"Imagination is
​the key in forming
a creative self."

— Lei Wang
President & Founder

Learn Art & Enhance Creativity
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No matter where you live or what their ages are, your children will be able to join the quality art classes they deserve with West California Academy of Art and Design (WCAAD). We are a WASC accredited school, aiming to provide your children a creative outlet, a strong foundation, and hours of fun.  Join us now!

​2022 Children’s  Art Class and Online Portfolio Intensive Programs

Congratulations to our seniors as they are receiving their acceptance letters and scholarships!! Stay tuned...

Student: Rebecca Chu

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West California Academy of Art & Design Student Chosen as Winner for California in Doodle for Google Competition 

Angie Li,  4th-5th Grade Group, from West California Academy of Art & Design in San Gabriel, is one of the 54 State and Territory Winners across the country. Angie’s doodle was selected from thousands of entries received this year as the CA state winner.
doodle4google.com.

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Online Art Classes
​for Students...see "programs" for in-person details

WCAAD’s Virtual Online Courses saves you wasted time searching “how to make art” online videos and tutorials.

Through our virtual classes the same structured learning experience you would get at our prestigious accredited Art Academy in the comfort of your own home.

​As a beginner or experienced learner, you will systematically learn to use selected or various mediums, step by step, and see your skills rapidly improve to set you apart!


Offering:

• ​Instant Access to Structured Virtual Art Classes
• Learn to Create Art and Design Online
• Study Art Online anytime, anywhere
• Access to: Children’s, Transitional and Advance/Portfolio Preparation
• Online guidance counseling packages
• Choose from levels, medium and schedule preference
• WCAAD’s online art academy courses contain workshops, and focused assignment

FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCE.. WE HAVE THE RIGHT CLASSES FOR YOU!

Selected Reviews

West California Academy of Art and Design (WCAAD) is a great school for young students who are applying to art colleges. I came in with skills of a casual artist and came out as a better artist with new skill sets and a new perspective. I didn't realize that I wanted to pursue art as a career until the second semester of my junior year. Not only that, I wanted to pursue animation, one of the most competitive majors out there. I knew that if I wanted to get in to the most prestigious art school, I had to take a portfolio and life drawing class.
My experience with the school was very helpful and my teachers—Omar and Jack—are very knowledgeable and masterful in their craft. I took Omar's instructed life drawing class and Jack's digital arts and animation class. With their help, I was able to build a phenomenal portfolio that got me into 6 art schools (SVA, MICA, Ringling, SAIC, LCAD, and Pratt) with merit scholarships.
I honestly wouldn't have gotten to where I am today without the school and I strongly believe that it's a school aspiring artists should consider.

Linda T.

In three short months, my son's artwork has improved significantly under Mr. Gavin's teaching, and has received many compliments from family and friends.  He always looks forward to his art class at West California Academy Art & Design every Saturday! We plan to continue his art studies here for as long as possible!

Judy C.

My daughter attended WCAAD since she was three. She's now six and still loves drawing so much, as it is the only thing that can keep her calm for hours. She's very thoughtful and creative. She's also won a lots of competitions, thanks to the education she's receiving from WCAAD! Our daughter loves her big, second family at the Academy!

Vickie W.