Registration Begins Friday, August 8, 2025
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Registration Begins Friday, August 8, 2025
Palo Alto Adult School is an educational leader in Arts and Crafts. For years, the Drawing, Painting, and Watercolor classes have given our students the skills and confidence to pursue their own artistic excellence. The Crafts curriculum offers new, innovative courses every quarter. All of these classes provide the perfect opportunity to try something new!
Summer is in the air! Celebrate the season with a one-day workshop by making a one-of-a-kind wreath from Sam Kauffman’s on-line shop—Whimsy And. Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Oct 16
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 1–3:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $30
Instructor: Sam Kauffman, samksongs@aol.com
In this class we are focusing on having fun without inhibition! Learn More and Register
Instructor: Ferenc Besze, fbesze@pausd.org, http://besze.com
Discover the joy of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. This course explores the core principles and techniques for achieving harmony, balance and minimalism. Learn More
Duration: 9 wks
Date range: Sep 9 - Nov 18
(No class: Oct 7 and Nov 11.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 106
Price: $270
Instructor: Yvonne Ip, cyip888@gmail.com
Knitters of all abilities are welcome! Learn basic and advanced skills in this fun and collaborative knitting workshop. Learn More
Duration: 8 wks
Date range: Sep 17 - Nov 5
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 1707
Price: $160
Instructor: Paola Trombetta, ptrombetta@pausd.org
This class will work for you regardless of your skill level—and you will enjoy it! Learn More
Duration: 8 wks
Date range: Sep 17 - Nov 5
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 1707
Price: $80
Instructor: Paola Trombetta, ptrombetta@pausd.org
Learn some basic garment sewing techniques in our super fun beginning class and have your own Project Runway moment! Learn More
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Sep 10 - Nov 12
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: J. L. Stanford Middle School Rm 140
Price: $300
Instructor: Sally-Ann Rudd, srudd@pausd.org, and Maya Sen, msen@pausd.org
Learn some basic clothing fixes! In the first class we will learn how to hem jeans, pants and skirts/ dresses using a sewing machine or (if you like a challenge) by hand. Learn More
Duration: 2 wks
Date range: Oct 2 - Oct 9
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: J. L. Stanford Middle School Rm 140
Price: $60
Instructor: Sally-Ann Rudd, srudd@pausd.org, and Maya Sen, msen@pausd.org
Do you like to lounge around in your PJs? Us too! Come join us for a dive into pajamas! Learn More
Duration: 4 wks
Date range: Oct 16 - Nov 13
(No class: Oct 23.)
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: J. L. Stanford Middle School Rm 140
Price: $120
Instructor: Sally-Ann Rudd, srudd@pausd.org, and Maya Sen, msen@pausd.org
Ever want to try sewing with knits? Learn More
Duration: 3 wks
Date range: Sep 11 - Sep 25
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: J. L. Stanford Middle School Rm 140
Price: $90
Instructor: Sally-Ann Rudd, srudd@pausd.org, and Maya Sen, msen@pausd.org
If you dream about starting your own home-based arts and crafts business, this is the course for you! Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Aug 13 | Sep 17 | Oct 15
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $144
Instructor: Shirley George Frazier (ed2go Instructor)
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