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Berkeley Art Studio The Berkeley Art Studio offers instructional art classes open to anyone in the community, in additio

The Berkeley Art Studio offers instructional art classes open to anyone in the community, in addition to UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff. We offer non-academic classes in ceramics, design, painting, drawing, and photography for a range of skill levels. Because these classes are extracurricular, registration and materials fees may apply. Classes are two hours long, once a week with additional studio time available. Each session is approximately 6-8 weeks long, with a total of 6 sessions per year. If you would like to join or find out more information about our art classes, please visit our website at http://artstudio.berkeley.edu/

Attention, Helen Diller Anchor House residents! Did you know that you can take FREE art classes at Berkeley Art Studio W...
10/16/2026

Attention, Helen Diller Anchor House residents! Did you know that you can take FREE art classes at Berkeley Art Studio West?

Thanks to the Anchor House Programming Fund, you are eligible to apply for the late fall session at no cost. To learn more and find the application form, please visit the Berkeley Art Studio website (link in bio) or go to artstudio.berkeley.edu/scholarships.

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

🍂 Late Fall Session
October 21 - December 13

What are you looking forward to most this fall? We’re excited that the Early Fall session kicks off next week! If you’re...
08/27/2026

What are you looking forward to most this fall? We’re excited that the Early Fall session kicks off next week! If you’re still deciding which classes to try in this upcoming session, check out one of our featured classes below. ⬇️

If you’re looking for art classes in the Bay Area, these are great classes to begin your search. Looking for one-on-one mentorship for your ceramic projects? We are offering a Ceramics Independent Study Program. Trying to extend the lifespan of your garments? Look into the Mending & Patchwork Workshop.

Ceramics Independent Study Program
🗓 Wednesday, Sep. 2–Dec. 9, 4:30 P.M.-6:30 P.M.
👤 Gianna Benetti

Intro to Video Making
🗓 Wednesday, Sep. 2–Oct. 14, 5 P.M.-7 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon

Drawing with Pastels
🗓 Thursday, Sep. 3–Oct. 15, 11 A.M.-1 P.M.
👤 Anjelica Colliard

Mending & Patchwork Workshop
🗓 Friday, Sep. 25–Oct. 9, 2 P.M.-5 P.M.
👤 Ella Rose Avery

The Early Fall Session is less than 2 weeks away! Join the Berkeley Art Studio community of creatives and explore your a...
08/21/2026

The Early Fall Session is less than 2 weeks away! Join the Berkeley Art Studio community of creatives and explore your artsy side. Classes are available for all skill levels. Check out the featured workshops below, or visit the link in bio to view the complete catalog of classes.

Ceramics Workshop: Platters
🗓 Saturday, Sep. 12–Sep. 19, 12 P.M.-2:30 P.M.
👤 Christina Sanchez

Screen Printing Workshop: T-shirts & Tote Bags
🗓 Sunday, Sep. 13–Sep. 20, 10 A.M.-2 P.M.
👤 Ryan Medeiros

Risograph Printing Workshop
🗓 Monday, Sep. 14–Sep. 21, 4 P.M.-8 P.M.
👤 Anjelica Colliard

Friendship Rings Workshop
🗓 Saturday, Sep. 19, 12 P.M.-2 P.M.
👤 Marianna Matthews

Mending & Patchwork Workshop
🗓 Friday, Sep. 23–Oct. 9, 2 P.M.-5 P.M.
👤 Ella Rose Avery

iPhone Photography Workshop
🗓 Wednesday, Sep. 23–Oct. 14, 7:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon

Experience the satisfaction of creating your own unique pieces. Whether you’re upcycling a thrift shop find or making yo...
08/14/2026

Experience the satisfaction of creating your own unique pieces. Whether you’re upcycling a thrift shop find or making your own jewelry from scratch, learn how to add even more of your personality to your wardrobe with these featured Berkeley Art Studio classes and workshops.

