We had the pleasure of sending our daughter here for art classes, and she truly loved Mrs. Ana and…read moreher time there. She had fun every visit and was always excited to show us the projects she worked on. Ms. Ana also shared end-of-day photos of the artwork created in class, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend.

I took my kids back in Jan 2022 to give Global Art a try. Thought I'd left a review but realize I…read moredidn't as I was sorting photos. My boys had expressed an interest in art classes for homeschool. It was amazing to see what they could do on a first visit here and both were so excited with their results. We were greeted warmly and I was presented information in a straight forward and easy to understand manner while my boys went off to class. My boys are both age 12 and liked the set up for learning, the options of the different plans and types of art they could choose from and the instructors were all warm and helpful. As someone with chemical sensitivities, one of the instructors there was heavily fragranced and I had difficulties staying for too long.. For me, that was the only downfall as my kids don't particularly like being around strong fragrance either, though they don't have the reactions to it that I do. Overall, this was a fantastic experience. You can choose from different plans and frequencies. The times ultimately didn't work out for us with baseball practice and the 20+ min drive from Livermore, but continue to consider some of the camps they offer and they will attend if it works into our schedule.

My kids have been members of Oam Studio in Pleasanton for several years now and still look forward…read moreto their class every week. We found the studio through a friend whose daughter graduated from this place and we feel absolutely happy to be part of this art family. I recommend this place to all my friends with kids and the main reason why I love Oam Studios is because they teach the fundamentals and explain the basics (shading, pencil pressure, anatomy, symmetry, etc) to children instead of making them replicate an art by following step by step instructions. Students get to pick their own project and the teacher works with them individually even though it's a group class. Teacher Omar created a system with gateways (drawing, painting, ceramics, digital art) that makes it fun for children to explore different means and 'advance in levels' as they learn more techniques. Our Teacher Monique is so patient, sweet and friendly. The studio is clean, very artsy and filled with student projects.

Everything about it is beautiful, the space, the energy, and most of all, the people. Omar and…read moreMonique radiate such happy, positive vibes that you feel welcomed and inspired the moment you walk in. It's a truly special place that nurtures both creativity and community. Can't recommend it enough!

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 and Harvard application processes, and I am forever indebted to my time at Ichen for this accomplishment.

Really good art school. All teachers are professional, knowledgable and nice. They are…read moreexperienced and tenured in their teaching, and have enough knowledge to know how to work with your child(ren) and help them improve. A nice clean facility also promotes learning. Additionally, I really appreciate how they are willing to work with you on your schedule --- and to accommodate make up classes as necessary. Highly Recommended!

My 5 yo has been with Mindart for 1.5 yrs, where she enjoyed a lot. We like that the instructors…read moredon't help the kids draw but to encourage them to think and create.

Clean and safe environment; Kind and professional teachers. My kid and her friend went to the…read moreoutdoor painting camp two weeks ago. They painted outdoor, played on the grass with friends and went on the boat, and they also went to the art museum in San Francisco! The kid love it! They also send me some pictures as the feedback at the end. Highly recommended!

Art teacher/director Ms.Yousun Kim is a fantastic art teacher who teaches art foundation, AP art,…read moreand college portfolio preparation. I sent my kid to her, and my kid received the highest score in the AP art class. All the portfolio preparation class students got accepted by famous art colleges and universities with very high scholarships. Many of her students received awards from major art competitions every year, and she also received the art educator awards from Scholastic Art and Writing award many years in a row. I highly recommend Soho Art Studio.

My daughter had limited experience in art before attending SoHo Art Studio, but through the…read morePortfolio Preparation Class, she was able to improve her technical skills as well as build her portfolio. She really enjoyed working in the studio with teachers who really put in effort to help students develop as artists. Though it was hard work, it definitely paid off, as she was accepted to many prestigious schools. Will definitely be recommending to my friends interested in taking their skills to the next level!!

My daughter and I love being members of Clay Club. Everyone is so friendly and HELPFUL. I've…read morelearned so much in a short time. It's a great third place to hang out.

