Wine &amp; Design

(29 reviews)

Our 4-year-old daughter is enrolled in the new drawing class for younger kids (3-5 years old) and…read moreabsolutely loves it. She looks forward to it so much that she asks to go every day. Teacher Robin has been wonderful. She is incredibly patient with the kids and does a great job keeping them engaged and focused throughout the session. The progression of the class is also thoughtfully designed, starting from basic tracing and moving to learning how to color properly, stay within the lines, and color in a consistent direction. It is impressive how much the kids pick up in such a short time. We have also had a great experience with the communication and scheduling. Both the office and Robin are very responsive, and everything has been smooth and easy from the start. Overall, it has been a fantastic experience and we are very happy with the class.

My kids spent over 10 years at Drawn2Art Los Altos, and it has been a wonderful experience. Instead…read moreof an art classroom setting, it's a studio setting where kids are given the freedom to choose what they want to work on at their level. The teachers provide personalized guidance and introduce new media along the way. The staff is always helpful and responsive. There is a super easy system for reporting absences and scheduling make up classes. It has been such a positive part of my kids' lives, they didn't just become more skilled artists, but also developed genuine love for art as a way to express themselves.

Risibisi Creative Space

(9 reviews)

We had the best time at our daughter's birthday party at Risibisi. The booking process was simple…read moreand the whole team was so kind and amazing at the event. All we had to do was bring snacks, pizza and decorations (but even those were not needed because the space is so bright and lovely). All the kids loved making the mini worlds and the two teachers were so patient and helpful making sure the kids got help where needed and enough supplies. The entire space is instagram worthy :) Thank you for a great time!

My daughter had her birthday party here, and it was wonderful! Nabiya and Veronica are amazing--so…read morepatient with all the girls' questions and always ready to help with anything. I really appreciate their flexibility in accommodating two late arrivals and keeping the rest of the kids entertained while waiting. This place is truly a hidden gem in town. We can't wait for the camps next summer!

Victoria Art Los Altos

(2 reviews)

Victoria Ballet is the best of the best!!!…read more My daughter learns Ballet at Victoria for nearly two years during which she has learnt and grown so much thanks to the outstanding ballet teacher Mrs Victoria and her wonderful team! Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn ballet, particularly families who look for a devoted, motivated, and enthusiastic teacher!

The studio offers an incredible art program that my art-enthusiast daughter absolutely loves due to…read moreits wide variety of projects. The teachers are exceptional and warm-hearted. They even wrote holiday letters for each child in December, which my kids greatly appreciated. What surprises me is that my son also enjoys the art class, even though he had always believed he wasn't good at art. He had tried several lessons at other studios but never found one he liked. He only took a trial lesson with Ms. Chelsey at Victoria's Art because my daughter had a lesson scheduled for that day, and I needed to find an activity for him during that time. After the trial, he asked me to sign him up for regular classes, which is a testament to how much he enjoyed it. My son describes his lessons by saying, "Ms. Chelsey is caring and kind. She makes me feel comfortable and inspired. Making art makes me happy."

Art School of SF Bay

(60 reviews)

I've attended multiple classes for over a year here. Masha and Maria are dedicated and patient…read moreteachers. They're honest (psst.. it's constructive criticism) and enthusiastic to teach and show of what they know. The last course I took was the Human Anatomy and that was advanced but a ton of fun and a good amount of knowledge has been learned and applied when I'm no longer in class. I'm looking forward to continuing here. Thank you Maria and Masha!

Really enjoyed taking the Key Elements of Fine Arts class which is for beginners and covers the…read morefundamentals. Each class covered a different area like color, composition, portraits, etc. All the materials were provided which made it really convenient. Svetlana was a dedicated and attentive teacher. She would give useful tricks and techniques. Her feedback helped me improve my artwork. Makeups were easy to coordinate, as it's hard to come every week for 3 months without missing a class. I was surprised to have a couple of pieces I might hang on my wall.

Calcolor Academy

(44 reviews)

Friend recommended CalColor Academy and now I get why :) Super Fun and Educational, the teachers…read moreare so patient and really Caring for Child's Growth. My niece came out of class buzzing, showing off her watercolor piece like a little pro! We're already planning the next session!!

We jumped into the Art Exploration program in the middle of the spring semester, and our son is…read moreabsolutely obsessed! Aside from the actual art skills he's picking up, what I love most is seeing how much his confidence and curiosity have grown. He talks about his artwork all the time, constantly creates new things at home, and even invites us to team up and co-design pieces with him. A huge shoutout to Ms. Yuki! She is incredibly patient and encouraging, and she gives so much hands-on help to the little ones just starting out. I'm especially amazed by the great energy and care she brings to the classroom, even though we have a pretty late Wednesday night class. We totally recommend it!

Art & Fun Studio

(5 reviews)

I signed up my son for art classes with Lena, he has been enjoying going to her and coming back…read morewith beautiful fun creations. She is a very fun and creative teacher and has a nice energy for kids and keeps them entertained with each class activities. I highly recommend both her kids and adults classes!!

