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Winter Session: January 4-March 13
Spring Session: March 15-May28
Spring Break Mini Camp: March 29-April 2

Tots, Twos, and Pre-K
Art Studio, Just for Twos, and Side by Side are offered in the mornings and early afternoons for children ages 22 months to 5 years old. The studio is set up into multiple stations, as children are invited to explore a wide range of materials, from homemade playdough to printmaking to sculpture. Each class ends with a snack and story.
Big Kid Topic Classes
Created especially for children in grades K-5, Big Kid Topic Classes include Architectural Sculpture, Book Arts, Clay Time, Miniatures, Outdoor Adventures, Painting and Drawing, Photography Mixed Media, or Printmaking. In addition to promoting artistic skills, Big Kid Topic Classes help children develop perceptual, creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and emphasize the personal discovery and self confidence that grow out of the creative process. Full or partial sessions available, and drop-ins are welcome (please reserve your space in advance).
Spring Break Mini Camp
Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2. Enrollment begins February 1st.
Looking for something to do during Spring Break? Join us for our 2nd Annual Spring Break Mini-Camp! During this week, each day will be divided into a morning session for preschoolers and an afternoon session for big kids.
Full-week session or drop-ins are available.
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Art Studio, Ages 3 to 5, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
$133 full week, $28 drop-in
1:00-4:00 p.m. Art in the Garden, Ages 6 to 11, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$195 full week, $42 drop-in

Winter 2010 Classes: January 4-March 13

MONDAY
9:00-10:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $280 (Sept 14-Dec 14); Half session: $165 (7 weeks)
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. 11:00-12:00 Side by Side: 22 to 26 months
CloseSide by Side
Drop-in: $20
$100 per 5 weeks
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. 1:00-2:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 3:30-5:00 Architectural Sculpture : 5 1/2 to 8 years
CloseArchitectural Sculpture
Drop-in: $25; At least two consecutive drop-ins required
Full session: $215
Build 3-D strucures and settings using foamcore, wire, wood, paper and recycled materials.

Tuesday
9:00–10:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Full session: $270 (Sept 8-Dec 15); Half session: $135 (7 weeks)
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience. 10:30-12:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 2 hours
Drop-in: $28
Full session: $265
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. 1:30-3:00 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 3:30-5:00 Photography Mixed Media : 6 to 10 years
ClosePhotography Mixed Media
Drop-in: $25; TWO consecutive drop-ins required
Full session: $215, $30 materials fee
Using Polaroids, digital images and sun prints, students explore the combination of photographic images with various media.

Wednesday
9:00-10:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 11:00–12:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Full session: $195
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience. 1:00-3:00 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 2 hours
Drop-in: $28
Full session: $265
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. 4:00-5:30 Clay Time : 5 1/2 to 8 years
CloseClay Time
Drop-in: $25, TWO consecutive drop-ins required!
Full session: $215, firing fee $30
Learn about coil and slab construction, surface textures, sculpting and glazing. Students will use both air-dry and kiln-fired clay.

Thursday
9:30–10:30 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Full session: $195
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience. 11:00-12:30 Art Studio: 2 3/4 to 4 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 1:00-2:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 3:30-5:30 Printmaking: 7 to 11 years
ClosePrintmaking
Drop-in: $28;
Full session: $265
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.

Friday
9:30–10:30 Side by Side: 22 to 26 months
Close Side by Side Adult/child class
Drop-in: $20
$100 per 5 weeks
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. 11:00–12:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Full session: $195
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience. 1:00-2:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 3:30-5:30 Painting and Drawing : 6 to 10 years
ClosePainting and Drawing
Drop-in: $28
Full session: $265
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.

Saturday
9:30–10:30 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Full session: $195
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience. 11:00-12:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 1:00-3:00 Book Arts : 6 to 10 years
CloseBook Arts
Drop-in: $28
Full session: $265
You won't find these books in a bookstore! Experiment with paper, fabric and recycled materials to create books of all different shapes, textures, and sizes. CloseArchitectural Sculpture

Build 3-D structures and settings using foamcore, wire, wood, paper and recycled materials.

SUNDAY
Birthday Parties: 11 a.m.-12:30/1:00 p.m., and 2 p.m.-3:30/4:00 p.m.

Spring 2010 Classes: March 15-May 28

MONDAY
9:00-10:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $280 (Sept 14-Dec 14); Half session: $165 (7 weeks)
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. 11:00-12:00 Side by Side: 22 to 26 months
CloseSide by Side
Drop-in: $20
$100 per 5 weeks
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. 1:00-2:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 3:30-5:00 Miniatures: 5 1/2 to 8 years
CloseMiniatures
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
Build miniature sculptures and 3-D dioramas using a variety of materials, including foam core, wire, Sculpey, and shrink art.

Tuesday
9:00–10:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Full session: $270 (Sept 8-Dec 15); Half session: $135 (7 weeks)
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience. 10:30-12:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 2 hours
Drop-in: $28
Full session: $265
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. 1:30-3:00 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 3:30-5:00 Book Arts : 6 to 10 years
CloseBook Arts
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
You won't find these books in a book store! Experiment with paper, fabric, and recycled materials to create books of all different shapes, textures, and sizes.

Wednesday
9:00-10:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 11:00–12:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Full session: $195
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience. 1:00-3:00 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 2 hours
Drop-in: $28
Full session: $265
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. 4:00-5:30 Architectural Sculpture : 5 1/2 to 8 years
CloseArchitectural Sculpture
Drop-in: $25, TWO consecutive drop-ins required!
Full session: $215,
Build 3-D structures and settings using foam core, wire, wood, paper and recycled materials.

Thursday
9:30–10:30 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Full session: $195
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience. 11:00-12:30 Art Studio: 2 3/4 to 4 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 1:00-2:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 3:30-5:30 Outdoor Adventures: 7 to 11 years
CloseOutdoor Adventures
Drop-in: $28;
Full session: $265
Explore the unique environment of Fort Mason Center: the flora and fauna of the Bay, architectural landmarks, and nearby Exploratorium Outdoor Exhibits, using a wide range of media.

Friday
9:30–10:30 Side by Side: 22 to 26 months
Close Side by Side Adult/child class
Drop-in: $20
$100 per 5 weeks
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. 11:00–12:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Full session: $195
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience. 1:00-2:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 3:30-5:30 Clay Time: 6 to 10 years
CloseClay Time
Drop-in: $28, two drop-ins required.
Full session: $265, $30 firing fee
Learn about coil and slab construction, surface textures, sculpting and glazing. Students will use both air-dry and kiln-fired clay.

Saturday
9:30–10:30 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Full session: $195
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience. 11:00-12:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Full session: $215
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. 1:00-3:00 Outdoor Adventures: 6 to 10 years
CloseOutdoor Adventures
Drop-in: $28
Full session: $265
Explore the unique environment of Fort Mason Center: the flora and fauna of the Bay, architectural landmarks, and nearby Exploratorium Outdoor Exhibits, using a wide range of media.

SUNDAY
Birthday Parties: 11 a.m.-12:30/1:00 p.m., and 2 p.m.-3:30/4:00 p.m.