Sharon Art Studio Youth Art Classes

Sharon Art Studio Youth Art Classes offers hands-on classes in ceramics, jewelry, glass, and fine arts. Youth participants can focus on drawing and painting as part of the fine arts options. The program is part of a larger studio that offers classes in ceramics, jewelry, glass, and fine arts for adults and youth.

• Ages: 11–18 years old

Sharon Art Studio Youth Art Classes is part of Sharon Art Studio, which has served generations of San Franciscans since the 1960s. The studio is San Francisco’s largest public art studio and is one of San Francisco Recreation & Park Department's community arts centers. Its mission is to offer accessible opportunities for artistic learning, creative expression, and community connection. The studio offers affordable opportunities for people of all ages to learn, create, and connect through the arts and brings together students, instructors, artists, and visitors through exhibitions, open houses, artist talks, special events, and hands-on experiences. Fall is the studio's biggest season with over 80 classes to choose from, and the studio offers over 50 unique workshops and events each year, including annual events such as the Spring Open House, Summer Student Showcases, and Artist in Residence Salon. Membership provides early registration access one week before public enrollment and a $25 discount on every class registration.

The leadership team connected to the studio includes Zach Canter, Recreation Supervisor, Cultural Arts, SFRPD; Nicki Guard, Executive Director, Friends of Sharon Art Studio; an open Program Manager position with Friends of Sharon Art Studio; Robin Silver, Facility Assistant, SFRPD; Marla Blanchard, Front Desk Queen, SFRPD; and Nick Bross, Facility Coordinator, SFRPD.

Last updated August 15, 2026.