I Have been taking adult art class with Inna for half year and making a lot of progress. Inna is an…read moreamazing teacher who tailors the teaching based on my level. I'm able to learn a lot from each session. For someone who has been learning painting from YouTube for two years, getting immediate feedback on my work makes a huge difference. Also, watching Inna doing demos are simply rewarding and nothing short of wonder. Furthermore, Inna creates an inspiring environment that makes me want to do better each time and also learn from each other. The class is both serious and fun. Although still new to the field, I now approach painting in a different and more principled way. Would highly recommend the class to anyone who is interested in pursuing art in any capacity.

I have been learning to paint at Art Academia for about 2 years. Inna is a really talented artist,…read moreshe is very knowledgeable, patient, polite and is a great teacher! With every class I learn something new and feel absolutely accomplished! Lessons have been focused on a wide variety of topics like landscape, still life, portraits, different techniques of painting with pallet knife, brush. You're welcome to use any medium as well! During this pandemic, Inna has been able to beautifully adapt to teaching online over zoom and gives personal attention, it's almost like a private class! I consider myself fortunate to have found Inna as my art teacher and I would highly recommend Art Academia to any one who is passionate about art and would want to learn and grow into an artist.

Wow, Calcolor has been an exceptional experience for my daughter. Students in the Portfolio…read moreDevelopment track really grow in their technical skills and artistry. Additional resources include info nights around college admissions, strong encouragement to submit pieces to Scholastic Arts Competition, and volunteer opportunities to give back. Mr. Sean, Mr. Junhao, Miss Danlei, and Mr. Zixian have all been top notch- very talented, excellent teachers. My daughter has grown so much at CalColor Belmont. Truly a special place that we are fortunate to have available in our community. Highly recommend!

I love CalColor ! CalColor has taught me how to display my imaginations through art form like…read moredrawing, coloring and painting!!!

I attended the figure drawing workshop with graphite and white charcoal by Tobias Hill. The model…read moreposed in the same exact position for four days so you really got to learn how to draw the figure from life. Tobias did a great job going around and individually helping people as well as his demos. Linda Dulaney (the owner) is very welcoming. And shout out to Emma and Matt (who work there).

I made a big progress just by participating in a workshop. All the students are very serious and…read morebeing in this environment is very precious.

My daughter loves classes and camps here. She has made beautiful creations without any prior…read moresewing, or designing, experience. Pamela and her staff are very supportive of the students. My daughter has taken multiple classes here and continues to want to keep coming back. She has made trendy jumpsuits, dresses, and other outfits. Pamela's process helps the kids design even if they have no idea what they want to make. I highly recommend these classes and camps.

Teacher Pamela has been a great teacher for me. I have completed two semesters, and Pamela and her…read moreassistant have all been a great help to me and others. I really enjoyed the classes, because you draw sketches of articles of clothing that you want to make, and then you pick one of them to actually make. You will cut out your choice of fabric, sew your soon-to-be incredible outfit, and then...VOILÁ!!!!!!!!!!! So, I really suggest that you go to Academy of Design. (Models allowed.) Avi, age 8

To give some background, I myself took a gaming class from Greg when I was in Grad school. Through…read morededication and hard work, I worked in the sports video gaming industry as a UI Artist in 2D/3D animation for many years, and continue to use these technical skills in my Marketing career. Fast forward, I wanted my 8 year old daughter to be exposed to these technical skills that Digital Monkey provides. This summer she attended the classes Digital Design and Illustration and Intro to Animations camps with Greg and Ola. She felt comfortable right away. With a small comfortable environment, she learned so much and brought home great work in just one week! With her love to play games, watch YouTube and an interest to help me while I work, this camp introduced her to storytelling, art, technical skills, critiques, animation skills and more! Camps are fun, but what puts this at the top of my list is - not only fun, it taught real-life skills that can used through all types of disciplines and in her life. I don't believe there are any other programs that compare. I plan to enroll her in the next available camp.

My son has really enjoyed the Intro to Video Game Development class. Coming into the class, he had…read moreno background in game development or coding. With Greg's help, he has been able to learn a lot in a short amount of time, and he is very proud of his creations. Great experience all around!

Still the space for creatives of all backgrounds to come and mingle…read more Great space that helps groups come together to network, meet, speak freely and enjoy just good company, music and art!

An awesome addition to San Mateo's expanding art scene. The owners and regulars are all very…read moregenuine people and a pleasure during any of the event nights they host. It's a very relaxed environment on their art nights, where you can have some drinks, look at art, listen to music, and enjoy the company. There's also several booths selling arts and crafts--lots of different ways to support local artists. It's a great hangout place for a Friday night, but they also do various art and craft classes. Check em out if you get a chance, there's no cover on the art nights, just a donations jar if you want to contribute.

We are visiting from out of state, and our two sons attended Camp Keff for one week. They had a…read moreWONDERFUL time despite going in cold, without knowing anything. Our ten year old went swimming almost every single day, and loved his field trip to the pinball museum. He made friends and felt very welcomed. Our seven year old loved his camp counselors and got a huge kick out of the pickle making activity and water day. Overall the staff were kind, attentive and very organized. I was told this was one of the more expensive camps in town--you definitely get what you pay for. Our kids are already asking to go back next year!

A transformative summer for my 9 year old rising 4th grader! My son often enjoys being at home…read moreplaying with his legos, reading, and playing with his brother. He is high functioning and can navigate most social situations, but this is what he prefers-- being home, playing independently and sticking to his happy routine. When I signed him up for camp Keff, I wasn't sure what to expect, as other than soccer he has never participated in anything like Camp Keff before. The first day we met his counselors, they asked all of the right questions and went out of their way to introduce themselves to my son and our family. The counselors were warm and introduced our son to other new campers in his group. My sense is that this was very intentional on their part, so as to foster a sense of connection amongst the newer campers. When we left him that day, he looked quite serious so naturally I went home wondering, "did I make the right choice encouraging him to get out of his comfort zone for a full 4 weeks (half of his summer break)?" Yes, that's right, we signed him up for 4 weeks knowing that no refund would be issued and it was the best decision ever! From that day forward, I dropped him off every day smiling and he would come home with an even bigger smile with so many camp stories to share! We weren't sure if he was ready to go on an overnight with the camp just yet, but as it turns out, we were the ones that weren't ready yet and he was LOL! He went on his first overnight with Keff and had an absolutely sensational time building forts, making crafts and eating s'mores by the fire. My son made so many new friends and even more wonderful memories I know he will cherish for a lifetime. He experienced so many new and engaging activities and with the support of Keff's well trained and experienced counselors, he was able to navigate things that have been more challenging in the past with ease. My son is already talking about going back next summer. His excitement and enthusiasm about all things Keff is a testament to the care and dedication with which these counselors approach their work of providing a safe and nurturing environment for campers to explore, play and create in! My only regret-- not signing him up for more weeks of camp. :) My many, many thanks and congratulations to the entire Keff camp staff on an epic summer of fun! Thank you for all that you do and for your care and commitment to the safety of our children!