A Work of Heart Studio

San Jose, United States

4.6

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 408-266-1005
Website:
www.aworkofheart.com
Address:
2196 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA, 95125
Willow Glen
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
500 ftCurtner & Lincoln
560 ftLincoln & Curtner
0.9 miCurtner
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Local time (San Jose) 23:32 Thursday, 5 June 2025

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Description

Specialties

We are a Mixed-​Media Art Studio specializing in classes and workshops. Our shop features vintage finds as well as quality art & jewelry supplies.

Here you will find classes from local and national teachers in fine art, book binding, mixed media art, jewelry fabrication and design, artful crafting, home décor, art journaling, photography, fiber arts and we are ever expanding.

Our studio is fully stocked so you can make yourself at home as you create art. We believe everyone is an artist with the right resources. Let us inspire your creativity!

History

Established in 1998.

A Work of Heart began as a custom design business specializing in Scrapbooking. Over the past 11 years the business has evolved into a fully stocked, do-​it-​yourself art and craft studio offering a full calendar of classes and workshops for the crafty or craft-​curious community.

Meet the Business Owner

Andrea C.

Business Owner

Andrea Chebeleu,

is the creative director and owner of A Work of Heart. She started the business in 1998 in response to requests for help making scrapbooks. Andrea travels in and around the Bay Area to offer workshops and classes on handmade books, art journals, scrapbooking, mixed-​media collage, and soldering. Combining her love of found objects and lettering, Andrea offers wildly exciting workshops on handmade journals, textile arts and jewelry making that are layered with rich textures of stained papers, painted sewn fabric, ink drawings and free style lettering. Her studio has been featured in local magazines and creative arts fairs. Andrea is a wife and mother of three wonderfully creative children.

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20 reviews of A Work of Heart Studio

