Artist Center

3742 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, CA 94546

map3742 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, CA 94546

About

Artist Center offers Art Camps, Home School Program, After School Program, Teen Classes, Digital Design Courses, Art Socials, Art Lessons online, and Family Paint Time. Art Lessons online are listed at $45 per session and meet on Zoom for ages 5-9 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm and ages 10-adult from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm on Mondays.

Programs

  • Art Camps — Ages 4.5 and up; summer camps listed for kids · Seasonal; summer camps include full days, half days, and pay per hour options
  • Home School Program — Ages 6 and up · Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
  • After School Program — Begins at 4:00 pm
  • Teen Classes — Teens · Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
  • Digital Design Courses — Fridays, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
  • Art Socials — Adults and teens · Once a month; teens once a month, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
  • Art Lessons online — Ages 5 and up · Zoom online; Mondays, Ages 5-9, 10:00 am-12:00 pm; Ages 10-Adult, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm · $45 per session
  • Family Paint Time — Every Sunday, 10:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

At a glance

  • Ages: 4–18 years old
  • Price range: $45 per session
  • General schedule: Eight week course throughout Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall terms; you may sign up at any time on a prorate basis and where space permits. Summer camps run 10 weeks beginning June 1-August 21.
  • Facility hours: Mon 09:00 am-08:00 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 09:00 am-08:00 pm; Thu 09:00 am-06:00 pm; Fri 09:00 am-08:00 pm; Sat 09:00 am-03:00 am; Sun Closed

About the provider

Artist Center has been open for over 25 years. Monica Higgins leads the program and has served as co-founder and director of Art Academy of Los Angeles, worked with Disney, Warner Brothers, and Universal Studios, developed the Graphic Arts department at Long Beach Trade Technical College, instructed at Palo Alto Art League, and implemented the Youth program at Art Academy of Los Angeles Inc. The mission is to offer aspiring artists an opportunity to develop and expand their understanding of drawing and painting and to instruct in the practical application of each age group or skill level.

You may enroll in any class at any time where space permits on a prorated basis. When registering you agree to policies and procedures. Limited space available. Must reserve seat before Family Paint Time. Call at least 24 hours in advance to discuss family or individual projects.

Last updated August 28, 2026.

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