Fashion Upcycling Workshop
🗓 Friday, Sep. 4–Sep. 18, 2 P.M.-5 P.M.
👤 Vida Vazquez

Intro to a Sewing Machine Workshop
🗓 Sunday, Sep. 6, 10 A.M.-2 P.M.
👤 Nancy Williams

Friendship Rings Workshop
🗓 Saturday, Sep. 19, 12 P.M.-2 P.M.
👤 Marianna Matthews

Mending & Patchwork Workshop
🗓 Friday, Sep. 25–Oct. 9, 2 P.M.-5 P.M.
👤 Ella Rose Avery

Beaded Wire Earrings Workshop
🗓 Saturday, Oct. 3, 12 P.M.-2 P.M.
👤 Marianna Matthews

Beaded Rings Workshop
🗓 Sunday, Oct. 11, 10 A.M.-12 P.M.
👤 Marianna Matthews

Fall session is drawing near. If you’re looking to develop your drawing skills, check out one of the featured Berkeley A...
08/04/2026

Fall session is drawing near. If you’re looking to develop your drawing skills, check out one of the featured Berkeley Art Studio classes. Start off with the fundamentals or expand your skills by exploring new materials like colored pencils and pastels.

Space is limited so make sure to register for classes early. Learn more when you visit artstudio.berkeley.edu/drawing

Drawing Fundamentals
🗓 Wednesday, Sep. 2–Oct. 14, 10 A.M.-12 P.M.
👤 Anjelica Colliard

Figure Drawing
🗓 Wednesday, Sep. 2–Oct. 14, 6 P.M.-9 P.M.
👤 Jessica Dalva

Colored Pencil Fundamentals
🗓 Thursday, Sep. 3–Oct. 15, 2 P.M.-4 P.M.
👤 Danny Neece

Drawing with Pastels
🗓 Thursday, Sep. 3–Oct. 15, 11 A.M.-1 P.M.
👤 Anjelica Colliard

Open Figure Drawing (Session 1)
🗓 Tuesday, Sep. 22, 12 P.M.-3 P.M.

Open Figure Drawing (Session 2)
🗓 Friday, Oct. 16, 2 P.M.-5 P.M.

Discover new ways to capture life’s moments by registering for a class at the Berkeley Art Studio. Break free from your ...
07/31/2026

Discover new ways to capture life’s moments by registering for a class at the Berkeley Art Studio. Break free from your DSLR’s auto mode with the Beginning Digital Photography class, or take a more analog approach to photography with one of the Beginning Darkroom Photo classes.

If you’re interested in something more niche, check out the featured photography classes below. For more information, visit the Berkeley Art Studio website.

Beginning Darkroom Photo
🗓 Tuesday, Sep. 1–Oct. 13, 5 P.M.-7 P.M.
👤 Xochitlquetzal Davila

Beginning Digital Photography
🗓 Tuesday, Sep. 1–Oct. 13, 5 P.M.-7 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon

Beginning Darkroom Photo
🗓 Tuesday, Sep. 1–Oct. 13, 7:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.
👤 Xochitlquetzal Davila

Alternative Photographic Processes Workshop
🗓 Sunday, Sep. 13–Oct. 4, 12 P.M.-2 P.M.
👤 Xochitlquetzal Davila

Street Photo Workshop
🗓 Tuesday, Sep. 22–Oct. 13, 7:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon

iPhone Photography Workshop
🗓 Wednesday, Sep. 23–Oct. 14, 7:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon

From learning the fundamentals to exploring different ways to express yourself with paint, the Early Fall session offers...
07/20/2026

From learning the fundamentals to exploring different ways to express yourself with paint, the Early Fall session offers a variety of painting classes for all skill levels.

Check out one of the featured classes below on the Berkeley Art Studio website, or browse around to see which artistic medium is calling out to you!