Discovering pottery this year has saved my mental health. I started by taking a few private classes…read morewith Omar. He's a WONDERFUL teacher. Patient, thoughtful, and most importantly - incredibly encouraging. Those classes caused me to fall deeply in love with this craft. The studio is such a wonderful place to work and the community is so lovely. I love being a member, and I have LOVED watching the studio and space grow and evolve. Watching Omar's dream come true, and being just a tiny part of it, is an honor. Whether you're a novice or someone who has been practicing ceramics for a decade, you will love being a part of this community.

Kalaa is an amazing studio. My child wanted to learn how to sew and Kalaa was the only studio that…read moretook them in and nurtured their talent at a very young age with patience and care. We love this studio and the owner!

My son learnt how to sew at a very young age - so many thanks to the passion and dedication of…read morethese wonderful instructors at Kalaa. A really nurturing environment for your child to thrive.

My granddaughter has been attending this art studio since 4 years and I am so happy to see some of…read moreher art in the pictures here. We strongly recommend this studio!

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Called this school a few times and no one answered the phone. The number didn't even have a…read morevoicemail indicating that it was for the art school so I was hesitant to leave my information. I then wrote an email requesting information and asking for a call or email reply...no one called back. Maybe they are a good school, I guess I will never find out.

My daughter has been going to Happy Valley Art School for about 18 months. She was in another art…read moreschool in Pleasanton prior and we felt that the previous school was just giving out projects/ ideas and kids were mostly doing free drawing without learning any new techniques. Since she was enrolled in Happy Valley Art School, we noticed her art skills and techniques have progressed in an impressive fashion. She started out with Ms. Sarah and is now with Ms. Aimee. Both teachers were wonderful and brought out the best in her. At the end of each session, the teacher would stay behind and give out critiques and let the students and the parents know what they could work on. I highly recommend Happy Valley Art School if your kid is looking into improving his/ her art skills in a constructive environment!

My kids have been attending his studio when he was in Pleasanton and San Ramon for about two years…read moreand we had nothing but praises for Mr. Li, but not anymore. He recently changed his tuition structure for 15 classes for $300 which we paid but he never mentioned that we had to use it in 5 months. This past weekend, when we try to use the last two sessions, Mr. Li said we can't because it expired! We told Mr. Li that he never told us that when we paid the fee and he said his policy is posted on the window (which we never noticed until he mentioned it). Mr. Li said he also post this information on his website but we told him it doesn't matter because he should have said something to us when we paid him or should have given us a receipt with this information or something in writing to that effect. He stood his ground and told my wife that if our kids want to attend we need to pay. Mr. Li, you've been teaching our two kids for over two years but what you did is wrong. Regardless of what your sign said, you never told us we had to use it within five months and you as good business practice and teacher for my kids for over two years, you should've just let them attend the class and we would've keep coming. We were not asking for anything free, all we were asking is to let us use what we paid for. Now, you've lost two students and we're going to spread the word to everyone we know about our experience. Was what you did worth it?

I grew up at this art studio! I recently left for college, but I attended Li's Art Studio from…read moreelementary school to high school. Mr. Li is a great teacher and encouraged us to grow as artists. We have learned to use a variety of mediums, from pencil sketching, oil painting, watercolor, to traditional chinese guóhuà. We also learned to draw a lot of different subjects like portraits, landscapes, still life - pretty much anything I was interested in, Mr. Li could teach it. Every year we'd have a field trip to a local park - including Coyote Hills and Quarry Lakes to paint real life landscapes with watercolors that we'd drag along. It was always fun, and I still have those paintings hanging up in my childhood room. By the time I left, I had a portfolio that I was really happy with, and throughout my time there he encouraged and helped us to enter into local art contests. He really supported my creativity, and although I decided that drawing isn't really for me as a career, I still find it super-duper useful at school and work in engineering because I communicate my ideas through quick sketches. I cannot recommend Mr. Li's art studio enough!