San Francisco Children's Art Center

San Francisco Children's Art Center Art classes for children ages 22 months to 10 years old Our focus is on a process-oriented art experience.

While providing instruction in the use of art materials and techniques, our teachers guide students through the creative process in an effort to elicit and support each child's individual style of visual expression. Rather than simply following directions to construct prescribed art "products," children in our classes learn to trust their own creative impulses. We offer a full range of classes in

our Fort Mason studio, for children ages 22 months to 10 years of age. We also offer school-day and after school artist residencies, bringing art to students throughout San Francisco.

Rainy weather plan for Afternoon of Ideas - Find us in The Mix on the 2nd floor of the Main Library! We will be making M...
04/11/2026

Rainy weather plan for Afternoon of Ideas - Find us in The Mix on the 2nd floor of the Main Library! We will be making Magic Drawings until 6 pm!

This Saturday! Catch us at the Afternoon of Ideas at the SF Public Library main branch from 3-6 pm! Our artists will be...
04/07/2026

This Saturday! Catch us at the Afternoon of Ideas at the SF Public Library main branch from 3-6 pm! Our artists will be out on Fulton Plaza with a “Magic Drawing” activity that combines drawing and printmaking to make are that is both grayscale and full color at the same time!

Please note that heavy rain will cancel this outdoor activity, but cloudy skies won’t stop us!

Arts advocacy by Georgia, age 5.
03/14/2026

Arts advocacy by Georgia, age 5.

Join our Board of Directors! This is a meaningful opportunity to support a 50-year San Francisco arts organization that ...
03/04/2026

Join our Board of Directors! This is a meaningful opportunity to support a 50-year San Francisco arts organization that brings creativity and joy to children citywide.
Link in bio to apply. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Spring session enrollment is now open!Join us this April & May for once-a-week art classes for artists ages 2-10.Plus! S...
02/20/2026

Spring session enrollment is now open!

Join us this April & May for once-a-week art classes for artists ages 2-10.

Plus! Spots are filling quickly in our summer camps, so sign up soon for your best selection of available weeks!

Visit our website for schedules, class descriptions, and enrollment fees (click link in bio)

Happy Valentine’s Day from Teo, age 2, and all the artists at San Francisco Children’s Art Center.
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from Teo, age 2, and all the artists at San Francisco Children’s Art Center.

Happy Valentine’s Day from Elsa, age 5, and all the artists at San Francisco Children’s Art Center.
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from Elsa, age 5, and all the artists at San Francisco Children’s Art Center.

SFCAC is offering impromptu art camps in the event of an SFUSD teacher strike and possible school closures.Camps will be...
02/05/2026

SFCAC is offering impromptu art camps in the event of an SFUSD teacher strike and possible school closures.

Camps will be structured as 2-day workshops for students in grades 1-5 from 10 am to 4pm each day, with Mondays & Tuesdays and Thursdays & Fridays. (Unfortunately, we have other classes in our studio on Wednesdays, so we are unable to offer programming on that day).

We’ll offer a variety of artmaking activities, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and more! Each 2-day session will include different activities for those who wish to sign up for multiple sessions.

If the strike lingers on, additional 2-day workshops will be added to the schedule. If the strike is resolved and schools re-open, workshops will be canceled and pro-rated refunds will be issued.

Join us for creative fun in our art studio with weeklong art camps during spring break and summer. Enrollment is now ope...
01/13/2026

Join us for creative fun in our art studio with weeklong art camps during spring break and summer. Enrollment is now open – sign up to secure your spot today.

It’s not too late to sign up for winter session classes in our Fort Mason art studio! Join us for some creative discover...
01/05/2026

It’s not too late to sign up for winter session classes in our Fort Mason art studio! Join us for some creative discoveries starting this week!

Click the link in our bio to make a donation to support our mission to empower young people and foster their sense of se...
12/04/2025

Click the link in our bio to make a donation to support our mission to empower young people and foster their sense of self through creative exploration.

Address

Fort Mason Center, Bldg C
San Francisco, CA
94123

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14157710292

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