Art Classes San Francisco
If you’ve got an inner artist who’s waiting in the wings, then our art classes in San Francisco will let you take center stage. Whether you want to paint a gorgeous floral watercolor as a unique gift for mom or catch up with friends at a paint and sip class, talented local artists offer a range of art workshops that anyone can enjoy, even if you're a complete beginner. Meet new friends and explore a new part of the city with an in-person class or opt to stay home with an online class and art kits delivered to your door. Whichever you choose, it’s the perfect way to pick up new skills in 2024, unwind after a long week, and have fun doing something creative!
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Textured Art Class
4.8 (22)
4.9 (72) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 40 guests
$95 - $99
Wine and Paint Class
4.8 (31)
15k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 100 guests
$79 - $89
Fluid Art Class
5.0 (6)
4.9 (72) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$80 - $85
Resin Coaster Making Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (72) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 60 guests
$85 - $90
Fluid Art Bear Class
4.9 (7)
4.9 (72) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
$90 - $95
Snow Globe Workshop
5.0 (2)
5.0 (224) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 200 guests
$69
Acrylic Paint and Sip Workshop
5.0 (5)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$65
Sip and Paint: Christmas Tote Bag
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60 - $75
Mandala Art Rock Painting Class
Only 1 date left
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$42
Acrylic Pour Painting Class
Only 1 date left
Pacifica
1 to 8 guests
$100 - $120
Face Painting Class
20k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 10 guests
$40 - $59
Paint and Sip Class
Runs regularly
Foster City
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$62
Apparel Painting Workshop
4 years in business
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 20 guests
$130
Sip N' Paint for Team Building
5.0 (1)
15k followers
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 400 guests
$108
Paint and Sip Class: Starry Night in a Glass
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$65
Paint and Sip Workshop: The Sea at Sunset
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$55 - $80
Art Animation Class for Kids
4.8 (32) (for this teacher)
7+ years & Adults
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 100 guests
$82 - $85
Watercolor Painting Class: Koi Carps
5.0 (2)
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60 - $75
Paint and Sip Workshop: Funny Cat
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 8 guests
$60
Acrylic Painting Class: by the Sea
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$75
Paint and Sip Pumpkins Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$75
Paint and Sip Workshop: Sunset
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$55
Sip and Paint Acrylic Workshop: Wave
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$55
The Scream Paint and Sip Class
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$65
Van Gogh-Inspired Flowers Acrylic Painting Class
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60
Pop Art Owl Acrylic Painting Class
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$75 - $90
Acrylic Flamingo Paint and Sip Class
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$57
Drawing Workshop: Seeing Shapes
5.0 (50) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
Daly City
1 to 3 guests
$45
Floral Watercolor Class
4k followers
Only 1 date left
Richmond
1 to 6 guests
$200
Acrylic Flowers Painting Class
11 to 16 years
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$69
Design a Gold-leaf Bowl Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$80 - $160
Painting Class: Inspired by Nature
5.0 (3)
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$85 - $170
Dictionary Paintings Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 16 guests
$85 - $170
Intuitive Painting Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$85 - $170
Still Life Painting Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$85 - $170
Painted Beach Stones Workshop
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 16 guests
$85 - $170
Painting Class: Create an Intention Target
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$85 - $170
Arts and Crafts Course for Kids
7 to 11 years
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$200
2D Art Course for Kids
12 to 15 years
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$220
Fall Paint and Sip Workshop: Autumn Masterpiece
Your choice of time
SF
2 to 8 guests
$60 - $70
Sip and Paint Workshop: A Girl in the Fall
Your choice of time
SF
2 to 6 guests
$65
Watercolor Organic Pigment Making Class
2k followers
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$100 - $185
Natural Watercolor and Pigment Making Class: Mayan Blue
2k followers
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$100 - $185
Face Planter Art Class
7 to 13 years
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 15 guests
$60 - $120
Unicorn Box Art Class
7 to 13 years
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$65 - $130
Treasure Box Painting Class
7 to 13 years
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$60 - $120
Team Building Painting Workshop
5.0 (15)
2k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
8 to 200 guests
$48 - $52
Painting Class: Doggy and Me
4.9 (72) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
SF
6 to 40 guests
$30 - $35
Looking for more options? Please message us or call us on 0488 839 505, and we'll quickly organise a class for your group
Make Resin Art Coasters at Home
5.0 (25)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 100 guests
$55 - $75
Make Resin Jewelry
5.0 (20)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$79 - $89
Islamic Geometry Watercolor Painting
5.0 (277) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$79
Paint a Tote Bag Party
4k likes
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$35 - $45
Learn Painting with Acrylics
100% recommend (43+)
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
