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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: Jan 20 - Mar 17
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
Winter 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: Feb 5 - Feb 5
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: Jan 22 - Jan 22
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
Create a unique bracelet using Japanese Miyuki glass beads—from your own design to the finished piece! Learn More
Duration: 3 wks
Date range: Feb 4 - Feb 18
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 6:30–8 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 1701
Price: $75
Instructor: Anna Yaroslavna, artistyaroslavna@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 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: 6 wks
Date range: Jan 13 - Feb 17
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 1707
Price: $180
Instructor: Yvonne Ip, cyip888@gmail.com
(Glassblowing Workshop class will return in Spring 2026). Join us for an evening session of glassblowing at Paly’s Fiery Art’s program! Learn More
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: Jan 21 - Mar 11
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: Jan 21 - Mar 11
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
Duration: 10 wks
Date range: Jan 14 - Mar 18
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: Jan 15 - Jan 22
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
Duration: 8 wks
Date range: Jan 29 - Mar 19
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: J. L. Stanford Middle School Rm 140
Price: $240
Instructor: Maya Sen, msen@pausd.org AND Sally-Ann Rudd, srudd@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: Dec 17 | Jan 14 | Feb 11
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $144
Instructor: Shirley George Frazier (ed2go Instructor)
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