PLEASE PROTECT YOUR KIDS AND DON'T SEND THEM HERE IN THIS ABUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. ITS JUST A SCAM !!…read more We paid $500 for two of my kids. She did a couple of classes which were online and her behavior was so unprofessional. My kids (ages 9 and 10) are great artists and were bored. Nalyne was teaching them very basic stuff and we asked if she can teach more advanced concepts. My wife asked in a nice way and she sent a stinker response (please see the email below). Nalyne is just doing this online class to make money during COVID time. We definitely want to support small businesses which are impacted during these tough times, but pls stay away from such SCAMSTERS and protect your kids !! Please see the email communication below. I edited my kids names to make sure that their names are not posted publicly. On Jun 23, 2020, at 9:40 PM, Nalyne Gunggavakin info@beyondbrusharts.com wrote: Are you serious? First you said it was too hard for her to follow. E*** didn't follow my instructions today. Z** wasn't in my view. I told L*** many times to move the camera so I can see her, but she didn't. Being late to class today and attending Zoom while driving was inappropriate. What you are doing now is inappropriate especially I offered you a alternative which I really didn't have to. I have had students that are younger do well in a class for older students. Class is small enough so everyone gets attention. My school is geared for those who want to major in art or do AP Studio Art. Many of my students have been admitted to top 10 art colleges and have graduated. Most started when they were young. We have corresponded by numerous emails, text and phone calls. Never once have you asked me to access the levels. This has gone beyond the scope of my services and violates the studio policy which you have agreed to. As per #2 in my policy, I am discontinuing my services to both parties. This will be my last correspondence on the matter. Nalyne Gunggavakin Creative Director / Founder Beyond Brush Arts www.beyondbrusharts.com info@beyondbrusharts.com 929 E. Duane Ave. Suite B Sunnyvale, CA 94085 On Jun 23, 2020, at 8:35 PM, Archana wrote: It would be great if you can tell us what is covered in the next 3 days. I'm wondering if my kids might be more advanced level, and hence getting bored. Is there a higher grade class available. Thank you Sent from my iPhone

Nalyne is one of the most passionate and talented artists I have had the pleasure of working with…read more I have always treasured the time I spent as her student. Not only did I learn the fundamentals of art, but I also developed a love for culture and ideas that I had never been exposed to. From cubism to organic pigments, Nalyne explores a variety of artistic techniques and history that no other school does. This in-depth education led me to have a lifelong interest in fine arts and even influenced me to pursue a minor in cultural anthropology. Overall, Nalyne's love for art makes her class a unique experience that cannot be matched. Her experience and creativity help motivate students to create the best artwork they can and more. If anyone wishes to have a full understanding of art and its importance in our world, there is no better teacher than Nalyne.

My eldest daughter, a high school senior, is an artist, and I wanted to find her additional art…read moreclasses beyond what she was getting in high school. She's worked with Maria and Svetlana for the past several years, in classes including live figure study, live portraiture, animation and advanced portfolio prep. The teaching and guidance at the Art School of SF Bay has been exceptional. And better and better, my daughter has been accepted to top-ranked animation programs including CalArts, Ringling College of Art and Design, RISD and more. I cannot than Maria and Svetlana enough.

I really enjoyed my weekly class. Masha is an amazing teacher and will help you at your level. I…read morelearned so much during class, can't wait to take more!

Mrs. Maggie is a great art teacher. My son is really doing an awesome artworks. She is blessed with…read moreimmense talent and having lot of patience to handle kids. My son likes her a lot. She also knows the pulse of each student and teach them accordingly. Mrs. Maggie is an inspiring person for my son. She is very kind and encouraging. I would strongly recommend her if anyone looking for an art teacher.

Our daughter has been going to Gundolina Art School from 2018. During covid the virtual class has…read morebeen god send gift to us and helped our daughter with continued support for her art and creativity skills. We are so happy and feel lucky that our daughter has a teacher like Ms. Maggie. Ms.Maggie has great approach towards teaching students, apart from concentrating on student's art and creativity skills, she also guides them on how to handle the problems they face. We often see our daughter apply the same principles and skills she learned during her art class in her academics which has helped her tremendously. Ms.Maggie also encourages students with scholarships and we are thankful to her for providing scholarship to our daughter, it has been proud and happy moment for us. We hope our daughter grows with continued support from Ms Maggie. We also recommend Ms Maggi to all our friends and family.

The best thing a parent wants is to hear their child giggle and be happy. My daughter's curiosity…read morewas spiked at one of the Giggly Art Studio workshops and had a blast. You truly know they loved it know when on the way back they tell you how much fun they had and ask if they are going to do it again. Teaching kids how to form dough to look realistic is what Fateme did during that workshop. She was so gentle, patient, loving and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.

