Founder & Head Instructor

Kyung Ahn

Kyung Ahn grew up with a passion for art and knew at a young age that she wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. Kyung received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Fine Arts from Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul, Korea. She taught in high school, as well as junior college for several years before opening Rainbow Art Studio in Cupertino, California in 1993. After Kyung opened her studio, she continued her education by majoring in Painting and received her Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from San Francisco Art Institute.

Kyung has over 30 years of experience teaching art and is constantly amazed by her students' works. 

Instructors

Kristen Everett

Kristen cultivated a passion for arts and crafts from a very young age, and she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from San Jose State University. Some of her favorite materials to work with include oil paint, charcoal, and especially clay and ceramics. Her extensive study of art history has also contributed to her passion for making and teaching art. Teaching art to both young people and adults has been a rewarding and fulfilling experience. She strives to teach and inspire others to make a difference in their own lives and the world by making artwork that is meaningful and thoughtful. When not teaching children at Rainbow Art Studio she volunteers her time teaching ceramics at San Jose State University.

Tiffany Kang

Tiffany joined Rainbow Art Studio in 2009 as a student and participated in the College Portfolio Program throughout her high school years.  After graduating from Monta Vista High School, she attended the ArtCenter College of Design (Pasadena, CA) as a Graphic Design major.  After graduating in 2021, she returned to the Bay Area and joined Rainbow Art Studio as a Teacher's Assistant to share her knowledge and passion for art with a new generation of artists. 

Irene Suh