Class Schedule
Summer 2008 | June 9 August 23
Theres still plenty of time to schedule a summer drop-in, try out a class for fall, or enroll in a partial session!
Once-a-week classes in the mornings explore a wide range of materials and are similar to our year-round programs.
Big Kid Weekly Workshops take place Monday-Thursday afternoons, and focus on a particular idea or medium. Topics vary from week to week.
Fall 2008 | September 8 December 20
In addition to our regular programs, we've spiced up Fall with two brand-new Topic Classes and a new Adult/Child workshop in October! Fall Schedule now available registration begins August 1!
Schedule a Drop-in! 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 space.
Summer 2008 Class Schedule
MONDAY | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:00-10:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
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Art Studio 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Spring: $215-265 (10 weeks)
Summer: $240-$290 (11 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 Just for Twos: 27 mos and up
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Just for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Spring: $195 (10 weeks)
Summer: $215 (11 weeks)
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.
TUESDAY |Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:00-10:00 Just for Twos: 27 mos and up
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Just for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Spring: $195 (10 weeks)
Summer: $215 (11 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: 3.5 to 5 yrs
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Art Studio 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Spring: $215-265 (10 weeks)
Summer: $240-$290 (11 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.
WEDNESDAY | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:00-10:00 Just for Twos: 27 mos and up
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Just for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Spring: $195 (10 weeks)
Summer: $215 (11 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: 3.5 to 5 yrs
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Art Studio 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Spring: $215-265 (10 weeks)
Summer: $240-$290 (11 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.
THURSDAY | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:00-10:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 yrs
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Art Studio 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Spring: $215-265 (10 weeks)
Summer: $240-$290 (11 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 Just for Twos: 27 mos and up
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Just for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Spring: $195 (10 weeks)
Summer: $215 (11 weeks)
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.
FRIDAY |Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:30-10:30 Side by Side: 22 to 26 months
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Side by Side Adult/child class
Drop-in: $20
Spring: $100 5 weeks; $200 full session (10 weeks)
Summer: $100 5 weeks; $220 full session (11 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 mos and up
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Just for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Spring: $195 (10 weeks)
Summer: $215 (11 weeks)
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
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Art Studio 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Spring: $215-265 (10 weeks)
Summer: $240-$290 (11 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.
3:30-5:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
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Art Studio 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Spring: $215-265 (10 weeks)
Summer: $240-$290 (11 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.
SATURDAY |Teacher: Erik Parra
9:30-10:30 Just for Twos: 27 mos and up
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Just for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Spring: $195 (10 weeks)
Summer: $215 (11 weeks)
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
Close
Art Studio 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Spring: $215-265 (10 weeks)
Summer: $240-$290 (11 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.
1:00-3:00 Art Studio: 6 to 10 years
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Art Studio 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Spring: $215-265 (10 weeks)
Summer: $240-$290 (11 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.
SUNDAY
Birthday Parties: 11 a.m.-12:30/1:00 p.m., and 2 p.m.-3:30/4:00 p.m.
Big Kid Weekly Workshops (Summer Session Only)
Monday - Thursday Afternoons | 5.5 to 12 years
3 hours: $155, Drop-in $42
4 hours: $205, Drop-in $55
June 9-12: Painting and Drawing, 5.5 to 8 yrs. 1:30-4:30 p.m.
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Painting and Drawing
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 16-19: Art in the Garden, 8.5 to 12 yrs. 1:30-5:30 p.m.
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Art in the Garden
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.
June 23-27: Photography Mixed Media, 5.5 to 8 yrs. 1:30-4:30 p.m. ($20 materials fee)
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Photography Mixed Media
Using Polaroids, digital images and sun prints, students explore the combination of photographic images with various media.
June 30-July 3: Clay Time, 8 to 12 yrs. 1:30-5:30 p.m. ($25 firing fee, min. 2 drop-ins)
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Clay Time
Learn about coil and slab construction, surface textures, sculpting and glazing. Students will use both air-dry and kiln-fired clay. (firing fee: $25)
July 7-10: Pictures and Words, 9 to 12 yrs. 1:30-5:30 p.m.
