We've been part of the Rebel Art School family for about six years now, and I truly couldn't be…read morehappier to support Alex and the entire Rebel team. They just celebrated their 10-year anniversary, and I can honestly say they've created something really special. I always joke that I'm terrified of losing our spot at Rebel. The anxiety is REAL when that registration email comes through! Rebel Art School will truly make an artist out of you. When my daughter first started, she spoke mostly Spanish, so I wondered if that would be a challenge for her. I quickly learned that art doesn't require a specific language. It's its own language. My daughter is also naturally shy and tends to keep to herself. She's not usually the kid who will walk into a room and immediately try to make new friends. But Rebel gives her the freedom to be in her own space, focused on what she's creating, without ever making her feel like she needs to be an extrovert. And when she does connect with people, it happens naturally. It has been such a wonderful experience for our whole family. Now, at nine years old, my daughter has created her own little business. She makes watercolor greeting cards, sells them at different pop-ups, and even has her own sweet little corner in Rebel's retail area. Watching her creativity grow into something she's proud enough to share with the world has been one of the coolest things to witness as her mama. And honestly, one of the best parts for me is getting to fill our home with all the art and color she has created over the years. Every piece has a little memory attached to it. So if you have a little one who you think would thrive in this kind of environment, don't hesitate. This is a REAL art school, and it's such a special one. Now we just need to convince Alex to bring Rebel to Oakland someday. Wink wink. We love you all! Claudia + Colette

Rebel Art School is one of those places that I wish every family could find for their kids…read more Our oldest has been homeschooled his entire life because he received a liver and kidney transplant when he was very young and remains immunocompromised. His education has consequently involved a lot of computers and technology. He also has developmental delays and clinically diagnosed difficulties with dexterity, so when we first found Rebel, we were excited about simply giving him a chance to unplug, use his hands, and experience a completely different kind of learning. What we didn't anticipate was just how important Rebel would become to him. Art has challenged his fine motor skills in ways that are productive and enjoyable. He is painting, drawing, sculpting, building, and working with different tools and materials, all while strengthening skills that are genuinely difficult for him. Instead of feeling like he's working on something he struggles with, he's proud of what he's making. But what Rebel has given him socially may be even more valuable. When you homeschool a child, finding meaningful opportunities to build relationships and feel like part of a group can take some extra effort. At Rebel, that happened naturally. He has formed relationships with his instructors and classmates, he gets excited about going, and he has a community that belongs to him independently of us. Watching that develop has meant more to me as his mom than I can really put into a review. Our experience was so positive that we eventually signed up his younger brother too. He's now almost through his first semester, and we've watched him find his own place there in an entirely different way. Both boys have participated in Rebel's summer camps as well, and those have become something our family looks forward to every year. Something else I really appreciate is that Rebel doesn't confuse teaching technique with teaching conformity. The kids are absolutely learning how to use materials, develop skills, and understand artistic concepts, but they aren't being taught that everyone's finished product should look identical. Their individual perspective is treated as part of the art. Their ideas aren't corrected out of them. They're encouraged to take what they're learning and make something that actually feels like theirs. I think kids desperately need more of that. They need places where imagination is taken seriously. Where making something unusual isn't automatically making it wrong. Where they can try something, discover it doesn't work, change direction, and keep going. Art gives children a language for things they may not always know how to put into words, and Rebel understands that beautifully. As a parent, I'm also incredibly particular about the environments I trust with my children. Rebel is somewhere I can send them knowing they are cared for, respected, encouraged, and surrounded by adults who genuinely seem to enjoy helping kids discover what they're capable of. I thought I was signing my son up to learn art. Instead, we found something that has supported him physically, socially, creatively, and emotionally, and eventually became something his brother could call his own too. So if you're asking me if I would recommend Rebel Art School? 10,000 times over, we recommend them!

Lafayette Studio is wonderful! Classes are small and allow lots of opportunities to ask individual…read morequestions. The space is lovely and air conditioned in the Summer. There is a great variety of classes and teachers to choose from. Parking is easy. Great company of fellow local artists. Doug and Jody are very responsive to any questions you might have and run the Studio efficiently. You can also pay a monthly fee to come and go and use the studio as you like. Great for beginners and experienced artists alike.

Great location, studio space, instructors & fun group of artists! There is also monthly studio…read moretime for rent. Check it out!!

If you're planning a birthday look no further!!! Seriously they do a wonderful job and it's not…read moreoverwhelming soooo much fun and no need for favors because the art is the party favors!!! We had a variety of ages and all of the kids had such a wonderful time. Thank you Abby, Kiara and the whole team this is one for the books which reminds me I left my book oh well I'll get it next week with the pots! (The pinch pot section isn't pictured because everyone was having too much fun making pinch pots)

This place awakened my toddler's inner artist. Ever since going, we have made time for art…read moreeveryday. Prior to going, he was mostly interested in banging crayons around like they were drum sticks. Since visiting, he has started coloring, painting, using street chalk and markers.

Today I started the pottery class. The teacher was very patient and encouraging. I literally had…read morenever touched clay before and there is a learning curve. So it is a good challenge to work those creative muscles. At the same time, it's a great escape and fun to learn! Great spot, great instructors, recommend!

I am finishing my second session of pottery on the wheel for adults and I have had a great time!…read moreThe environment is friendly and welcoming and my instructor, Colleen has been very supportive. This is definitely a studio for people to use as a hobby that don't need super quick turn-around (something they are clear about from the beginning).

