We've had a wonderful experience with the digital art/painting class at CalColor. Instructor Yunli is fantastic--patient, knowledgeable, and great with kids. She encourages students to develop and explore their own creative concepts and even guides them toward applying for art competitions, which is such a confidence boost. Digital art is an excellent art form, very relevant in this day and age and extremely accessible for kids as long as they have an iPad. My daughter looks forward to every class, and we've seen clear improvement in both her skills and creative thinking. Highly recommend this class and Cal Color institute. read more

It has an amazing atmosphere and the teachers are very nice and friendly. There are many available art supplies and mediums available to use and offers AP classes read more

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We have been sending our child for 5 years and every year the teachers are great instructors and patient! Highly recommend!

My kids love this art class and they are progressing very well and I hope everyone else enjoys it as much as my kids!

Clean environment and friendly staff! My daughter love the drawing class here. Summer camp is also convenient and she enjoyed it plus you can also purchase lunch each day. read more

My kids love to draw and paint and we were looking for a way to help them refine those interests and find new ways and mediums to express themselves. They've been attending CalColor Academy for over 2 years (Exploration and Foundation), as well as summer camps and they love it. I appreciate the breadth of creative projects (e.g. Diwali lights, Lunar New Year dragons, under the sea themes, and more) and the mediums they have explored over the years - from markers to painting to oil pastels and mixed media and everything in between. The goal always seems to build a foundational knowledge of artists, art styles, and technique - and they have a lot of fun while doing it. The teachers do a great job of explaining the technique and themes to the parents as well. Highly recommend CalColor! read more

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we love Cal Color! instructors are skilled and provide good constructive feedback to students to improve their techniques and understanding of art. projects are age appropriate and fun. my daughter loves how they foster her creativity. try a class- it won't disappoint. read more

GREAT TEACHERS AND STAFF The teachers were providing great and complicated projects for exploration, foundation, advancement, digital, and more! The manager of this campus, Ms.Gigi, was a great teacher (she was teaching). There a cards you get from teachers before Christmas break and you only get them at CalColor (not for sale!). They included different type of techniques and skills like the color range and body proportions. For summer camps, they gave out snacks that are free(no need to pay!). They also included great lunches like teriyaki chicken but you will need to pay a little bit of money. read more

Second year my daughter has attended the summer camp and it was an enriching experience both times. They are able to accomplish a few art items in one week and have a lot of fun. read more

I took my 4.5 year old to a trial class here awhile back and while she enjoyed the class, I had concerns about the organization and safety for young children. My first observation is that it was such a chaotic environment. The teacher was either very late (10 min) or didn't show and had to have someone step in. There was no explanation given and they just quickly jumped into the lesson without showing the few new/trial students where to go and what to do. From a safety perspective, my biggest flag was the bathroom situation. There were several classes running simultaneously across various ages from 4 year olds through high school. Because it was her first time, I stayed near the class and noticed her telling her teacher that she needed to use the restroom. The teacher was busy and told her it was ok to go without telling her where. I walked her to the bathrooms at the back of the building and there was a line - 2 high school students and one man who I assume was a dad. Having 4 year olds wait for restrooms unsupervised especially with the range of ages present was a major flag for me. They also didn't have stools or anything and she definitely was not able to reach the sink taps without me holding her up. Also, echoing what another reviewer said. It was so hectic that day - no one in the front was paying attention to who is walking in or out. I know this is fine for parents of older children, but if you're going to have classes open to 4 year olds, there should be appropriate precautions and equipment in place. read more

My kid enjoyed summer camp at CalColor with Ms. Mandy. We are very impressed with the projects brought home and appreciated how Ms. Mandy guided them with techniques and encouragements. We will definitely be returning. Thank you, Ms. Mandy! read more

Calcolor is an amazing place for kids to learn art. Their classes are well organized with a wonderful curriculum. Best part is that at the end of every class they walk through what the students did, the new techniques they learnt which is very useful and interesting to know about. My kid enjoys his class with Ms Gigi who has been a wonderful and knowledgeable teacher. Overall a great place for learning art read more

