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Weekly Class Schedule

We are now enrolling for Spring Session, which goes through May 27, and Summer Session, which takes place June 4-August 26. If you would like to enroll in the current Spring session, tuition will be prorated for the remaining classes. As always, drop-ins are welcome in classes that have space.

What's a Drop-In?
Looking for last-minute activities? Wondering if a class is right for your child? Our drop-in policy allows you to attend a regularly scheduled class without enrolling in the whole session. You can do as many drop-ins as you like, as long as there is space in the class. We highly recommend reserving drop-ins in advance in order to guarantee a spot in the class - even if it is last-minute!

How does summer work at SFCAC?

We offer two types of programs during the summer.
Ages 22 months to 5 years
Like our year-round programs, we offer Side by Side, Just for Twos, and Art Studio classes for toddlers and preschool-age children each summer. These classes take place once-a-week in the mornings, for the entire 12-week summer session (June 4-August 26). Prorated partial sessions and drop-ins are also available.  These classes are a great way to develop social skills, get messy, and experience structured but self-guided creative exploration. View Class Schedule.

Ages 5½ to 10 years
For older kids, we offer Big Kid Weekly Workshops -- special half-day workshops that take place Monday through Friday afternoons. A new topic is offered every week, such as Photography Mixed Media, Art in the Garden, Clay Time, Architectural Sculpture and more. Drop-ins are welcome; two drop-ins are recommended for Clay Time, Architectural Sculpture, and Photography Mixed Media, so your child can complete a project. Enroll in two or more weeks and receive a 10% discount! View Big Kid Weekly Workshop Schedule.  

SPRING SESSION (through May 27) | SUMMER SESSION (June 4-August 28)

Spring Session: March 12-May 27

Monday
9:00-10:30 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $27
Full session: $225
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking.enroll | drop in
11:00-12:00 Just for Twos 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $22
Full session: $205
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.enroll | drop in
1:30-3:30 Art Studio 4 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 2 hours
Drop-in: $30
Full session: $275
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking.Ununavailable
4:00-5:30 Art Studio 2¾ to 4 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $27
Full session: $225
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking.Unenroll | drop in

Tuesday
9:00-10:00 Just for Twos 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $22
Full session: $205
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.unavailable
10:30-12:30 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 2 hours
Drop-in: $30
Full session: $275
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking.enroll | drop in
1:00-2:30 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $27
Full session: $225
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking.Ununavailable
4:00-5:30 Bookmaking 5½ to 8 years
CloseBookmaking
Drop-in: $27
Full session: $225
Characters, scenery and events come to life! Create books of different shapes, sizes and textures as you develop imaginative plots and illustrations to tell your stories.Unenroll | drop in

Wednesday
9:00-10:30 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1½ hours
Drop-in: $27
Full Session: $225
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. enroll | drop in
11:00-12:00 Just for Twos 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $22
Full session: $205
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience. unavailable
1:00-3:00 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 2 hours
Drop-in: $30
Full session: $275
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. Ununavailable
4:00-5:30 Printmaking 6 to 10 years
ClosePrintmaking
Drop-in: $27
Full session: $225
Create a variety of images and patterns with collographs, stencils, stamps, block and transfer print techniques. Combine collage, painting, and printmaking to create richly textured imagery. unavailable
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $22
Full session: $250
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.

Thursday
9:30-10:30 Side by Side 22-26 months
CloseSide by Side
Drop-in: $22
$105 for 5 weeks; $205 for full 10-week session.
Our goal is to orient children through an exploratory process. Parents/caregivers observe their children and gain insight into the benefits of artmaking in early childhood development. enroll 5 weeks | enroll 10 weeks | drop in
11:00-12:30 Art Studio 2¾ to 4 years
CloseArt Studio 1½ hours
Drop-in: $27
Full session: $225
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking.Ununavailable
1:00-2:30 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1½ hours
Drop-in: $27
Full session: $225
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. unavailable
3:30-5:30 Clay Time 5½ to 8 years
CloseClay Time
Drop-in: $30
Full session: $305
Learn about coil and slab construction, surface textures, sculpting, and glazing. Students will use both air-dry and kiln-fired clay. Two drop-ins required for this class. Firing fee included in tuition. unavailable

Friday
9:30-10:30 Side by Side 22-26 months
CloseSide by Side
Drop-in: $22
$105 for 5 weeks; $205 for 10-week session.
Our goal is to orient children through an exploratory process. Parents/caregivers observe their children and gain insight into the benefits of artmaking in early childhood development. enroll 5 weeks | enroll 10 weeks | drop in
11:00-12:00 Just for Twos 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $22
Full session: $205
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.enroll | drop in
1:00-2:30 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1½ hours
Drop-in: $27
Full session: $225
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. enroll | drop in
3:30-5:30 Art and Science 6 to 10 years
CloseArt and Science
Drop-in: $30
Full session: $275
Can I make a sculpture that moves in the wind? Where do colors come from? Why is glue sticky? In this class, we will create unique drawings, paintings and sculptures as we explore the close relationship between science and art. unavailable

Saturday
11:00-1:00 and 2:00-4:00 - Birthday Parties

Sunday
11:00-12:30 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1½ hours
Drop-in: $27
Full session: $225
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. Enjoy the Fort Mason Farmer's Market while you're here! enroll | drop in

Summer Session: June 4-August 26

Once-a-Week Classes | Big Kid Weekly Workshops

Monday
9:00-10:30 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $27
Full session: $270
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking.enroll | drop in
11:00-12:00 Just for Twos 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $22
Full session: $250
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.enroll | drop in

Tuesday
9:00-10:00 Just for Twos 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $22
Full session: $250
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.enroll | drop in
10:30-12:30 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 2 hours
Drop-in: $30
Full session: $330
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking.enroll | drop in

Wednesday
9:00-10:30 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1½ hours
Drop-in: $27
Full Session: $270
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. enroll | drop in
11:00-12:00 Just for Twos 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $22
Full session: $250
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience. enroll | drop in
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $22
Full session: $250
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.