My daughter has been working with Fateme on a picture project for quite a few months. Fateme is an…read moreachieved artist herself and such a wonderful teacher!

Finding an art teacher who can nurture a child's creativity while teaching real, fundamental skill…read moreis rare, but Teacher Meiying has been that and so much more for our family. Both of my daughters have studied under Meiying for over a decade, starting all the way from the absolute basics. Over the years, she built an exceptionally solid foundation and taught them strong, rigorous techniques across various mediums. Meiying is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and patient. She knows how to push students to reach their full potential while keeping them inspired and confident in their work. Watching my daughters grow from beginners into skilled, confident artists under her guidance has been a total joy. If you are looking for an art studio that offers genuine technique, discipline, and top-tier instruction, I cannot recommend Meiying Art Studio highly enough!

My younger brother and I went to this school for four years, when he was in kindergarten to fourth…read moregrade, and I was in fourth to seventh. Looking back on it, outside of the progress you'd expect from four years of practice, I don't think I improved that much. They teach you to copy from a reference pretty well, which would be alright if you're going for hyperrealism, but that wasn't exactly what I was aiming for, back then or now. When I look at my drawings now, I realize that I was able to get details right, but the proportions were always slightly off. Also, everyone's drawings look similar, even the little kids', which are usually more creative. Certain teachers are nice and helpful, but some of the teachers are very cold, almost scary, including Meiying herself. I'd suggest going to a different school instead.

My son, who is eight years old, attended one week of Summer Camp with Art Hub. He really enjoyed…read morelearning a new painting technique and a new way to draw.

Art Hub Academy is extremely professional and accommodating. I registered my child for the Matiz…read moreclass online on July 21 (a Friday). Though there was a schedule that listed Matiz class 9:45 am to 10:45 am on Saturdays, there was no information regarding start and end date, so I was under the impression it was on a rolling admission, or that I would receive an email with directions. I did not receive an email with instructions, thus I emailed Art Hub Academy asking whether or not I should show up the next day (Saturday) for the class. Jose Luis emailed me back and let me know that all classes start at the beginning of the month, however he was super accommodating and allowed my son to come in the next day, all due to MY confusion! I apologized for the inconvenience and thanked him for his flexibility and for being so thoughtful. We showed up to the class the next morning, and Ms. Vivian was there. I am extremely impressed with how patient she is. She provided an all inclusive classroom environment that made my son feel comfortable. So much so, that he asked if I could leave because all of the other parents were not present. Usually he does not like to be alone in new environments until he warms up, but he wanted to be alone within 10 minutes of the class! The children were already working on a clay project from the week prior, and Ms. Vivian accommodated all of the children. I watched her navigate the class professionally with an enthusiastic attitude and friendly demeanor. She was well organized and made sure to give every child attention, as well as one-on-one attention. She explained tasks well to the children, and encouraged the children to socialize. She was gentle yet firm in her teaching approach. I got the vibe that Ms. Vivian loves what she does and it truly shows through her actions. When the class was over, I walked back in to pick my child up. I asked her how my child did. It went well, he enjoyed it all while having fun and learning art concepts. I was surprised at how attentive she proved to be. In addition to telling me how the class went, she picked up on things that I was already aware of, but did not expect others to pick up on during a one hour class. For example, she picked up on the fact that my son needs a lot of hands-on instruction and repetition. She even went as far as to ask how she could better help my son. Words can not explain how good Ms. Vivian's attention to detail made me feel as a parent. I am truly appreciative of the professional and patient demeanor exhibited by this facility. I am really happy with the choice I made to bring my child here. My son would not stop talking about how fun the class was, and walking me through the process of "wiring" for his clay model. It has only been one class and I can see the impact that this establishment has made on my child's self-confidence. The developmental gains that my son (and I'm sure other children) are making from this establishment are substantial. Thank you for the love and confidence that you pour into our children, Art Hub Academy!

This art academy is a hidden gem. The teacher is down to earth and teaches hands on. She is very…read morepatient and generous with compliments. The atmosphere is very relaxed in the studio. The students include serious high school students preparing for college or art/ design schools as well as young kids who is learning to draw and find it relaxing like my son. She is teaching my son to draw, paint, model house building and to work with clays. The teacher is bilingual, Korean and English. It's really nice to see her former students to come to visit her at the studio.

We had a wonderful experience at Paint with Emily! This was our first paint and sip event and it…read morewas truly enjoyable! The instructor, Emily, was so funny and nice. She assured everyone that our paintings were going to turn out great no matter our skills and as long as we didn't give up and just had fun. All the materials were set out and ready for us to use. Emily was a fabulous host and everything was well organized. The location, Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards in Saratoga, is a perfect place to relax and paint. The serenity and beauty really inspired us--or maybe that was the wine! Overall, we had an amazing time and can't wait to do it again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this experience!