This school is absolutely the best. The staff is incredibly kind and truly dedicated to helping students learn and grow. The facilities are great and give students the flexibility to explore and work with many different art mediums. I was honestly amazed at how much progress my child made in such a short amount of time. It's clear the teachers really care about the students and their development. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a supportive and inspiring place for their child to learn art. read more

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Our daughter joined Art Steps during Covid time and has been drawing for 6 years now. Her skills have improved so much during these years and last year she utilized the skills she learned from Art Steps and applied it to her art class at school. Her drawing got the principal Award at the OUSD Through My Eyes Exposition of the Arts. We were very proud of her accomplishment. In addition, we are very grateful for Art Steps' support when my husband lost his job two years ago and provided our daughter with financial help and the opportunity to keep learning. We really appreciate all the teachers here at Art Steps for their dedications and patience with all the students. Our daughter really enjoyed learning here! read more

Art Steps - Art Classes Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

Art steps has been an amazing program for thy children. It's a space where they can check out and focus on art skills while having support of supportive staff. We are grateful for the program they offer. read more

This place allows zero creativity and only insists on cookie-cutter art styles. They forced my daughter to essentially trace the sample picture exactly and every time she strayed from it to add her own touch, the teacher would ERASE it and make her do it again! She was so heart broken each time they did this, so we decided to just leave early. Go here if you want your child to just become a follower only. If you want your child to exercise their creativity in any way, definitely look elsewhere. read more

How far Thea has come! I'm so proud of her! Thank you Monica and Jessica for being the best art teachers, for being patient and kind hearted. I think of you as friends, and I appreciate all you have taught her. You guys are the best! Thank you for everything have a beautiful day read more

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I absolutely love this studio. It's such a gem and all the teachers are kind and talented. My daughter has been going for 1 year already. I kid you not, I'll drop all other activities before I drop this one. She truly loves art and is always so happy to go even though her schedule can be all over the place. Everything is so simple to report an absence and request a make-up. Their guidelines are very reasonable what with only allowing 2 excused absences per month. My daughter LOVED THE summer camp as well. I highly recommend Art Steps. read more

Art Steps - Art Classes Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

One of the most amazing experiences for my littles. They love art and when they start taking classes here they were able to explore all forms of art. We love the Yorba Linda Studio, the staff is amazing. My littles enjoy the class and I enjoy that it's a fun and safe learning environment. read more

Jessica is a great teacher! I babysit one of her students and she loves her class and always leaves with a beautiful drawing to take home. Definitely recommend taking your kids here to try a class if you can. read more

It's been two months since my kid started her art lessons here and we are very happy about her progress and she is looking forward to attend the classes every week. They use different medium to help the kids to learn and they also have a lot of different sample drawings for kids to follow. They offer trial class, you can sign up online to check their time and try it first. The classes also provide all the art materials, which makes the parents life easier. Prior to every class, the teachers set up their stations for them. And there are two teachers at my kids class and walk around to help them during the class. Class size is not big, which I think they get enough attentions from the teachers. They also have some seasonal fun programs like the Halloween clay character making program...if your kids are not so much into drawing or they don't want to have a long commitment of art classes, the seasonal programs are great. read more

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We love Art Steps! The teachers are compassionate and caring. They focus on individual strengths and continue to support in areas of need.

My daughter looks forward to her weekly art classes with so much excitement, and it makes me so happy knowing she has a place to go every Friday that makes her feel welcomed and supported doing something she loves. Ms. Veronica and Mr. Brandon are so encouraging and have helped her grow her skills greatly since she began classes about one year ago. I wish I could name everyone, but honestly everyone at Art Steps Yorba Linda are genuine and kind, and that's exactly the environment I want for my kiddo. read more

Emma on Thursday nights has worked well with my son Nathan. He enjoys class & is happy. read more

I have been attending art classes for a little over 2 years now and the experience has been fun, educational and a relaxing relief for work stress! I especially enjoy being taught by Jessica McNeil ... she is fun , energetic, and knowledgeable . I would recommend this studio and Jessica to anyone who would like to explore their inner artist possibilities! read more

We love this studio so much! Jessica has been so great with Emma and she has learned so much!! Definitely recommend this art studio. It's pretty organized and everyone is very helpful. Very proud of my daughter's progress. read more

Art Steps - Art Classes Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

We love Art Steps, my 12 year old daughter has learned so much with Ms. Veronica. The instructions are patience with the students and encourage them to be creative. read more

Ms. Katie and Ms. Nikkie are skilled and caring teachers. They foster a love of art, build student confidence all in an environment of peace and a place where students can grow and flourish! My daughter adores their classroom and class. 5 Stars! Highly recommend!!! read more

My child has come to Art Steps for about a year and loves it! She is always really excited to go to her class and loves Miss Sorell! We are glad to attend such a lovely place. read more

We love Art Steps! Our kids have been coming here for many years, and they have grown in skill and confidence. We like that they get to exercise a different side of their brains when they are here. The teachers are all great, too. My daughter especially connects with Miss Jessica who is always so encouraging and personable. read more

