Crafts Classes in San Francisco, CA

Create intuitive collages that reflect your inner wisdom and multifaceted self. This class will guide students in using a therapeutic artistic process called SoulCollage®. Participants make collages on 5x8” cards and then write/speak from the perspective of the image to connect with their identity, desires, and needs. The method emphasizes self-acceptance...

Learn the basics of making food safe molds! Come make custom made one part platinum silicone molds that are suitable for making baking molds, ice trays, lollipops, casting chocolate and other applications used to produce foods. The designs are up to you! All Materials are purchased and provided by the instructor. Materials Fee of $75 due at time...

Spark your creativity by learning how to make a collage and using it as a starting point for an abstract painting. As a hands-on workshop, we will spend the majority of time making artwork and sharing our progress with the group.  We will also look at work by collage artists and abstract painters for inspiration, discuss elements of design,...

Chapbooks are an art and a craft. The format is increasingly popular in the indie lit world and a calling card for many respected poets. In this course, we will finish manuscripts for publication in chapbook form that are “market ready.”  This six-week workshop will focus on student manuscripts in progress, offering in-class revision prompts,...

Learn how to apply gold leaf and incorporate gold into art work. The beauty of gold is legendary and signifies transcendence in many cultures.  Learn the basic techniques of water gilding and oil gilding, producing softly textured or highly burnished gold areas, lines and details.  Materials fee of $25 to the instructor on the day-of.

Creative Exploration and Expansion Series: Mandala Making These classes will be about creative expansion and artistic self-discovery. We will experiment with intuitive drawing and collage, guided visualization exercises, drip painting, mandala making, and journaling. As the teacher, my goal will be to create a safe container for students to be playful,...

Make a fresh wreath or centerpiece from fresh greenery, natural elements and more with step-by-step instructions, The best part? Leave the mess here! Note: Materials fee of $10 due day of.

Let’s get knotty! Macrame is a gorgeous and versatile craft that never seems to go out of style. In this week-long camp, we’ll be focusing on basic-but-beautiful knots, and learning how to combine them into impressive pieces of textile art. Projects Macrame Wall-Hanging Macrame Feather Locations This class will be held in-person at Saratoga Prospect...

The drinks aren’t the only refreshing thing at Crafts & Cocktails! We’ve got a fresh take on evening crafting and it doesn’t involve paint. With us, it’s all about those…BEADS! Grab your friends and join us for an evening or afternoon of jewelry-making and a cold drink (or two)! Experience one of Pacifica’s most amazing small batch...

Join us this holiday season at our Open Studio! We'll be teaching Ornament Workshops where you can blow your own sparkling glass orb ornament. We hold our workshops during our studio's Open House, where you can support local glass artists by shopping for beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.  No previous glass...

Have fun with paper and colors as we learn about the history of collage making and make our own takes on collage landscapes, figurative work, and sculptural pieces. Sign up for one or all six classes! This class will be held via Zoom. A link for the class will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the start of the class. Required Supplies Scissors...

Gain insight into gem and mineral attributes for working with stone. Dig into designing a stone pieces and applying freeform carving techniques, tips and tricks I've learned over years of exploration in lapidary arts. Some working knowledge of lapidary arts recommended. Required supplies: Materials fee of $40, due to instructor. Impact-resistant...

In this series of workshops students will learn to create Mexican arts and crafts. The different projects will connect to inter-generational traditions and teach students popular Mexican art forms that can be modified with individual creative touches. Part III: We will knit a pair of slippers that make a perfect holiday gift! Materials List Knit...

Enjoy a creative night at the intersection of math and art! Color and construct dazzling geometric forms while learning about the mathematical relationships of these captivating shapes.  Artist Stacy Speyer combines her passions for art and math to create geometric forms and patterns in various media, and will share her work and process. ...

Cultivate your unique creative voice through experimentation, while learning new techniques that support your particular direction. We will create several 2D collages using found images, photographs, personal memorabilia and drawings, along with an integrating element (such as paint, ink or charcoal). Your deeper expression and process is fostered...