I'm working with Elena for 1,5 years already and during this time I improved my painting skills a…read morelot. I came to Elena as I wanted to take personal classes and learn academic to be able to draw people. I'm more than satisfied with results and I can see my progress with every single work that we are doing. She taught me not only how to draw, but how to look at any object, how to study form, shape and shadow. I'm really thankful Elena for her patience on her work with me, for her positive attitude and support whenever I felt talentless. I would highly recomend classes with Elena for kids and adults.

Palo Alto Art Center

(27 reviews)

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Great Art Center in the city of Palo Alto, CA. Came here…read morefor a free family event night. A lot of fun activities for kids such as clay sculpting, coloring, origami, and art viewing. There was also a dance performance towards the end. It is located in a nice area near the local library, park, and community garden. They offer various classes for all ages on all forms of art. Wonderful event space and art education.

I never even knew this art center existed! I went a couple weeks ago for the Palo Alto blown…read morepumpkin festival and I was completely astonished by their whole set up and creative design as well as a community garden!! Such a beautiful place to have lunch, we brought it from Green Lotus in San Jose, and then got to enjoy the garden area as well as looking at all the art fixtures on the property! The blown glass was beautifully and eloquently designed, but all of the pieces were at least $50 at starting. It was nice to see a 15 minute demonstration of how much detail And how much thoughtfulness goes into creating a pumpkin blown glass project, I really want to sign up for classes now!

Community School of Music and Arts

4.0

(75 reviews)

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Young Chamber Musicians greatly enjoyed producing both our Winter Concert and Finale Concert in…read moreTateuchi Hall at the Community School for Music & Arts this season! Thanks to CSMA's great staff for making our students, coaches and audience so welcome!

Community School of Music and Arts is a great place for learning. The staff is organized, prepared,…read moreknowledgeable, and encouraging. They create a positive and inspiring environment that helps students grow both creatively and confidently.

Common Clay Space

(4 reviews)

I first came across this studio on a visit to the bakery next door and was drawn in by the bright…read morecleanliness of the studio. I had just moved back home to the bay area and wanted to continue my pottery journey and take my skills further. I walked in and asked for a tour from the staff on-site and they were very thorough with questions and the walk through! After doing some research on studios in the south bay, I found this one to be the most attractive space in the area. I took a 1.5 skills class (between beginner and intermediate) and am happy to report that I have greatly improved my pottery skills! Prior to taking the class, I was able to throw with some skill and explore shapes. My objective in this class was to throw larger, cleaner, and more confidently. My teacher, Josephine, taught me an alternative method of throwing to what I was used to but I picked up on it quickly and was able to adjust my style to center and throw beyond 2 lbs. This in itself was a win because I have relatively smaller hands that would cramp easily when trying to move larger clay bodies. From the beginning of the class, Josephine clarified the goals of each student to identify the emphasis of our 6-week class. We cut through cylinders, practiced shaping, throwing off the hump, etc. By the halfway point, I was able to pull even cylinders with significantly more weight, setting up success for larger forms. I highly recommend this class and I am very happy with my work :) In the class, I started with Laguna Half and Half, then B-mix. About the studio: The studio is airy and clean. *Emphasis* on clean! Although many students do not have prior experience working in artistic spaces, everyone is respectful and mindful of the community. Meaning, people look after their own messes and clean up their stations, which is much appreciated in a creative community; this was a major factor in my deciding to sign up with this studio. If you take a class, there are long hours of open studio to come in and practice throwing, tools available for potters, and staff on-site to answer questions. If you are a more established potter, there are dedicated wheels for members. Overall, this studio gave me a lot of flexibility to grow my skills in a relatively short amount of time. I was able to reevaluate my throwing methods with an encouraging cohort, in a fantastic space. They also have some great glazes and stains to finish off your pieces with. It's also a plus that this is centrally located in a great part of Cupertino/South Bay. I am looking into more special guest workshops and a membership at this point. I've loved my time here and if you are hopping on the pottery wagon, this is a superb place to be!

New ceramics studio just opened in Cupertino! They offer both adult classes and memberships (with…read more20% member discount for members). They have 12 member wheels and 10 class wheels. There is a slab roller, extruder, and wedging table available for use. They have 16 glazes available. Clay will be fired to Cone 6 (currently they have BMix and Speckled buff for now but will expand more in the future.) Member hours are 9am-9pm starting in July. And of course they have a friendly and welcoming staff. :)

DesignX

4.2

(5 reviews)

My child did not enjoy the camp and did not want to return for the second day. He said it was the…read moreworst camp he has attended and found it quite boring. While the concept of the camp is good, the execution did not meet expectations. In particular, the staff seemed inexperienced in working with children.

