Art Classes in San Francisco, CA

The introductory flower design is a great course to expand your skills into the world of flower designing covering approximately 10 different styles of design. We go from American to European to bridal.  The course consist of many projects all done in class. All hands on with all your flowers and containers included. We also discuss the marketing...

Join us for a great afternoon or evening of flower design. The Sampler classes are for individuals who want to try out our school and go home with a wealth of knowledge about the world of flower designing. It’s three great projects covering American to European design.  Michael Gaffney will be there to teach and also give you his book Design...

Come learn the basics of embroidery, no experience necessary! We will go over materials, how to get started, practice basic stitches, and also how to create your own designs and transfer them to clothing and other textiles. Experience Level: Beginning or Some Experience Hand Stitching Required supplies for this program: Pencil Eraser Sketchbook...

Chain stitch and learn single and double crochet to make fingerless gloves, cowls, shawls and more. Students will need a US size J crochet hook and a ball of light colored worsted weight yarn.

This course introduces you to the key concepts of fine art. Each lesson starts with explanation and examples from the art history.​ Even a complete beginner by the end of this course will be able to paint a portrait and create a composition with one or several human figures from scratch. Recommended for beginners and for art lovers who'd like to...

Our Design Star comprehensive is a week packed full of learning and designing. It takes you from beginner to designer. We’ve seen amazing things in this class as on the last day we design our own mock wedding and some of the most beautiful work has come out of that final class. It’s approximately 24 styles of design covering every area of designing...

Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates).  There is street photography, magnificent interiors, farmers markets, zoos, landscapes, and more, photos...

This course will help art lovers master various methods of oil and acrylic painting, and develop a personal unique style! We will work on painting nature: landscape composition, clouds, waves, waterfalls, trees, sun spots; learn to represent texture of various objects; we will practice expressing character and emotions in portraits, set up the mood...

This workshop will offer instruction for people who want to learn the ins and outs of their cameras. Improve your skills no matter which camera model you own! Take this Course if you: Just purchased a Digital SLR Camera/Point and shoot camera Want to learn to make simple and creative changes to your pictures using the functions of your camera...

Night Photography is fast becoming one of the most popular forms of digital photography. Join the award winning Aperture Academy team as we take you on a journey of San Francisco after dark...we'll shoot at fantastic locations such as Treasure Island, the Palace of Fine Arts, The Embarcadero and Lombard Street! One of the nicest aspects of night...

The Crissy Field shoot is a photo enthusiast delight. From this spot, the lens can focus on the bridge alone or it can be accessorized by local seagulls, soothing grass fields, even dog walkers and friendly palm trees. Beyond that is the San Francisco skyline and spectacular marina. Your instructor will talk about telling a story with all of these...

Whether you are a beginner, or an intermediate photographer, this workshop covers a variety of photography locations sure to teach you more about how to use your camera, how to get better images and send you home with many new photos to be proud of! The Golden Gate Bridge is the most recognizable structure in the west, which is why our San Francisco/Marin...

Digital Photography Live In-the-Field Workshop @ Fisherman's Wharf Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates).  There is street photography, magnificent...

Join one of DPA’s award-winning instructors for a morning at the San Francisco ferry building and farmer’s market. Learn how to maximize your composition skills, both while shooting and when processing your images. The first part of this class will focus on learning how to pick a lens, adjust your settings, and use light to create images with...

Composition in the Field: The Embarcadero Not surprisingly, the Embarcadero is where one embarks. It is filled with restaurants, farmers’ markets, and sidewalk strollers out enjoying the day. As its name suggests, the Embarcadero boasts many forms of transportation, from ships to railways to bikers, all perfect vehicles to learn the art of panning....