San Mateo Art School
Art classes for kids, teens and adults in the areas near Belmont, Hillsborough, Redwood City, Atherton, San Carlos, Foster City and Menlo Park are offered at our San Mateo studio.
Laurelwood Shopping Center
1212C W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: 888-508-2080
Young students develop their own intuition and “eye” for art through projects in painting, drawing, sculpting and mixed media.
Two Art Studios at this San Mateo Location
Marvegos has expanded in San Mateo to include two art studios within Laurelwood Shopping Center. The specific art studio will be listed in the class listing when you register.
Hillsdale Drive
Campus Drive
Together, Kerri and Johanne lead a dedicated team of teachers, all of whom hold art degrees, strong portfolios in drawing and painting, and a passion for fostering creativity in young artists.
Program Director: Kerri Engelder
Studio: 1212C W Hillsdale Blvd
Our Program Director, Kerri, holds a bachelor’s degree in art and Italian with a concentration in printmaking. Her current work focuses on intricate paper cut art and block print carvings, but she enjoys exploring a wide range of mediums, including ceramics, woodworking, metalsmithing, collage, mural painting, and textiles. She has a gift for making art both fun and age-appropriate while creating a warm, welcoming environment that reflects the heart of Marvegos. Her ability to understand and support each student helps her build lasting connections with kids of all ages, making them feel seen and encouraged in their creativity.
Program Director: Johanne Marion
Studio: 3164 Campus Dr
Our Program Director, Johanne, has a bachelor’s degree in Art with an emphasis in both painting and art history from San Francisco State University. She is a mixed media artist who works both abstractly and figuratively, exploring the intimacy of everyday life. Johanne has a long history with our school, starting Marvegos art classes at just 4.5 years old. This lifelong connection has given her an innate understanding of our philosophy and teaching methods. Johanne is known for her sense of humor and creative twists on projects. She loves working with older kids and teens, helping them grow as artists while keeping the creative process engaging and fun.