My oldest daughter is in her 3rd year of DesignX's fashion camp; my younger daughter was finally…read moreable to join in the fun this year! DesignX offers fashion design and related illustration, fabric and accessory classes, toy design, and product design. In the fashion class, the kids design and make an their own incredible outfit over the course of a week. The outfits are conceived as part of a collection (with a overarching unified color theme). The kids iterate their design ideas, create and sew their outfit complete with accessories, and present it in an exciting fashion show for their families at the end of the week! Each outfit is unique to each child, but work as part of the collection. As a home sewist, I can tell you that the sewing aspect of the fashion camp is set up for real success for the kids, even as they create unique outfits - the skills are age appropriate and build as they get older. 2nd and 3rd graders create skirts and modify t-shirts; 4th and 5th graders create tunics; 6th and 7th graders create more complex dresses and rompers. My husband and I are both professional designers. The design process taught at DesignX is great. The kids work through an iterative process that relates to what designers do in the real world. The fact that they express their personal creativity in real ways but are doing it within an overarching/relational theme speaks to the way designers work in the real world. My older daughter wore her tunic as a cover-up all last summer; I know she'll be wearing her new top with shorts. And my younger daughter will be wearing her skirt as well. We love DesignX camp, and my kiddos can't wait for next year!

Swanton Berry Farm

(563 reviews)

Conveniently located off Highway 1. Wonderfull selection of ripe strawberries, scones, shortcake,…read moreand cheesecake. I tried their strawberry shortcake. It was delicious.

Great for strawberry U-pick. They are sweeter than what you get at the grocery store. But most of…read morethe bakery items were meh: 4/5: Marionberry cobbler: better than the strawberry shortcake. Biscuit is very dry tho. 3/5: Strawberry shortcake cookie. Plain sugar cookie with a bit of strawberry jam in the middle. meh. 3/5: Strawberry shortcake: Bring some maple syrup to add sweetness and syrup texture. The biscuit is very dry. 3/5: Strawberry apple cider: Too sweet 2/5: Marionberry pie: crust is rubbery, filling is one note

Berry Island Farms

4.9

(35 reviews)

Wonderful little farm with tasty strawberries! Definitely come early or else call in advance…read morebecause there can be slim pickings for the slow pokes. Early bird gets the worm and all. They also have other patches of stuff growing too so you can see what's in season when you get there.

This is a hidden gem just south of the Bay Area! I love berry picking, but I'm often skeptical of…read morethe quality of berries at pick your own places. Island Berry Farms blew me away with their amazing berry quality and friendliness of the staff. The strawberries were most ripe when we visited in mid July, so we stuck with these. We were encouraged to taste as we picked (go a reasonable extent) and given our own cartons. It was only $5 per pound for strawberries, and I filled up 1.5 cartons for just about $5! I've never had such sweet, flavorful strawberries. I'll definitely be back - I'd love to try their tomatoes when they come into season. Make sure to bring cash/zelle and have closed toes shoes.

Marsh Creek Cherries

(60 reviews)

Yes! Yes! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSS!! Marsh Creek Cherries especially comes highly recommended if you…read morehave little ones! Shout out to my sister for doing the research and doing all the planning when it came down to our trip during Marsh Creek's opening weekend. Located in Brentwood, this U-Pick cherry farm offers a fun experience where you can purchase fresh fruit directly from the source. Staff encourages you to sample from the tree prior to plucking. This joint will set you back $4.50 a pound for u-pick version and they offer pre-picked cherries for $6 a pound. Additional items for sale: a fruit picker stick for $15, Marsh Creek Farm hats for $20, water bottles for $1, & local honey for $18. With our visit occurring during opening weekend, picking the cherries wasn't too bad. There was plenty of reachable fruit for ya girl who is a whopping 5'5. The darker, sweeter options located at the tip top of the trees were only accessible if you had a fruit picker. No ladders were available or seen. 5/5 stars for the memorable family fun. Our party left with 3 [small] buckets of firm, crisp, semi tart, & juicy cherries. I'd come back in a heartbeat but would recommend patrons to use the restroom prior to the trip out- the porta potties provided were horrendously disgusting.

We go cherry picking every year as a family tradition, and this year we decided to try a new farm…read moreand we are so glad we did! We had an amazing time gathering ten pounds of cherries. The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and resourceful. We had such a great experience that we're already looking forward to coming back next year. Safety Opportunities: While our experience was wonderful, we did notice a few areas for improvement in terms of safety. The pathways leading to the cherry trees could benefit from some maintenance: trimming weeds, filling in potholes, and general upkeep would help prevent potential trip hazards and make the paths safer for families.

U Pick Orchards

(4 reviews)

U-Pick cherry orchard Ranch #3 of 5 is now open but the season is very short…read more -2020 prices are $5/lb for Sweethearts and Lapin cherries -Free parking -Free admission -Buckets (for picking) and bags (for taking home) are provided free of charge. -Sign-up on their website for email alerts for ranch openings -Follow on IG or FB @Upickcherries for updates

We pick cherry and blackberry. The cherry are very sweet. Low tree easy for kids to pick. The owner…read moreare very friendly. He point out which tree is the best. Definitely go back again next time.

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