We had a team-building event here recently, and it was one of the most enjoyable things we have…read moredone together. Deepti made it so easy for us to jump right in and get creative. She was super encouraging and had ways of helping those of us who don't get the chance to paint very often create something we could be proud of. Even the very-beginners did art we would be happy to show to off others. Some of us enjoyed the process so much we didn't want to leave and stayed as long as we could. I would love to take one of her regular classes!

Deepti is awesome! I have been to painting classes all through my childhood and also tried one in…read moreSunnyvale -- Deepti is by far the best. Both my kid and I go here. She's really patient and also helps bring out the creativity in you. What a great gem!

my 3,5 years old really likes the place! Alisa is very…read morecreative with the projects' ideas. so when you hear your little one asking "when are we going to come to art class again?", it probably means that it's time to write a review:-)

My daughter goes to this school for about a year already. We are very happy with it. The school is…read morerun by unbelievably talented, passionate and dedicated artist Alisa Wittcop. On Friday April 20th, we attended the art show where Alisa demonstrated art works made by her students during the last 3 months. Again, we were demonstrated the fact that creativity had no its limits. The art studio is kind of diversified. Kids attend classes where they learn sculpting, animation, painting, multi-layers applications etc etc. I was amazed with a high quality of art works made by very little kids! 3-4-5-6 year olds were able to create beautiful works by using complex technique. Alisa is a great teacher who helps kids to discover their skills and express their creativity.

The adult oil painting class with Maria Z is fantastic. I hadn't painted in decades and was a bit…read morenervous to use that muscle again, but the class is structured in such a way that it starts with the basics and accelerates at a steady pace. I learned new techniques and Maria gently pushed us to do our best work in each class. By the end of the session I had completed 4 paintings, one of which is hanging on my wall at home - something I never thought would happen. As a mom of 2 I cherished the time to lose myself in painting once a week and appreciated the daytime hours so I could attend while my kids were in school. I'll definitely be signing up for another class soon!

In response to Maria: I have no incentive nor desire to mislead readers. I am telling the truth…read moreabout my experience with your business. Respectfully, within our exchanges, you did not address my concerns, you doubled-down and responded in a defensive way, as you are doing in your response here. You responded to what you thought my concerns were, and sent the complaint directly to the teacher with no context, leading to a situation wherein my concern was not only not addressed, it was inflamed and taken out of context. It felt like being ganged up on. The difference in the public response here, however, is the apology. Offering to essentially boot us from the class is not akin to working with us towards a solution to keep us as customers. It reads as, "my way or the highway", which is not exactly a great way to deal with children and families. Notably inappropriate is also posting the status of my payment method on a globally public thread. Highly unprofessional. It shouldn't matter, since you were going to refund me anyway. I did not receive an email beforehand that the card didn't go through, either. We have been attending classes at this location for months with no issue with payment, and attended one class that I found out through this exchange was unpaid for due to a card being compromised. Is it not your job to inform people when their payment doesn't go through? Why did you deem it important to publicly shame/blast someone for their payment information? Very odd.

My eldest daughter, a high school senior, is an artist, and I wanted to find her additional art…read moreclasses beyond what she was getting in high school. She's worked with Maria and Svetlana for the past several years, in classes including live figure study, live portraiture, animation and advanced portfolio prep. The teaching and guidance at the Art School of SF Bay has been exceptional. And better and better, my daughter has been accepted to top-ranked animation programs including CalArts, Ringling College of Art and Design, RISD and more. I cannot than Maria and Svetlana enough.

Having painted abstract compositions in the past, I was excited to take the class, learn some…read moretheory and make some paintings. Class was in the form of an hour of interactive lecture, followed by an hour of painting, except for the last two (of six) classes, which were focused on creating and finishing a complete painting, with some assistance and guidance from Maria, who was both encouraging and helpful. I will definitely be doing more paintings on my own in the near future!

Amazing classes and instructions! My son absolutely loves the art he gets to create. Highly…read morerecommend it.

Our daughters are 7&8 and have really enjoyed the Drawn2Art after school classes. The work they…read moreare doing is beautiful and I know they also are fond of the teachers. We have been with them for over a year and I'm sure we will continue as long as possible.

