November 2022 Update: We are excited to bring back in-person and hybrid classes! Please refer to the class list below for current class offerings. Subscribe to our mailing list for the latest updates!
What kinds of classes are offered at OACC?
OACC offers weekly cultural classes focusing on Asian arts such as Chinese calligraphy, painting, qi gong, taichi, ikebana, and more. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our available classes are limited. Please refer to the “Active Classes” section below for a list of currently active classes and scroll down further to view more details about our classes.
How do I sign up and begin attending an OACC class?
Most of the classes offered at OACC are in-person and require participants to observe our Onsite Visitor Policy procedures to help us maintain a safe environment for everyone. If you are interested in signing up and joining a class, please do the following:
- Fill out the Student Registration & Release Form. One form per student – you only need to submit this form once.
- Review OACC’s Onsite Visitor Policy linked at the top of this page.
- Arrive at OACC facility a few minutes prior to your class start time to account for our visitor screening procedures. Please refer to our Visit page for instructions on how to locate our facility.
Questions about our classes? Email programs@oacc.cc.
ACTIVE CLASSES
- Ikebana [in-person ONLY]: Twice a month 2-4pm. See class details below.
- Morning Taichi [in-person ONLY]: Weekly on Saturdays, 8:30-10am. Drop-in only.
- Lunchtime Taichi: All levels welcome [in-person + virtual]: Weekly on Thursdays, 12 – 1pm. RSVP HERE to receive attendance details.
- Qi Gong [in-person + virtual]: Weekly on Weds, 5:30-6:30pm. See class details below. RSVP to attend the virtual class: REGISTER HERE (virtual only).
- Chinese Calligraphy & Painting [in-person ONLY]: Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. See class details below. Class is canceled for April 26th, 2023.
DANCE CLASSES
Shabnam Dance Co. on Wednesday nights.
To register contact Shabnam via email at:
info@oaklandbellydance.com or call (510) 684-7167
ART CLASSES
All Ages
Wednesdays, 5:30–7:00 PM
$16~$20/class (see flyer for details)
All Ages
Fridays or Saturdays, 2:00–4:00 PM
$40/class (see flyer for details)
Contact Tomoko Tsuji at: tomoko351@gmail.com or 510-654-6908
MUSIC CLASSES
Chinese Music Lessons with Cheung, Wa Mandy on Wednesdays.
For questions, regarding Chinese Music Lessons, or availability for performance, please email at:
chinesemusiclessons@gmail.com or call 510.388.3678
HEALTH CLASSES
Every Thursday
FREE; $3 Suggested Donation
11:00 AM: Wu Style with Sifu Ho (in-person)
12:00 PM: Beginners Taichi with Sifu Siu (hybrid)
Wu Style Taichi is the second most popular form of Taichi in the world but is not well known in the US. Learn the Round Form of Wu Style 108 with Sifu Ho, whose grand master studied under Wu Jianquan (吳鑑泉), father of Wu Kung-i (吳公儀). This class is held only in-person and will not be livestreamed to Youtube or Zoom. While the class requires daily practice at home, prior experience is not required, newcomers to Taichi can learn Wu 108 without prior training.
Beginners Taichi is taught by Sifu Siu. Nai-nai 13-Word Form is a non-demanding form to learn because of its symmetry, yet it leads a beginner to the basic sensing of qi flow and helps build balance and lower body strength so essential to everyone, especially an aging person. This form has elements of Taichi, Yoga, Baqua. This class is held in-person as well as on Zoom and livestreamed to Youtube.
RSVP HERE to receive attendance details.
Adult (18+)
Saturdays: All Levels 8:30AM-10:00 AM
FREE; $2 Suggested Donation
Drop In Class, No Registration Needed
Gain the health benefits of traditional Tai Chi and Chi Gung practice in a friendly group setting. This class will be held in-person at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.
Master Jang has studied with some of the best Kung Fu masters from China and the U.S. From 1987 to 1991, he was the national champion in Tai Chi, Xing Yi, and Ba Qua both in hand forms and weapons. In 1991, he was certified as a judge and is currently a head judge for the annual UC Berkeley Chinese Martial Arts Tournament and the Tiger Claw Tournament. This class is designed for students of all levels 18+ years.
All Ages (8+)
Wednesdays (5:30–6:30 PM)
$20/drop in, $15 for Seniors
(see flyer for details)
Ages 6+
Fridays, 3:45-4:45pm
$20 per class (first class free)
The class is free for all seniors and new students experiencing financial hardship. The class is a community service class to help community during these difficult times as Asian Americans. Please contact the co-instructors for details (contact info available in the flyer).
Sundays
Ages 6-10 @4pm
11+ @5pm
To register email: tlckma007@gmail.com
Master Sim: 415.425.0875
$20/session, discounts available
YOUTH CENTER
GER Youth Center on Saturdays supporting Mongolian Youth.
To get info please call: (510) 759-9229 or (415) 632-2502. Also, via email: geryouthcenter2009@gmail.com
To register for classes and workshops, please call OACC’s front desk 510-637-0455 or email info@oacc.cc with a subject line “Class Registration”.
Due to heightened concerns about COVID-19, OACC classes and programs are subject to change. To verify the latest class schedule please call us at 510-637-0455 or email us at info@oacc.cc.