. My child has learned Chinese culture, and mandarin language. Chinese new year they taught the what nian/ year was, how to celebrate it. Children practiced to write good luck scrolls or couplet. They taught kids to make dumplings, spring rolls, wonton.