San Jose Art Academy

Dear Daughter has attended SJAA 2 summers. I have to say that the art that my daughter has made is BEYOND anything that she’s produced in school. It’s fun for her and well-​worth the fee –this isn’t «dumbed down» kids’ play, with finger paints and such –the kids learn drawing, painting, cartooning, mixed media, basic design and oven-​fired clay projects.
It’s run by a Chinese man and woman. They are friendly, patient, and their classes are obviously structured (not unpleasantly so or too strict)…this structure teaches the kids the discipline necessary to become accustomed to the processes that are required to complete a wonderful, detailed and finished work of art. They can look at their work after it is done with a sense of pride and true accomplishment. The art projects that my daughter did are keepers for sure.
The art on the walls is testimony itself of how good this school is. I’m a classically trained artist and I have to say, this school is not just entertaining for the kids, but is a productive outlet for them.
I believe that creative thinking and training in the visual arts is necessary for ALL children, it provides them with creative confidence that most children are not encouraged to continue with throughout their lives.
Unfortunately, a lot of art-​related activities are the first things to be cut in the school budgets, it’s tragic. This includes music and theater as well, of course, things that aren’t taught at this school, but equally important.
This school is a great investment, IMO.
Small class sizes, lots of different programs. Very safe and a good location too.

My 7-​year old son and 4-​year old daugher love SJAA!
I have been sending them to SJAA’s summer camp and day camp (when school is out). They love doing arts and crafts in SJAA. I am impressed with the work that they accomplished there.
As a bonus, Ms. Esther even takes them to the McDonalds for a treat on Friday.