Website for California College of the Arts: www.cca.edu

We would really appreciate updated information from families who have experience at any of the arts schools, including Oakland School of the Arts, Marin School of the Arts, or San Francisco School for the Arts, especially in the theater arts programs (but if in other programs, about several factors in general). How are the academic classes and teachers? How is school and classroom culture? Any other information that might be relevant to our decision would be very welcome. We need to decide soon. jen

Re: Art Camp or Workshop for my 14 year old
Call California College of the Arts on Clarement Avenue and ask for the Young Artist Studio Program. It offers excellent classes for middle schoolers and high schoolers. jdeloison

Re: Art Camp or Workshop for my 14 year old My son attended California College for the Arts - they have a youth art program in the summer ( 2 week program) that was wonderful. All kids have to take life drawing and then there are many electives. The college is in Oakland at Broadway and 51st. I highly recommend the program. Professional artists taught and there was an excitement and energy. I would call right away as they fill up quickly. anon

Hi, Does anyone have experience (good or bad) with the Young Artist Studio Program at the California College of the Arts? We're interested in sending our 12 year old to an art camp that is fun but also teaches technique. Any advice is appreciated. Tim

Re: Beginning Adult Photographey Class
The California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland is fabulous! They have a wonderful darkroom and most of the teachers from whom I've taken courses are very patient but also talented.