Drawing & painting for kids in San Francisco Bay Area

83 drawing & painting providers across San Francisco Bay Area.

Studio 1.6 Visual Art Education

Alameda: Studio 1.6 provides art classes for all ages and skill levels, including drawing, painting and sculpture, in a studio setting.

  • 1509 1/2 Webster Street, Suite D, Alameda CA, 94501
  • (510) 473-8940
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Sharon Art Studio

Sharon Art Studio is located in beautiful Golden Gate Park . As part of San Francisco Recreation and Parks, we offer affordable art classes for all ages and levels in ceramics, glass, jewelry, metal, drawing & painting.

  • 300 Bowling Green Drive, San Francisco, CA 94117
  • 415-680-5248
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Art Academia

Art Academia is a European style art school for children and adults located in downtown San Mateo. Now offering online classes. Learn painting, drawing, and ceramics skills from practicing artists from around the world. All levels are welcome, and new classes are being added all the time.

  • 604 Celestial Lane Foster City, CA, 94404
  • 650-759-4745
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Art Classes for Kids & Teens in Berkeley

Adult & Teen (age 11 & up) art classes in drawing, comics, fashion illustration, animation mixed media & painting (watercolor, acrylic, gouache). After school, evening & weekend classes, plus summer art camps for middle and high school students. Serving Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, & El Cerrito. Beginning to advanced levels.

  • 2121 Bonar St Berkeley CA 94702
  • 510-550-5976
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Sherry Mae Designs

Sherry Mae Designs offers painting parties for children in San Leandro.

  • 1699 Orchard Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577
  • 510-435-8788
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Creative IQ Art Studio

Welcome to Creative IQ Art Studio - Your hub for art classes in San Francisco! Discover fine art classes, camps, workshops, and parties for all ages and skill levels. Join anytime – enroll today in painting and drawing classes for preschool, kids, teens, and adults at our beautiful studio in the Outer Richmond.

  • 3423 Balboa Street San Francisco, CA, 94121
  • 415-742-4274
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Do ART!

Award winning art programs in the Northbay, advocating for art and creativity. Do ART! studios are located in Marin County, San Rafael, specializing in art education, pARTies, art camps, after school enrichment programs, and teacher training. Our art studios teach in ceramics, wheelthrowing, painting, drawing, sewing, photo, and printmaking. Pottery painting and drop in studio in San Rafael too!

  • 1340 4th Street San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • 415-596-5546
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Artist Center

Offers drawing classes for students ages eight and up.

  • 3742 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94546, US
  • 510 303-3494
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Rabbit's Foot Art and Craft

Fine-art summer camps for children, including drawing, painting, and clay projects.

  • 845 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
  • (650) 283-7381
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The Center for Creative Exploration: Intuitive Painting SF

San Francisco: A studio offering in-person kids classes and family painting events for children and adults.

  • 300 Chenery St., San Francisco, CA 94131
  • 415-333-9515
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Green Forest Art Studio

Dublin: Green Forest Art Studio offers art classes for kids, drawing lessons, painting lessons, summer art camps, and hosts birthday parties.

  • 6715 Dublin Blvd C, Dublin, CA 94568
  • (415) 595-4680
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Green Forest Art Studio

Green Forest Art Studio offers Kids Art Classes (Painting/Drawing), Summer Art Camps, and hosts Art-themed Birthday Parties with a location in Union City.

  • 32627 Alvarado Blvd, Union City, CA 94587
  • (415) 595-4680
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Artcentric

Benicia: Camps run weekly from Tuesday through Thursday and are designed for children entering 2nd through 5th grade; campers will work with wet clay, paint pottery, learn painting techniques, and explore canvas painting, glass fusing or mosaics with bonus projects such as slime making, beading, and watercolor.

  • 733 First St., Benicia CA
  • (707) 745-9553
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VE Art Studio

Discover VE ART Studio, your go-to destination for art lessons in Evergreen, San Jose,CA. We offer classes for kids, teens, and adults, covering painting, drawing, sketching, digital, online classes, art portfolio for colleges, AP ART, paint nights. Join us for summer art camps, workshops, exhibitions. Enroll today to enhance your artistic skills and be part of a vibrant creative community.