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Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
What a wonderful and beautiful place and space! A Work of Heart is the perfect name for this studio because it does have such heart, you feel it when you’re there. You also can find your heart here too! Andrea is not only a talented person, but she brings out the talent in you as well. Kind, considerate, and knowledgeable, a wonderful teacher. I just love it here! As someone also said «this place is just amazing». You will not be disappointed in this loving and caring environment to explore your art.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
This place is amazing…
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Fabulous art studio wish awesome classes!!! I am addicted to art journaling since taking the class with Andrea. Friendly staff and very patient with all levels of artistic ability from beginners to experienced artists. The studio also has amazing jewelry classes which is not my new hobby;-)
Place rating: 5
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
OMG Crafty HEAVEN!
So glad I found this studio! I’m just getting into Art Journaling and Mixed Media and my online searches brought me to this Haven in San Jose. I’ve taken 5 classes now and every single time I have a blast, learn a lot and leave with art I’m really in love with.
What makes this place so special is that to take a class, you just show up! They supply everything you need. You can also stay and play with the studio supplies for an hourly rate or book whatever class you’re interested in during any of the «pick your class» time slots on the calendar. BRILLIANT!
Andrea has been our instructor for the Art Journaling class series using Dina Wakley’s book — Art Journal Freedom. She has so much experience and knowledge to share, and every awesome supply you could want to use on your paper crafting. Be prepared to shop after class.
I’ve made new friends, learned new techniques and had so much fun. What more could I ask for?
Place rating: 5
Los Gatos, CA
I’ve taken a couple of metal working classes there & Andrea is not only talented but she is a patient, clear teacher. I also like the fact she has everything there that you need to buy if you want to work at home.
Place rating: 5
Campbell, CA
I absolutely LOVE this place! I took the sampler class back in the summer and had so much fun making all of the wonderful art projects. When I was there, I asked if they held private parties, and they said yes. So, just a couple weeks ago the owner worked with me on setting up a surprise birthday party for my mom. I was able to go in and set up wine glasses, snacks, and decorations earlier in the day and then at night, it was show time! My mom was so surprised and had such a blast! All of the ladies at the party drank wine, made art projects, and laughed for hours. Each and every one of them told me that they hadn’t had so much fun at a party in such a long time. And my mom told me it was one of the best nights of her life. I couldn’t have asked for a better turnout!
The people who own/​run A Work Of Heart are so knowledgeable and artistic. And the best part is that they actually KNOW how to teach others how to make amazing pieces. Being able to do something well is great; being able to teach others how to do things well is a gift! I will certainly be going back to this studio again, perhaps for another private party! I would recommend this place to anyone who likes to work with their hands, appreciates positive and welcoming environments, and enjoys supporting local businesses! Seriously, go take a class. You will be so thankful you did!
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
This was so much fun and affordable! Great girls day or just a day to do something different and try arts and crafts. We did an introductory class and it was great. By any means you don’t need to be an artist, the instructor was great and it’s all about the memories you make and the experience. It was very relaxing and therapeutic. I will definitely go back for another session soon.
Place rating: 5
Sunnyvale, CA
I was ecstatic to find a studio in the south bay where solid art classes are offered! The pricing for each class is so affordable anyone can take a class without having to go broke. The instruction I had was one-​on-​one and so worth it! I took the soldering class and everything I was taught was of great value! The owner is a sweetheart! She is down to earth, patient, extremely talented and knowledgable! I will be back again and again! I can’t wait till my next class!
Place rating: 5
Campbell, CA
Went to a studio sample class with my mom for girls day — Andrea taught us how to make watercolor cards, stamped metal necklaces, and collage canvases. The directions were easy to follow and she was really nice and fun to work with. Some people in the class showed up 30 minutes late which I thought was REALLY RUDE, but Andrea was nice enough to go back and show them how to catch up while still helping those of us who showed up on time. I had a great time and am proud of what I made in 2 hours! And I definitely want to take more classes in the future.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
great place, I wish there were more places like this around. Andrea was very helpful in the class I took, and has even been willing to help with things she doesnt offer classes for.
Place rating: 4
San Jose, CA
I took my 11 year old daughter her for their Green Art Camp — it was reasonably priced and Andrea the teacher/​owner was so sweet and accomadating. My daughter came home everyday with a new very cool project from bracelets, to banners to her favorite a recycled t-​shirt bag with a really cool transferred picture on it. They don’t do classes on Fridays & Saturdays to allow for parties — and my daughter has asked to have her 12th birthday party there next week — it’s reasonably priced, accomadating — it’s perfect for a childs birthday who is 6 or older, and again Andrea is so nice that we feel lucky to have this in our neighborhood!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
