Art School of SF Bay (Mountain View)

The portrait and figure drawing classes hosted at Art School of SF Bay were hugely beneficial to me both in technical training and in portfolio building. The instructors provided many helpful and individualized comments throughout each session, and having a live model to learn from helped me develop a much more thorough understanding of anatomy, light, and shadow. I found the Old Master's portrait workshop (taught by Maria Z) especially helpful in learning about different coloring techniques. At

Art School of SF Bay classes are a true treasure for parents who want their child to genuinely fall in love with drawing and art. Art cannot be forced - especially for a developing child. Like all true creativity, it must come from within. So choosing an art class for a child, even one who may never become an artist, is important - because if a child learns to understand and use art as a language, it will enrich and expand their world. Over the four years my child has attended this school, they

My 6-year-old daughter has been taking art classes at Art School of SF Bay in Mountain View for two years, and we absolutely love it! Her teacher - Masha is amazing - so patient and encouraging - and has taught her many different art techniques. My daughter always looks forward to her classes and comes home excited to show off her creations :) It's been such a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to nurture their child's creativity!

My experience taking classes at the Art School of SF Bay (portfolio classes and figure drawing sessions) had an immense positive impact on my growth as an artist. In the portfolio class, the teachers supported me with both ideation and project execution, and I was able to create pieces that helped me get accepted into public universities as well as private art schools. The teachers are knowledgeable about the industry and genuinely care about their students, which makes the programs positive and

My daughter has been taking classes at the Art School of SF Bay for several years, and we've been consistently impressed. The teachers are not only skilled artists but also wonderful educators who know how to engage and support children. As a teacher myself, I deeply appreciate the thoughtful structure and creativity they bring to each class. My daughter feels confident and inspired there-it's a truly special place for young artists to grow! I highly recommend it:)