Registration Begins Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
Registration Begins Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
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!
Express yourself and discover your artistic talents with acrylic paints in this inspiring class for all student levels. Learn More
Duration: 9 wks
Date range: Mar 24 - Jun 2
(No class: Apr 7 & May 19.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 101
Price: $180
Instructor: Linda Papanicolaou, lpapanicolaou@pausd.org
Explore the creative possibilities of clay in this beginner-friendly ceramics series! Learn More
Duration: 6 wks
Date range: Mar 19 - Apr 30
(No class: Apr 9.)
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 105
Price: $180
Instructor: Victoria Buck, vbuck@pausd.org
Spring 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: Mar 26
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 1–3:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $30
Instructor: Sam Kauffman, samksongs@gmail.com
Come discover some innovative ideas for table decorations to spruce up your seasonal decorations with floral designer Sam Kauffman. Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Apr 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@gmail.com
In this class we are focusing on having fun without inhibition! Learn More and Register
Duration: 10 wks
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Ferenc Besze, fbesze@pausd.org, http://besze.com
Discover and explore 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: 10 wks
Date range: Mar 24 - Jun 2
(No class: Apr 7.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 1–4 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 30
Price: $300
Instructor: Virginia Tsai, vtsai791@gmail.com
Learn the art of Ikebana, the Japanese style of flower arranging. This course introduces the basic principles and techniques that focus on harmony, balance, and simplicity. Learn More
Duration: 7 wks
Date range: Apr 14 - Jun 2
(No class: May 19.)
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 1701
Price: $210
Instructor: Yvonne Ip, cyip888@gmail.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.
Price: $250 per session
Instructor: Fiery Arts Staff
This workshop focuses on the Native Hawaiian practice of lei-making. Lei has long been a tradition of expressing aloha, community, celebration, and religion. Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Apr 27
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 101
Price: $30
Instructor: Carly Kajiwara, carly.kajiwara@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: Mar 25 - May 20
(No class: Apr 8.)
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 25 - May 20
(No class: Apr 8.)
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
If you are an absolute beginner, this is the class for you! Learn step-by-step how professionals make fine, well-fitting clothing. Learn More and Register
Duration: 8 wks
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: J. L. Stanford Middle School Rm 140
Price: $240
Instructor: Sally-Ann Rudd, srudd@pausd.org, and Maya Sen, msen@pausd.org
(Sewing: Hemming and Mending class will return in Fall 2026). 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
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: Mar 18 | Apr 15 | May 13
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $144
Instructor: Shirley George Frazier (ed2go Instructor)
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