San Francisco Studio School of Drawing, Painting, Photography & Mixed Media

To accommodate varying stages of involvement and practical needs, SFSS offers different programs of study in painting, drawing and mixed media. The SFSS Studio Program meets twice weekly during the fall and spring semesters and provides 24/7 access to the facilities. The Visual Studies Workshop is a 4-session, once-a-week class that serves as an introduction to the school’s teachings. Independent Study supports previous SFSS students with advanced study and a quality of community.

The SFSS Studio Program

Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media


The SFSS Studio Program is a combination of hands-on studio work, lecture, discussion, and relevant theory and technique. Drawing, painting and collage are engaged as extensions of the student’s exploration of imagery, form and color.

Students investigate art movements and masters of
the past while searching out their own authentic and contemporary personal vision.

The program is kept small in size and is comprised of two days per week that include structured studio time, individual and group critiques, and seminar topics. All subjects are studied in support of the individual student’s sensibility and the development of his/her
work specifically.

The teaching philosophy at the school engages
students on an individual basis allowing for all levels
of experience in the SFSS Studio Program. Studio Program students have 24/7 access to the facilities.

15-week semester
Tues. & Thurs. 10AM to 5PM
Apply for Fall Semester
Tuition: $4200

($3950 + 250 facilities/materials fees)



Visual Studies Workshop

Exploration in Expression and Visual Language


The Visual Studies Workshop is an opportunity for students who are unable to participate in the SFSS Studio Program but would like to encounter fundamental aspects of the Studio School curriculum.

In this 4 session class, dynamic principles of visual art are defined and explored through hands-on studio work and assignments. They are integrated with the student’s sensibility through an ongoing series of individual work.

The purpose of the class is to experience expression in relation to imagery, form and color through drawing, painting and/or mixed media. The teaching philosophy at the school engages students on an individual basis allowing for all levels of experience in the Visual Studies Workshop.

Materials will include wet and dry media. A list will be provided at registration.

Summer 2013
July 23rd to August 13th
10AM to 2:30PM
Tuition: $375/4 sessions


Independent Study

Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media


Independent Study is comprised of previous students at the school. A unique joining of onsite and online frameworks provides both local and long-distance students an on-going dialogue about their work and the crucial issues regarding its development.

Students in diverse locations such as San Francisco, New York and Israel have participated.

Faculty approval required.

15-week semester
Online & In-Studio
Fall 2013
Tuition: $1500

Summer 2013 Classes and Workshops

Click here for a full schedule of Summer courses and workshops.