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Pictures and Words
Explore how pictures and words relate to each other. Find out how images, graphics, and 2-D found objects can inspire characters, story, and literary imagery.
July 14-17: Photography Mixed Media, 8.5 to 12 yrs. 1:30-5:30 p.m. ($20 materials fee)
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Photography Mixed Media
Using Polaroids, digital images and sun prints, students explore the combination of photographic images with various media.
July 21-24: Clay Time, 5.5 to 8 yrs. 1:30-4:30 p.m. ($25 firing fee, min. 2 drop-ins)
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Clay Time
Learn about coil and slab construction, surface textures, sculpting and glazing. Students will use both air-dry and kiln-fired clay. (firing fee: $25)
July 28-31: Architectural Sculpture, 8.5 to 12 yrs. 1:30-5:30 p.m.
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Architectural Sculpture
Build 3-D structures and settings using foamcore, wire wood, paper, and recyclable materials.
August 4-7: Art in the Garden, 6 to 10 yrs. 1:30-5:30 p.m.
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Art in the Garden
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.
August 11-14: Painting and Drawing, 8.5 to 12 yrs.
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Painting and Drawing
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.
August 18-21: Architectural Sculpture, 5.5 to 8 yrs.
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Architectural Sculpture
Build 3-D structures and settings using foamcore, wire wood, paper, and recyclable materials.
Fall Schedule
MONDAY | Teacher: Gail Tarantino
9:00-10:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Summer: $240-$290 (11 weeks)
Fall: $320-$370 (14 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.
11:0012:00 Side by Side: 22 to 26 months
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Side by Side Adult/child class
Drop-in: $20
Summer: $100 5 weeks; $220 full session (11 weeks)
Fall: $100 5 weeks; $280 full session (14 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.
1:002:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Summer: $240-$290 (11 weeks)
Fall: $320-$370 (14 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.
3:305:00 People, Places and Things 5 ½ to 8 years
ClosePeople, Places and Things
1 1/2 hour: $320
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
Summer: $215 (11 weeks)
Fall: $270 (14-weeks)
For children who are ready to make the transition into attending a class independently. Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.
10:3012:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Summer: $240-$290 (11 weeks)
Fall: $320-$370 (14 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.
1:303:00 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Summer: $240-$290 (11 weeks)
Fall: $320-$370 (14 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.
3:30-5:00 Light and Shadow: 5 to 7 years
CloseLight and Shadow
1 1/2 hour: $320
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 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Summer: $240-$290 (11 weeks)
Fall: $320-$370 (14 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.
11:0012:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Summer: $215 (11 weeks)
Fall: $270 (14-weeks)
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 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Summer: $240-$290 (11 weeks)
Fall: $320-$370 (14 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.
4:005:30 Architectural Sculpture: 6 to 10 years
CloseArchitectural Sculpture
1 1/2 hour: $320
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
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Drop-in: $20
Summer: $215 (11 weeks)
Fall: $270 (14-weeks)
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 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Summer: $240-$290 (11 weeks)
Fall: $320-$370 (14 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.
1:002:30 Art Studio: 3 to 5 years
CloseArt Studio 1 1/2 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Summer: $240-$290 (11 weeks)
Fall: $320-$370 (14 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.
3:305:30 Papermaking 8 ½ to 12 years
ClosePapermaking
2 hour: $370
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
Summer: $100 5 weeks; $220 full session (11 weeks)
Fall: $100 5 weeks; $280 full session (14 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.
11:0012:00 Just for Twos: 27 months and up
CloseJust for Twos
Drop-in: $20
Summer: $215 (11 weeks)
Fall: $270 (14-weeks)
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 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Summer: $240-$290 (11 weeks)
Fall: $320-$370 (14 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.
3:305:30 NEW! Friday Outdoor Studio: 6 to 10 years
CloseFriday Outdoor Studio
2 hour: $370
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
Summer: $215 (11 weeks)
Fall: $270 (14-weeks)
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 or 2 hours
Drop-in: $25-$28
Summer: $240-$290 (11 weeks)
Fall: $320-$370 (14 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.
1:00-3:00 NEW! Posters that Pop: 6 to 10 years
ClosePosters that Pop
2 hour: $370
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.