Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What locations does CalColor serve?
CalColor offers art classes in multiple Bay Area locations including Fremont, San Jose, Mountain View, Newark, Cupertino, and Belmont, making quality art education accessible throughout the region.
Q2: Do you offer trial classes for new students?
Yes, CalColor provides one free trial class to all new students, allowing families to experience our teaching methods and classroom environment before committing to registration.
Q3: What qualifications do CalColor teachers have?
All CalColor teachers have professional art school training and extensive experience working with children. Passion for teaching children is our primary qualification requirement for instructors.
Q4: How successful are CalColor students in competitions and college admissions?
CalColor students achieve exceptional results with high AP Art scores, top art college acceptance rates, significant scholarship awards, and numerous yearly Scholastic Art award winners.
Q5: What makes CalColor different from other art schools?
As the largest professional art school in the San Francisco Bay Area, CalColor focuses on innovative curriculum design while providing a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Q6: What age groups do you offer art classes for?
CalColor offers art programs for children ages 4-12+, including Art Exploration (4-6), Art Foundation (7-9), Art Advancement (10-12), Elite Class (8-11), and Digital Anime (11+).
Q7: What age groups do you offer art classes for?
CalColor offers art programs for children ages 4-12+, including Art Exploration (4-6), Art Foundation (7-9), Art Advancement (10-12), Elite Class (8-11), and Digital Anime (11+).
Q8: What age groups do you offer art classes for?
CalColor offers art programs for children ages 4-12+, including Art Exploration (4-6), Art Foundation (7-9), Art Advancement (10-12), Elite Class (8-11), and Digital Anime (11+).
Q9: What age groups do you offer art classes for?
CalColor offers art programs for children ages 4-12+, including Art Exploration (4-6), Art Foundation (7-9), Art Advancement (10-12), Elite Class (8-11), and Digital Anime (11+).
Q10: How long are the classes and how often do they meet?
Most classes are 1.5 hours once per week. Elite Class and Digital Anime are 2 hours weekly. Oil Painting Foundation is 1.5 hours weekly at San Jose studio.
Q11: What is the Elite Class and how can my child join?
Elite Class is for passionate 8-11 year olds requiring portfolio submission and selection process. It offers advanced instruction, competitions, and exhibitions for dedicated young artists.
Q12: Do you offer oil painting classes for kids?
Yes, Oil Painting Foundation is available for ages 7-10 at our San Jose studio. We recommend prior drawing experience or concurrent Art Foundation enrollment.
Q13: Can my child try a class before enrolling?
Absolutely! CalColor offers free trial classes. You can check our schedule online, experience a class, talk with teachers, then register online or at our front desk.