We absolutely adore Art Steps! My daughter began attending classes there when she was 7, and has attended summer camps every year as well. All of the teachers and staff there are tremendously supportive and provide a positive experience in each class. Ms. Emma and Ms. Ha contribute amazing technical skill to my daughter's advanced classes each week, as well as provide guidance as she considers her possible future in an art-related field. We are tremendously proud of the progress she has made at Art Steps, and highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for art classes for their child! read more

Art Steps is such a great art studio if you want your kids to grow as artists. My two kids loved having Mr. Aren and Miss Jessica and learned so much in their class. I highly recommend it as everyone is so friendly and professional. read more

I was amazed, I talked to a girl named Jessica she so helpful and funny my 2 kids enjoyed listening to her explaining what they do in class . I can't wait to sign them up, knowing they will be in great hands. Thank You read more

My daughter has been coming here for over 6 months now. They have really great teachers and she really looks forward to attending art class every week. read more

As a mom of two special needs kids I highly recommend Art Steps for its attentive and caring instructors creating a welcoming environment. It's important to me my kids can feel pride in their learning even though it's at a different pace than others. The instructors take time to know where to start, then in that comfortable space they give personal attention and allow the time for them to improve their skills. My kids feel part of a group of students without the pressure to keep up or compare their progress with others. Allowed to work at their pace with guidance and instruction all along the way for an outcome of art they feel personal pride in is just the best!! read more

My 5 y/o son has been coming to Art Steps for the past few months and already I've seen not only his skill but his passion for art truly blossom. He loves coming here and would come 2x/week if we could bring him. With flexible class times and the option to cancel ahead of time for class credit, Art Steps is definitely somewhere we'll continue to bring our kids for years to come. read more

Art Steps is just amazing. The instructors are super nice. This studio made my son improve so much and I highly recommend this if your kid is into art. read more

THIS SCHOOL DISCRIMINATES AGAINST KIDS WITH DISABILITIES. If you have a child with a disability, an IEP or have your classes funded by the Regional Center please avoid this school. My son had been attending this school since November with no issues. He has pretty severe Autism, ADHD as well as some physical disabilities. As part of his disability, my son will sometimes say or draw inappropriate things. This is a well documented behavior on his IEP and with all his providers as part of his inability to communicate appropriately in certain settings due to his Autism. The school accused my son of being a threat to staff and other students and has kicked him out of the school d/t a single drawing. My son is a sweet boy and does not have a history of violence and has never been violent towards anyone or made any verbal threats of violence toward anyone. He has been assessed by school psychologists, neurologists, mental health clinicians and other experts. None have ever found violence to be a concern for him. I have offered to talk with him (usually this works pretty well once he realizes the drawings were inappropriate for that setting), sit with him during the class or have his ABA therapists accompany him to the class. I provided IEP documentation noting the behavior as part of his normal way of communicating, due to his disability. The owner was unwilling to work with me at all and told me that my son was a liability to the school. I am considering legal action as his regular school, IEP team, his providers and the regional center have let me know this is considered discrimination due to his disability which is illegal. I am writing this to help parents and kiddos with disabilities avoid a very unpleasant situation. My son truly enjoyed that school, would rave about the staff and call them his friends. I am going to transition him to a more supportive school but it was a very unpleasant and disturbing experience for both myself and my son, who doesn't do well with transitions. And now I'm trying to explain to my son why he had to leave his current school that he loves because the staff see him as a "threat" because of a single drawing. I would not wish this on any family or kiddo. read more

Love their fundamentals but their make up policy is terrible. They give you 30 days for make up which at first seems fair. However, it's nearly impossible for you to book a make up class. Their classes are full most of the time except for their 1:30pm time-slot which does not work for grade school students since school doesn't end until at least 2pm. And you can't book in advance as they only allow you to book make ups no earlier than 3 days from the class date. You literally have to constantly check their site hoping for an opening. Weekend classes are more likely available but you can forget about making other plans because you'd have to be able to drop and jump in and book it last minute. They do extend your make ups but you have to call in every time and explain yourself so they can grant you an extension which is quite exhausting given with the whole COVID and kids getting sick left and right. It feels almost as if they make it difficult so you lose the credit. Sounds bad but that's how we feel. We have 2 other families that goes there and have the same issue. One family ended up dropping the class as it's too stressful and pulling teeth with the whole class credit policy. Love their classes but just terrible make up policy. read more

