The Best Art School / Art Classes in Bay Area

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Academy of Art University - Brannan

Founded in 1929 and located in San Francisco, California, Academy of Art University is the largest private Art and Design school in the country with over 17,000 students enrolled.  The University’s open enrollment policy offers greater opp... more

Academy of Art University - Post Street

Academy of Art University is a private, proprietary institution of higher education offering professional study at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the fields of art and design. The Academy operates at the intersection of life and art in prep... more

Aikido of Livermore-Shinrei Dojo

Aikido of Livermore - Shinrei Dojo has been in operation continuously since 1989. We offer instruction in the Japanese arts of Aikido and Shinkendo. Our chief instructor, Jim Alvarez Sensei as well as all the assistant instructors are dedicated to of... more

Aikido Suginami Aikikai SF

Suginami Aikikai San Francisco, California started as "Skidrow Dojo" in the back of a photo studio on Sixth Street in San Francisco February 1986. A group of artists asked James Friedman to teach them self-defense shortly after the violent murder... more

allARTstudio

* allARTstudio is an oasis of time and quality, where students learn essential skills, develop personal expression and enhance creativity with artistic confidence. The relaxed atmosphere lets them flourish. We combine classical studies in all aspects... more

allARTstudio in Los Altos

What makes allARTstudio THE place to study art? * allARTstudio is an oasis of time and quality, where students learn essential skills, develop personal expression and enhance creativity with artistic confidence. The relaxed atmosphere lets them fl... more

Anthony Meier Fine Arts

Anthony Meier Fine Arts was established in 1984 as a private dealer in the secondary market. Working with both public and private collections, Anthony Meier built a highly regarded international reputation specializing in post-World War II contempora... more

Apparel Arts

Students can work toward a Certificate of Completion or join us for a one-off class. more

Art in Action

Art in Action enriches children's lives through art. Nearly 100 elementary and middle schools offer Art in Action in more than 1000 classrooms. Art in Action trains participating schools' teachers, docents, and volunteers to teach the sequential, sta... more

Art School of Mulford Gardens

Mulford Gardens has a beautiful marina, golf courses, shoreline park, restaurants, and shopping center. The clubhouse and park are available to rent for celebrations, memorials, company meetings, or community groups. more

Art School of SF Bay

We teach classical art - in a modern way. Our classes are fun and effective, our methods creative and our students’ results are spectacular. more

ARTifact

In a cozy little carriage house with Robin's Egg walls--nestled in the heart of Cow Hollow--creativity runs wild. --------- ARTifact is committed to art and our community. Shepard Fairey, Jef Aerosol, Peter Combe, The Fine Arts Museums of San Franc... more

ARTroads Studio

Welcome to ARTroads, a San Francisco educational organization, where we help highlight the many paths to your creativity. We're all about exploring, learning and producing art. Here at ARTroads, we offer information, education, resources and adventur... more

AZ Gallery

At AZ Gallery, aka ArtZone, we focus on expanding the Arts in San Bruno and San Mateo County. We offer Artist Studio Space at an affordable rate, offer arts classes and gallery space. more

Bay Area Art School

Bay Area Art School involves students in all aspects in the artistic process. We offer drawing and painting classes for kids and adults, and we host summer art camps and seasonal camps in a wide variety of styles, mediums and materials. After School... more

Better Living Through Sewing

Whether you’re a new to sewing or an experienced sewer, you’re bound to learn something new in our workshops and private lessons, taught from a private sewing studio in Oakland, California. Our classes are based on good technique and an... more

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Blossom Hill Crafts

Blossom Hill Crafts began in September 1970 in a garage in Los Gatos by Joanne Brice. She started with two potters wheels, one kiln, and twelve students. Since then, the studio has grown. Classes are held at various times of the week to fit a variety... more

Braunstein/Quay Gallery

Founded by Ruth Braunstein in 1961, the Braunstein/Quay Gallery moved to its current location at 430 Clementina in 1999. Recognized as a "cross over" gallery, Braunstein/Quay Gallery was one of the first in the nation to exhibit sculptural clay,... more