  • 4055 Evergreen Village Square, San Jose, CA 95135
  • 408-806-6983
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Aluminary Arts

Adult and teen art classes and creative workshops in Los Gatos serving Silicon Valley, Saratoga, Campbell, San Jose, and the Bay Area. Beginner-friendly painting, watercolor, mixed media, illustration, and creative experiences led by artist Lisa Tollner.

  • 59 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030-5931
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Mindart Studio

Mindart Studio is an art studio, provide drawing, painting, design class for k-12 Grade children who love art. We focus on professional art development education Located in East Bay. Brightening children’s innocence and sincerity to love art. Strengthening children’s creativity and diligence to chase dreams.

  • 100 Skyline Plaza, Suite 103, Daly City, CA 94015
  • 408-515-6367
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Can Art Studio

Can Art Studio offers small group art classes for kids and adults, including drawing, painting, crafting, and seasonal camps, at a physical location in Fremont, CA.

  • 43014 Christy st., Fremont, CA 94538
  • 510.366.0025
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Create Mix  & Mingle

Your Premier Paint & Sip Studio in San Mateo, California. We offer paint classes for Corporate Team-Building, Kid's Birthday Parties, Adult Parties, School Fundraisers, Kids Camps, Boys & Girl Scouts Parties, and more!

  • 1888 South Norfolk Street San Mateo CA 94403
  • 650-434-2781
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ArtSpark Studio

Pleasanton: ArtSpark Studio offers classes for children to draw and learn art techniques, and also offers adult workshops. Listed address is the provider office; program venues may differ.

  • 2186 Rheem Dr, Ste C, Pleasanton, CA, 94588
  • 925-660-2547
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Creativebug

Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more.

  • 2560 Ninth Street, Unit 314/316, Berkeley CA 94710
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Cartoon Art Museum

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at classes and workshops, research deeply into our collection and library, and mix and mingle with professional and aspiring cartoonists. This unique institution houses approximately 9,000 original pieces in our permanent collection and welcoming more than 500,000 visitors since the museum’s inception.

  • 781 Beach Street San Francisco, CA, 94109
  • 415-227-8666
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LIV & CHIU art studio

WE ARE CLOSED FOR THE REST OF DECEMBER. WE WILL RESUME THURSDAY NIGHT GESTURE DRAWING IN JANUARY. PLEASE CHECK OUR EVENT PAGE FOR FURTHER NOTICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASONS!

  • 704 Gilman Street Berkeley, CA, 94710
  • 510-289-5472
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artschoolsf

Art Classes for Kids, Teens and Adults Online, in Walnut Creek, San Francisco, San Rafael, Mountain View and San Jose. Live Online Art Classes, Online Art Classes for Kids, Online Art Lessons for Adults, Online Art Camps, Bay Area Summer Art Camps, Art Programs for Schools, Digital Painting. Art School of SF Bay, LLC

  • 612 Bainbridge street, Foster City, CA 94404
  • 650-561-6501
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Kids & Art Foundation

