Class Schedule
Winter 2009: January 5 - March 14
Winter 2009 registration is now underway! Classes begin January 5, and go through March 14. Classes can fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up in advance to ensure a spot in your first choice! View Winter Schedule
Schedule a Drop-in for Fall: There are still a few weeks left in fall session. Looking for last minute activities or wondering if a class is right for your child? Our drop-in policy may be just the answer! Please call (415) 771-0292 to reserve a spot.
Fall 2008 Schedule
MONDAY | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:00-10:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Fall Session: $320 (14 weeks: Sept 8 - Dec 15)
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.
11:0012:00 Side by Side: 22 to 26 months
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Side by Side Adult/Child class
Drop-in: $20
Fall Session: $100 5 weeks; $280 full session (14 weeks: Sept 8 - Dec 15)
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.
1:002:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Fall Session: $320 (14 weeks: Sept 8 - Dec 15 )
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.
3:305:00 People, Places and Things 5 ½ to 8 years
ClosePeople, Places and Things
Drop-in: $25
Fall Session: $320 (14 weeks: Sept 8 - Dec 15)
Create dioramas and miniature stage sets, combining indoor and outdoor scenes. Explore painting, drawing, printmaking and self-hardening clay in this class.
Tuesday | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:0010:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Fall Session: $270 (14 weeks: Sept 9 - Dec 16)
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.
10:3012:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 2 hours
Drop-in: $28
Fall Session: $370 (14 weeks: Sept 9 - Dec 16)
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.
1:303:00 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Fall Session: $320(14 weeks: Sept 9 - Dec 16)
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 Light and Shadow: 5 to 7 years
CloseLight and Shadow
Drop-in: $25
Fall Session: $320 (14 weeks: Sept 9 - Dec 16)
Using a variety of materials and tools, including an overhead projector, we will explore the interplay of light, shadow and color.
Wednesday | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:00-10:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Fall Session: $320 (14 weeks: Sept 10 - Dec 17)
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.
11:0012:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Fall: $270 (14 weeks: Sept 10 - Dec 17)
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.
1:003:00 Art Studio: 3 ½ to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 2 hours
Drop-in:$28
Fall: $370 (14 weeks: Sept 10 - Dec 17)
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.
4:005:30 Architectural Sculpture: 6 to 10 years
CloseArchitectural Sculpture
Drop-in: $25 (we recommend two drop-ins for this class)
Fall Session: $320 (14 weeks: Sept 10 - Dec 17)
Build 3-D structures and settings using foamcore, wire wood, paper, and recyclable materials.
Thursday | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:3010:30 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Fall: $270 (14 weeks: Sept 11 - Dec 18)
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.
11:0012:30 Art Studio: 2 Ύ to 4 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Fall: $320 (14 weeks: Sept 11 - Dec 18)
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.
1:002:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Fall: $320 (14 weeks: Sept 11 - Dec 18)
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.
3:305:30 Papermaking 8 ½ to 12 years
ClosePapermaking
Drop-in: $28
Fall Session: $370 (14 weeks: Sept 11 - Dec 18)
Explore the many possibilities of handmade paper: embossing, pulp, and 3-dimensional paper casting are some of the techniques we will navigate.
Friday | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:3010:30 Side by Side: 22 to 26 months
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Side by Side Adult/child class
Drop-in: $20
Fall: $100 5 weeks; $280 full session (14 weeks: Sept 12 - Dec 19)
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.
11:0012:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Fall: $270 (14 weeks: Sept 12 - Dec 19)
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.
1:002:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
Fall: $320 (14 weeks: Sept 12 - Dec 19)
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.
3:305:30 NEW! Friday Outdoor Studio: 6 to 10 years
CloseFriday Outdoor Studio
Drop-in: $28
Fall Session: $370 (14 weeks: Sept 12 - Dec 19)
Exploring the unique environment of Fort Mason the Bay, architectural landmarks, and nature we will work in and out of the studio using a wide range of media.
Saturday | Teacher: Erik Parra
9:3010:30 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Fall: $270 (14 weeks: Sept 13 - Dec 20)
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
Fall: $320 (14 weeks: Sept 13 - Dec 20)
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 NEW! Posters that Pop: 6 to 10 years
ClosePosters that Pop
Drop-in: $28
Fall Session: $370 (14 weeks: Sept 13 - Dec 20)
Using traditional printmaking techniques such as silkscreen and block printing, we will explore the relationship between text, color and imagery in the world of posters. Then, we will design and create our own imaginative posters.
