Weekly Classes for Students of All Levels
Green Forest Art Studio offers year-round weekly art classes to children ages 5 to 18 located in Union City (North Fremont), South Fremont, and Dublin (near San Ramon, Pleasanton, Livermore). Most classes are 1.5 hours in length (except Portfolio Development class which is 2 hours). Students may enroll at any time during the year. Once enrolled, students may continue for as long as they like.
- Children in our Explorers (4-6), Foundations (7-9), and Art Development (10-12) programs will rotate through different materials and techniques each week with new lessons developed by our teaching staff each week.
- Students in our Advanced Study Programs (Sketch, Adv. Materials Study, Portfolio Development) will work on selected media & subject matter based on their individual goals and interests.
Small Class Sizes & Engaging Variety of Materials
Our teacher student ratio of one to six, combined with our personalized instruction allows teachers to cultivate close relationships with their students and to be mentors to aspiring artists.
Classes use an exciting variety of materials and art-making processes including Chinese Painting, Drawing, Painting (Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil), Sketch, Mixed Media, Clay, Sculpture, and Print Art.
Curriculum
Young Explorers (4-6)
Class Duration: 1.5 hours
- Exploration of materials: Create artwork that reflects familiar topics while exploring a variety of materials including pencils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, clay, and more.
- Hand-eye coordination & fine motor skills: Developed through activities including painting, drawing, sculpting, and printmaking.
- Art concepts and vocabulary: Lear about basic art concepts including shapes, colors, line, and use of basic materials.
- Building self confidence: We encourage children to have fun and express their feelings while inspiring children to make their own creative choices.
- Patience & focus: As children sit down to work on projects, they extend their ability to focus for longer periods of time, learning important skills such as patience, concentration, and perseverance.
Foundations (7-9)
Class Duration: 1.5 hours
- Foundational Art Concepts & Vocabulary: We introduce foundational topics such as color theory, the principles of composition, the significance of texture and form, the importance of light and shadow, and the use of perspective.
- Traditional Fine Art Mediums: Students start to explore a broad range of traditional fine art mediums such as charcoal, acrylics, watercolors, clay, and pastels.
- Broad Subject Matter: Projects incorporate traditional subject matter including landscape, still life, figure studies, animal studies, floral, architecture, and more.
- Art History & Modern Art: Students learn about contemporary artists and historical art movements, incorporating styles and techniques from past and modern artists in their work.
Art Development (10-12)
Class Duration: 1.5 hours
- Advanced Visual Art Concepts & Vocabulary: Students engage in deeper exploration of color theory and applications, learn advanced composition techniques, and experiment with mixed media to create layered and textured artwork.
- Technical Proficiency: Students develop skills in color mixing, and enhance their ability to draw and paint with realism.
- Traditional Fine Art Mediums: Students experience with a range of traditional fine art mediums, including charcoal, acrylics, watercolors, clay, and pastels. They learn the unique properties and techniques associated with each medium, equipping them to utilize these tools effectively in their artistic endeavors.
- Broad Subject Matter: Projects encompass traditional subject matter, such as landscapes, still life, figure studies, animal studies, florals, and architecture.
- Contemporary Art & Art Movements: Students are introduced to various art movements and their techniques, helping them refine their personal style while applying artistic principles that prepare them for more independent study.
Drawing / Sketch (10+ / 12+)
Class Duration: 1.5 hours
- Understanding light, shadow, the human figure. perspective, composition, and developing finished pieces.
- Focus on charcoal, pencil sketch, color pencil, watercolors, oils & acrylics including live sketch.
- Subjects include Still Life, Portrait, Landscape, Figures
Materials Mastery (12+)
Class Duration: 1.5 hours
- Understanding light, shadow, the human figure. perspective, composition, and developing finished pieces.
- Classes utilize varied materials including charcoal, pencil, color pencil, watercolors, pastels, painting, and watercolors
- Subjects include Still Life, Portrait, Landscape, Figures
Portfolio Development
Class Duration: 2.0 hours
- We work with students to assess individual portfolio requirements and offer projects customized to meet those requirements.
- We have extensive experience working with students on portfolios for high school and college applications.
- Contact studio directly for schedule and pricing information
Class Schedule
Weekly art classes are offered year-round for children ages 5 to 18.
Click on one of the buttons below to browse our current weekly class schedule.
Parents are invited to schedule an Introductory Class for their child. This class can be scheduled when there is a permanent spot available in the requested class time.
