Community Arts Education Resources
Sharing arts education resources and opportunities for all ages across SLO County.
Do you know of an arts education resource you think the community should be aware of? Does your business or organization offer programs for community involvement in the arts?
Contact us to add your listing to this site (or to update your current listing with new information).
office@slocountyarts.org
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ANAM CRÉ Pottery Studio
Programs:
Family Pottery
Kids Pottery
Open Studio for all levelsProgram Type(s): ceramic wheel classes and ceramic sculpture, plates, bowls, masks, etc.
Summary: The studio offers a variety of classes including weekly and drop-in
Dates: Class dates vary
Pricing: prices vary from weekly ($40) to 4 week sessions (approx. $160)
Application/Registration: online
Contact:
Shevon Sullivan, founder
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Art Central
Programs: Listing for arts education workshops around the county
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Coastal Performing Arts Foundation
Programs:
Coastal Youth Theater
Beyond Boundaries
Player’s WestProgram Type(s): Theater, Performing Arts
Summary: Our vision is to provide high quality theatrical experiences and outreach programs in performing arts for the youth of the Central Coast.
Contact:
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Cuesta College
Programs:
Youth: College For Kids
Adult: College Classes/Community Classes, AA And CA Art/Design DegreesProgram Type(s):
Youth: Ceramics, Painting, General Art, Creative Writing, Drama
Adult: Music, Drama, Performance, Painting, PhotographyDates: Ongoing
Pricing: Varies
Scholarship Opportunities: Yes
Contact: See Website
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Glasshead Studio Atascadero
Programs: offers private glass art classes and hosts private events
Summary: Art Classes, Summer Camps, Team Building Activities
Pricing: Group Events $75-$100 for 2.5 hours (events); $25 Per Hour Open Studio Time
Contact:
408-839-6167
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Left Coast Art Studio
Program Type(s): All ages, youth centered programs and workshops
Summary: Where community can gather to learn and share KNOWLEDGE with ONE ANOTHER. A place to encourage creative thinking, Boost Self-Esteem, and Provide a Sense of Accomplishment. A place to share with our future generation knowing that the arts not only enrich our lives, communities and culture, but they are vital to a child’s education.
Dates: Rotating
Pricing: $10 and up
Contact:
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Opera SLO
Programs: Opera SLO-To-GO; Children’s Virtual Opera Camp; Young Artist Chorus / Understudy Program; Extension Lectures; Opera Lovers Meet
Program Type(s): 7-Adult
Dates: Ongoing + Virtual Opera Camp July 12-23
Pricing: $20-$275
Application/Registration: Online
Contact:
Brian Asher, Alhadeff Artistic Director
(805) 782-7342
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Paso Robles Youth Art Center
Program Name(s): Current Schedule
Program Type(s): Art, Dance, Music, Theatre, Creative Enrichment
Summary: Paso Robles Youth Arts Center is a public non-profit organization founded in 1998 focused on providing a variety of art opportunities to children in Paso Robles.
English-only instruction; Handicapped accommodations; in-person learning only.
Dates: Session 3 enrollment opens on May 14th
Pricing: Free after school classes, $5 enrollment fee
Scholarship Opportunities: N/A
Application/Registration: online registration
Contact: (805)238-5825
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San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Programs: One time classes will be offered throughout the summer. Find classes under Programs and Events Calendar on website as they become available.
Program Type(s): Open Art Studio - available to kids during the museum’s hours
Summary: Information about one time classes will be posted as they become available. The Art Studio is always available to kids during museum hours
Dates:
Thursday - Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:00Monday
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Pricing: Free for under 2, $10 for Adults and children
Contact: 805-545-5874
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San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony
Programs: The SLOYS provides high-quality orchestral and ensemble education and performance opportunities to local youth and reaches out to the Central Coast community by introducing new audiences of adults and children to symphonic music. To accommodate a range of musical experiences, SLOYS is composed of four ensembles that rehearse weekly at Laguna Middle School.
Dates: Monday afternoons, September through May
Pricing: $600-650 per year
Scholarship Opportunities: Yes
Application/Registration: https://www.slosymphony.org/youth-symphony/auditions/
Contact:
Grace Seng, Music Education Manager
(805) 548-1787
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SLO Museum Of Art (SLOMA)
More Information
Programs: Second Saturdays
Program Type(s): Visual Art
Summary: Every second Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM, families are invited to SLOMA’s lawn to learn about the visual arts together using our unique activity kits and create an art project inspired by our current exhibitions.
Each art activity kit contains all the materials and bilingual (English & Spanish) instructions required for an engaging visual arts experience that promotes self-discovery, imagination, collaboration, and creativity. Kits can be completed at our Second Saturdays booth or taken home. No registration required.
Dates: Ongoing
Pricing: Free/Just come by between 11am-1pm
Contact: (805) 543-8562
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SLO Repertory Theater
Programs: Academy of Creative Theater Program; After School Classes; Theater Camp
Program Type(s): Theater
Summary: Classes taught in English offers Spanish assistance with registration. Operates under a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statute.
Dates: Ongoing
Pricing: $175-$495
Scholarship Opportunities: Yes
Application/Registration: Register Online
Contact:
Kevin Harris, Managing Artistic Director
(805) 781-3889, ext. 10
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Studios On The Park
Youth Classes: Mostly Painting
Kids Art Smart: Mostly Painting
All Ages: Mostly Painting
Program Type(s): Visual Arts
Dates: Ongoing
Pricing: $20-$120
Scholarship Opportunities: Yes
Application/Registration: By Phone 805.238.9800
Contact: Anne Laddon, Founder