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

Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed years of creativity with Alex and the wonderful team at Rebel Art…read more Now, as a high achieving student at Cal she attributes much of her creativity and acceptance of new challenges to the supportive atmosphere of exploration she experienced there. Rebel Art rounded out a great academic and student athlete with appreciation for the artistic dimensions of life. Your young one, too, may find depth in themselves--or they might just get excited about colors and clay! Either way, worth it! Thank you to Alex and her crew.

My 8 year old daughter has been going here for 3 months and she loves it! I like the fact that that…read morethis place has a variety of art that my daughter can experience. She has brought home BEAUTIFUL artwork that we hang and use. Parking is easy to find. Its a one hour and fifteen min class every Tuesday and plans to open more sessions. The teacher, devina, is receptive to each child and allows their creativity to flow. She is kind, talented and is amazing with children!

Devina is one of the most dedicated teachers I have known. Under her instruction, my daughter has…read morelearned how to use various types of paint, mediums, techniques, and has been able to really surface the deep love for art she had inside. She always has that brilliant smile at the end of every class with an end product, which is quite priceless! Devina also does corporate events and special events like birthdays - we invited her to do a lesson for my daughter and her friends for her birthday (Andy Warhol's donuts). What a super cool outcome that was! In addition to art, Devina also teaches public speaking, which has helped my daughter understand how to write outlines, make better arguments, reduce filler words and project better body language. Most importantly it has helped boost her self confidence! Devina is not just a teacher - she is invested in the development of your child all along the way, which is not something you'd get in some of the best teachers. We are truly lucky to have her in our daughter's life!

It has been an amazing few months of refining and creating since starting my membership at Clay…read moreClub, Tracy! The 24/7 studio access fits my schedule perfectly, allowing me to create more consistently and stretch my skills. Pots get fired on a frequent basis, which means a great turnaround time for my pieces. Most of all, it has become my time of solace and a much-needed escape from the daily grind. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great community and a place to create!

Discovering pottery this year has saved my mental health. I started by taking a few private classes…read morewith Omar. He's a WONDERFUL teacher. Patient, thoughtful, and most importantly - incredibly encouraging. Those classes caused me to fall deeply in love with this craft. The studio is such a wonderful place to work and the community is so lovely. I love being a member, and I have LOVED watching the studio and space grow and evolve. Watching Omar's dream come true, and being just a tiny part of it, is an honor. Whether you're a novice or someone who has been practicing ceramics for a decade, you will love being a part of this community.

This was such a beautiful picturesque event! A few moms got together for a paint & sip and we LOVED…read morethe entire experience. First of all, the property is absolutely beautiful and it is so much better than being cooped up indoors in some paint studio. You feel like you're on a retreat. Second of all, the instructions were very specific and we were very well guided throughout the process. I have two left hands - and art is definitely not my forte. However, even for someone like me- the painting was a success! Last of all, the food was phenomenal. I love authentic Indian food- and the food was very delicious and added a wonderful touch to the entire experience. I HIGHLY recommend coming here for a GNO, team building, or just to enjoy with friends. I am excited to bring my kids here for a party some day.

Wow! What an unforgettable experience at Paint and Picnic! I…read morewas planning my daughter's 17th birthday and originally thought of doing a picnic with a "paint with me" activity. While searching for vendors, I came across Paint and Picnic and I'm so glad I did! The website was easy to navigate, and everything was clearly laid out. I reached out to the owner, Sophia, and she responded quickly and answered all my questions. Booking was super easy, and once it was confirmed, everything was handled--setup, food, decor, and paint supplies! The venue is absolutely beautiful--relaxing, cozy, and perfect for pictures. Sophia works with a small local vendor in Berkeley for food, and each sandwich was customized to our guests' needs. I love that she supports small businesses! The paint session was fun and easy to follow, and all the girls loved it. Sophia is kind, professional, and incredibly accommodating. I didn't have to stress about a thing--just showed up and enjoyed the day. Highly recommend Paint and Picnic if you're looking for something unique, stress-free, and beautiful. You won't regret it!

Angela is a wonderful instructor. If you do a private party here make sure you request her. She's…read morefun, caring and helpful. You'll be in good hands with her. I can't say every b&b location is great but if you live in the east bay this is the location I'd recommend you visit. It's such a fun class and they even serve alcohol at great pricing! 10/10 would recommend.

Carrie is the best! She helped me redo the stencil for my dogs's toy box. Great venue for team…read morebonding and girls night out! Definitely would recommend and coming back!

Houman is really good with the kids, especially with the little one. He has all the patience in…read moreworld. Above all he's a really good artist/teacher. Been coming to Houman for years with some absence in between, but every time I'm back he welcome me like a good friend. Guide and teach me to be a better painter. I personally hold couple of painting parties in his place. My friends absolutely love their painting, few even turn into his students too. If you want to learn to paint or your little one need a art class to go. This place is where you need to come.

I just started taking painting class at Pazouki, last month…read more I must say that Homan is an excellent art teacher, he encourages you to be unafraid to make mistakes, helps you come up with what you would like to change, and provides a very peaceful and calm atmosphere to work. He loves what he does and it shows.Thank you !

We brought our 18 mo grandson here for a couple of hours. He thoroughly enjoyed it. What a great…read moreidea for a business!!!

We attended a birthday here and we had so much fun! This place is great for younger kids! Clean and…read moregreat service! I can't wait to come back again!

We had the pleasure of sending our daughter here for art classes, and she truly loved Mrs. Ana and…read moreher time there. She had fun every visit and was always excited to show us the projects she worked on. Ms. Ana also shared end-of-day photos of the artwork created in class, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend.

I took my kids back in Jan 2022 to give Global Art a try. Thought I'd left a review but realize I…read moredidn't as I was sorting photos. My boys had expressed an interest in art classes for homeschool. It was amazing to see what they could do on a first visit here and both were so excited with their results. We were greeted warmly and I was presented information in a straight forward and easy to understand manner while my boys went off to class. My boys are both age 12 and liked the set up for learning, the options of the different plans and types of art they could choose from and the instructors were all warm and helpful. As someone with chemical sensitivities, one of the instructors there was heavily fragranced and I had difficulties staying for too long.. For me, that was the only downfall as my kids don't particularly like being around strong fragrance either, though they don't have the reactions to it that I do. Overall, this was a fantastic experience. You can choose from different plans and frequencies. The times ultimately didn't work out for us with baseball practice and the 20+ min drive from Livermore, but continue to consider some of the camps they offer and they will attend if it works into our schedule.

This studio is filled with great instructors and students. It's always kept clean and organized…read more There are many options for glazing, and different options of clay that are held at the studio for purchase. I appreciate this place being more of a class setting than those one-time activities for date night or to hang with friends, because ceramics takes awhile to get a good handle on. Plus there is a process of the bisque and glaze fire which cannot be done in a day. My recommendation is to take the 8-week class and show up to every class. At the end of the course, I'm sure you will have a better understanding of pottery.

I'm 4 class into the ceramic wheeling throwing class with instructor Chung. We have an hour of…read morelearning and then a few hours of practice. During the practice sessions, Chung would personally assist each of us on how to improve our throwing technique. Sometimes, we'll see instructor Yee, whom adds on the extra fun of banter in the classroom. They also have open studio so that students can practice during the week. Special out out to Cassandra! Thank you for being super responsive and delightful to be around. Overall, everyone at the studio is amazing, and i love the welcoming atmosphere!!

I am very pleasantly surprised that my children have improved a lot after a few lessons with the…read moreteacher

From the owner: Art Classes for Kids Small group for better learning…read more Project based approach. Kids learn stuffs according to their skill level.