If your child has already taken the trial class and you would like to register, click on the “Enroll Now” button below to continue.
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Tuition
Payment Option A
> EXPLORERS
> FOUNDATIONS
> ART DEVELOPMENT CLASSES
10 week session for $450
($45/class, 90 mins)*
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> SKETCH
> MATERIALS MASTERY CLASSES
10 week session for $500
($50/class, 90 mins)*
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> PORTFOLIO CLASSES
10 week session for $600
($60/class, 120 mins)*
Unused credits will expire 15 weeks after start date
(credits may be paused during summer break)
Payment Option B
> EXPLORERS
> FOUNDATIONS
> ART DEVELOPMENT CLASSES
22 week session for $900
($40.91/class, 90 mins)*
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> SKETCH /
> MATERIALS MASTERY CLASSES
22 week session for $1000
($45.45/class, 90 mins)*
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Unused credits will expire 30 weeks after start date
(credits may be paused during summer break)
Registration Fee
$35 (one-time, new students)
(non-refundable)
Accepted Payment Methods
We currently accept cash, checks payable to: "Green Forest Art Studio", or Zelle
If you wish to pay through student portal using Checking ACH or Credit Card (2.5% surcharge) then let us know which payment option (Option A [10 classes] or Option B [22 classes]) you prefer and we can add the charge to your online account so that you can submit payment online.
2024 Holiday Schedule (No Class)
New Years Day (observed) – Jan 1 (Mon)
Martin Luther King Jr. – Jan 15 (Mon)
President’s Day – Feb 19 (Mon)
Memorial Day – May 27 (Mon)
Juneteenth – June 19 (Wed)
Independence Day – July 4 (Thurs)
Labor Day – Sept 2 (Mon)
Veteran’s Day – Nov 11 (Mon)
Thanksgiving – Nov 28-30 (Thu, Fri, Sat)
Christmas – Dec 24 (Tues), 25 (Weds)
New Years – Dec 31, 2024 (Tues), Jan 1, 2025 (Weds)
2025 Holiday Schedule (No Class)
New Years Day (observed) – Jan 1 (Wed)
Martin Luther King Jr. – Jan 20 (Mon)
President’s Day – Feb 17 (Mon)
Memorial Day – May 26 (Mon)
Juneteenth – June 19 (Thu)
Independence Day – July 4 (Fri)
Labor Day – Sept 1 (Mon)
Veteran’s Day – Nov 11 (Tues)
Thanksgiving – Nov 27-29 (Thu, Fri, Sat)
Christmas – Dec 24 (Wed), 25 (Thu)
New Years – Dec 31, 2025 (Wed), Jan 1, 2026 (Thu)
Contact Information
Union City / N. Fremont Studio
(near Ardenwood, Forest Park, Warwick, Delaine Eastin)
Green Forest Art Studio
32627 Alvarado Blvd.
Union City, CA 94587
South Fremont Studio
(near Mission San Jose, Irvington, Warm Springs, Niles)
Green Forest Art Studio
1974 Driscoll Rd
Fremont, CA 94539
Dublin Studio
(near San Ramon, Pleasanton, Livermore)
Green Forest Art Studio
6715 Dublin Blvd C
Dublin, CA 94568
Phone:
(415) 595-4680
Email:
info@greenforestartstudio.com
Studio Hours
Union City / N. Fremont Studio
- Mon: 3:30pm - 8:00pm
- Tues: 3:30pm - 8:00pm
- Wed: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
- Thurs: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
- Fri: 3:30 - 7:00pm
- Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
South Fremont Studio
- Mon: 3:30pm - 8:00pm
- Tues: 3:30pm - 8:00pm
- Wed: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
- Thurs: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
- Fri: 3:30 - 7:00pm
- Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Dublin (near San Ramon, Pleasanton)
- Mon: 3:30pm - 8:00pm
- Tues: 3:30pm - 8:00pm
- Wed: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
- Thurs: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
- Fri: 3:30 - 6:45pm
- Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Recent Blog Posts
Congratulations to Julianne Y. (China International Children’s Cartoon Contest – “outstanding prize” winner)
Congratulations to our student Julianne Yang (5th Grade) for her achievement in the 2019 China International Children's Cartoon Contest. She won the outstanding prize (10 out of 43,000 entries) in the contest, which hosted by the Executive Committee Office of...
“24th annual Growing Up Asian in America” Art Contest Results — 2 of 4 ‘Best In Class’ winners, Students at Green Forest Art Studio!!
Congratulations to our winners!