Our older daughter started learning art at a competitor school at age 5. For the 3 years we were there, I didn't feel my daughter's drawing was progressing at a noticeable rate, which was why we moved her to CalColor at age 8 based on good reviews of the school. Ever since then, her art learning journey was channeled to the fast lane that was up and beyond our expectations. First, she was with Ms Lori at Foundation class, where the students were exposed to a wide range of art materials ranging from color pencil to marker, water color, oil pastel and acrylic paint. The curriculum was thoughtfully designed with many art styles and techniques, and there were even PowerPoint presentations for parents to learn together what they would be teaching during the semester. Later, she also signed up for digital art where she loved to learn how to draw on iPad using an Apple pen and Procreate. The school's website has a program pathway where students can work on fine art and digital art according to their interest with the guided schedule, which we find really helpful. A few semesters later, our daughter got into Elite Foundation class with Mr. Alvin, where her artistic talents and potential really blossomed. This Elite program is for kids who are really serious about art learning. The projects they worked on were much more challenging and sophisticated, yet Mr. Alvin miraculously managed to get his points across on the Zoom meetings (during the Covid pandemic), and these 8-9 year old kids were able to spend 6-7 weeks on a project that would completely blow me away. Honestly, I couldn't believe my daughter was able to draw what she drew. Aside from the regular weekly classes, we have always signed up for their summer camps per our daughter's request. Now she is continuing her art journey here at age 11 and we started sending our younger one in for the same high-quality art education. We have nothing but good things to say about the school, the teachers and the admin team. We highly recommend CalColor to any kids who wish to hop on a pleasant and fruitful artistic journey. read more

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I was in calcolor I think when I was really young and then i moved to Los Angeles and stopped. Then i moved back to cupertino three years ago and decided that i should start art again. So a year ago i tried out drawing and i surprisingly didnt do too bad since i was placed in level 3 in Mrs Rain's class. Now im in lvl 4 and going to painting next year. Its sad to leave drawing but i really progressed a lot and every class i felt like i was getting better. I think taking calcolor is the right idea since you learn a lot of artistic skills and techniques as well as having fun projects to work on read more

Love this place for our kids. A real curriculum for children who may aspire to a future in the graphic arts.

We signed up for a private summer camp during COVID-19 shelter-in-place, one art teacher vs. 8 kids from the neighborhood. CalColor strictly followed "Guidance for Summer Camps" from the Public Health Department of Santa Clara County. All adults wore masks, and kids were recommended to wear masks as well. The classroom was sanitized daily. My kid had a wonderful time with her friends at the one week camp where they did several painting projects and made an animal clay pot. The art teacher, Ms. Peiju, was professional, patient and kind. We couldn't be happier with CalColor's flexibility to open private camps during this special time and our kid got to learn her favorite subject with her little buddies. read more

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My son, who is 5.5 years now, has been studying at CalColor Academy Cupertino Site for almost 7 months. I noticed BIG changes from him! He has been in a very supportive daycare for almost 4 years, where the teachers provide tons of art exploration activities and opportunities through these years. But he never has interests in these activities. He seldomly draws anything by himself. He fell behind in terms of fine motor skills. Since he has been studying at CalColor since the beginning of this year, he began to draw by himself! He begins to use art as a tool for expressing himself. He begins to draw when he is sad or happy. When he feels upset, he will draw it into art. When he would like to show his affection towards me, he will draw it into art. I'm so glad and surprised to find that he now gradually has another way of expressing his feelings! His daycare teacher also noticed that he began to attend art activities at school. All these BIG changes are credited to CalColor! My son has been studying with 3 different teachers at CalColor. All these teachers are very passionate about art. Their passion has great influences on my son. His interest in art gradually developed under their influences. In additions, these teachers are very warm, kind, fun and supportive. They make the art learning journey fun and excited. They're not only great artists, but also great teachers. They know how to connect with kids. They really know how to encourage kids to express themselves. They're super patient with kids. Thank you CalColor! You really inspired my son and helped him fall in love with art! read more

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The experience of CalColor at Cupertino was horrible and I was very disappointed about this school. It is not considered as safe for any kids and the school staff are not responsible as other schools'. I contacted the school and asked whether there are any concerns regarding having a 4 year old kid at the class. They said there are plenty of opportunities and no concerns. So I registered for my son although I was a bit concerned about whether he is ready for the class. Then the first day, after about 15 minutes we sent him to the school, the front desk called us and mentioned he was crying so they decided to send him to the front desk, and asked us to pick him up. I asked whether they can have another try, and they refused. Then I went to pick him up. He was there alone and nobody was around. When I picked him up and left, nobody asked anything. I was a bit concerned if a stranger took him away, the front desk probably would not even notice - it is not even a safe place for kids. I went to the window of the classroom to take a look. The teacher was there to watch her phone, and students were just drawing something on the paper by themselves. If this is the experience for the 4 years old kid who had no drawing experience, it might be a bit too advanced for him. Then I requested a refund but they asked for a $20 processing fee and $50 registration fee. What a horrible experience - 15 minutes without even a little effort from the teacher or anyone from the school, they charge for $70. I'd not recommend this place to any friends at all. It is not even considered as a safe place for any kids. read more

I've been going to CalColor for 2 years now and I am currently in high school. I really love the teachers and classes at CalColor because of the help and support that they give. I also took the summer classes and it really helped me to improve! read more

Really nice place for kids in person art classes. Since covid we took online class. But now we prefer in person class. My son likes Ms. Gigi a lot. read more

