For Fall 2021, the San Francisco Children’s Art Center (SFCAC) at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC) offers virtual and in-person class options for children ages three years through 10 years old (grades kindergarten through five and pre-school). The 12-week Fall Session runs from Monday, September 13, 2021 through Monday, December 13, 2021. (No classes on Monday, October 11, 2021 or during the week of November 22, 2021 to November 27, 2021, Monday through Saturday.)

IN-PERSON CLASSES

Monday Classes. “Art Studio II” (ages three-and-a-half to five-and-a-half years) takes place on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ($400). “Art Studio I” (ages three to five years) also happens on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ($350). For children ages six to 10 years old (grades one through five), “Drawing & Painting From Observation & Imagination” is available on Mondays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ($350).

Wednesday Classes. “Side By Side” (for adult caregivers and children ages 22 to 36 months) takes place on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ($275). “Little Art Makers” (ages 27 to 36 months) meets on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ($275). A mid-week “Art Studio I” (ages three to five years) enlivens Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ($350). An after-school class, “Sculpture: Creativity In Three Dimensions” (ages six to 10 years old) inspires art from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays ($350).

Saturday Classes. “Art Studio II” (ages three-and-a-half to five-and-a-half years) takes place on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ($400). “Mixed Media Storytelling” (ages six to 10 years old) happens on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ($350)

VIRTUAL (ONLINE) CLASS

“Art Studio At Home” is designed for children ages six to 10 years old. “Art Studio At Home” meets online on Thursdays, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ($350)

An additional online workshop, “Inspired By Autumn” is available for children ages six to 10 years old on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, November 22, 2021 through November 24, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This special Thanksgiving week virtual class costs $100 for the three sessions. (Sign up by Monday, November 15, 2021 to ensure timely delivery of class materials to your home.)

Check out samples of SFCAC’s art teaching methods with the free “Family Art Activities” videos in English (some are also in Spanish). Some activities also have printable PDF handouts in Chinese, English, and Spanish.