Thursday
9:30-10:30 Side by Side 22-26 months
CloseSide by Side
Drop-in: $22
$105 for 5 weeks; $250 for full 12-week session.
Our goal is to orient children through an exploratory process. Parents/caregivers observe their children and gain insight into the benefits of artmaking in early childhood development. enroll 5 weeks | enroll 12 weeks | drop in
11:00-12:30 Art Studio 2¾ to 4 years
CloseArt Studio 1½ hours
Drop-in: $27
Full session: $270
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking.Unenroll | drop in

Friday
9:30-10:30 Side by Side 22-26 months
CloseSide by Side
Drop-in: $22
$105 for 5 weeks; $250 for 12-week session.
Our goal is to orient children through an exploratory process. Parents/caregivers observe their children and gain insight into the benefits of artmaking in early childhood development. enroll 5 weeks | enroll 12 weeks | drop in
11:00-12:00 Just for Twos 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $22
Full session: $250
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.enroll | drop in
6:00-9:00 p.m. Parents' Night Out Drop-Off 3 years and up
CloseParents' Night Out
Drop-in: $10/hour

Enjoy a grown-up night out! Drop off and pick up anytime between 6:00-9:00 pm, and pay by the hour. Kids will spend time painting, drawing, sculpting, and printing, and will go home with a variety of art projects. The evening will also include healthy snacks and a comfy reading nook. Reserve space upon arrival.
(Enjoy Fort Mason's Off the Grid food truck event on Friday evenings!)

Saturday
11:00-1:00 and 2:00-4:00 - Birthday Parties
Sunday
11:00-12:30 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1½ hours
Drop-in: $27
Full session: $270
In a teacher-guided open studio format, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. Enjoy the Fort Mason Farmer's Market while you're here! enroll | drop in
(Enjoy Fort Mason's Farmers' Market on Sunday mornings!)

Big Kid Weekly Workshops | Once-a-Week Classes

June 4-8
1:30-4:30 Painting and Drawing 5½ to 8 years
ClosePaintin and Drawing
Drop-in: $45
Full Session: $210
In the studio children develop their observational and technical skills while experimenting with charcoal, pen and ink, watercolor and acrylic paints on canvas and paper.enroll | drop in

June 11-15
1:30-5:30 Art in the Garden 6 to 10 years
CloseArt in the Garden
Drop-in: $58
Full session: $270
Inspired by nature, develop your visual thinking and experiment with charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, as well as acrylic and water-color paints while visiting the garden. enroll | drop in

June 18-22
1:30-4:30 Clay Time 5½ to 8 years
CloseClay Time
Drop-in: $50
Full Session: $240
Learn about coil and slab construction, surface textures, sculpting and glazing. Students will use both air-dry and kiln-fired clay. Two drop-ins required for this class. enroll | drop in
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $22
Full Session: $250
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.

June 25-29
1:30-5:30 Photography Mixed Media 6 to 10 years
ClosePhotography Mixed Media
Drop-in: $64
Full Session: $300
Using digital cameras, computers, and sun prints, students explore the combination of photographic images with various media. Two drop-ins required for this class. enroll | drop in

July 2-6 (closed July 4)
1:30-5:30 Land, Sea, and City 6 to 10 years
CloseLand, Sea, and City
Drop-in: $58
Full Session: $215
The community garden, public art and science installations, historical landmarks, and maritime wildlife will be our inspiration for sketches, paintings and prints. enroll | drop in

July 9-13
1:30-4:30 Puppet Theatre 5½ to 8 years
ClosePuppet Theatre
Drop-in: $45
Full session: $210
All the world's a stage, and you can help put on the show! Create miniature puppet theatres and masks using 2- and 3-dimensional materials. enroll | drop in

July 16-20
1:30-5:30 Clay Time 6 to 10 years
CloseClay Time
Drop-in: $64
Full Session: $300
Learn about coil and slab construction, surface textures, sculpting and glazing. Students will use both air-dry and kiln-fired clay. Two drop-ins required for this class. enroll | drop in

July 23-27
1:30-4:30 Architectural Sculpture 5½ to 8 years
CloseArchitectural Sculpture
Drop-in: $45
Full Session: 210
Build 3-D strucures and settings using foamcore, wire, wood, paper and recycled materials. Two drop-ins required for this class. enroll | drop in

July 30-Aug. 3
1:30-5:30 Art and Science 6 to 10 years
CloseArt and Science
Drop-in: $58
Full Session: $270
Can I make a sculpture that moves in the wind? Where do colors come from? Why is glue sticky? In this class, we will create unique drawings, paintings and sculptures as we explore the close relationship between science and art. enroll | drop in

Aug. 6-10
1:30-4:30 Art in the Garden 5½ to 8 years
CloseArt in the Garden
Drop-in: $45
Full Session: $210
Inspired by nature, develop your visual thinking and experiment with charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, as well as acrylic and water-color paints while visiting the garden. enroll | drop in

Aug. 13-17
1:30-4:30 Photography Mixed Media 5½ to 8 years
ClosePhotography Mixed Media
Drop-in: $50
Full Session: $240
Using digital cameras, computers, and sun prints, students explore the combination of photographic images with various media. enroll | drop in

Aug. 20-24
1:30-4:30 Land, Sea, and City 5½ to 8 years
CloseLand, Sea, and City
Drop-in: $45
Full Session: $210
The community garden, public art and science installations, historical landmarks, and maritime wildlife will be our inspiration for sketches, paintings and prints.enroll | drop in