Class Schedule
Ages 22 months to 5 years: Side by Side, Just for Twos, and Art Studio classes for toddlers and preschool-age children take place in the mornings, on a weekly basis for the entire 12-week Summer Session (June 10-September 1). Partial sessions and drop-ins are available. A mix of open-ended art activities will be provided each week.
Ages 5½ to 10 years: Big Kid Weekly Workshops take place Monday through Friday afternoons. Become immersed in cool clay, capture your world with digital photography, interpret the scenic vistas of our unique Fort Mason campus, build your painting and drawing skills, and much more...
What's a Drop-In?
Choose a date that works for you, and attend a regularly scheduled class! Perfect for trying out a new class or for scheduling last-minute activities.
*Class sizes are small -
we highly recommend calling ahead or reserving your drop-in online to guarantee a spot for your child!
*A few After School Classes require two drop-ins minimum - see class descriptions for details.
CloseLand, Sea and City
Enroll: $210
Drop-In: $45
The community garden, Exploratorium Outdoor Exhibits, historical landmarks, and National Park wildlife will be our inspiration for sketches, paintings and prints
Summer Session: June 10 - September 1
Cick on class for description and enrollment information.
CLASSES - Ages 22 months to 5 years
Monday
9:00-10:30 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 hours
Enroll: $270
Drop-In: $27
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 printmaking11:00-12:00 Just for Twos 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Enroll: $250
Drop-In: $22
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experienc
Tuesday
9:00-10:00 Just for Twos 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Enroll: $250
Drop-In: $22
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 ½ to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 2 hours
Enroll: $330
Drop-In: $30
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.
Wednesday
9:00-10:30 Art Studio 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1½ hours
Enroll: $270
Drop-In: $27
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
Enroll: $250
Drop-In: $22
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
Enroll - 12 weeks: $250
Enroll - 5 weeks: $105
Drop-In: $22
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. 11:00-12:30 Art Studio 2¾ to 4 years
CloseArt Studio 1½ hours
Enroll: $270
Drop-In: $27
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.
Friday
9:30-10:30 Side by Side 22-26 months
CloseSide by Side
Enroll - 12 weeks: $250
Enroll - 5-weeks: $105
Drop-In: $22
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
Enroll: $250
Drop-In: $22
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience 6:00-9:00 Friday Night Out Drop-off 3 to 10 years
CloseFriday Night Drop-off
Drop-In: $10/hour
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
Saturday
Birthday Parties
Sunday
CloseJust for Twos
Enroll in Winter Session: Currently Unavailable
Enroll in Spring Session: $205
Drop-In: $22
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
Enroll: $270
Drop-In: $27
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
BIG KID WEEKLY WORKSHOPS
June 10-14
1:30-4:30 Painting and Drawing 5½ to 8 years
ClosePainting and Drawing - 3 hours
Enroll: $210
Drop-In: $45
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.
June 17-21
1:30-5:30 Art in the Garden 6 to 10 years
CloseArt in the Garden - 4 hours
Enroll: $270
Drop-In: $58
Each afternoon we’ll pack up our art gear and hike up to the Fort Mason Community Garden! Swooping birds, buzzing bugs, and a colorful world of spring flowers, leafy greens, and prickly plants will be our inspiration for sketching, painting, printing, and more. Art explorers: please come equipped with a snack, a jacket, and sunscreen.
June 24-28
1:30-4:30 Clay Time 5½ to 8 years
CloseClay Time - 3 hours
Enroll: $240
Drop-In: $53
Learn about coil and slab construction, surface textures, sculpting and glazing. Students will use both air-dry and kiln-fired clay. Materials fees included.
July 1-5 (closed July 4)
1:30-5:30 Land, Sea, and City 6 to 10 years
CloseLand, Sea, and City - 4 hours
Enroll: $215
Drop-In: $58
Explore the wild oasis of our National Park campus! A community garden, public art installations, nearby galleries, and marine wildlife will be our inspiration for sketches, paintings, photographs, and prints.
