After School Art Classes at ArtReach San Diego

Ignite Creativity. Build Skills. Foster Confidence.

ArtReach San Diego’s After School Art Classes provide students with an inspiring, professional studio experience. Voted Best Art Classes for Kids in San Diego Magazine’s Best of 2025, our 6-week programs are designed to cultivate creative confidence, social-emotional growth, and technical skill through hands-on projects led by practicing artists.

Winter 2026: January 27 – March 5

Tuesdays at 4:30 PM
Sewing
  • Practice hand-sewing techniques and basic stitches.
  • Learn safe machine operation and troubleshooting.
  • Develop project planning skills, from sketching ideas to finished product.
  • Create functional and decorative items (pouches, pillows, small accessories).
  • Complete a final showcase project to share with family and peers.
Wednesdays at 4:30 PM
Fashion Up-Cycling
  • Learn eco-conscious design principles and sustainable materials use.
  • Practice creative mending, embellishment, and customization.
  • Transform old clothing into unique wearable items.
  • Build a mini portfolio of designs and up-cycled projects.
  • Present a final wearable project at the end-of-session showcase.
Thursdays at 4:30 PM
Clay
  • Create pinch pots and basic hand-built forms.
  • Explore coil building and sculptural techniques.
  • Plan and execute a final clay project, incorporating learned techniques.
  • Paint, glaze, and decorate finished pieces for visual impact.
  • Participate in a final showcase, reflecting on their process and growth.

Spring 2026: March 17 – April 30

Tuesdays at 4:30 PM
Sewing
  • Practice hand-sewing techniques and basic stitches.
  • Learn safe machine operation and troubleshooting.
  • Develop project planning skills, from sketching ideas to finished product.
  • Create functional and decorative items (pouches, pillows, small accessories).
  • Complete a final showcase project to share with family and peers.
Wednesdays at 4:30 PM
Painting
  • Learn fundamentals of color mixing, brushwork, and composition.
  • Experiment with different painting mediums (acrylic, watercolor, tempera).
  • Create sequential projects to develop and refine techniques.
  • Explore personal expression and storytelling through art.
  • Display completed works in a final showcase for family and peers.
Thursdays at 4:30 PM
2D Mixed Media
  • Explore collage, drawing, and printmaking techniques.
  • Experiment with textures, patterns, and material combinations.
  • Develop creative problem-solving skills through project iteration.
  • Reflect on and revise projects to strengthen personal voice.
  • Present finished works in a final showcase, sharing their creative story.

Why Families Choose ArtReach:

  • Expert Teaching Artists: Learn from practicing artists with real-world experience and deep knowledge of techniques and materials.
  • Small Class Sizes: More individualized attention for each student, supporting different learning styles and a safer, more meaningful studio experience.
  • Professional Studio Environment: Access tools and materials not available at home or in most schools.
  • Thoughtful Project Design: Projects build skills session after session, encouraging experimentation, reflection, and personal voice.
  • Creative Confidence + SEL Outcomes: Activities support resilience, emotional expression, self-awareness, collaboration, and creative risk-taking.
  • Community-Centered Creativity: Inspired by local artists, culture, and nature, students connect art-making to the world around them.
  • Exhibition Opportunities: Students showcase their work in a final celebration, building pride and presentation skills.
  • Supplies Included: All professional-grade materials are provided—no extra fees.
  • Safe, Inclusive Space: Our studios are welcoming, colorful, and accessible to all young artists.
  • Supports ArtReach’s Mission: Every paid class helps fund free and low-cost art programs in local schools.

Join the hundreds of San Diego kids discovering creativity at ArtReach—voted Best Art Classes for Kids, San Diego Magazine, Best of 2025!

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