Art History Classes in San Francisco, CA

Every craftsperson and artist uses color, even if instinctively! Refresh your craft practice by learning a more systematic approach to color.  Master the basic concepts of hue, value and saturation Explore ranges of true neutrals and chromatic greys Study color interactions with scale Proportion and optical mixing Experiment with traditional...

Get the tools to tackle the complexities of understanding color and color mixing. We will be attempting to understand how we see color by using two approaches, as both a logical system as developed by Albert Munsell and as the dynamic viewing experience as shown by Josef Albers. We will be exploring color through discussion, demonstrations, and exercises...

Are you passionate about a project, an art vision or a new habit? Do you find you don't quite have the motivation or stamina to get it going, or you are halfway through and losing steam? You'll learn skills to support all of the stages of working through a complete cycle of the creative process.

Join us for a panel discussion of artists, former students, and those who worked with Joan Brown. Image: Joan Brown, Model with Foot on Table, Acrylic, graphite, and ink on paper, 1973. Courtesy of the Estate of Joan Brown

Valar Dohaeris, Nerds. Have you read 'Game of Thrones' so many times that you broke the book's spine? Does your loved one keep saying "The night is dark and full of terrors" and you just don't get it? Did you not read past 'Game of Thrones' because you got immediately suspicious that we don't know the difference between 'Game of Thrones' and 'A Song...

Do you love glass beads and wonder how they are made? Now you can learn the fundamentals of glass torch work and make them yourself! Topics include a brief history of beads and glass technology, safety procedures, tools and techniques. Demonstrations and plenty of studio time for hands-on work. $10 materials fee includes fuel, oxygen, Venetian glass...

Learn to embellish with mirrors! Indian Embroidery: Mirrorwork Variations was popularized in India during the 17th century and became a fashionable technique for embellishing a variety of clothing, accessories, and textiles.  Recent trends have seen Shisha mirrors appear on designer clothing and luxury goods. Come along to this workshop and...

Learn to embellish with mirrors! Shisha Mirrorwork was popularixed in India during the 17th century and became a fashionable technique for embellishing a variety of clothing, accessories and textiles.  Recent trends have seen Shisha mirrors appear on designer clothing and luxury goods. Come along to this workshop and be inspired to learn about...

This 1-hour evening lecture will cover an overview of the history of embroidery and what we have to offer.

Join us for a panel of exhibiting artists whose work is in relationship to the environment. Image: Chester Arnold, Histories, 2010, Oil on linen

A one-day symposium on the history of California textile art and current trends, innovations and happenings.  Box lunch included: Tom's Turkey sandwich, Tuna Salad sandwich, or Vegetarian sandwich.