My younger brother and I went to this school for four years, when he was in kindergarten to fourth…read moregrade, and I was in fourth to seventh. Looking back on it, outside of the progress you'd expect from four years of practice, I don't think I improved that much. They teach you to copy from a reference pretty well, which would be alright if you're going for hyperrealism, but that wasn't exactly what I was aiming for, back then or now. When I look at my drawings now, I realize that I was able to get details right, but the proportions were always slightly off. Also, everyone's drawings look similar, even the little kids', which are usually more creative. Certain teachers are nice and helpful, but some of the teachers are very cold, almost scary, including Meiying herself. I'd suggest going to a different school instead.

Many years ago, I knew Mei Ying Zhang and I was completely impressed by her abilities as an art…read moreteacher and how she was able to bring out the artistic talents of her students, whose ages from perhaps 10 to teens. were second to none. In addition, the art work that Ms. Zhang has done shows the western artist the fine talent of a Chinese artist. If anyone should visit her studio, ask to see the painting of a tiger that she and her husband finished. It is astounding.

my 7yo now has been going to HYA from 2-3 years and she loves going here. Her art has exponentially…read moreimproved and the teachers are great too.

I've been at Hongyun Art for 10 years. Love the environment and teachers. Helped me grow so much as…read morean artist.100% recommend!!

Signing up for art classes at Visionary Arts has been one of the best activities for my child…read more Online and in-person classes are offered which fits well for my daughter's and my busy schedules. In the past year and a half since my daughter started at Visionary Arts, her confidence and her art skills have blossomed. In just that short time, my daughter has been able to win a local Bay Area art contest as well as has been recognized as a young artist in the Junior Duck Stamp contest. It does help if your child is naturally interested in creativity and art, but my daughter has no shortage of that and as a result I feel that the art studio has taken my child's interests in art to new heights. We have gone on field trips with the art studio to the DeYoung museum and wildlife preserves. Both of which have been positive experiences that my daughter and I have enjoyed because Teacher Helen took time to guide the group. For my family, this has been an unexpectedly fun, positive, and educational journey in learning about art, conservation, and life skills. My daughter not only has been improving her drawing and painting skills, but she has been learning patience, perseverance, and time management skills through doing art. The art contest and art show display opportunities that Visionary Arts have the kids participate in are instrumental to this. Last year's Junior Duck Stamp contest was my daughter's first big art project that she completed from start to finish. Ever since, my daughter's confidence in being able to complete bigger projects has increased. The art studio does get busy at times when there's a deadline for submission to art contests but even during the busy times Teacher Helen manages single handedly all the kids and parents remarkably well. It is a small business after all and those are the kind that I like to support the most and feel I get the most out of. We've certainly gotten a lot out of our experience with Visionary Arts! Thank you, Visionary Arts!

My daughter signed up for summer camp for a month this year. The camp itself is okay but I want to…read morecomment on business owner response for cancelling membership. When we signed up summer camp, it only has auto renew option on website but it says you can cancel anytime. As school stated, we want to cancel membership, but I can't cancel cancel link on website. I called owner, emailed her, wechat her but no response from her at all. . I can she's online, active and commented on my friends post but not responding to my cancellation. Be careful when you signed up visionary art, you will have a hard time getting money back and no response from owner Helen.

Mrs. Maggie is a great art teacher. My son is really doing an awesome artworks. She is blessed with…read moreimmense talent and having lot of patience to handle kids. My son likes her a lot. She also knows the pulse of each student and teach them accordingly. Mrs. Maggie is an inspiring person for my son. She is very kind and encouraging. I would strongly recommend her if anyone looking for an art teacher.

Our daughter has been going to Gundolina Art School from 2018. During covid the virtual class has…read morebeen god send gift to us and helped our daughter with continued support for her art and creativity skills. We are so happy and feel lucky that our daughter has a teacher like Ms. Maggie. Ms.Maggie has great approach towards teaching students, apart from concentrating on student's art and creativity skills, she also guides them on how to handle the problems they face. We often see our daughter apply the same principles and skills she learned during her art class in her academics which has helped her tremendously. Ms.Maggie also encourages students with scholarships and we are thankful to her for providing scholarship to our daughter, it has been proud and happy moment for us. We hope our daughter grows with continued support from Ms Maggie. We also recommend Ms Maggi to all our friends and family.

