Discover Classes. Earn 10% Rewards.

Art School of SF Bay
Upcoming Classes in San Jose

(4.8-star rating across 5 reviews)

The Art School of SF Bay offers creative and approachable classes in representational drawing from nature for kids and adults. Their skilled artists teach traditional disciplines and techniques to help students fully express themselves through art.

View School's Profile

Art School of SF Bay

3 classes have spots left

Impressionist Portrait

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

Master vibrant colors, vivid brushstrokes, and immersive composition you adore in the works of impressionist artists! Besides the practical studies, learn about the history of the most beloved art movement, and the art styles that grew out of it. Day 1: Intro on the history of the style. Starting working on the master copy of one of the Impressionist artists. Day 2: Finishing the master copy of one of the Impressionist artists. Day 3: Lecture...

(5) All levels 8 - 14 years old
No upcoming schedules
$300

6 sessions

Gift it!

Portrait Workshop

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

Hone your portraiture skills and learn proper head construction in this immersive workshop. From basic form and facial features to expressions and characterization, this course covers it all. Explore various mediums and create your project while gaining valuable insight into selecting reference photographs.

(5) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$320

5 sessions

Gift it!

Impressionist Painting

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

Unleash Your Inner Impressionist: Dive into the history, techniques, and art styles inspired by the vibrant world of impressionist painting at the renowned Art School of SF Bay. Discover the secrets behind vivid colors, bold brushstrokes, and captivating compositions as you create a masterpiece in the style of the great impressionist artists.

(5) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$300

6 sessions

Gift it!
Discover Classes. Earn Rewards.

CourseHorse Gift Card

Thousands of classes & experiences. No expiration. Gift an experience this holiday season and make it a memorable one. Lock in a price with the Inflation Buster Gift Card Price Adjuster™

Buy a Gift Card

Art of XX Century: 8-12 yrs (Online)

Art School of SF Bay @ 996 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA

While during the school year we study general art concepts and styles, his summer we will play tributes to amazing artists of 20 century. One class = one artist = one unique world & endless source of inspiration. Bring your own lunch and snacks. High-quality art materials provided. Detailed schedule: Day 1. 9am-12pm: Georgia o'Keeffe: portraits of flowers. 12:30pm-3:30pm: Joan Miro and abstract painting. ​Day 2. 9am-12pm: Esher and small...

(5) All levels 8 - 12 years old
No upcoming schedules
$50

4 sessions

Gift it!

Kids & Parent Create Toys Together(6-10 yrs)

Art School of SF Bay

This camp will be held ONLINE via ZOOM video conference. Students will need access to a computer / tablet / phone with internet connection and zoom.us. Art materials will be available for pick up from the studio few days before the start of the camp (dates and details will be provided). In this Camp we invite students and parents to work together on soft toys, puppets and other projects, having fun and learning together. At the end of the...

(5) All levels 6 - 10 years old
No upcoming schedules

Color Theory

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

This workshop will help art lovers master their ability to see and understand color as well as light. Learn about the science behind color, color mixing, how to organize a palette and effortlessly pick colors that work well together. Detailed Schedule Day 1: Introduction and overview of color and course: hue, value, saturation, analogous, triadic etc. Moods and emotion in color. Project: create your own munsell color system using paint...

(5) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$300

6 sessions

Gift it!

World of Illustration (Ages 8-14 yrs)

Art School of SF Bay @ 2105 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA

This camp will not only teach you technical skills that will help you improve your art but you will also learn tools and tricks for being able to compose an image that tells a compelling tale. Students are encouraged to use whatever drawing/painting medium they wish to learn with or have fun working with! Detailed schedule: Day 1: Medieval World (knights and dragons) ​Day 2:  Sci fi (robots and spaceships) ​Day 3: Superheroes...

(5) All levels 8 - 14 years old
No upcoming schedules
$280

5 sessions

Gift it!

Junior Fan Art Camp (Ages 6-10)

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

Get better at drawing faces, gestures and figures in motion while drawing your favorite characters from movies, games, and books! Pokemons, Ponies, Mario, Minecraft, Manga - the universe full of animated worlds comes to life during this camp. Students will learn the basics of sketching, drawing and painting humans, animals, and imaginary creatures.  Day 1 9:00am-12:00pm: Character’s portrait: proportions of a human VS an animal face....

(5) All levels 6 - 10 years old
No upcoming schedules
$280

5 sessions

Gift it!

All About Drawing Art Camp (Ages 12-16)

Art School of SF Bay @ 2105 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA

This camp is dedicated to everything you need to know about drawing: sketching, shading, perspective, anatomy of humans and animals. It's a great intro to drawing for the beginner teens. Learn to draw everything you wish freely from your imagination! Schedule Day 1 9:00am-12:00pm. Sketching & shading. Study of small objects. Pencil. 12:30pm-3:30pm. Small still life. Charcoal. Day 2 Perspective and architecture. Study of a cityscape....

(5) All levels 12 - 16 years old
No upcoming schedules
$280

5 sessions

Gift it!

Fan Art (Ages 8-14)

Art School of SF Bay @ 996 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA

Bring your favorite book/movie or video game and spend a week creating cool fan art in a company of fans like you! Each camper will be working on his/her own artwork while our wonderful teachers will provide any help you or your artwork need. Each day we will also explore art concepts/techniques that will help you to get your skills to the next level! Bring your own lunch and snacks. High-quality art materials provided. Day 1: A Book Fair. Bring...

(5) All levels 8 - 14 years old
No upcoming schedules
$200

4 sessions

Gift it!