July 8-12
1:30-4:30 Photography Mixed Media 5½ to 8 years
ClosePhotography Mixed Media - 3 hours
Enroll: $240
Drop-In: $53
Using digital images, computers, and sun prints, students explore the combination of photography with various art materials. Materials fees included.
July 15-19
1:30-5:30 Art and Science 6 to 10 years
CloseArt and Science - 4 hours
Enroll: $270
Drop-In: $58
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.
July 22-26
1:30-5:30 Clay Time 6 to 10 years
CloseClay Time - 4 hours
Enroll: $300
Drop-In: $64
Learn about coil and slab construction, surface textures, sculpting and glazing. Students will use both air-dry and kiln-fired clay. Materials fees included.
July 29-August 2
1:30-5:30 Architectural Sculpture 6 to 10 years
CloseArchitectural Sculpture - 4 hours
Enroll: $270
Drop-In: $58
Build 3-D structures and settings using foamcore, wire, wood, paper, and recycled materials.
August 5-9
1:30-4:30 Art in the Garden 5½ to 8 years
CloseArt in the Garden - 3 hours
Enroll: $210
Drop-In: $45
Each afternoon we’ll pack up our art gear and hike up to the Fort Mason Community Garden! Swooping birds, buzzing bugs, and a colorful world of spring flowers, leafy greens, and prickly plants will be our inspiration for sketching, painting, printing, and more. Art explorers: please come equipped with a snack, a jacket, and sunscreen.
August 12-16
9:30-12:30 Performance Workshop 6 to 10 years
ClosePerformance Workshop
Full-day Drop-in (with Land, Sea, and City): $105
Drop-in Performance Workshop: $45
Full-week Performance Workshop & Land, Sea, and City: $465
Full-week Performance Workshop: $210
Performance Workshop:
For children who are learning to love the magic of drama. Students act out classic and contemporary stories, as well as create their own unique adventures. Major emphasis will be placed on pantomime, improvisation, character development and the fundamentals of story structure. (For full-day students, lunch break will be at Young Performers Theatre 12:30-1:30pm. Please bring your own lunch/drink.)1:30-5:30 Land, Sea, and City 6 to 10 years
CloseLand, Sea, and City
Full-day Drop-in (with Performance Workshop): $105
Drop-in Land, Sea, and City: $58
Full-week Land, Sea, and City & Performance Workshop: $465
Full-week Land, Sea, and City: $270
Land, Sea, and City:
Explore the wild oasis of our National Park campus! A community garden, public art installations, nearby galleries, and marine wildlife will be our inspiration for sketches, paintings, photographs, and prints. (For full-day students, lunch break will be at Young Performers Theatre 12:30-1:30pm. Please bring your own lunch/drink.)
August 19-23
9:30-12:30 Performance Workshop 5½ to 8 years
ClosePerformance Workshop
Full-day Drop-in (with Puppet Theatre): $85
Drop-in Performance Workshop: $45
Full-week Performance Workshop & Puppet Theatre: $405
Full-week Performance Workshop: $210
Performance Workshop:
For children who are learning to love the magic of drama. Students act out classic and contemporary stories, as well as create their own unique adventures. Major emphasis will be placed on pantomime, improvisation, character development and the fundamentals of story structure. (For full-day students, lunch break will be at Young Performers Theatre 12:30-1:30pm. Please bring your own lunch/drink.)1:30-4:30 Puppet Theatre 5½ to 8 years
ClosePuppet Theatre
Full-day Drop-in (with Performance Workshop): $85
Drop-in Puppet Theatre: $45
Full-week Puppet Theatre & Performance Workshop: $405
Full-week Puppet Theatre: $210
Puppet Theatre:
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. (For full-day students, lunch break will be at Young Performers Theatre 12:30-1:30pm. Please bring your own lunch/drink.)
August 26-30
1:30-5:30 Photography Mixed Media 6 to 10 years
ClosePhotography Mixed Media - 4 hours
Enroll: $300
Drop-In: $64
Using digital images, computers, and sun prints, students explore the combination of photography with various art materials. Materials fees included.