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 additio
06/02/2026
Sculpt a full human portrait bust in this 7-week class. Create larger ceramic pieces, achieve accurate proportions, add fine details, and apply underglaze or glaze finishes. This class welcomes students of all levels and is ideal for those seeking to enhance their sculpting skills.
Sculpting Portrait Busts
📆Thursday, Jun. 6 - Jul. 23 1 P.M. - 4 P.M.
👤Jessica Dalva
Sign up today: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/BerkeleyArtStudio?newcui=true #/selectSessions/3787532/filter/types=60203
05/30/2026
Summer screen printing classes start as early as next week! Learn different ways to incorporate printmaking into your art. Whether you want to create your own posters or customize tote bags with your designs, one of our featured classes can help you develop these skills.
Learn more about the classes below or check out the full list of summer offerings when you visit the Berkeley Art Studio website, link in bio.
Screen Printing
🗓 Tuesday, Jun. 2–Jul. 21, 6 P.M.-9 P.M.
👤 Mary Campbell
Abstract Printmaking: Texture, Shape & Color
🗓 Wednesday, Jun. 10–Jul. 22, 6 P.M.-8 P.M.
👤 Rebecca Rippon
Screen Printing Workshop: T-shirts & Tote Bags
🗓 Sunday, Jun. 14–Jul. 21, 10 A.M.-2 P.M.
👤 Ryan Medeiros
Image Description:
Image 1 - Screen printed post cards left on a drying rack. The prints include a red tile texture, green water color pattern, yellow circles, and an abstract blue pattern on a pink background.
Image 2 - Flyer for UC Berkeley Art Studio’s summer printmaking art classes. The image includes dates, times, instructor names, and class names. Classes featured include: Screen Printing, Abstract Printmaking: Texture, Shape & Color, and Screen Printing Workshop: T-shirts & Tote Bags. Find more classes at artstudio.berkeley.edu.
05/28/2026
This summer session features a variety of ceramics classes. If you're looking to broaden your horizons, this is the time to do it! There are still open spots for classes in coil building, sculpting, and handbuilding.
Visit the Berkeley Art Studio website to learn more about the classes below or check out the full list of summer offerings, link in bio.
Coil Building Functional Forms
🗓 Wednesday, Jun. 3–Jul. 29, 2 P.M.-4 P.M.
👤 Kristi Chan
Sculpting Portrait Busts
🗓 Thursday, Jun. 4–Jul. 23, 1 P.M.-4 P.M.
👤 Jessica Dalva
Ceramics Focus: Handbuilding Vases & Planters
🗓 Sunday, Jun. 7–Aug. 2, 10 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
👤 Christina Sanchez
Image Description:
Image 1 - A student at the Berkeley Art Studio is smoothing the exterior of a clay pot.
Image 2 - Flyer for UC Berkeley Art Studio's summer ceramics art classes. The image includes dates, times, instructor names, and class names. Classes featured include: Coil Building Functional Forms, Sculpting Portrait Busts, and Ceramics Focus: Handbuilding Vases and Planters. Find more classes at artstudio.berkeley.edu.
05/23/2026
Looking for things to do in Berkeley this summer? Consider taking classes at Berkley Art Studio.
Image Description: An art studio student is sculpting a human head out of clay in the Berkeley Art Studio. Text on the image reads, “UC Berkeley Art Studio” and “Let Your Creativity Thrive.” A website URL for summer art classes is also shown, which reads
Welcome to the Berkeley Art Studio - Berkeley Art Studio Summer registration is open! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed. The Berkeley Art Studio is closed May 17 – May 31 for Summer Break. Please visit our FAQs page in the meantime. Welcome to the Berkeley Art Studio Berkeley Art Studio registration is open to the public! We offer art classes...
05/15/2026
THE NEW “Thanks, I got it on sale” is “Thanks, I made it myself”. Learn how to add a unique flair to your pieces with a class at the Berkeley Art Studio! This summer brings textile art classes ranging from crochet to embroidery.
Learn more about the classes below or check out the full list of summer offerings when you visit the Berkeley Art Studio website, link in bio.
Intro to Crochet
🗓 Thursday, Jun. 4–Jul. 23, 4:30 P.M.-6:30 P.M.
👤 Margaret Sy
Intro to Quilting through Small Projects
🗓 Friday, Jun. 5–Jul. 31, 10 A.M.-1 P.M.
👤 Nancy Williams
Embroidery: Beyond the Basics
🗓 Friday, Jun. 5–Jul. 24, 6 P.M.-8 P.M.
👤 Kate Godfrey
Intro to Knitting
🗓 Wednesday, Jun. 24–Jul. 22, 6 P.M.-8 P.M.