LOVE this studio! Signed up for one of the classes and it was a blast. Andrea is super, super sweet and very passionate about what she does. The class was very instructional, fun, and allowed you to bring out your own creativity to create something beautiful! Highly recommend this studio. She offers lots of different classes, so there is something for everyone!
Place rating: 5
Redwood City, CA
I host a monthly art social so I interact with a fair number of art instructors and venues in the Bay Area. There are 3 general types: 1) Those who are completely unresponsive or unhelpful, 2) Those with strong promise and so-​so execution, and 3) Those who not only deliver on their promises but exceed expectations. A Work of Heart is one of the rare #3s. I don’t live my life by Unilocal,so I booked space for our group of 8 before checking AWOH’s reviews. After I did, I’ll admit that I was trepidatious, but I figured one visit was merited. When I arrived at 6:45pm, I found plenty of street parking and a warm, welcoming space. Lexi, our hostess and the new manager, had set up a nice workspace for us and gave us a tour of the facility, which proved to be well appointed and well organized for a venue of this sort. We were a big group and Lexi was also teaching a class at the same time, but she saw to all of our needs while maintaining a friendly, helpful attitude. She was, in a word, fantastic. Sure, there was an occasional wait when we needed to locate a tool or required assistance in completing our projects, but Lexi remembered who needed help and always got back to us. The downtime just meant more time for socializing. All in all, it was a delightful couple of hours spent with friends and I walked away with a new necklace and coaster set, all for about $ 25. What’s not to like?
Place rating: 4
San Rafael, CA
This was a very fun trip for my inner child to get crafty with glitter, beads, ribbons, and more! They have a huge selection of items to fuel your creativity, and lots of projects to jump-​start you if you’re feeling stuff. Lexi is incredibly nice, upbeat, and helpful… she managed about eight of us well (though there was a couple times we had to wait while someone else was being instructed). I will definitely be back to take some classes and play with all the beautiful papers, stamps, and tools! I had no trouble finding street parking, and had a great time.
Place rating: 3
San Jose, CA
The atmosphere and work spaces are great. Plenty of inspiration and tools. Lot of new techniques to try out. A bit intimidating to new crafters but a dream to more experienced crafters. I like the Christian music and the great sunlight.
But the owner isn’t very friendly or welcoming. I’ve come twice to «make and takes» that she had posted on her website and both were cancelled onsite despite staying up on the web. Also there is NO parking. I’m not saying it’s hard to find parking, there is no lot and only ONE street space. The classes are too expensive for me as well.
Place rating: 1
Saratoga, CA
A heads-​up if you are considering sending your child to Summer camp or classes here … make sure you’re early to collect your child. 5 minutes before the scheduled completion time, your child is put out on the sidewalk with the store door closed. They are too busy with the transition to the next class (which started at the same time as the earlier class finished). There is no supervision to ensure that your child is collected by the responsible parent or guardian.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Wonderful store. Very friendly and accommodating. Ask for what cha want and they will work with you to get it for ya.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Whooo hooo. I LOVE THIS PLACE and I can’t wait to get back.
When I need a pick me up, or need to feel inspired, this is the first place that I go to.
Andrea is always coming up with amazing projects for me to do. I feel like I am truly myself when I’m in the studio creating something.
I love coming here for the book club or any of the classes. I always learn some new amazing technique that I would never have thought of.
I didn’t even know that I was an art journal junkie.
My art journals are my pride and joy and every time I look at them, I think of being in the studio at A Work of Heart and I think, I can’t wait to get back there.
I want to take every class offered because when I do I always come home with some amazing piece of art that I get so many compliments on.
Andrea and all the ladies who help out and work in the studio are very knowledgable and helpful.
Place rating: 5
Newark, CA
I made some art tonight, and I’m excited!!! Felt good about this place for some reason when I found it online, and was not disappointed in the least in my first class there, I knew I had been right. Everyone was so friendly, and Andrea, the owner and instructor was so cool. She made it all seem so easy, and I can’t wait to go back-​again and again!
Okay, I have to finish this review-​I started it months ago! This is simply a great place to go to learn how to craft, be inspired, and best of all relax and make art of all sorts! Andrea has been so friendly and helpful. I am amazed at the one star review on here. Must have been a bad day, and I’m not sure on who’s side, if you know what I’m sayin’… (-; I have been many times and had such a stimulating experience each time. The fellow patrons have been cool too, which is a plus for me.
If you have been wanting to learn to make any and all kinds of crafts, art, whathaveyou, go to A Work Of Heart, because it really is just that. xol
Place rating: 5
Campbell, CA
This studio is amazing. I finally feel like I can scrapbook without the pressure of spending thousands on materials that I don’t know what to do with. The owner is a doll and an absolute pleasure to talk with. She focuses her business on teaching classes and helping people make their projects.
If you’re not creative (ahem, like me), then have no fear! You can still make beautiful, amazing projects with your own personal flair by following her guidelines. They make everything from scrapbook pages and journals to pendants out of dominos and solid silver jewelry. She’s completely open hosting classes for a group of 5-​year olds, too. That’s an exciting option because I look forward to making holiday gifts that are handmade, but don’t look homemade.
Awesome idea for a shop, and I look forward to patronizing it in the future.