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/
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
06/08/2026
Spice up your summer with a workshop at the Berkeley Art Studio! These classes are perfect for those who are looking to try their hand at different art mediums.
Screen Printing Workshop: T-shirts & Tote Bags
🗓 Sunday, Jun. 14–Jun. 21, 10 A.M.-2 P.M.
👤 Ryan Medeiros
Ceramics Workshop: Flower Vases
🗓 Saturday, Jun. 13–Jun. 20, 2 P.M.-4:30 P.M.
👤 Christina Sanchez
Bead Rings Workshop
🗓 Sunday, Jun. 21, 2 P.M.-4 P.M.
👤 Marianna Matthews
Intro to Animation Workshop
🗓 Tuesday, Jun. 23–Jul. 14, 5 P.M.-7 P.M.
👤 Yasmeen Abedifar
iPhone Photography Workshop
🗓 Wednesday, Jun. 24–Jul. 15, 7:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon
Bookbinding Workshop
🗓 Saturday, Jun. 27, 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
👤 Ella Rose Avery
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