C2 Gainesville

C2 is the smart choice for students who want to do better. We offer customized curricula, personalized attention and a wide variety of enrichment services for students from kindergarten through high school. Be smarter. Choose C2. more

C2 McLean

C2 is the smart choice for students who want to do better. We offer customized curricula, personalized attention and a wide variety of enrichment services for students from kindergarten through high school. Be smarter. Choose C2 more

California College of the Arts (CCA) - Oakland Campus

Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) is the largest regionally accredited, independent school of art and design in the western United States. more

California College of the Arts Hubbell Street Galleries

The CCA Exhibitions program is a key pedagogical connection point between CCA students, faculty, visiting artists, and the local Bay Area community. We support a public-facing collection of galleries across both campuses that foster meaningful dialog... more

Camp Doodles

CAMP DOODLES (PreK - 1st & 2nd - 6th grade) - now in San Francisco! Camp Doodles offers a really fun summer day camp at convenient locations in San Francisco and Marin. Each location has a program designed specifically for entering kindergarten... more

CCA Graduate Center

CCA attracts promising students from around the world who want to attend one of the best art and design schools in the U.S. We educate talented, visionary students to become versatile makers with inventive solutions to advance culture and society. more

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Chinese Culture Center (CCC)

The Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco is a major community-based, non-profit organization established in 1965 to foster the understanding and appreciation of Chinese and Chinese American art, history, and culture in the United States. The facil... more

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Clay By The Bay

Explore the art of ceramics alongside other local artists learning to work and create with clay!  Clay Classes for All Levels! more

Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)

Simply put, the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) at Finn Center provides ARTS FOR ALL. CSMA has been a non-profit center for arts education since 1968. We carry out our mission by providing art and music programs for all ages, skill levels... more

Create in Clay School of Ceramics

This is a Ceramics School with an art gallery.  We teach all kinds of ceramics from beginners to advanced students.  We also have an open gallery for all kinds of artists, preferably local.  We push the creative and encourage Creativit... more

Destiny Arts Center

DESTINY (De-Escalation Skills Training Inspiring Nonviolence in Youth) Arts Center exists to end isolation, prejudice and violence in the lives of young people. More than two decades ago, our founders had a dream: to create a space where young peop... more

Douglas Brett Modern Life Designs

The bay areas only Fine Jewelry and Bronze Sculpture Gallery by artist Douglas Brett, with one of the largest collections of museum quality bronze sculptures. Doug's work is described as Classical Modern Art, abstract & figurative in the Cubist... more

Ed Roberts Campus

The Ed Roberts Campus is a national and international model dedicated to disability rights and universal access. The Ed Roberts Campus commemorates the life and work of Edward V. Roberts, an early leader in the independent living movement of persons... more

Exotic Fine Art

Specializes in Asian artifacts, gifts, sculptures, originals, limited editions and fine art by well known artists including David Miller, Gaylord Soli, Red Skelton, Andre Renoux, Dale Perkins, Kim Taylor Reece, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chag... more

Expressions Gallery

The gallery offers fine art from established local and international artists but also is a place that supports and encourages artistic talent development. Some newcomers to the arts will always have a chance to display some of their work. - expressio... more

Fort Site Foundation

Established in 2003, the FOR-SITE Foundation is dedicated to the creation, understanding, and presentation of art about place. Our exhibitions and commissions, artist residencies, and education programs are based in the belief that art can inspire fr... more

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Galeria Tonantzin Center for Art & Humanities

Galeria Tonantzin, a gallery of women's contemporary art, directed by artists, Jennifer Colby, PhD and Janet Martinez, is named for the Mexican corn goddess Tonantzin whose characteristics were transferred to the Virgin of Guadalupe. It is run throug... more

Galleria Tempest

Cute little knick-knacks - pottery, glass serving plates, jewelry, and general artisan works - for the home and/or great for gifts. more

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