Amazing art program. Excellent art education. Many students got accepted by prestigious art…read morecolleges/universities with high scholarships. Director, Yousun Kim received Excellent Educator awards from Scholastics Art and Writing several years in a row. I sent my daughter and son to the program. Results were excellent. I highly recommend the Soho Art Studio for Portfolio for college admission, AP art, and high school/middle school/elementary school student art education.

Our 4-year-old daughter is enrolled in the new drawing class for younger kids (3-5 years old) and…read moreabsolutely loves it. She looks forward to it so much that she asks to go every day. Teacher Robin has been wonderful. She is incredibly patient with the kids and does a great job keeping them engaged and focused throughout the session. The progression of the class is also thoughtfully designed, starting from basic tracing and moving to learning how to color properly, stay within the lines, and color in a consistent direction. It is impressive how much the kids pick up in such a short time. We have also had a great experience with the communication and scheduling. Both the office and Robin are very responsive, and everything has been smooth and easy from the start. Overall, it has been a fantastic experience and we are very happy with the class.

My kids spent over 10 years at Drawn2Art Los Altos, and it has been a wonderful experience. Instead…read moreof an art classroom setting, it's a studio setting where kids are given the freedom to choose what they want to work on at their level. The teachers provide personalized guidance and introduce new media along the way. The staff is always helpful and responsive. There is a super easy system for reporting absences and scheduling make up classes. It has been such a positive part of my kids' lives, they didn't just become more skilled artists, but also developed genuine love for art as a way to express themselves.

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.

My son, who is eight years old, attended one week of Summer Camp with Art Hub. He really enjoyed…read morelearning a new painting technique and a new way to draw.

Art Hub Academy is extremely professional and accommodating. I registered my child for the Matiz…read moreclass online on July 21 (a Friday). Though there was a schedule that listed Matiz class 9:45 am to 10:45 am on Saturdays, there was no information regarding start and end date, so I was under the impression it was on a rolling admission, or that I would receive an email with directions. I did not receive an email with instructions, thus I emailed Art Hub Academy asking whether or not I should show up the next day (Saturday) for the class. Jose Luis emailed me back and let me know that all classes start at the beginning of the month, however he was super accommodating and allowed my son to come in the next day, all due to MY confusion! I apologized for the inconvenience and thanked him for his flexibility and for being so thoughtful. We showed up to the class the next morning, and Ms. Vivian was there. I am extremely impressed with how patient she is. She provided an all inclusive classroom environment that made my son feel comfortable. So much so, that he asked if I could leave because all of the other parents were not present. Usually he does not like to be alone in new environments until he warms up, but he wanted to be alone within 10 minutes of the class! The children were already working on a clay project from the week prior, and Ms. Vivian accommodated all of the children. I watched her navigate the class professionally with an enthusiastic attitude and friendly demeanor. She was well organized and made sure to give every child attention, as well as one-on-one attention. She explained tasks well to the children, and encouraged the children to socialize. She was gentle yet firm in her teaching approach. I got the vibe that Ms. Vivian loves what she does and it truly shows through her actions. When the class was over, I walked back in to pick my child up. I asked her how my child did. It went well, he enjoyed it all while having fun and learning art concepts. I was surprised at how attentive she proved to be. In addition to telling me how the class went, she picked up on things that I was already aware of, but did not expect others to pick up on during a one hour class. For example, she picked up on the fact that my son needs a lot of hands-on instruction and repetition. She even went as far as to ask how she could better help my son. Words can not explain how good Ms. Vivian's attention to detail made me feel as a parent. I am truly appreciative of the professional and patient demeanor exhibited by this facility. I am really happy with the choice I made to bring my child here. My son would not stop talking about how fun the class was, and walking me through the process of "wiring" for his clay model. It has only been one class and I can see the impact that this establishment has made on my child's self-confidence. The developmental gains that my son (and I'm sure other children) are making from this establishment are substantial. Thank you for the love and confidence that you pour into our children, Art Hub Academy!