PLEASE PROTECT YOUR KIDS AND DON'T SEND THEM HERE IN THIS ABUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. ITS JUST A SCAM !!…read more We paid $500 for two of my kids. She did a couple of classes which were online and her behavior was so unprofessional. My kids (ages 9 and 10) are great artists and were bored. Nalyne was teaching them very basic stuff and we asked if she can teach more advanced concepts. My wife asked in a nice way and she sent a stinker response (please see the email below). Nalyne is just doing this online class to make money during COVID time. We definitely want to support small businesses which are impacted during these tough times, but pls stay away from such SCAMSTERS and protect your kids !! Please see the email communication below. I edited my kids names to make sure that their names are not posted publicly. On Jun 23, 2020, at 9:40 PM, Nalyne Gunggavakin info@beyondbrusharts.com wrote: Are you serious? First you said it was too hard for her to follow. E*** didn't follow my instructions today. Z** wasn't in my view. I told L*** many times to move the camera so I can see her, but she didn't. Being late to class today and attending Zoom while driving was inappropriate. What you are doing now is inappropriate especially I offered you a alternative which I really didn't have to. I have had students that are younger do well in a class for older students. Class is small enough so everyone gets attention. My school is geared for those who want to major in art or do AP Studio Art. Many of my students have been admitted to top 10 art colleges and have graduated. Most started when they were young. We have corresponded by numerous emails, text and phone calls. Never once have you asked me to access the levels. This has gone beyond the scope of my services and violates the studio policy which you have agreed to. As per #2 in my policy, I am discontinuing my services to both parties. This will be my last correspondence on the matter. Nalyne Gunggavakin Creative Director / Founder Beyond Brush Arts www.beyondbrusharts.com info@beyondbrusharts.com 929 E. Duane Ave. Suite B Sunnyvale, CA 94085 On Jun 23, 2020, at 8:35 PM, Archana wrote: It would be great if you can tell us what is covered in the next 3 days. I'm wondering if my kids might be more advanced level, and hence getting bored. Is there a higher grade class available. Thank you Sent from my iPhone

Nalyne is one of the most passionate and talented artists I have had the pleasure of working with…read more I have always treasured the time I spent as her student. Not only did I learn the fundamentals of art, but I also developed a love for culture and ideas that I had never been exposed to. From cubism to organic pigments, Nalyne explores a variety of artistic techniques and history that no other school does. This in-depth education led me to have a lifelong interest in fine arts and even influenced me to pursue a minor in cultural anthropology. Overall, Nalyne's love for art makes her class a unique experience that cannot be matched. Her experience and creativity help motivate students to create the best artwork they can and more. If anyone wishes to have a full understanding of art and its importance in our world, there is no better teacher than Nalyne.

I signed up my son for art classes with Lena, he has been enjoying going to her and coming back…read morewith beautiful fun creations. She is a very fun and creative teacher and has a nice energy for kids and keeps them entertained with each class activities. I highly recommend both her kids and adults classes!!

I'm working with Elena for 1,5 years already and during this time I improved my painting skills a…read morelot. I came to Elena as I wanted to take personal classes and learn academic to be able to draw people. I'm more than satisfied with results and I can see my progress with every single work that we are doing. She taught me not only how to draw, but how to look at any object, how to study form, shape and shadow. I'm really thankful Elena for her patience on her work with me, for her positive attitude and support whenever I felt talentless. I would highly recomend classes with Elena for kids and adults.

Victoria Ballet is the best of the best!!!…read more My daughter learns Ballet at Victoria for nearly two years during which she has learnt and grown so much thanks to the outstanding ballet teacher Mrs Victoria and her wonderful team! Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn ballet, particularly families who look for a devoted, motivated, and enthusiastic teacher!

The studio offers an incredible art program that my art-enthusiast daughter absolutely loves due to…read moreits wide variety of projects. The teachers are exceptional and warm-hearted. They even wrote holiday letters for each child in December, which my kids greatly appreciated. What surprises me is that my son also enjoys the art class, even though he had always believed he wasn't good at art. He had tried several lessons at other studios but never found one he liked. He only took a trial lesson with Ms. Chelsey at Victoria's Art because my daughter had a lesson scheduled for that day, and I needed to find an activity for him during that time. After the trial, he asked me to sign him up for regular classes, which is a testament to how much he enjoyed it. My son describes his lessons by saying, "Ms. Chelsey is caring and kind. She makes me feel comfortable and inspired. Making art makes me happy."