Painting Classes San Francisco
Make your day picture-perfect with one of our beginner’s painting classes in San Francisco! Whether you’ve dabbled in art before or you are a complete newbie, one of our expert local teachers will guide you. Learn everything from how to paint colorful landscapes, wall-worthy portraits, or floral still lifes to brighten up any day. Our San Francisco painting classes make brilliant birthday activities, corporate team building activities, or gift experiences when you are looking for something unique in 2025. Taking time to paint is a fantastic way for you to relax, destress, and get to know your teammates better. Find a project that gets you excited about picking up a paintbrush and get started on your creative journey.
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Wine and Paint Class
4.9 (41)
15k followers
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 120 guests
$79 - $89
Textured Art Class
4.8 (24)
4.9 (79) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 40 guests
$95 - $99
Acrylic Paint and Sip Workshop
5.0 (5)
1k followers
Runs regularly
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$65
Paint and Sip Class: Art Therapy Butterfly
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 8 guests
$80 - $90
Paint and Sip Class for Couples
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 2 guests
$150 - $190
Dry Pastel Painting Class
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 8 guests
$63 - $78
Paint and Sip Class: Interior Flower Painting
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 8 guests
$85 - $95
Paint and Sip Workshop
5.0 (1)
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$55 - $75
Sip N' Paint for Team Building
5.0 (2)
15k followers
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 400 guests
$108
Acrylic Painting Class: by the Sea
Only 2 dates left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$65 - $75
Paint and Sip Workshop: The Sea at Sunset
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$55 - $80
Paint and Sip Class
Runs regularly
Foster City
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
$62
Van Gogh-Inspired Flowers Acrylic Painting Class
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60
Pop Art Owl Acrylic Painting Class
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$75 - $90
Paint and Sip Workshop: Funny Cat
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 8 guests
$60 - $70
Paint and Sip Workshop: Sunset
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$55
Beach Textured Painting Class
1k followers
Only 1 date left
San Mateo
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
$75
Watercolor Painting Class: Koi Carps
5.0 (2)
Only 1 date left
SF
1 to 6 guests
$60 - $75
Paint and Sip Pumpkins Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$75
Floral Watercolor Class
4k followers
Only 1 date left
Richmond
1 to 6 guests
$185 - $225
Acrylic Flowers Painting Class
11 to 16 years
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 6 guests
$69 - $75
Mandala Art Rock Painting Class
Your choice of time
Pacifica
2 to 8 guests
$42
Painting Class: Inspired by Nature
5.0 (3)
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$85 - $170
Dictionary Paintings Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 16 guests
$85 - $170
Intuitive Painting Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$85 - $170
Still Life Painting Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$85 - $170
Painting Class: Create an Intention Target
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$85 - $170
Painted Beach Stones Workshop
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 16 guests
$85 - $170
Arts and Crafts Course for Kids
7 to 11 years
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$200
2D Art Course for Kids
12 to 15 years
Runs regularly
SF
1 to 6 guests
$220
Face Painting Class
20k followers
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 10 guests
$49 - $59
Watercolor Organic Pigment Making Class
2k followers
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$100 - $185
Natural Watercolor and Pigment Making Class: Mayan Blue
2k followers
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 4 guests
$100 - $185
Face Planter Art Class
7 to 13 years
Your choice of time
SF
1 to 15 guests
$60 - $120
Unicorn Box Art Class
7 to 13 years
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$65 - $130
Treasure Box Painting Class
7 to 13 years
Your choice of time
SF
/ Mobile
1 to 16 guests
$60 - $120
Team Building Painting Workshop
5.0 (15)
2k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
8 to 200 guests
$48 - $52
Painting Class: Doggy and Me
4.9 (79) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
SF
6 to 40 guests
$30 - $35
Painted Wine Glass Workshop
5.0 (4)
2k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
8 to 500 guests
$55
Paint Party Workshop
5.0 (1)
2k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
8 to 100 guests
$52
Paint Your Pet Workshop
2k followers
100% recommend
Your choice of time
Comes to you
8 to 100 guests
$67
Painting Party Workshop: on Wheels
4.7 (49) (for this teacher)
100% recommend
Your choice of time
Comes to you
10 to 100 guests
$55 - $60
Spin Art Class
1k followers
Your choice of time
SF
8 to 20 guests
$55
Paint Party Class: Tarot-Inspired
4k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
10 to 40 guests
$45
Flower Pot Painting Workshop
4k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
10 to 50 guests
$55
Apparel Painting Workshop
4 years in business
Your choice of time
SF
10 to 20 guests
$130
Watercolor Greeting Cards for Team Building
1k likes
11 years in business
Your choice of time
San Mateo
/ Mobile
12 to 100 guests
$45
Skateboard Painting for Team Building
1k likes
11 years in business
Your choice of time
San Mateo
/ Mobile
12 to 110 guests
$95
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Islamic Geometry Watercolor Painting
5.0 (292) (for this teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
$79
Paint a Tote Bag Party
4k likes
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$35 - $45
Learn Painting with Acrylics
100% recommend (43+)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
$35 - $65
Make Textured Plaster Wall Art
4.9 (300) (for this teacher)
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 250 guests
$50
Watercolor Painting at Home
100% recommend (43+)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 200 guests
$35 - $65
Paint a Bottle Butterfly Cream