This review was for Art Steps, but I posted it to KidsArt since it is the same location and people. One of the teachers bought the business from KidsArt. However, the same people and location are amazing. So, I am moving my review. I have also added a few of our kiddo's pieces of art. Here it is: FUNdamentals of art, KidsArt delivers on both fun and showcasing a kid's talent. Our little food critic in training has a lot of artists in her family. So, we thought that she might enjoy taking art classes and exploring what talent she may have. One year ago she began to attend art classes weekly. Fast forward to today and she has practiced charcoal, watercolor, sketching, oil, and pastel. Her art has progressed immensely and she is having a great time learning. I have even found that her ability to apply an artistic eye to regular life has blossomed. The teachers at KidsArt help her challenge herself. At first, she didn't want to stretch herself. Now she challenges herself to get to the next level. In addition, in her regular education, she is more willing to challenge herself. She has taken the question-asking skills that she practices in art class to her traditional classroom. So, by being a student at KidsArt, she is now a better student overall. Recently KidsArt in Yorba Linda changed their name to Art Steps. However, the program hasn't changed. The teachers are the same. Our kiddo is still loving it. We can't recommend Art Steps enough. This is a worth while hobby for kids who want to experiment with art or really develop their talent. read more

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My son has been coming here for years and after the pandemic and definitely wanted to come back. All of the teachers are really nice and we are very happy here. read more

I am so thrilled with this studio. My kids barely let me park my car as they tried to show me their papers. The studio is so clean and fresh. The teachers are full of joy. My son loved how no one rushed him to create and he learned new techniques. My daughter asked if we could go everyday. As an artist myself, going to Art Steps was best thing that happened to my family in 2020. I highly recommend trying a class. read more

My two kids started attending Art Steps 6 years ago when they were 4 and 6 years old. After watching their first complementary lesson I fell in love with them having an hour in a calm, quiet environment to focus on one thing. They have learned to break down images by looking for simple shapes. They have worked with a variety of mediums, learning to apply and blend colors. When they bring home a finished product they always beam with pride and love to share. They have had several different instructors over the years, and ALL of them have been kind, patient, and friendly. Likewise, the office staff is friendly, helpful and responsive. I highly recommend this program. My kids have loved being a part of it! read more

THE BEST ART CLASSES FOR KIDS! I found this place thanks to Lori M's review earlier this year. I started my daughter and later on signed up my son too. They both look forward to their weekly art classes. The staff here is phenomenal, starting from Hilary, the owner, to Michael the teacher, to Nadia, the scheduler. I've been having to reschedule more often than usual but they are always accommodating. They teach using a systematic approach and it takes time to see progress. However, I've been very pleased with the results so far. My kids now proudly display their artwork in their rooms and have gained a lot of confidence. This is one of the best gift for any child who enjoys drawing and coloring! read more

After 10 months of art, we are sad to be moving out of state. With many kids activities, my 8 year olds seem to get bored or just want a break...not at ArtSteps. My 4 year old also started a few months ago & all 3 kids show no sign of burnout or outgrowing of the program. This is a great place & we'll miss it terribly! read more

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Art Steps is a wonderful place for kids who love art. The teachers here are not only highly professional, but also genuinely friendly, informative and understanding. Even during online learning they quite effortlessly manage to keep my 7 year old focused for the duration of a whole lesson. I particularly enjoy and appreciate the fact that our teacher started to introduce her students to the world of famous artists (Matisse, van Gogh for example), thus presenting and explaining to the kids, in a fun way and on the level they can understand, difficult artistic concepts. I am very grateful to the Art Steps teachers for their dedication and passion for art and for sharing it with the children. read more

My 9 year old daughter loves her Saturday class. We have been going for a couple months and I thought she would get bored, I was wrong. She is so inspired and can't wait to learn more!! I will say the staff is to thank as well. She raves about them!!! They create the best loving and encouraging environment!!! Thank you art steps!!! read more

Art Steps - My 9 year old made this in two weeks.. She is so proud to always show me her finished work!!! I love this piece!!! - Art Classes Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

I am so thankful for Art Steps and what they've done for my daughter's confidence! The teachers and staff pour so much into the kids, they feel like family! I've seen my daughters skill improve over time but love the calm and peace art gives her. I'm blessed to have her attend here and am so thankful for what art means to her! read more

I love art steps, it's a very unique art center for children that does not force them to trace shapes and limit their creativity to a template like some art places. My son loves going here and it is boosted his confidence is an artist read more

I rarely write reviews but this place deserves the recognition! Kids love coming here every week. Facility is clean and very well organized. The staff does an excellent job of keeping it fun and interesting and in a caring atmosphere. In fact, the entire staff at the Yorba Linda office are superb! They are very nice, patient, understanding and always willing to help. Plus they are extremely accommodating with schedule changes. I had a scheduling conflict but the manager (Debbie) was able to help me through it. Debbie even offered suggestions and eventually made it work out. It's customer service like this office that keeps us coming back. Thank you! read more

My daughters did art camp here this summer and LOVED it!!!! All the staff that work there are nice and friendly. My daughters I felt learned and did a lot during their time there. They had fun and got to try different forms of art. I was impressed with how well their artwork came out :) I just wish they weren't so expensive or I'd have my daughters take art classes here. read more

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE ART STEPS YORBA LINDA!!! So happy to have found this art school. Although it is far for us, it is totally worth the drive. My daughter is flourishing. . .enjoys this class, looks forward to it, has already learned so much! Great staff and classroom! Highly recommend!! read more