$35 - $65
Make Textured Plaster Wall Art
4.9 (238) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 250 guests
$50
Mindful Doodling at Home
4.9 (40) (for this teacher)
Only 1 date left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
$70
Make Resin Coasters at Home
5.0 (4)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 75 guests
$110
Paint a Bottle Butterfly Cream
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 200 guests
$30 - $40
Watercolor Paint Your Pet at Home
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 75 guests
$115
Learn Art at Home
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 5 guests
$50 - $70
Paint Wooden Signs at Home
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 75 guests
$115
Make Paint Pour Art at Home
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 75 guests
$85
Paint and Sip at Home
4.7 (3)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 100 guests
$45 - $50
Make a Sea Glass and Resin Picture Frame at Home
4.9 (50) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 75 guests
$110
Paint Your State Reusable Tote Bag
4.9 (158) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 200 guests
$35 - $45
Sip and Paint Wine Glasses at Home
4.9 (50) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 75 guests
$95
Learn Old Master Oil Painting
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 50 guests
$75 - $150
Learn Caricature Drawing at Home
5.0 (1)
100% recommend (43+)
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 1000 guests
$25 - $35
Learn Drawing Basics
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 5 guests
$50 - $75
Fine Art Fundamentals Class
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 10 guests
$50 - $300
Make Resin Coasters
7k followers
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$65
Learn Watercolor Painting Course
23 years in business
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 40 guests
$200
Learn Acrylic Painting: Peacock
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$50 - $90
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Art Classes San Francisco
Where to find art classes in San Francisco this weekend
We’ve all been there: stuck at a loose end, feeling unstimulated, and looking for new things to do in San Francisco. Well, your quest stops here! There are so many types of art classes to try in the Bay Area. From watercolor painting that boosts mindfulness to figure drawing for beginners, you will find a workshop to dabble in your creative pursuits.
our local artists are here to be your guide.
It doesn’t matter if you're a complete novice. All the classes we offer are designed for absolute beginners and our teachers are local artists who are passionate about sharing their knowledge in a welcoming setting. Visit a studio in San Francisco - whether it's in the Mission, Nob Hill, or the Marina - you’ll get step-by-step instructions on the basics in different formats from one-off classes to more involved art courses where you can dive into a particular skill. Your teacher will always be on hand for any questions, helping to draw out the artist within.
If you’ve been looking for new ways to decompress on the weekend, take a look at our highly-rated paint and sip classes in San Francisco. Each class offers a different theme, from gorgeous seascapes to iconic artworks, so you’re sure to find something that you’d love to hang on your wall. Whether you’re a solo artist or you’re bringing the whole gang with you for a unique birthday party or team bonding exercise, get ready for an evening of creative fun! This is a no-pressure class where everyone gets to relax while putting paint to canvas.
Rejuvenating art workshops and local experiences
Art classes in the San Francisco Bay Area aren't just for a fun diversion. Painting, drawing, and photography can boost your wellbeing too. By focusing on creating something that you love, you’ll be stimulating the creative side of your brain, which helps with everything from managing your mood to sharpening your memory. No matter how you create, from life drawing to paper marbling, doing something you enjoy is also a fantastic way to relax, decompress and give yourself some time away from your responsibilities, leading to a healthier, happier you. Not bad huh? They even make thoughtful gifts if you know someone who could use a little art in their lives - what could be a more unique housewarming gift than a couple’s painting class?
Whether you want to take the first step on the path to a lifelong hobby or are just looking for fun things to do this weekend, a glass blowing class or photography course is an ideal way to connect with the local creative scene, meet new people, and level up your skills. Try one of our painting classes in San Francisco and chill out with a relaxing activity. You’ll also come away with uniquely beautiful artwork to hang in your space or give as a one-of-a-kind gift, along with the skills to continue creating art for a lifetime!
Fun indoor activities
Stuck indoors but still struck by the creative urge? Bring the workshop to you with our online painting classes for beginners and art kits! Arriving in stylish packaging and containing everything you’ll need to create something wonderful in your own home, our kits make fantastic creative gifts for guys, unique housewarming ideas, or even just as a treat to yourself - you’ve earned it!
Thanks to our creative San Francisco artists, we’ve made it easier than ever to bring their knowledge right to your living room. You can either choose to go it alone with a DIY art kit, or get the benefit of your instructor’s experience with a live-streaming virtual art class! Whichever you opt for, it’s the best way to dip your toe into the world of making art at home. Share the experience with friends or colleagues by booking a group class. You'll love connecting in an online class and sharing your progress as you go.
Got kids with artsy aspirations? Many of our partners also offer classes for budding painters and photographers! Kids and teens will love to go hands-on with these easy-to-follow art classes at home. It’s a brilliant boredom buster that also helps them gain some nifty new skills and create something they can be proud of.