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 200 guests
$30 - $40
Watercolor Paint Your Pet at Home
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 75 guests
$115
Paint Wooden Signs at Home
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 75 guests
$115
Paint and Sip at Home
4.7 (3)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 100 guests
$45 - $50
Paint Your State Reusable Tote Bag
4.9 (180) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 200 guests
$35 - $45
Sip and Paint Wine Glasses at Home
4.9 (53) (for this teacher)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 75 guests
$95
Learn Old Master Oil Painting
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 50 guests
$75 - $150
Learn Body Painting with Mexican Textile Elements
10 years in business
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 25 guests
$80
Learn Watercolor Painting Course
1k followers
24 years in business
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 40 guests
$200
Learn Acrylic Painting: Peacock
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$50 - $90
Make Art: Creative Process and Mindfulness
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
$30 - $100
Make an Alcohol Ink LED Light
5.0 (28)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
6 to 500 guests
$55 - $70
Alcohol Ink LED Light Craft Kit
5.0 (249) (for this provider)
13k followers
Ships to you
$50
Paint a Bottle: Egyptian Sun
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 200 guests
$30 - $50
Paint a Bottle: Magnetic
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 30 guests
$50 - $60
DIY Bamboo Turntable
5.0 (249) (for this provider)
13k followers
Ships to you
$50
Electric Airbrush Spray Painting Craft Kit
5.0 (249) (for this provider)
13k followers
Ships to you
$45
Learn Watercolor for Mindfulness
5.0 (23)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
10 to 50 guests
$45 - $65
Wine Glass Painting at Home
4.9 (16)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
10 to 250 guests
$48
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Painting Classes San Francisco
Painting for beginners
With so many exciting painting classes, it might be tough to decide where to begin. Our San Francisco painting classes are designed to teach you how to get started with expressing yourself through art, no matter your skill level. Whether you want to pay homage to the natural beauty of the Bay Area or want to give a loved one a portrait as an unforgettable gift, we’ve made it easy to discover the right art class for you.
From impressionistic oil paintings that let you experiment with color and texture to hazy watercolor landscapes that’ll bring a soothing influence to any room, we have creative workshops all over SF that double as experience gift ideas for everyone in your life. Whether you’re looking for a unique wedding gift for that creative bride-to-be or have been searching for gift ideas for the man who has everything, a beginning painting class is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Run by experienced local artists, you’ll be armed with all the tools and materials you’ll need to get started on your creative journey. Your friendly teacher will also help get your creative juices flowing with helpful hints and insider tricks to help bring out the very best in your creations. All that’s left for you to do is relax, switch off from the world and enjoy the meditative process of learning to paint!
What to expect at San Francisco Bay Area painting classes
Whether you and your friends are looking for fun things to do in San Francisco this weekend, or you want to get to know your work colleagues a little better with a unique team building activity, a San Francisco painting workshop is just the thing to shake up your routine.
A typical art class begins with meeting your teacher at their painting studio in the city. After having some time to relax and get settled, your expert artist will kick things off with some demonstrations of the materials and techniques you’ll be using during the class. Once you’re familiar with the process, it’ll be your turn to take up your brush and get creative!
Your passionate painting expert will be right there with you every step of the way, helping you realize your full potential as you build up to a beautiful finished image on the canvas. You’ll have time to relax with your fellow budding artists and admire each other’s handiwork, before taking the finished product home with you. Find a class you'll love whether you live in Oakland, Daly City, or Mill Valley.
Our team building painting classes let everyone enjoy a couple of hours in a creative setting and focus on something outside of work. When your time is done you'll have personalized artwork to take home. Hanging your own painting on the wall isn’t just a great way to add a handmade touch to your living space - it’s a permanent reminder that you can achieve anything if you believe in yourself!
Painting is great for your wellbeing
A cool work of art isn't the only thing you’ll take away from our painting class in San Francisco. Art can boost your wellbeing and creative classes are proven to help you relax and rejuvenate after a long week, letting you switch off from your responsibilities and focus on a more imaginative activity.
Whether you’re seeing your surroundings through a new lens with a landscape watercolor class, or honing in on some finer details in everyday objects with a life painting workshop, art is a great way to refresh your perspective, slow things down, and appreciate the small things that can get lost in the day to day grind. With an art course in San Francisco, you’ll appreciate your free time more, boost your mood, and pick up some new creative skills while you’re at it. It’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon!
Why you should try group painting classes
Group painting classes turn your average team building activity or birthday party into a creative and interactive celebration! In a friendly and colorful atmosphere, you can socialize and relax as you enjoy your engaging painting lesson for beginners. This team building painting class in San Francisco with Paint the Town is well-loved for its collaborative environment and supportive and organized instructors!
"We did the paint and pass activity with a group of 11 and had a great time! This a really cool team building activity because each painting doesn't belong to any individual and it's a lot of fun to see how the collaborations turn out!"
