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    CalColor Academy

    4.2 (16 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

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    Cher Y.

    our five years old son is having a wonderful experience at Calcolor Academy! It's amazing to hear that he enjoys going to class each week and that it's helping him build confidence in his drawing abilities. The variety of art projects and the valuable techniques he's learning--like tracing lines, drawing shapes, and blending colors--are excellent ways for him to develop both his skills and his love for art. the class also provides great opportunities to him to use different art tools. It is so rewarding for us to see him so proud of his work and excited to share it with us! Plus, having a supportive teacher who provides feedback is a great way to encourage his growth as well. he is definitely on a fantastic creative journey!

    Wei W.

    My 9 year old has been studying at Calcolor for three years. Ms. Connie and Ms. Elina have been very patient with kids and the curriculum is very comprehensive. They encourage kids to have their own ideas and support all sorts of different ideas. They are very flexible to accommodate our crazy soccer schedule to do make up classes. Last year we also attended the summer camp. My son loves the summer camp especially the small stop motion movie he made through out the one week summer camp. And they have the best lunch plan for summer camp. As a pretty picky kid's parent, I was able to order the lunch based on his preference day by day. He really enjoyed the summer camp as well as the fresh and hot lunches.

    As L.

    My son has been learning arts here for more than one year. He really loves the classes, especially with Ms. Connie. Ms. Connie is professional, patient, and really nice. They have Summer Camp instead of regular classes in Summer Break. My son asked me several times last Summer, "Why don't I have art class for a such long time? I miss Ms. Connie very much." I asked a lot of parents and finally found one who can transfer a spot to my son due to their schedule change. My son was excited and of course, he had a great time at the Summer Camp, too. My son continues his art classes(ages 4-6) after Summer Camp. They have different themes and projects every week, related to different cultures, artists, and histories. When my younger son is 4, definitely will come here with his brother. Highly recommend!

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    My 5-year daughter has been on the Calcolor Newark campus for one year. Three of my daughter's friends recommended this school, and we decided after a trial class. My daughter really likes the curriculum and has enjoyed every art activity. They provide various art themes, and materials, and teach from basic skills to the artist's specific methods. For example, they teach lining, coloring, and propositions as well as the introduction of famous artists and their artworks. Also, through their teaching, my daughter could learn about diverse cultures and history. Every Sunday, she is heading to this school very happily. She likes all teachers whom she has learned, Ms. Connie, and Ms. Krista. I think I am lucky to find this great school and highly recommend it.

    My daughter has been taking art classes at Newark location for the last few years .She loves this place, always looking forward to her weekly classes. She loves her teacher, Ms. Elina. She is a great teacher, and her all art techniques are very kids friendly:) Regarding this place, the teacher to kids ratio is great. Teachers have enough times spent with each kid during classes. They are very flexible with makeup classes and have many options available. They have art shows every few months where they display kids' artwork, and kids are looking forward to it.

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    We spent almost three years with calcolor academy and most recently with the newly opened Newark site. The curriculum is fun creative and so well designed that the kids get a great taste of art while creating their artwork with their own individual style. I am so grateful to all the teachers we have been with - Ms Rachel Ms Yishu and Mr Alvin ; my son developed his interest in art thanks to all the inspiration and patience. The teachers really pay close attention to get to know each kid and his/her personality and style. They try their best to bring arts to kids. Highly recommend Calcolor to kids from age 4 and above (they offer portfolio advanced class to age 10+ and AP class at certain sites I think).

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    Amazing experience! My child loved the class and learned a lot. Highly recommended! The teachers are super nice and knowledgeable

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