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

  • ANAM CRÉ Pottery Studio

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    Programs:
    Family Pottery
    Kids Pottery
    Open Studio for all levels

    Program 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
    See Website

  • Art Central

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    Programs: Listing for arts education workshops around the county

  • Coastal Performing Arts Foundation

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    Programs:
    Coastal Youth Theater
    Beyond Boundaries
    Player’s West

    Program 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:
    office@coastalpaf.org

  • Cuesta College

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    Programs:
    Youth: College For Kids
    Adult: College Classes/Community Classes, AA And CA Art/Design Degrees

    Program Type(s):
    Youth: Ceramics, Painting, General Art, Creative Writing, Drama
    Adult: Music, Drama, Performance, Painting, Photography

    Dates: Ongoing

    Pricing: Varies

    Scholarship Opportunities: Yes

    Contact: See Website

  • Glasshead Studio Atascadero

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    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
    make@glassheadstudio.com

  • Left Coast Art Studio

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    Class Schedules

    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:
    Grisel (owner) 805-305-1229

  • Opera SLO

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    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
    brian@operaslo.org

  • 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

  • San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

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    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. - 4:00

    Monday
    10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

    Pricing: Free for under 2, $10 for Adults and children

    Contact: 805-545-5874

  • San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony

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    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
    grace@slosymphony.org

  • SLO Museum Of Art (SLOMA)

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    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

  • SLO Repertory Theater

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    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
    kevin@slorep.org

  • Studios On The Park

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    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