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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Drawing

Drawing Workshop
Drawing Workshop
Instructor:
B. Colleen
Sessions:
1
Starts:
April 28, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$85
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Figure Drawing: Gestures
Figure Drawing: Gestures
Instructor:
Elaine Nguyen
Sessions:
6
Starts:
May 19, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -8:30 pm
Tuition:
$390
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Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
TBD
Sessions:
1
Starts:
July 17, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$85
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Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
B. Colleen
Sessions:
1
Starts:
July 29, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$85
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Figure Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Figure Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
Elaine Nguyen
Sessions:
1
Starts:
August 7, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$95
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Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Drawing Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
B. Colleen
Sessions:
1
Starts:
August 14, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$85
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Painting

Painting Workshop: The Basics
Painting Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
TBD
Sessions:
1
Starts:
May 20, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$85
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Painting Landscapes & Botanicals
Painting Landscapes & Botanicals
Instructor:
Ariel Rivera
Sessions:
4
Starts:
May 21, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -8:30 pm
Tuition:
$250
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Mixed Media: Portraits
Mixed Media: Portraits
Instructor:
B.Colleen
Sessions:
4
Starts:
May 27, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -8:30 pm
Tuition:
$250
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Oil Painting 101
Oil Painting 101
Instructor:
Mariel Paat
Sessions:
6
Starts:
May 29, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -8:30 pm
Tuition:
$375
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Expressive Abstraction: Discovering Your Unique Style
Expressive Abstraction: Discovering Your Unique Style
Instructor:
Jasper Wilde
Sessions:
1
Starts:
June 19, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$85
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Ink Explorations
Ink Explorations
Instructor:
B.Colleen
Sessions:
3
Starts:
June 24, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -8:30 pm
Tuition:
$190
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Expressive Abstraction: Discovering Your Unique Style
Expressive Abstraction: Discovering Your Unique Style
Instructor:
Jasper Wilde
Sessions:
1
Starts:
July 7, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$85
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Oil Painting Workshop: Figurative Exploration
Oil Painting Workshop: Figurative Exploration
Instructor:
Mariel Paat
Sessions:
1
Starts:
July 10, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$85
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The Art of Mixing: Creating Cohesive Color Palettes
The Art of Mixing: Creating Cohesive Color Palettes
Instructor:
Jasper Wilde
Sessions:
1
Starts:
July 22, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$85
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Painting Workshop: The Basics
Painting Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
Mariel Paat
Sessions:
1
Starts:
July 31, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$85
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Painting Workshop: The Basics
Painting Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
Elaine Nguyen
Sessions:
1
Starts:
August 11, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$85
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Oil Painting Workshop: Portrait Exploration
Oil Painting Workshop: Portrait Exploration
Instructor:
Mariel Paat
Sessions:
1
Starts:
August 16, 2025
Time:
2:00-5:00 pm
Tuition:
$85
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The Art of Mixing: Creating Cohesive Color Palettes
The Art of Mixing: Creating Cohesive Color Palettes
Instructor:
Jasper Wilde
Sessions:
1
Starts:
August 19, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$85
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Oil Painting Workshop: The Basics
Oil Painting Workshop: The Basics
Instructor:
TBD
Sessions:
1
Starts:
August 21, 2025
Time:
6:30-9:30 pm
Tuition:
$85
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Other Media

Screen Printing: The Basics
Screen Printing: The Basics
Instructor:
Chad Abbley
Sessions:
3
Starts:
June 2, 2025
Time:
6:30-8:30 pm
Tuition:
Sliding Scale
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Exploring Cyanotypes
Exploring Cyanotypes
Instructor:
Elaine Nguyen
Sessions:
3
Starts:
July 9, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -8:30 pm
Tuition:
$190
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Collage + Poetry Workshop: Surrealism and Ekphrasis Poetry
Collage + Poetry Workshop: Surrealism and Ekphrasis Poetry
Instructor:
Hannah Möller, MFA
Sessions:
1
Starts:
August 5, 2025
Time:
6:30-9:30pm
Tuition:
Sliding Scale
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Fundamentals of Artful Bookbinding
Fundamentals of Artful Bookbinding
Instructor:
Ana Bedolla
Sessions:
1
Starts:
June 5, 2025
Time:
6:30-9:30 pm
Tuition:
$105
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Level-Up Bookbinding
Level-Up Bookbinding
Instructor:
Ana Bedolla
Sessions:
4
Starts:
June 12, 2025
Time:
6:30pm -9:30 pm
Tuition:
$330
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Crafting a Geometric Book with Motion
Crafting a Geometric Book with Motion
Instructor:
Ana Bedolla
Sessions:
2
Starts:
July 31, 2025
Time:
6:30-9:30 pm
Tuition:
$180
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Collage + Poetry Workshop: Surrealism and Ekphrasis Poetry
Collage + Poetry Workshop: Surrealism and Ekphrasis Poetry
Instructor:
Hannah Möller, MFA
Sessions:
1
Starts:
August 14, 2025
Time:
6:30-9:30pm
Tuition:
Sliding Scale
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Typography, Calligraphy, and Lettering

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Digital Media

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Explore Past Classes

We offer a wide variety of classes that changes each season. Below are some classes we have offered in the past. If you find any that you are interested in, we would love to know! Please email our Education Programs Manager, Tamara at classes@rootdivision.org.

Click on our class offerings below to learn more about each course.

Drawing 101

Acrylic Painting 101

Figure Drawing 101

Oil Painting 101

Fiber Arts

Macrame Workshop

Knitting 101

Embroidery Workshop

Printmaking Workshop

Bookbinding Workshop

3D Modeling + Printing

Digital Illustration 101

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MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

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Courtney Griffith
Bonny Nahmias
Courtney Griffith

Drawing

Alicia McDaniel
Bonny Nahmias
Alicia McDaniel

Collage

Megan Leppla
Bonny Nahmias
Megan Leppla

Drawing, painting

Rebeca Flores
Bonny Nahmias
Rebeca Flores

Installation Mindset

Lindsay Howland
Bonny Nahmias
Lindsay Howland

Calligraphy

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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. If you cancel after the first class date you will receive a 25% refund.

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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