My 11 year old son has been enrolled in the school for 2.5 years. He likes it a lot )) From mom’s perspective, classes provide academic preparation, fun and interesting projects, and supportive atmosphere. Thank you!!!

Katherin Sannikova

Mountain View, CA

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My 8-yr old daughter has been taking classes here for the last two months and its incredible. She enjoys the mix of media and her drawing, painting and understanding of art has increased tremendously. Vika uses real art vocabulary and the lessons and creations are wonderful. I highly recommend this small, but brilliant local art school.

Meghan Lee

San Jose, CA

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My son (he is 9) just loves this school! Even though we live quite far he attends evening classes during school year and summer camp in summer with a great pleasure. I appreciate Masha's teaching method very much, I can see huge progress in my son's techniques and kind of awareness of what he does.

K.T.

Los Gatos, CA

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My 11 year old son has been enrolled in the school for 2.5 years. He likes it a lot )) From mom’s perspective, classes provide academic preparation, fun and interesting projects, and supportive atmosphere. Thank you!!!

Katherin Sannikova

Mountain View, CA

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Excellent school!!! My daughter 8 y.o. group is perfect for the kids and teacher. It is enough space for everyone to explain, to share, to have conversation and concentration moment. Director of the school is always easy to reach, to address any concerns or conversation. My daughter count days and can not wait for our art classes on Thursday! In terms of classes itself, it is very goal oriented, structured and full of practicing different materials and techniques. I am really recommend it to anyone. Schedule will be suitable for any family, there classes earlier and later the evening as well as weekends.

Vera K.

San Francisco, CA

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My two daughters have been taking art lessons from Maria for almost five years. Art School of SF Bay organizes their curriculum in a way that the students have opportunities to use a variety of media and materials, and to learn about different artists and styles from all over the world. Of course, they learn about art history as well. During the class, each student will work on a subject matter of their choice, but under a pre-designated theme. So you will not see all the kids are drawing the same apple, but rather each kid has their own still life set. This requires a lot more attention and guidance from the teachers, but really frees up the kids' mind when they create their own art. Art School of SF Bay is truly a hidden gem and we are delighted to learn that Maria is now teaching at their San Jose site (near Santana Row), which is much closer to us. If you are looking for some high quality art classes for young kids, I strongly recommend Art School of SF Bay.

Jia Dailey

San Jose, CA

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This is our third year with Art school of SF Bay. All lessons are informative, very well led and guided. Students get instant comments and instructions from a teacher and apply to their work. Lessons teach not only art techniques but also a history. My children are always enthusiastic about upcoming lesson and very excited to share their complete works. I could clearly see the progress!

Shushanik A.

San Jose, CA

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Since the school year started, my daughter's been taking weekly classes, first with Julia and then with Maria. I'm so very pleased with their methods and approach - and with her progress. I love to see her study different styles, work with various materials and learn to see, feel, and work to put it on paper or in clay. The school offers one-day camps during school holidays as well as weekly camps during breaks. Still haven't found the time to do an adult class... but I hold out hope.

Anya "grumpity" K.

San Francisco, CA