California Lawyers For The Arts
Bldg C
www.calawyersforthearts.org
(415) 775-7200 x107

Classes and legal services for artists & art groups. Wed 7-8:30pm $20-$10 reg req FMC “Friends” $1 off w/mbrs card

• Creative Collaborations and Partnerships (w/Jon Duman) Overview of creative collaborations, as well as the potential advantages & disadvantages in operating a business as a partnership. Topics include joint ownership of creative works, general steps to set up a creative collaboration or partnership, dispute resolution & more. 8/27

• Music Licensing 101 (w/Howie Cockrill) What is a license? How and where can an artist license his or her music? How does digital distribution affect music licensing? This workshop addresses the basics of copyright law and licensing, as well as some particulars for licensing downloads and streams. 9/10

• Nonprofit Basics & Fiscal Sponsorships (w/Cherie Evans) Thinking of starting a nonprofit organization? Whether you are a filmmaker, a dance company, or an arts group, many grants are only available to public charities. So how do you obtain public charity status? What are the disadvantages? What about fiscal sponsorship? This workshop answers your questions. 9/24

City College Of San Francisco (CCSF) Fort Mason Art Campus
Mon-Thur 8:30am-10pm, Fri 8:30am-4pm,Sat 8:30am-3pm
Bldg B, 1st & 2nd floors
www.ccsf.edu
(415) 561-1860

AM & PM classes (3 units college credit each) in ceramics, design, drawing, painting, prints & sculpture. Fall classes begin 8/18. See website for details. $20/unit

Friends of Calligraphy
Bldg C
www.friendsofcalligraphy.org

Promotes the study & practice of calligraphy to encourage individual excellence & to foster a wider appreciation & deeper understanding of calligraphy, its history & applications. The society sponsors classes, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, a spring retreat & a holiday party. Classes at FMC are open to the public.

• Uncials All levels of experience are welcome to learn this ancient (5th to 9th century) hand from calligrapher Judy Detrick. 9/16-10/28 Tue $140

San Francisco Children’s Art Center
Bldg C, 1st floor
www.childrensartcenter.org
(415) 771-0292

Celebrating more than 25 years of creativity. Enjoy experience-based learning in art classes led by Reggio-trained teachers. For ages 27 months to 10 years. Younger children explore through a wide range of media. Classes on special topics for older kids include mixed media, clay, printmaking & others. Ongoing enrollment. Winter session starts 1/7. Call or visit web site for schedule & costs.

• Art Birthday Parties Studio available for rent; includes art supplies and teacher-led activities. Sun 11am-2pm, cost varies.

The Writers Studio
Bldgs B&C
www.writerstudio.com
(212) 255-7075

Based on the 20-year-old NYC program, the SF writing workshops follow the model that has helped thousands of writers reach their potential. Each week students read excerpts from classic & contemporary literature & work on exercises to master literary techniques. Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks. Level I begins 9/9 Tue or 9/22 Mon 6:30-8:30pm $395, Level II begins 9/22 Mon 6:30-9pm $410, Level III begins 9/24 Wed $415