My two kids have been taking Calcolor classes and camps since age 4 and 5. We have worked with a number of teachers in Cupertino and Mountain View sites and I have to say all the teachers are great! They are passionate about art, inspiring and very experienced in with young kids to cultivate creativity. My kids have been to other studios and private lessons but they both ranked Calcolor as their favorite art studio. The regular curriculum is very well structured, exploring different materials and forms, while working on projects kids love. We've tried submarines, ocean life, mermaids, pokemon, game board design and clay. During COVID, the staff worked tirelessly to transition to online zoom instruction and the result is amazing and far surpassed my expectations. It is not easy to keep young kids engaged but my 5 year old look forward to the zoom class and is able to focus for 45 minutes by herself to finish a piece of work. When county relaxed shelter guidelines in June, we also signed up for a week of in person camp. Calcolor teachers and staff meticulously planned the instruction and activities to allow the children to have fun and social interactions, yet minimizing the risk of infection. Small groups of 6-8 kids had dedicated class room, activity room and bathroom! Overall the camp was a great experience. read more

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My child took the online classes during the pandemic and recently joined the computer anime/ animation summer camp for 1 week. Both were run very professionally, e.g. online classes material pick-ups, in-person camp kids drop-off, pick-ups and lunch arrangements....etc. The teachers (2 teachers during 2020~2021 online and Mr. Joseph for this year's summer camp) are professional art teachers with lots of patience for kids. Great teacher student ratio. Well designed lesson plans. During pandemic, I was especially impressed by two of the lessons that I sat alongside my child: Ukyio-e and Van Gogh. The Ukyio-e one didn't use the most famous Hokusai as example but another less famous artist, which I thought was brilliant. The teacher explained the Ukyio-e style and focus very well. The artist chosen particularly likes Birds Eye views. In the end, 6 2nd graders can draw a Birds Eye viewpoint picture with their understanding of the style. Our recent summer camp experience was great, too. My child walked in with brand new iPad and Apple Pencil, not knowing much as to how to use them. Coming out on Friday knowing how to storyboard, layers, making short animatics,...etc. it was obvious that at least 5 out of the 10 campers were already experienced in ProCreate and iMovie, but the teacher were able to give them different individual attention. read more

Every single staff here is friendly and helpful. My daughter's works from CalColor always surprise me. I also just finished my first oil painting work at CalColor mom's oil painting workshop and I'm pretty proud of myself. We both love this place and it is worth the money. read more

I would highly recommend CalColor. Very inspired curriculum and enthusiastic teachers accompanied by the wonderful atmosphere. My son has been taking the class with Ms. Nora since September. She is an amazing teacher and is well-loved by all the kids. It is the solid technique taught in a very fun and straightforward way that children can easily understand. I can see my son's skills getting stronger after every class. The gift of understanding and creativity will benefit the kids for their lifetime. read more

My daughter went to the calcolor on-site camp this summer, yes 2020 summer. It was a fantastic experience. The site is clean and the staff is friendly. The kids loved the camp. It's such a privilege being able to attend an onsite camp during this special period. Calcolor offered a great experience that's safe, fun and the kids learned a lot. read more

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My 5.5 yo son has brought home these cute pieces from Calcolor summer camp, he absolutely loved the teacher and his friends around. The small group camp is very engaging, the teacher had done good job to help them explore new art forms while keeping them interested. Very pleasant experience. read more

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Ms. Lori's passion for teaching art makes her a top notch teacher. My daughter loves her class and her teaching style. The commentary at end of each class is golden. read more

CalColor Academy - Art Classes Near Me - Cupertino, California

My 11 year old daughter joined the Atelier class at CalColor Academy Cupertino Branch with Mr. Kai less than a year ago, and learned to draw a level 4 bargue in a few long months. But, she was able to pull through with the help of Kai. read more

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We enjoyed the art classes at CalColor Cupertino so much that we have been here for 3 sessions! My kids( 6 and 4 years old) look forward to each visit. Ms. Yujia is great with children and she has a great balance between directing the kids through the art making activity and allowing them to explore the materials on their own. Many of the paintings and activities are extremely intricate, but Ms. Yujia has adjusted the activities so my kids are able to enjoy it and feel proud of their final product. Highly recommend this place for art classes! read more

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My son is 7.5 years old now. He started with CalColor a year ago with their summer camp and loved it a lot. So we decided to continue with the weekly class. It's been a year now. The class is well designed with all kinds of fun, clay, drawing, oil painting, etc. Sometimes it's structured in 2-3 weeks. Kids get to explore and learn. All teachers are pretty nice and professional. We got to work more with Ms. Yujia and Ms. Lori. They are both super nice, always encouraging, inspiring and focus to detail. I also appreciate a lot for their time to talk to parents regarding kid's progress. I found my son more dedicated when drawing. And I'm so glad to see all kinds of works that he brought back. CalColor's management team is also wonderful. They listen to parents and always try their best to solve parents' concern. read more

