My girls go here and teachers are extremely nice and friendly. Such a hidden gem in Tracy!read more

My daughter is thirteen and has been attending OAM Studios for the better part of eight years,…read moresince she was five. Before her very first trial class, I was afraid she would have trouble focusing and following directions. (Let's just say that in dance class she had mostly made faces at herself in the mirror or freestyled it unless I expended 200% of my energy making her practice her routines at home.) She went into her first art class wanting to draw a peacock chasing a cat, with no idea how. After an hour, her teacher had modeled a drawing for her, and she had paid attention beautifully, following his directions carefully. The teachers who work there have, from what I understand, been trained to teach art by building skills in sequential stages, helping students accomplish one skill and one project before moving on to the next. I believe this works well for all types of kids, not only for self-guided, serious kids, but especially for the playful ones, who need direction for their ideas. The staff knows how to be serious, but they are also wonderful at relating to some of my daughter's interests and talking to her in ways that I can't. She takes both pottery and the regular two-hour art lessons. Miss Molly and Miss Anissa are her teachers now, and she truly values their instruction and her time with them. OAM Studios continues to teach my daughter the importance of patience, perseverance, and attention to detail, values not only important to artistic growth but also in life. It takes a village to raise a kid, and OAM Studios has been a valuable part of our village.

Wow - what an experience!…read more I signed up for the introductory class with my partner today in the early afternoon (Tues. 11AM) and we were lucky enough to essentially have a solo coaching session with Omar. He has an incredibly sincere personality, a wealth of lived experience (trained in Europe, traveled to Africa) and a gentle but direct style of teaching. Omar was very patient with us and knew when to step in when we seemed clueless to ensure that our finished product did not look like a sad pile of mud at the end. This is definitely a rare find and an opportunity that you won't want to pass up if you're looking for a wholesome way to 'touch grass' (or clay) as the kids say these days. He's been doing this since high school, so the guy knows what he's talking about. You will definitely walk away feeling inspired and with super smooth hands from playing with clay for an hour. Go with a friend, family member or that special someone who doesn't mind getting their hands muddy for the memories. Highly recommend!

Omar was so awesome! We were fortunate to have Omar as our instructor. Not only does his good vibes…read more& great taste in music make the experience so great, but his knowledge & skills were exceptional. It takes someone very awesome & patient to be able to teach others & he does it so smoothly. We were very happy with the experience & with our bowls! Thanks Omar!

If you are looking for a studio with a calming environment and experienced instructors, Expression8…read moreis a great place to go. I emailed them to set an appointment. The instructor who runs this studio is very knowledgeable about all different kinds of mediums and is a talented teacher. I feel that I have learned a lot in my short time here. Although I was a bit apprehensive to the teaching style at first, overtime, I can really see an improvement in my work as an growing artist. During my time here, I learned a lot that improved my painting and drawing techniques. I can feel that my hand has become steadier and my attention to detail is a bit more precise. This studio is a great place to learn technical skills as an artist, and if you are looking for a place to learn character design, landscape painting, and even digital design, I would recommend checking this place out.

I wanted to go teach both of my Children Art. My daughter has took Art classes before. And she does…read morepainting now with oil. When we signed up they put her in first level of Art. I thought that's ok. As long as she will learn. FIRST ALAM, they require a whole month deposit for both children. That should have been a flag for me. I'm not renting an apartment. There is nothing called I pay two months, and telling me one of the months are a deposit. Of course they will do anything to take that money. The fine print on their policies is ridiculous. Second Alarm, I had planned a trip called in there always no one to talk to. You have to do any communication through email. Let them know ahead of time that Both children won't be able to attend. They offered me another day for makeup. After two weeks, I had a conflict of schedule due to an emergency. I sent an email requesting help, to have them switch the children to a different day. I get a long email about their policy. And they will NOT do a makeup for them. THEY ENEDED UP TAKING THE MONEY FOR THE CLASS WITHOUT PROVIDING SERVICES. My problem is the kids were going here for 3 month. They learned nothing. THIS PLACE IS ALL ABOUT HOW TO STEAL PARENTS MONEY. They stole the deposit under the umbrella of policies, took they money for the classes I had emailed and said I have emergency, and can't have them make it. Don't recommend this place for parents. If you want you children to learn Art avoid this place. Avoid Avoid Avoid

I attended a guided painting session at Shivalaya Arts with Mrs. Poonam. I really enjoyed the…read moresession! I took the class with 6 other adults and I felt that everyone got personalized attention from Mrs. Poonam. She took the time to talk to each student about any concerns we had. I learned a lot of fundamentals of painting like how to angle paint brushes, mix paints, using the right amount of paint, etc. The studio was cozy and I felt very welcomed. I think this class would make for a pretty fun team building activity. I highly recommend it for all ages!

Shivalaya arts is really good. My daughter enjoys her teaching and Ms Poonam is very meticulous…read more She is very patient with the children. I will continue as long as Ms Poonam is teaching :)

Best glass studio around! I read several mixed reviews and was hesitant to spend the money to take…read morea class, but I am so glad I did. Roberta is incredibly knowledgeable. Her glass selection is excellent and her instruction is incredibly helpful. I am so glad I didn't listen to the negative reviews of this studio. My 12 year old daughter and I signed up for the beginner stained glass course. It did take us longer than the 6 weeks to finish our pieces but I wasn't mad because the website warned me it might take longer and the owner also warned me when we picked the pieces we did. The finished products were well worth the time. My daughter and I had so much fun and learned a lot. My daughter has now finished two pieces. I finished a window panel and am now starting my second piece. I will definitely continue coming back here to learn this beautiful craft. This is the place you want to go if you want to learn how to work with glass.

my friends and I had a fantastic time in the 3-hour mosaic class…read more very relaxing, friendly studio. highly recommend!

5/5 Stars -- Highly recommend for kids' parties! Roopali's…read moreKala Art Studio hosted my daughter's birthday party and exceeded all our expectations! The teaching was patient, engaging, and loved by all the kids. The place is super hospitable, and having the spacious backyard right outside for food made party planning a breeze. Fantastic experience overall!

Roopali hosted us for our anniversary. She is very patient and helps us enjoy art. It was very fun…read moreto see how the art transformed.

I would give this art studio ten stars if I could. We are…read moreincredibly happy with this art studio! Ms Cher, the owner, is a real artist , and she does not just simply teach kids how to draw; she creates a truly immersive art experience. Beyond standard painting and drawing, my child gets to work with clay, learn about famous artists, and explore many different art forms. Their summer camp is also incredibly rich and colorful. In just one week, the kids experienced creating a massive painting that was actually taller than they are, packed with wonderful details and elements. Another group of bigger kids explored creating a game that is able to play from scratch, which also looks so fun and exciting. Communication with the teachers is always smooth and seamless. I highly recommend this art studio to any parent looking for a creative, engaging, and well-rounded art education for their child!

What an absolutely stunning location! The instructor was incredibly professional and attentive. I…read morehad a fantastic time on this painting excursion and will definitely be returning in the future!

first time doing a paint and sip and did not disappoint! our instructor was so sweet and…read morereassuring. i upgraded to the tote which was actually so hard especially for the first time, but so happy i did bc even though im no bob ross it is so cute and love that its functional. can't wait to come back!

I have been twice and looking forward and finding time to go back It's a great place to have fun…read moreand learn or just enjoy art without the pressures. You don't need to be Picasso nor an expert artist . It's a laid back place , the instructor is pretty helpful and there's a mini bar where u can order drinks and some food as well . A must visit !