Digital Painting (For Teens and Adults)

Art School of SF Bay @ 2105 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA

This course is designed to help students learn the fundamentals of art through digital media. You can bring your own computer and tablet or an Ipad Pro/Apple Pencil. Procreate and Photoshop will be covered in tandem.  If you are considering a career in visual arts; if you have some experience in traditional media and want to translate your skillset to digital media then this class is designed for you. INTRODUCTION Lesson 1 Introduction...

(5) Beginner 12 and older
No upcoming schedules
$200

4 sessions

Gift it!

Oil Painting: Old Masters Technique

Art School of SF Bay

Master the effects of glowing skin, soft shadows, silky hair and unforgettable eyes! Learn to use traditional oil painting technique of XVII century, leading your work from the grisaille underpainting to glazes. This amazing technique can be applied to any genre of realistic painting. I am currently working on paintings of people riding subway. Detailed Schedule: ​Day 1: Human head and neck proportions and anatomy overview. Priming. Finalizing...

(5) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules

Art of XX Century (Ages 8-12)

Art School of SF Bay

Art of XX Century is a program recommended to students that have have mastered art fundamentals basics (i.e. can freely draw humans, animals, landscapes, and vehicles alike, from real life and imagination). Students study various aspects of aesthetics and more advanced techniques, learn to deliver artistic messages through the composition and artistic language of the work, while studying the styles and artistic movements of the XX century. Each lesson...

(5) All levels 8 - 12 years old
No upcoming schedules

Advanced Teens / Portfolio Prep

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

This course meets high standards of artistic education. It offers a college-level challenge, and it helps develop a corresponding quality of art works. Students of this course know the basics of drawing and painting, and are now looking for perfection of their skills, or for a unique artistic voice, and for that final touch that makes good artworks great. ​ Upon request, we help students with high school or college art portfolio...

(5) Advanced 13 - 18 years old
No upcoming schedules
$200

4 sessions

Gift it!

Art Fundamentals for Kids (8-12)

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

This course is teaching all important art fundamentals and all common art materials to kids of various levels. If your child wants to draw, paint and sculpt realistically from real life and imagination, it is the right choice. For drawing in cartoon style, check Sketching for Kids. ​Each lesson covers an important art concept, needed for fluent representational drawing and painting. It is combined with an 2-3 minute intro to a cultural phenomenon:...

(5) All levels 8 - 12 years old
No upcoming schedules
$170

4 sessions

Gift it!

Manga Drawing Club (Ages 10-16)

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

If you find yourself doodling characters and comics on your off time, and if you like visual novels and animated series, this is the place for you! Join in on a cozy group-oriented setting with themed design challenges and an interactive environment. The class consists of a basic overview lecture of various topics - composition, color choice, paneling & storytelling, and anatomy practice - as well as additional one-on-one tips and critiques on...

(5) All levels 10 - 16 years old
No upcoming schedules
$170

4 sessions

Gift it!

Art Fundamentals for Kids (4-7)

Art School of SF Bay @ #15 700 Winchester Boulevard , San Jose, CA

They are curious and self-confident, open to new ideas, and certain about what they like. They are what many adult artists dream to be. We find it very important for young artists to know that Fine Art is not about just following step-by-step instructions. We teach them to create something brand new, using the endless resource of their imagination. All they need is encouragement and advice, which we are always happy to provide. Each lesson...

(5) All levels 4 - 7 years old
No upcoming schedules
$125

4 sessions

Gift it!

Drawing a Furry Animal (Online)

Art School of SF Bay

Looking for a great portrait of your pet? Do it yourself! We guarantee that the drawing you'll make at this camp with exceed your expectations. We will guide you through all steps of the process, from the reference selection and composition to the final touches. It will be held online via Zoom video conference. Students will need access to a computer / tablet / phone with internet connection and zoom.us. After the lecture and demonstrations teachers...

(5) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules

Winter Crafts (Ages 8-14)

Art School of SF Bay

Imagine and sculpt from scratch unique Christmas tree ornaments, paint stained glass compositions on candle holders, make wreaths and funny animals out of leaves and winter branches, create and print holiday cards!  Bring your own lunch and snacks (or buy them next door). High-quality art materials provided. Detailed schedule: Day 1: 9am-12pm: Stained Glass Candle Holder: Painting your favorite characters on a transparent candle holder and...

(5) All levels 8 - 14 years old
No upcoming schedules

Arts & Crafts of Spring

Art School of SF Bay

Spring! Students will learn about various Spring traditions from around the world, create from scratch unique compositions in watercolor, acrylics, collage, and mixed media techniques, learn about various spring traditions from around the world, and master traditional spring crafts. ​Bring your own lunch and snacks. High-quality art materials provided. Detailed schedule: ​Day 1: 9:00am-12:00pm: Paining the emblem of spring, flowers,...

(5) All levels 6 - 10 years old
No upcoming schedules
Reset all filters.

No results found

Try removing some filters.

  • Price Lock Guarantee

    Secure your booking now and we'll match any price drop within 48 hours across all booking platforms, ensuring you never miss out on savings!

  • Earn 10% Reward Points

    Maximize your savings with every purchase. Unlock rewards on every transaction, ensuring you get the most value out of your experience!

  • No Added Fees

    Enjoy hassle-free transactions without worrying about additional charges. With us, what you see is what you pay - no surprises!

  • Curated Courses

    Discover a curated selection of courses handpicked by experts in the field. Dive into quality content that suits your learning needs and interests!

CourseHorse Gift Cards

  • Creative & unique gift for any occasion
  • Thousands of classes & experiences
  • No expiration date
  • Instant e-delivery (or choose a date)
  • Add a personalized message
  • Lock in a price with the Inflation Buster Gift Card Price Adjuster™
Buy a Gift Card
gift card with the CourseHorse logo gift card with the CourseHorse logo
Loading...