Peggy Ann Johnston Studio

I’ve taken adult art classes from Peggy over the past 15 years from her studio in Cupertino. Peggy doesn’t just show you the basics, she really makes students think about the process from beginning to end. From pre-​planning an art project, to sketching to execution of the piece. I’ve learned more from her than any art teacher I’ve taken classes from in the past.
She also teaches a variety of after school art classes for children as well as classes throughout the school year. It’s always fun to see what the younger students come up with. She’s pretty amazing and supportive of the kids as well. Her class offerings change regularly as well, so there’s never a dull moment. I’ve taken PMC classes, mosaic art as well as the adult studio classes. Peggy’s studio is really awesome — there are a lot of tools, supplies, books, and more to draw inspiration from. The grounds are lovely too — beautiful garden area with flowing water. It’s a creative oasis for art students in Cupertino. :-)

My children have been taking art classes with Peggy for three years. They have learned so many techniques for creating art, and even better, they have been picking up life skills from the invaluable way in which Peggy teaches. She enriches every class with opportunities to learn valuable life skills that will stick with them for their entire lives. She teaches so much more than art!

I took ceramics from Peggy for 10 years and I cannot even start to tell you how much I learned. Peggy challenges her students to make whatever their mind can think of (and that can fit into the kiln). She teaches a variety of techniques in ceramics and allows her students to think for themselves and use their imagination. She also has an unimaginable amount of glazes to help make each piece of artwork very unique and exactly how the artist envisioned it. Peggy also teaches a variety of different art classes as well, not limited just to clay.
She is one of the best teachers I have ever had and you will benefit so much if you or your child chooses to take a class (or several classes) from her!