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Realism Art Studio

This after-school realism art studio class starts students, ages 11-17 years old, on a path of being able to create truly stunning and accurate artwork. Our enrolled students love art and are diligently looking to push their boundaries and learn skills to draw and paint anything, including from their imagination.

Realism Art Studio After-School Class

Please note we are in summer session 2025!

Summer realism art classes will only run on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm.  Summer Session ends in August and the monthly membership will resume in September. This summer schedule follows a drop-in schedule to be more flexible with your summer plans.

All students must have a materials list they will be responsible for bringing their first day of class and all semester. Scroll to the bottom of this page for the required materials list.

During the school year, we offer 3 groups of this class Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Each day is a separate group and are not interchangeable. Each group will learn the same material. For new students, simply decide which day is more convenient for your schedule and sign up below.

Tuesday Group 11-17

Meets 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Wednesday Group 11-17

LIMITED SPACE – Meets 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Thursday Group 11-15

Meets 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Realism Art Studio class is at least one semester long. Join us for this introduction to realism where students learn drawing and painting fundamentals and are encouraged to bring style and creativity to their work. All students will have a materials list they will be responsible for bringing their first day of class and all semester. Scroll to the bottom of this page for the required materials list.

 

Monthly Subscription Terms

Our monthly subscription provides access to weekly classes on your chosen day (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) for each calendar month. Payments are due on the first of the month, with no autopayment option. To simplify billing, we offer prorated fees for the first month only, if applicable, so everyone can align with our regular payment schedule.

This subscription model is not based on a per-class “ticket” system; rather, it provides consistent access to classes each month. Most months include four weekly sessions, though some months may have three or five, depending on the calendar. We recommend committing to a full year, as this helps balance out the occasional variation in the number of sessions per month and offers the best learning experience over time.

As you register you can pick the day you like (pending it’s not full), and that becomes your set day of the week for your classes. Due to space limitations, changing days is not permitted without prior approval from the studio. However, if you miss a class due to illness, you are allowed one makeup session per month, which must be scheduled and attended within 30 days of the absence, subject to availability.

Thank you for your commitment, and we look forward to supporting your child’s artistic growth through consistent participation in our program!

Sign up in 2 Steps:

Step 1: Realism Art Studio Class monthly payment can be made here:

Step 2: New monthly members fill out this form:

    Overview for New Student’s First Semester:

    • Drawing in pencil and charcoal.
    • Acrylic Painting or Introduction to Oil Paintings.
    • Sculpture in different mediums.

    Looking for art classes in San Francisco?

    If you are heading south from San Francisco neighborhoods, we are within a 15-20 minute drive of the following neighborhoods in San Francisco and if that seems far, keep in mind parking. We have a plethora of easy parking options that will rival most studios in the city for convenience: Parkside, Sunset District(s), Ingleside, Excelsior, West Portal, Twin Peaks, Glen Park.

    Upcoming Realism Studio Classes

    Jun 2025

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Summer) takes place Wed Jun 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Jul 2025

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Summer) takes place Wed Jul 02, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Summer) takes place Wed Jul 09, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Summer) takes place Wed Jul 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Summer) takes place Wed Jul 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Aug 2025

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Summer) takes place Wed Aug 06, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Summer) takes place Wed Aug 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Summer) takes place Wed Aug 20, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Summer) takes place Wed Aug 27, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Sep 2025

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Tue Sep 02, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Wed Sep 03, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Thu Sep 04, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Tue Sep 09, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Wed Sep 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Thu Sep 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Tue Sep 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Wed Sep 17, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Thu Sep 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Tue Sep 23, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Wed Sep 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Thu Sep 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Tue Sep 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Oct 2025

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Wed Oct 01, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Thu Oct 02, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Tue Oct 07, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Wed Oct 08, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Thu Oct 09, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Tue Oct 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Wed Oct 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Thu Oct 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Tue Oct 21, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Wed Oct 22, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Thu Oct 23, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Tue Oct 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Wed Oct 29, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Thu Oct 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Nov 2025

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Tue Nov 04, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Wed Nov 05, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Thu Nov 06, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Tue Nov 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Wed Nov 12, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Thu Nov 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Tue Nov 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Wed Nov 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Realism Art Studio (2025 Fall & 2026 Spring) takes place Thu Nov 20, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

     

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    Materials List

    • Pencils: Mono Tombow Pencils or Staedler Mars lumograph. pencil weights of 2B, B, HB, H, 2H – 6 each.
    • Paper Mate Tuff Stuff Eraser Stick or any similar stick eraser.
    • Mono Zero Eraser (the round one) – Tiny eraser that brings a lot of control to drawing. I also advise getting refills ahead of time.
    • Pencil Extenders – When pencils get short this extends their life.
    • Kneaded eraser
    • Sandpaper Pencil Sharpeners: Staedtler Mars Sandpaper Lead Pointer or equivalent.
    • Charcoal Pencils: General Charcoal or Wolff’s Carbon Pencils. Minimum of both: 2B, 4B AND General’s Charcoal White Pencil – Minimum of 3
      Please note that these are fragile pencils and dropping one can mean shattering the core rendering the pencil useless. It’s best to bind with a rubber band and carry in a soft case.
    • Grafix Dura-Lar Matte Pad – 9 x 12 inches. This is used for overlays for painting. Essential for learning to paint at the studio.
    • Box Cutter. We use this to carve pencils exposing the lead and use the sandpaper pencil sharpeners to create a very sharp drawing edge for precision work.  I will have this at the studio, so students do not have to bring this with them.
    • An “art canvas 48 pencil case“. This search term will take you to what I recommend. They will protect the pencils very well.

    Canson Vidalon Vellum – 9″ x 12, 50 Sheets – used for drawing and painting. STOPPED USING IN STUDIO BECAUSE TOO MUCH OCEAN HUMIDITY WARPS IT