👤 Larissa Mellor
Image Description:
Image 1 - An art studio student is pinning colorful fabric squares, including images of a bird and abstract patterns, onto a display board.
Image 2 - Summer session flyer for UC Berkeley Art Studio classes and workshops. The image includes dates, times, instructor names, and class names. Classes featured include: Intro to Crochet, Intro to Quilting through Small Projects, Embroidery: Beyond the Basics, and Intro to Knitting. Registration is available at artstudio.berkeley.edu.
Image 3 - Hands holding two wooden knitting needles, working on white yarn.
05/07/2026
Summer classes are just around the corner! If you’re looking to up your photography game this summer, check out one of the featured classes below.
Whether you want to try your hand at film or digital photography or seek to enhance your current skills, there is an art studio class for you.
For more information about all the upcoming classes, visit the Berkeley Art Studio website. Link in bio.
Beginning Darkroom Photo
🗓 Monday, Jun. 1–Jul. 20, 5 P.M.-7 P.M.
👤 Narges Poursadeqi
Beginning Digital Photography
🗓 Tuesday, Jun. 2–Jul. 14, 5 P.M.-7 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon
Intermediate Darkroom Photography
🗓 Tuesday, Jun. 2–Jul. 21, 7:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.
👤 Xochitlquetzal Davila
Travel & Street Photography
🗓 Wednesday, Jun. 3–Jul. 15, 5 P.M.-7 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon
04/15/2026
Summer Session is now open! If you’re unsure where to start, check out our featured classes below, or visit the Berkeley Art Studio website to see the complete list of classes.
Travel & Street Photography
🗓 Wednesday, Jun. 3–Jul. 15, 5 P.M.-7 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon
Expressive Drawing Workshop
🗓 Thursday, Jun. 4–Jun. 25, 11 A.M.-1 P.M.
👤 Anjelica Colliard
Embroidery: Beyond the Basics
🗓 Friday, Jun. 5–Jul. 24, 6 P.M.-8 P.M.
👤 Kate Godfrey
Creative Sketchbook Workshop
🗓 Saturday, Jun. 6–Jul. 20, 11 A.M.-2 P.M.
👤 Ella Rose Avery
Ceramics Focus: Handbuilding Vases & Planters
🗓 Sunday, Jun. 7–Aug. 2, 10 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
👤 Christina Sanchez
Image Description:
1 - An art studio student is sculpting a small elephant on a table filled with bags of clay at the Berkeley Art Studio in the Berkeley Student Union.
2 - Summer session flyer for UC Berkeley Art Studio classes and workshops. The image includes dates, times, instructor names, and class names. Classes featured include: Travel and Street Photography, Expressive Drawing Workshop, Embroidery: Beyond the Basics, Creative Sketchbook Workshop, and Ceramics Focus: Handbuilding Vases and Planters. Registration is available at artstudio.berkeley.edu.
3 - A student is sketching a red paper crane in a sketchbook with colored pencils. A set of colored pencils and an eraser are on the table.
4 - A ceramic barnacle sculpture featuring multiple rounded cavities, each holding a small air plant.
04/09/2026
Summer registration is right around the corner! Mark your calendar for April 15 at 11 a.m. and get ready to plan an exciting summer of art and creativity.
Visit the Berkeley Art Studio website to preview the upcoming summer courses. Link in bio.
Image descriptions:
1. A student sculpting a bust of a woman using clay.
2. A student is drawing a vase filled with a variety of flowers using soft pastels.
3. A student is arranging colorful fabric squares with various patterns to create a quilt.
04/01/2026
What are your plans for April? Maybe you want to enhance your photography skills or explore the art of animation.
There are still spots available for some Berkeley Art Studio classes starting in April. To learn more about the featured classes, visit the Berkeley Art Studio website.
Intro to Animation Workshop
🗓 Thursday, Apr. 2–Apr. 23, 7:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.
👤 Yasmeen Abedifard
Intermediate Digital Photo Workshop
🗓 Wednesday, Apr. 8–Apr. 29, 7:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon
Portrait Photo Workshop
🗓 Tuesday, Apr. 14–May 5, 7:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.
👤 Joffrey Baylon
Did you know that you can take art classes at Anchor House? Welcome to Berkeley Art Studio West, the perfect place to unleash your artistic side!
From expanded course offerings to weekly drop-in crafting sessions, Berkeley Art Studio West has something for all skill levels.
Anchor House CrafterDark
🗓 Sundays, 5–7 P.M.
Berkeley Art Studio West
Anchor House, Room 230
1950 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA 94704
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