Best Craft Courses In San Francisco Near Me

4worldlovers: Come clay around with us in SF's premier membership clay studio! Unlimited open studio use 7 days a week from 10 AM-9 PM.

Workshops ranging from 1-day and 2-day Artist Workshops to 1-day Raku Workshops.

Weekly 2-hour classes with one of our highly-trained teachers, walking you through the art of ceramics, from beginner all the way to advanced! REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!

In-studio members have access to workspaces, equipment/tools, glazes, unlimited firing (done by our staff), and a vibrant community for independent artists who wish to have consistent access and a dedicated workspace. Our studio is the largest on the west coast, equipped with pottery wheels, a collection of communal glazes that we're constantly adding to, underglazes, colored slips, stains, + more.

No two members are quite alike! We ask that you have a ceramics background or previous experience taking classes so you'll be able to create without direct supervision or instruction. Plus, as a member, if you like instruction too you'll get discounts on classes!

Large, permanent shelf space to store all your tools and work

Select your start date to reserve your membership. A week before your membership begins you'll receive an email from us. With us you'll complete online paperwork and come in for your orientation so you can feel confident and comfortable in the space.

4worldlovers:
Over sixty years of metal work experience brought into intimate class settings for beginners and experienced jewelry makers.

Welcome to Metalworkssf! We are located in the heart of North Beach in one of the longest ongoing metal studios in all of North America, Macchiarini Design Jewelry. The school was founded by educator, and jeweler Emma Macchiarini in 2015. This is a woman run business, and one of the only jewelry schools in the Bay Area with this distinction. Metalworkssf is the product of the experience created by three generations of metalsmithing at Macchiarini Design Jewelry. The school and the studio/gallery operate together within the space on Grant Ave.

This is a wonderful place to experience the joy of hand fabrication, casting, and metalwork. We encourage a hands on, somatic approach to Jewelry making, which echoes a not so distant past of traditional craft. We are interested in creating crafts people who are familiar with the activity and process of the bench Jeweler. We do not have a matriculation process, or certificate, but by being in this space, students will gain access to a tradition of creating wearable art, and the opportunity to stretch artistic boundaries of Jewelry craft.

We welcome people of all genders, nationalities, ethnic backgrounds, social classes, sexual orientation, and varying ability. Students will be treated with respect and welcomed to the space. You are safe here.

Our Covid-19 safety policies have shifted since our initial re-opening. We are no longer requiring masks during class meetings, however students may continue to wear masks in. the classroom if that is what feels safest. Thank you for understanding.

In general refunds are not given for deposits in any of the classes. However, some exceptions may be given around illness or quarantine for Covid-19 related absence.

4worldlovers: HICKORY CLAY is a pottery studio teaching ceramics classes alongside a membership of community potters in the Mission District of San Francisco.

Our community is focused around a single craft, bringing individuals together from all ages, walks of life and backgrounds. Our craft enables camaraderie and conversation, sharing in triumphs, lessons, and mistakes.

We encourage our members and students to share their excitement and techniques with one another and help each other excel.

If you’re new to the city or looking to spark excitement with a creative hobby, we are here to introduce you.

4worldlovers: SFSNAD is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and preservation of hand embroidery and needlework objects.

We do this by offering high quality, educational and exhibition opportunities that honor imagination and creativity, with the goal of advancing the knowledge and practice of needlework and textile arts from around the world.

We are recognized internationally for our work to preserve and promote all embroidery, elevating this work from craft to art, and expanding its definition to share a broader understanding of embroidery’s historical and cultural influence.

We aim to sustain this art form by educating the novice to the career professional. We teach core skills from a range of genres that encourage the exploration of new materials, contemporary designs, and conceptual practices. Our Educators are skilled in meeting students where they are, cultivating unique experiences for each student.

Our Collection and Research Library offer opportunities for deep study and our exhibition spaces allow students to experience their artwork exhibited in a professional manner. The Gathering Thread Shop is the ideal place to purchase materials, books and tools to further your exploration. Members receive exclusive benefits and provide reliable funding to SFSNAD.

4worldlovers: A series of classes exploring different techniques, themes, and projects in either ceramics, woodworking, or both (cross-mediums)

For those who don’t mind working independently and are committed to being a part of a community studio

Let's create and explore the boundaries together. Get an introduction to the pottery wheel or dabble in woodworking and finish a beautiful project