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.

I've had this art studio's Pleasanton location saved since my first born was in my tummy, just…read morewaiting for my kids to turn old enough to enroll them and was thrilled to find out they opened a new location in Tracy. On the way home from my 4.5 year old's first day, she kept saying she missed art class. She loved the class and couldn't wait to go back. My 3 year old is looking forward to joining once she's old enough. She loves art as well. We're looking forward to many years of learning here!

As a Bay Area girlie who loves live performances but needs a seat and kind of hates crowds, I LOVED…read morethe Grand. I came here on a whim to watch All-4-One perform. (They did not disappoint.) Things I loved about the Grand: - Easy parking within a block (or two) via street and dirt lots. All of it was free parking. - Not fighting huge traffic other than I-580-EB on an evening. - Along a really cute downtown area that was about 3-4 blocks by 3 blocks. - Cheap snacks at the Grand that included beer on tap, wine, sodas, bottled water, candy, and nuts, all of which was very inexpensive by comparison to the Orpheum in SF. (Water, soda - $3; candy - $3; most alcoholic beverages were $6-9, IIRC.) - All great seating once you get inside. I didn't feel like there was a bad seat in the house. - Beautiful interior, just as ornate as The Orpheum. - Awesome lighting and sound, unlike the Golden Gate Theater, which has had terrible sound in the last two years. - Not a huge line to get to the restroom. - A space indoors for merch sales, for groups like All-4-One that choose to sell things. There's nothing critical or even nit-picky to say about my visit here. 5 stars. I had a great time, and I will be back. Tracy, y'all are so lucky!

Amazing art and architecture, I am biased since I love older buildings. The service and everyone…read morewho works there are helpful and kind. I enjoy every visit, every show, play and every just random walk up on the weekend. Tracy is lucky to still have this theatre around. I hope more artists come around. Only issue is making the website more user friendly.

Such a great time tonight! Claire was so easy to follow and we all left with painting we were happy…read morewith that we did ourselves! Amazing! We can't wait to do a couple's night next!

Claire organized a very fun painting session. She arranged it so that everyone had plenty of space…read moreto themselves as well as a clear view of what she was teaching. There was even a great playlist playing softly in the background! Claire demonstrated different painting techniques and gave us plenty of time to practice them. She made everyone feel welcome and capable of creating beautiful works of art! It was a great day.

Kat was great, tolerated us and everything! She was super organized, gave simple instructions,…read morewould go back and show us a second time if needed, and was great to work with. When planning the party she responded immediately and was very helpful. She felt like one of our crew by the time we finished. I definitely recommend her for anyone considering a paint party.

My 7 year old invited her class to enjoy some painting for her birthday. This was a lot of fun for…read morethem. They do such a great job. Kept answering all my questions as I thought of them. Continuous communication til the Party. They had so much fun. Thanks, looks like we will he doing this again Edited. My son just had his 9th birthday party. We had 17 kids paint from ages 2-9. They all had a blast. And the parents thought this was such a fun idea. You won't be disappointed if you book a party.

My 5 year old daughter is very fond of painting & crafting so I decided to explore this place as…read morethey are new to see what all the offered. I had both of my toddlers with me and as soon as I walked in, instead of putting down the little dog in a cage as the lady was going to for some reason she thought to let him loose. This dog ran across the store after my kids and cornered my screaming, crying, horrified 3 year old in the corner. That was the first and last time I'll be returning back to this place not only for my daughter's love for art but also for any future girls paint night plans I had. This is not how you run a business by keeping your pets inside- specially if they are not behaved. The woman herself couldn't even catch up to the dog because of her own health, so there's no way she was going to stop this crazy dog. The least she could have done was apologize but that never came either. I picked up both my kids and immediately left. Either run a business properly and keep your crazy animals home or give the space to another business - because that's what manteca needs! *Personally I expected a cat given the business name, which I am also allergic too- so I wouldn't come back if that was the case either. *

So glad this studio relocated! So many unique finds and a beautiful gallery. So excited for what is…read morenext on the calendar, if you haven't came to a craft party you are definitely missing out. Kids events are coming soon and my kids are so excited. The venue is so cute and I can't wait to see what upcoming parties will be posted.

We have had a wonderful experience with Kindergarten Montessori Tracy Elementary School. The…read moreteachers are incredibly caring, patient, and truly dedicated to helping each child grow both academically and personally. The Montessori approach allows children to learn at their own pace while building confidence, independence, and curiosity about the world around them. One of the things we appreciate most is how attentive the teachers are to every child's individual needs. They create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, exploring new concepts, and developing strong problem-solving skills. The classrooms are well organized, engaging, and designed to encourage hands-on learning. Thanks for both teachers of KG. Ms Anushree Soni, Ms Iciar Christensen

I have an amazing experience with Montessori elementary school. My son goes in kindergarten Room 7,…read moreMs. Anushree Soni and Ms. Christensen are the teachers. Mrs Soni is a very good teacher as she focuses on the holistic development of the child. I really like her she always provide constructive feedback of my son, she is always concerned about every small thing. Mrs Christensen is also very concerned about the progress of the kids. She believes in thorough understanding of the subject and practice. Both of them are amazing teachers my son is very attached to them that give personal care to the kids. ​

When I say this is one of the best barbershops in the bay... It truly is!! I got my haircut by…read moreSean... He never misses! when you walk him to the shop, everyone greet you with love and respect. It's a very friendly environment with good vibes! I drive all the way from Danville to get my haircut there because I know that it's going to be a quality cut! If you are in the Tracy area look up this Barber Shop you will not be disappointed! Ran

My experience is always soulful, professional, and joyful at the Culture Shop…read more When you walk in, you have the barbers on one side and the cosmetologists on the right, and there's cultured paintings on the walls done by talented artists. There's no profanity or vulgar language allowed, which makes this a family-friendly business. So, you can be confident to send your son and daughter into this place with positive energy and professional manner. I love it.

I have hired Andrea for various events and my daughter has attended events/parties where Andrea was…read moreface painting. Her artistry and skills compare to no others I've seen. Both Buster and Andrea were part of the Holiday Bazaar I organized in December 2013 at my daughter's elementary school. All the children in attendance were thrilled to get a special balloon created by Buster and then step to their right and have their faces transformed by Andrea. Buster and Andrea are a great team, detail oriented, super attitudes and the patience of saints. They love kids and kids love them. The duo always have smiles planted on their faces and positive energy. Their talents are beyond your imagination and add that "something special" to any party/event. Creative Faces and Balloons also give back to the community in various ways which only makes them that much more awesome. Can't wait to have them at my next event!

We had the pleasure of working with Andrea for my daughter's 11th birthday party! It was PERFECT!…read moreWe had 7 very chatty and animated preteens and Andrea had no problem keeping everyone's attention, fostering creativity and just being FUN! She played music and even did some cool body art afterwards! I can't be more pleased with how everything turned out! 2 very enthusiastic thumbs up!

Great Art by Community Artists. This is a Co-Op and has Artist of the Month feature and changes out…read moreGallery Art every 2 months. Drawing and painting groups/classes. Periodic workshops and artists demos. Check out their FB site for current happenings.

Volunteers rock...especially when they are so committed to running a business on a daily basis…read more I agree with Jay....the artwork could be more versatile with periods and styles depicted. Maybe they need to look for more diverse artists as well.