This is such a lovely little preschool! The teachers are all awesome. We loved the curriculum, play…read morebased learning. And having mixed ages was great, I think it helped with my kiddos social & physical development. My kiddo usually started the day by visiting one of the learning stations, i.e. the Science table. I loved that my kiddo was so interested in what each station taught and was always excited to tell (or show) me what she learned that day. The annual Art Show that Teacher Thea puts on is absolutely wonderful! The children's artwork that is made during the year is displayed in the Community Center in the same style like when visiting a museum. We loved seeing each child's takes on different artists styles. This school definitely gets an A+ for having a great learning environment and awesome Teachers.

My daughter has thrived since starting here. Nurturing teachers with a play based curriculum makes…read morethis an A+ choice. Covid precautions definitely in place (smaller class size, masks, hand washing, and social distancing as much as you can w toddlers). Just an absolute gem.

I'm taking a woodworking class here, and I'm thoroughly satisfied with the level and quality of…read moreinstruction. The tools in the wood shop are great, and the instructors really know their stuff. What's more, those guys sure know how to keep a sharp edge on their equipment. Tuition is, in my opinion, up to what one would expect to pay in today's economy, especially considering that everyone is scrambling for cash to stay afloat, even the local government and its affiliated programs. The registration process on the archaic website is a touch on the byzantine side, though. It looks a lot like the very first website I ever coded when I was 16 years old. Uhh, now that I think about it, it looks like the website I designed a few years ago. But I'm no web designer, so hah! Point being, you're gonna have to dig around a little bit to find what you're looking for, but once you've found it, the actual act of registering for a class is pretty straightforward. Now, back to the woodworking instructors: Between the Bill and Dave, they've got about 70 years experience, 20 fingers, 20 toes, and 8 eyes (they both wear glasses). So I trust them to teach me the ways. I don't know if I'll ever be able to snatch the pebble from their hands, but I'm confident that they're showing me how to keep all my phalanges and body parts so that I could snatch that pebble, even if only in theory. I plan on taking many more courses here, especially in the "Working with Wood" category of classes. Now go forth and learn something new!

This a great local resource for woodworkers. The Mt. Diablo Adult Education program offers may…read moreadult woodworking classes for beginners to advances woodworkers, along with open shop classes. The woodworking 1 class is a great introduction to all the equipment through the process of building a beautiful step stool. The day and night classes include men and women of all ages. The fees are very reasonable to get access to great equipment. The teachers are knowledgeable and very willing to help. For more info: https://mdae.mdusd.org/

I am really annoyed that yelp removed my original review because this is a legitimate review. I…read moretook classes with joy and so did my daughter and she deserves the review I gave. I am active on yelp and have reviewed multiple businesses so it's crazy yelp would move my review just to charge a buck. Do the right thing yelp and give customers a voice. Sign your kids up with her cause she's really patient ang a great teacher.

From the owner: Learning to sew gives children the opportunity to be creative and produce colorful, attractive and…read moreuseful items. The items are made by hand or machine and can be kept or given as gifts. Progressive projects in crafts clothing and quilting will be offered along with clothing repair and alterations. Projects initiated by the teacher will be billed to you. Some projects like clothing need to be selected and paid for by child and parent. Small Group 1hr class 4 children 7-teens $19.00 For more information enrollment please call Joy Parsons at (925) 300-6494.

Fantastic teacher of encaustic wax art. I am hooked on her classes and want to go every week. She…read moreis generous with her supplies and works along with you.

Melissa put me immediately at ease with my lack of artistic ability. She was very thorough and…read moreclear in her instruction. The atmosphere was easy and fun, and it was a great time. I learned a lot and was even proud of what I created! I can't wait to take more classes with Melissa.

I just graduated from the Medical Assisting program and I absolutely loved my time at Unitek…read more The enrollment process was super easy because they guide you through the enrollment steps. Richie and Ashley from Career services were a big help throughout the program, and were super fast at responding when I had questions. I felt that I learned a lot from my on campus teachers/mentors Ms. Crain, Ms. Oliver, and Ms. James, as well as from my online experience with Ms. Dori and Ms. Kaur. They took their time in explaining each subject in depth so that we could understand. They definitely have prepared me for the medical field. This program was absolutely worth it and I see myself going back to Unitek in the future to further my education.

As a first time student, my experience so far is horrible, the new instructor has no idea as to…read morewhat they are teaching, lack of experience, lack of professionalism, lack of communication, etc. The list could go on. The college doesn't care about the students they just want money and to hit their quotas! I would never recommend this "college" to anyone! Horrible!

Do not waste your time here. They are only concerned with money. They give no fucks about your…read morekids. Their bottom line is trying to dump kids into 2:1 lessons. That is their most net saving trick.it helps SOME kids, but not most. They Loooooov to say we are not code ninjas (They aren't, but Code ninjas also wastes your money)

This is our daughter's favorite activity. She plays all of the sports but coding class is her…read morefavorite after school activity... and she's 5. I can't say enough good things about McGrail and how wonderful he is with the kids. Even the little guys (my 3 year old that goes with her sister), he is so great at keeping her entertained. All of my kids LOVE going to Coder School and genuinely look forward to it every week. I highly recommend you send your kids here and start them early. Definitely worth every penny and something that I have started to look forward to taking her to each week!