Expressive Portraits in Acrylics
🗓 Monday, Aug. 31–Oct. 19, 6 P.M.-9 P.M.
👤 Steve Javiel

Abstract Painting in Acrylics
🗓 Wednesday, Sep. 2–Oct. 14, 6 P.M.-9 P.M.
👤 Steve Javiel

Acrylic Painting Fundamentals
🗓 Thursday, Sep. 3–Oct. 15, 6 P.M.-9 P.M.
👤 Alan Tarbell

Watercolor Journaling Workshop
🗓 Saturday, Sep. 12, 10 A.M.-1 P.M.
👤 Ella Rose Avery

Registration for both the early and late fall sessions is now open! Visit the Berkeley Art Studio website to explore our...
07/08/2026

Registration for both the early and late fall sessions is now open! Visit the Berkeley Art Studio website to explore our featured classes and the various artistic mediums we offer.

🍂 Early Fall Session
August 31 - October 19

🍂 Late Fall Session
October 21 - December 13

Stained Glass (EF)
🗓 Monday, Aug. 31–Oct. 19, 10 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
👤 Maya Djiji

Watercolor Journaling (EF)
🗓 Saturday, Sep. 12, 10 A.M.-1 P.M.
👤 Ella Rose Avery

Intro to Video Making (LF)
🗓 Wednesday, Oct. 21–Dec. 9, 5 P.M.-7 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon

Ceramics Workshop: Image Transfers (LF)
🗓 Saturday, Nov. 7–Nov. 14, 12 P.M.-2 P.M.
👤 Christina Sanchez

Fall registration opens on Wednesday, July 8, at 11 A.M. 🥳 Hop onto the Berkeley Art Studio website and check out the ne...
07/07/2026

Fall registration opens on Wednesday, July 8, at 11 A.M. 🥳 Hop onto the Berkeley Art Studio website and check out the new course offerings for the early and late fall sessions!

🍂 Early Fall Session
August 31 - October 19

🍂 Late Fall Session
October 21 - December 13

Did you know that the Berkeley Art Studio offers scholarships?

⭐️ Undergraduate EOP Students & Graduate Students
The Berkeley Art Studio offers free art classes for low-income UC Berkeley undergraduate EOP students (Pell/Dream recipients) & low-income UC Berkeley graduate students.

⭐️ Helen Diller Anchor House Residents
Helen Diller Anchor House residents who apply to the Anchor House x Art Studio scholarship may take a free art class or workshop at Berkeley Art Studio West, located on the 2nd floor of Anchor House.

Scholarships are limited. Learn more on the Berkeley Art Studio website. Link in bio.

Capture the beauty of summer by joining one of our photography workshops, or take the opportunity to try something new. ...
06/23/2026

Capture the beauty of summer by joining one of our photography workshops, or take the opportunity to try something new. Although the Berkeley Summer Session has already begun, there are still plenty of classes available for you to join in on the fun.

Visit the Berkeley Art Studio website and check out one of the featured classes below! Website link in bio.

Beginning Digital Photo Workshop
🗓 Tuesday, Jun. 23–Jul. 14, 5 P.M.-7 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon

Intro to Animation Workshop
🗓 Tuesday, Jun. 23–Jul. 14, 5 P.M.-7 P.M.
👤 Yasmeen Abedifard

Travel & Street Photo Workshop
🗓 Wednesday, Jun. 24–Jul. 15, 5 P.M.-7 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon

Intermediate Darkroom Photo Workshop
🗓 Tuesday, Jun. 30–Jul. 21, 7:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.
👤 Xochitlquetzal Davila

Screen Printing Workshop: Posters
🗓 Sunday, Jul. 12–Jul. 19, 10 A.M.-2 P.M.
👤 Ryan Medeiros

Jewelry Making Workshop [Limited Spots Remaining]
🗓 Saturday, Jul. 18–Aug. 1, 12 P.M.-3 P.M.
👤 Marianna Matthews

Address

Lower Sproul Plaza, University Of
Berkeley, CA
94720

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+15106426161

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