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March 2011
Hi all,
I am looking at sending my 6 year old daughter to Studio
One's Summer Art Camp for part of the summer. I was
wondering if anyone out there has sent their child there and
what your experience with it was. I didn't see anything in
the Archives about this.
Mostly I am concerned that the kids are well supervised and
that the teachers/counselors actually pay attention to the
kids rather than spending more time chatting with
themselves. (My sister works in Parks and Rec in SoCal and
I've heard some stories...) Also, I want to make sure that
there is structure/discipline because I can see the
potential for a bit of chaos.
Claire
We did a week two years ago. It was fine -- not outstanding, not horrible.
It was a little chaotic at dropoff. I wasn't there during the day so don't
know how much the staff socialized with each other vs. focussing on the kids.
I kind of felt like I got what I paid for (at that great price) but not
particularly more. I felt like my just-finished-K daughter was perfectly
safe there all day, and she liked it all right but didn't love it. I
wouldn't want to sign my kid up for a whole summer, but for a week or few
it's fine.
reasonably satisfied customer
My daughter attended one week of Studio One summer camp last year, and we all
loved it so much that we've had her in their after school program (they pick
up from several Oakland schools) during the school year. The art activities
with the artists are engaging, and the Oakland Parks and Rec staff are
enthusiastic, positive and seem well-trained. They lead the kids in games
when they're not doing ceramics or cooking or print-making, and thus no one
seems to get bored or get into trouble. We'll definitely send our child there
again!
Happy with Studio One
June 2003
Re: Collage class for an adult
Try Studio One on 45th in Oakland (Temescal). It's such a cool
place with great teachers.
good luck
Re: Painting and Drawing class for an adult (Sept 1999)
I'd recommend Margaret Chavigny's class at Studio One in Oakland.
I've
sent many people to her class and they've all enjoyed it and gotten a
lot out of it (one even ended up marrying her!). I'm an artist and
get
asked for recs fairly often. Also UC extension has some good classes
though I'm not sure who to recommend. A muralist who teaches in the
area
is Juana Alicia but I'm not sure where she teaches. Perhaps you could
reach her through the Museum of children's Art (510. 465-8770). Also
Dan
Fontes is a local muralist (he did the giraffes on the underpasses)
and
he may teach. He's probably listed in Oakland since his studio is
there.
Happy Painting!
Leah
May 2000
Studio One in Oakland has an interesting variety of art classes -
jewelmaking, photography, painting, etc. They are taught by good artists.
Most classes are mixed aged groups with special discount for teens. They
also have a few art classes that are specifically for teens. They are in
the phone book and located around 42nd St., between Broadway and Telegraph.
Lisa
Linda 11/99
art classes: Studio One on 45th St. between Broadway and Shafter in
Oakland
has wonderful variety of art classes for kids and adults. It's part
of
Oakland Rec, so prices are right (kids' afterschool classes are
generally
$15 for 8 weeks), and my kid has enjoyed these classes a lot. Staff
are
helpful and friendly. There is also an aftercare program. New
schedule is
out now. Classes fill quickly sometimes, so call soon. One caveat:
building
is unreinforced masonry and not earthquake safe.
Linda 9/99
Re parent-child pottery classes: Studio One in Oakland has a great
parent-child pottery class on Sat. mornings. It tends to fill up, so
check
right away. The next session starts soon.
From: Franny (3/99)
one of the great secrets/bargains is Studio One, an art
studio, in north Oakland. It's run by the city of Oakland, which means it is
cheap. The art classes are excellent, taught by very talented artists. There
are classes for both children and adults. The only drawback is that it is in
an unreinforced masonry building, which they warn you about when you enter.
The entrance is on 45th Street near Shafter.
Jan 1999
Studio One in Oakland has an after school program for kids from age 6.
One of the classes is a martial arts class with instructor Bill Owens. He
also has a private studio, but has been employed by Oakland Parks and
Recreation for a number of years. The class is from 3:30-5, and includes
a snack break. An 8 week session only costs $15 for Oakland residents and
perhaps a few more dollars for non-residents. He has a performance at the
end of the session on a Saturday for the students to show off their new
talents. My daughter took the class a few times and really enjoyed
learning the routines. Bill Owens is a patient teacher and works well
with the kids, teaching them when it is appropriate to use the moves as
well as when it is not.
Leslie
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