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!
Thursday, Feb. 27. To register, please call (650) 329-3752. Join us for an evening session of glassblowing at Paly’s Fiery Art’s program! Learn More and Register
Duration: One Session (To register, please call 650-329-3752)
Date range: Feb 27
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 105
Price: $250
Instructor: Fiery Arts Staff
Express yourself and discover your artistic talents with acrylic paints in this inspiring class for all student levels. Learn More
Duration: 8 wks
Date range: Apr 1 - May 27
(No class: Apr 8.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 106
Price: $160
Instructor: Linda Papanicolau, lpapanicolaou@pausd.org
In this class, we’ll spend equal time drawing and painting, to develop our observation skills about proportion, perspective, creating 3D effects and creating compositional studies. Learn More and Register
Duration: 10 wks
Instructor: Ferenc Besze, fbesze@pausd.org, http://besze.com
Experience the pleasure of creating a beautiful piece of art each week! Learn More and Register
Duration: One Session
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 5:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 106
Price: $50 per session
Instructor: Katherine Shariq, artbykatherineshariq@gmail.com
(Class returns summer 2025.) 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
Instructor: Yvonne Ip, cyip888@gmail.com
Love and Winter are 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: Apr 17
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
Join us for an evening session of glassblowing at Paly’s Fiery Art’s program! Learn More and Register
Duration: One Session
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 105
Price: $250 per session
Instructor: Fiery Arts Staff
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: Mar 26 - May 21
(No class: Apr 9.)
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: Mar 26 - May 21
(No class: Apr 9.)
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
(Class returns fall 2025.) Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a cultural explorer, or simply intrigued by the intersection of art and everyday life, this course offers a unique opportunity to appreciate and understand Pakistani truck art! Learn More
Instructor: Aifra Ahmed, aifra.ahmed@gmail.com
Learn some basic clothing fixes: how to hem pants, jeans and skirt — and mending techniques! Learn More
Duration: 2 wks
Date range: Mar 27 - Apr 3
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: J. L. Stanford MS Rm 140
Price: $60
Instructor: Sally-Ann Rudd, srudd@pausd.org, and Maya Sen, msen@pausd.org
Learn some basic garment sewing techniques in our super fun beginning class and have your own Project Runway moment! Learn More and Register
(No class: Apr 9.)
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: J. L. Stanford MS Rm 140
Instructor: Sally-Ann Rudd, srudd@pausd.org, and Maya Sen, msen@pausd.org
Discover the artistry and joy of quilting in this beginner Quilting class! This hands-on workshop is perfect for those new to quilting. Learn More
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: Mar 25 - May 6
(No class: Apr 8.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: J. L. Stanford MS Rm 140
Price: $180
Instructor: Dana Miller, dana@danamillerfiberarts.com
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: Mar 12 | Apr 16 | May 14
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $129
Instructor: Shirley George Frazier (ed2go Instructor)