SUNDAY
Birthday Parties: 11 a.m.-12:30/1:00 p.m., and 2 p.m.-3:30/4:00 p.m.
Winter 2009 Schedule
MONDAY | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:00-10:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
10-week session: $215 (Jan 5 - Mar 9)
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.
11:0012:00 Side by Side: 22 to 26 months
Close
Side by Side Adult/Child class
Drop-in: $20
$100 5 weeks; $200 10 weeks (Jan 5 - Mar 9)
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.
1:002:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
10-week session: $215 (Jan 5 - Mar 9)
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.
3:305:00 Clay Time: 5 ½ to 8 years
CloseClay Time
Drop-in: $25 (We recommend two consecutive drop-ins for this class.)
10-week session: $215 (Jan 5 - Mar 9) Firing fee: $25
Learn about coil and slab construction, surface textures, scultping and glazing. Students will use both air-dry and kiln-fired clay.
Tuesday | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:0010:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
10-week session: $195 (Jan 6 - Mar 10)
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.
10:3012:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 2 hours
Drop-in: $28
10-week session: $265 (Jan 6 - Mar 10)
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.
1:303:00 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
10-week session: $215 (Jan 6 - Mar 10)
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 Painting and Drawing: 5 to 7 years
ClosePainting and Drawing
Drop-in: $25
10-week session: $215 (Jan 6 - Mar 10)
In the studio, children develop their observational skills while experimenting with charcoal, pen and ink, watercolor, and acrylic paints on canvas and paper.
Wednesday | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:00-10:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
10-week session: $215 (Jan 7 - Mar 11)
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.
11:0012:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
10-week session: $195 (Jan 7 - Mar 11)
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.
1:003:00 Art Studio: 3 ½ to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 2 hours
Drop-in:$28
10-week session: $265 (Jan 7 - Mar 11)
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.
4:005:30 Architectural Sculpture: 6 to 10 years
CloseArchitectural Sculpture
Drop-in: $25 (We recommend two consecutive drop-ins for this class.)
10-week session: $215 (Jan 7 - Mar 11)
Build 3-D structures and settings using foamcore, wire wood, paper, and recyclable materials.
Thursday | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:3010:30 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
10-week session: $195 (Jan 8 - Mar 12)
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.
11:0012:30 Art Studio: 2 Ύ to 4 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
10-week session: $215 (Jan 8 - Mar 12)
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.
1:002:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
10-week session: $215 (Jan 8 - Mar 12)
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.
3:305:30 Clay Time: 8 ½ to 12 years
CloseClay Time
Drop-in: $28 (We recommend two consecutive drop-ins for this class.)
10-week session: $215 (Jan 8 - Mar 12) Firing fee: $25
Learn about coil and slab construction, surface textures, scultping and glazing. Students will use both air-dry and kiln-fired clay.
Friday | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:3010:30 Side by Side: 22 to 26 months
Close
side by Side Adult/child class
Drop-in: $20
$100 5 weeks; $200 10 weeks (Jan 9 - Mar 13)
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.
11:0012:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
10-week session: $195 (Jan 9 - Mar 14)
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.
1:002:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Drop-in: $25
10-week session: $215 (Jan 9 - Mar 13)
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.
3:305:30 Photography Mixed Media : 6 to 10 years
ClosePhotography Mixed Media
Drop-in: $28
10-week session: $265 (Jan 9 - Mar 13)
Using Polaroids, digital images and sun prints students explore the combination of photographic images with various media.
Saturday | Teacher: Erik Parra
9:3010:30 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
10-week session: $195 (Jan 10 - Mar 14)
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
10-week session: $215 (Jan 10 - Mar 14)
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 Posters that Pop: 6 to 10 years
ClosePosters that Pop
Drop-in: $28
10-week session: $265 (Jan 10 - Mar 14)
Using traditional printmaking techniques such as silkscreen and block printing, we will explore the relationship between text, color and imagery.
SUNDAY
Birthday Parties: 11 a.m.-12:30/1:00 p.m., and 2 p.m.-3:30/4:00 p.m.