ADULT ART CLASSES


Take an art class in San Francisco! Root Division offers an array of fun and affordable art classes in drawing, painting, and a variety of other media. Taught by our Studio Artists or Alums, our selection includes multi-session classes and single day workshops where you can gain new skills and get creative. Check out our offerings below, and register today!

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Questions about classes? See our FAQ

APRIL

Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
TBD
Sessions:
1
Starts:
April 7, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$95
First Marks: Foundational Drawing Skills (Drawing 101)
First Marks: Foundational Drawing Skills (Drawing 101)
Instructor:
Elaine Nguyen
Sessions:
6
Starts:
April 13, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -8:30 pm
Tuition:
$385
Painting Workshop: The Basics
Painting Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
Elaine Nguyen
Sessions:
1
Starts:
April 15, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$95
Printmaking Studio: Lino block
Printmaking Studio: Lino block
Instructor:
Tony Lopez-Romero
Sessions:
4
Starts:
April 20, 2026
Time:
6:30-8:30 pm
Tuition:
$260
Level-Up Bookbinding
Level-Up Bookbinding
Instructor:
Ana Bedolla
Sessions:
2
Starts:
April 21, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$200
Build A Chair: Material + Methods
Build A Chair: Material + Methods
Instructor:
Buz Darl-Uzu, Bay Area Black Artist Studio Fellow
Sessions:
1
Starts:
April 24, 2026
Time:
5:30-9:00 pm
Tuition:
Sliding Scale
Gouache Painting Workshop: The Basics
Gouache Painting Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
Ariel Rivera
Sessions:
2
Starts:
April 28, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -8:30 pm
Tuition:
$140
Figure Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Figure Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
Wally Corona
Sessions:
1
Starts:
April 29, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$105

MAY

Painting Workshop: The Basics
Painting Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
Elanie Nguyen
Sessions:
1
Starts:
May 7, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$95
Oil Painting Workshop: The Basics
Oil Painting Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
Ariel Rivera
Sessions:
1
Starts:
May 13, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$95
Native Botanical Illustration
Native Botanical Illustration
Instructor:
Ellena Ruiz
Sessions:
3
Starts:
May 14, 2026
Time:
6:30-8:30 pm
Tuition:
$200
Ceramics Studio: Intro to Handbuilding
Ceramics Studio: Intro to Handbuilding
Instructor:
Tony Lopez-Romero
Sessions:
6
Starts:
May 18, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -8:30 pm
Tuition:
$400
Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
TBD
Sessions:
1
Starts:
May 27, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$95

JUNE

Printmaking Workshop: The Basics
Printmaking Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
Tony Lopez-Romero
Sessions:
1
Starts:
June 1, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$95
How to Work with Found Objects
How to Work with Found Objects
Instructor:
Wally Corona
Sessions:
3
Starts:
June 2, 2026
Time:
6:30-8:30 pm
Tuition:
$200
Landscape & Light: Oil Painting for Beginners
Landscape & Light: Oil Painting for Beginners
Instructor:
Ariel Rivera
Sessions:
2
Starts:
June 2, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -8:30 pm
Tuition:
$140
Working in the Blue: Cyanotype on Unusual Surfaces
Working in the Blue: Cyanotype on Unusual Surfaces
Instructor:
Elaine Nguyen
Sessions:
4
Starts:
June 8, 2026
Time:
6:30-8:30 pm
Tuition:
$260
Figure Drawing of a woman sitting, leaning on hand on the ground
Figure Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
Wally Corona
Sessions:
1
Starts:
June 11, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$105
Oil Painting Workshop: The Basics
Oil Painting Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
Elanie Nguyen
Sessions:
1
Starts:
June 24, 2026
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$95

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


All classes are currently virtual, unless otherwise noted. We will begin offering in-person classes in September 2021.

As soon as possible! This will secure your spot and make sure that you have time to gather the supplies needed for your course. We strongly encourage students to register AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE of the first class to ensure placement.

Upon registration you will receive a list of materials to purchase prior to your first class meeting.

You can cancel anytime by emailing our Education Programs Manager at classes@rootdivision.org. To receive a full refund you have to cancel 24 hours prior to the start of the first class. You will receive 75% of the refund if you cancel less than 24 hours prior to and through the end of first class.

Yes! Register with a friend and get 10% off the class fee. Register with 5 friends and one person takes the class for free.

Our instructors work hard to create an inclusive and positive learning environment for people from all walks of life. You always reserve the right to have your camera off and that is okay!

Our classes are structured for beginners, unless otherwise noted. We just ask students to bring their eagerness to learn!

They occur on different dates and may have different instructors. Sections A, B, and C of any class are the same level and course content.

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