Elevate Your Young Artist's Afternoons:

Introducing Our After School Program

Our new holistic After School Program at Atelier & Art Lessons of Brett Tapia is the perfect solution for parents who are "Tired of screen time battles and the daily scramble for quality after-school care"

We provide a safe, stimulating environment on Piedmont Avenue where elementary students can unwind, create masterpieces, and build lasting friendships while developing valuable skills in visual arts and gaining confidence, coordination, balance, and enrichment in supplemental classes like Tai Chi, Clay Sculpture, Calligraphy, Guitar, and Chess.

Program Details & Unique Offerings

In addition to our rotating offerings of exciting enrichment classes, we provide supervised playtime that goes beyond ordinary free play. We highly value and incorporate principles from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP) approach to play, ensuring that all toys are carefully selected for their educational value, construction, and materials. Our learning corners—including areas for reading, role-playing, science, and games—are rotated regularly to keep the environment fresh, engaging, and aligned with educational objectives.

We understand that children's schedules can be hectic. That's why we offer flexibility with our 3-day enrollment option: the specific days your child attends can be chosen on a flexible basis to fit your family’s needs.

Transform your child's afternoon into an enriching adventure! For more information or to enroll, please contact Atelier & Art Lessons of Brett Tapia directly.

Meet Your Instructor: Nora Privitera

Nora Privitera brings over 20 years of experience teaching Tai Chi, having studied and instructed the practice since 1987 under the guidance of Master Hubert H. Lui. She is a dedicated member of the Lui Cloud Hands Tai Chi Community, an organization established in the 1970s with branches across the West Coast and NYC.

Nora's teaching philosophy is founded on community and inclusion: "all are welcome, included, valued, and respected." She provides instruction in a variety of Tai Chi forms, including the traditional Yang Family Long Form and forms developed by her Master. She currently teaches weekly classes in Oakland and continues to refine her skills at advanced community workshops.

Program Options and Pricing

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