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We wanted our daughter to engage in the real world again after a long and boring home time, so we sent her to this place for the summer camp. We are very happy about the experience she had. First of all, it's safe as they followed the health protocol well. My daughter was excited about the classes and couldn't wait to go every morning. The teacher Peiju is definitely talented and patient. We were so surprised to see their projects on the last-day show. They really exceeded our expectations. We will come again for another session. read more

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One of the best art schools in the area. We've tried at least 5 schools before CalColor opens Cupertino site and final settled here. The teachers in CalColor are active artists themselves and passionate in teaching the same time. We are really glad to find such an amazing school. CalColor not only teaches arts, most importantly Calcolor inspires. Art is taught in a fun and creative way in CalColor. My two kids (7&10) love CalColor. read more

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CalColor Cuptertino site opened this summer, and my daughter has been attending their foundation class for 7-9 year old. Their curriculum is very well designed. Foundational techniques are incorporated into several fun art projects. Kids feel so accomplished after each projects. This is my daughter's favorite enrichment class and she's been asking to keep attending their classes, and summer camp as well. Their director and instructors are very enthusiastic, responsive and patient. My daughter was taught by Ms Lan, Ms Yujia and Ms Lori. They are all fabulous. I would highly recommend CalColor! read more

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Both of my kids really enjoyed their calcolor experience. We took regular weekend classes there, as well as summer camps (and in 2020 the private onsite summer camp). My kids kept on wanting to go back to calcolor for more fun and more art. Both of my kids are really creative, in different ways - one enjoys fine detailed drawing and perspectives, one enjoys drawing everything cute. Calcolor instructors/artists was able to use the same drawing project, allowing kids to shine using their creative minds. In fact, we like it so much that we now started private lessons with one of the instructors/artists there. read more

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My son has been attending the art classes at CalColor Academy Cupertino for about 10 months, and I can definitely see the changes in him. He starts as a newbie who is reluctant to draw anything, but over the months he is learning and experiencing, and now he likes to draw every interesting things he saw. He really enjoys expressing himself that way. All those changes would not happen without Ms. Yujia's teaching and guidance. She is an inspiring and patient teacher. Highly recommended. read more

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My daughter has been attending the Cupertino CalColor for 2 semesters now. She was always interested in drawing and had taken a few art classes in Kindergarten, but going from the after school art classes to CalColor is like going from those old flip phones to a new smartphone. Her art improved quite a bit and she now finds even more enjoyment when she draws and colors. Techniques taught to her in just the last few months have been: shading single/vanishing point perspective layering She loves unicorns and the difference between her pre-calcolor classes and post-calcolor classes is pretty big. Her teacher, Miss Peiju has been extraordinarily patient and accessible. She understands how 6 year old kids can be easily bored and does a great job of both challenging and educating them. Even though there's some homework, its not unreasonable and it gives my daughter an opportunity to show us what she's learned. =) Highly recommended! Only cons I can think of is that its not cheap, but you really do get what you pay for! read more

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My daughter is five years old. She has been learning drawing and painting with Ms. Yujia in CalColor. Ms. Yujia is very good with kids, and my daughter really enjoys going to the art class every week. She is also a very professional art teacher, I have seen the improvement from my daughter's paintings. If your child likes art, CalColor is a good choice, and I highly recommend Ms. Yujia to friends. read more

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It is a great place, I always am looking forward to going here and I think the teacher does a great job teaching me why and what I should add in my art read more

Calcolor academy is a lot of fun and it teaches you how to draw very good also place is clean he teachers help you draw and also the teachers teach you how to draw and show you. read more

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CalColor Academy deserves 5 stars. My nine year old daughter joint the facility in De Anza about two months ago -- she has no experience with digital arts before the class, and now she can do quite something with Ms. Jessica. Prior joint this class, my daughter does have few years of training of basic arts, such as water painting, sketching, but nothing fancy. For computer skills, she does has an iPad but not much with computer in general, except instruction from her teacher in public school. My daughter attend class in Saturday morning. For DigitalArts class in CalColor Academy, each class last from 9:00am - 120pm. There is a break in between two sessions. After class, Ms Jessica talk with me about what my daughter learned today, how she did in class, and what material/skills will be introduced for the next week's class. If you really listen, you would understand how and why the class was designed in a such way. The information help me to understand more about my daughter's progress and adjust my expectation each time. I have my daughter's work attached in my review. These were her works after about 2-3 classes. Overall, CalColor is a right place for my daughter, and Ms. Jessica is a nice teacher that my daughter feel happy to learn from. read more

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