Kids & Art’s Amaezying Impact for 2025 6786 + ArtKits sent 55 care centers treating patients in our programs 28 home states of participants 40 + professional artists 1150 + volunteer hours About Kids & Art Foundation Kids & Art is a 501(c) (3) California nonprofit organization that supports pediatric patients with cancer and other critical medical conditions, along with their siblings, families, and care teams, through the power of art and creativity. Kids & Art programs are offered directly to families and in partnership with hospitals. We work with professional artists to design our art experiences, tailoring all projects and workshops to the unique needs and circumstances of children facing serious illness. Our Story, Mission, and Vision Kids & Art Impact Report 2025 How Do We Help? Kids & Art Amaeyzing Programs Participation in artmaking helps ease the stress, anxiety, and trauma endured by children in treatment while also allowing for joy, creativity, connection, and self-expression. All our programs are free for pediatric patient families. Kids & Art is funded through foundation, corporate, and individual donors. For Patient Families For Hospitals For Patient Families Amaeyzing ArtKits @Home Our Amaeyzing ArtKits @Home subscription program sends two independent art experiences to your home monthly for your child to use wherever and whenever they need creative arts support. To ensure a seamless experience, each ArtKit includes all necessary supplies and provides access to a pre-recorded instructional video. Learn More/Sign Up Custom Art Experiences Because making art eases the stress, anxiety, and trauma children face during long hospitalizations or other serious circumstances, Kids & Art offers customized art experiences with professional artists, classroom and community programs, and family creative sessions that support connection, self-expression, and meaningful memory-making. Learn More Destination Workshops Our Destination Workshops allow participants to create in-person in inspiring settings with professional artists, fellow patients, survivors, and siblings. From glass art and painting to wheel throwing and embroidery, there will be plenty of opportunities for kids to explore their artsy side. View Schedule/Sign Up For Hospitals Amaeyzing ArtKits Our Patient ArtKits are designed to offer independent art experiences as creative arts support during treatment. Each ArtKit contains all the information and supplies needed, as well as access to a pre-recorded instructional video. Monthly delivery of Patient ArtKits to Hospitals is available to recipients of the Gift of ArtKits Program Grant. More Details Artist-in-Residence Our Artists-in-Residence are arts professionals who visit hospitals weekly to work directly with patients on art-making during long wait times for doctor appointments, chemotherapy infusions, and blood draws. Artists-in-Residence work 1-on-1 or in small groups in waiting areas, at the patient’s bedside, and in community spaces. More Details Custom Art Experiences Custom Art Experiences may include 1-on-1 online workshops with a professional artist, or family creative sessions where legacy pieces are made for a patient in hospice, and bedside artmaking opportunities tailored to a family’s unique circumstances. Like Artist-in-Residence experiences, these experiences take place in waiting areas, at the patient’s bedside, and in community spaces. More Details How Can You Help? Kids & Art Events Attend an event. Spread awareness. Purchase art created by our kids. Designate the Kids & Art Foundation as your nonprofit of choice when shopping via our retail partners and more. 02 Sep 2026 September 2 @ 8:00 pm SALESFORCE TOWER TOP DISPLAY 12 Sep 2026 September 12 @ 5:00 pm “OAKLAND ROOTS” ART WORKSHOP AT OAKLAND COLISEUM 26 Sep 2026 September 26 @ 12:00 pm “Chalk2Heal” at Sunset Dunes Park Cancer Sucks. Art Heals Kids & Art Community We use art for healing, to foster creativity, connection, self-expression, and to create experiences for children and families navigating treatment. Our Kids We serve pediatric patients with cancer and other critical medical conditions, their siblings, families, and care teams. Our Artists Many talented artists share their time, creativity, and expertise with the kids and families we support throughout the year. Our Partners Our work would not be possible without the generosity of our partners. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to our mission and the children and families we serve. Thank you for your Generosity, Love & Support

  • 1443 Howard Ave, Suite 218, Burlingame, CA 94010
  • 650-877-2750
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Camp Fashionista

A unique fashion design school for children and adults founded by Dori Duncan in 2010. Offering beginning sewing and fashion illustration classes in San Jose; our year round classes, summer camps, and fashion birthday parties provide an introduction to all aspects of fashion design.

  • 1702 Meridian Avenue San Jose, CA, 95125
  • 408-757-3434
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The Hot Spot Studios

The Hot Spot Studios offers kids camps and a studio for pottery painting, candles, and other arts, located in Union City, CA.

  • 31868 Alvarado Blvd. Union City, CA 94587
  • (530) 518-8350
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Laurel Street Arts

San Carlos: Laurel Street Arts is a locally-owned, full-service crafts studio offering pottery painting, mosaics, and glass fusing with birthday parties, camps, classes, and events for children and families. Listed address is the provider office; program venues may differ.

  • 733 Laurel Street San Carlos, CA 94070
  • 650-591-1005
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Picasso Art Studio

San Jose: Picasso Art Studio offers expert guidance in art classes for kids and adults, art camps, and painting parties. Listed address is the provider office; program venues may differ.

  • 4087 Beebe Cir, San Jose, CA 95135
  • 408-823-7764
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Kid Art Class(3.5-12)

Regular Art Classes | Adult Art Classes | Day Camp

  • 2050 Concourse Dr Unit 66, San Jose, CA 95131
  • 650-457-7736
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BRUSHSTROKES

Our staff of working artists is here to inspire and facilitate your creative experience. $18 per person studio fee  for unlimited studio time and all the paints, glazes, and firing.  Pottery prices...

  • 745 Page Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
  • 510-528-1360
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