Art Classes in Oakland, CA

Art is more than just paint on a canvas! Explore the relationship between art & science and learn how the two can create a beautiful masterpiece. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Explore all the different ways to create art using different types of mediums: paint, clay, pastels, collage, paper crafts, and more. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Learn the basics of architecture and landscape design! Campers will experiment with interior design development and blueprints, as well as work with an array of materials to plan, design, and create their very own 3D buildings, and more! Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Take an art walk on the wild side as you explore animals and nature. Adventures may include: painting, drawing, sculpting, and/or collage. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Upcycling is the process of transforming recycled materials into higher quality products! We will explore its environmental benefits and creative potential. Come and turn trash into an artful treasure! Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Have you ever built a ten-foot tower out of blocks or had your hair stand on end? This summer you can fly around the world using a life size version of Google Earth, blow bubbles the size of a small car and climb around in a DNA double helix. Spend the week exploring science museums and even a submarine. Learn how roller coasters work and what it takes to become an astronaut. Learning is cool and electrifying in the Physics and Technology camp at UAC.

Upcycling is the process of transforming recycled materials into higher quality products! We will explore its environmental benefits and creative potential. Come and turn trash into an artful treasure! Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Join us for an exciting summer art camp designed for kids ages 5-10. In our fun and supportive environment, young artists will explore a variety of creative media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and more. With hands-on projects and guided activities, children will have the opportunity to express themselves, develop new skills, and make lasting memories. Whether your child is a budding artist or just loves to create, this camp is the perfect place to spark their imagination and nurture their creativity!

In this structured art class for kids ages 6-9, we focus on building foundational studio art skills through painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and more. By the end of the series, each artist will proudly take home 4+ completed artworks, showcasing their newfound skills and creative abilities. Every series includes new creative challenges so artists can continue their learning throughout the year. Read more about our classes here: https://www.cornerhouse.studio/blog/age-groups-for-art-class

Come and spend the day at MOCHA as we celebrate Presidents' Day! PLEASE NOTE: AFTERCARE IS A PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week. LOCATION MOCHA camp takes place at 1221 Broadway, LL-l Suite 49 94612. We are on the lower level of Oakland City Center, just steps from the 12th Street Bart Station (exit 13th street). FRONT DESK: 510-465-8770 YES YES’ FOR CAMP BRING a Lunch, 2 Snacks, & Reusable water bottle WEAR closed toed shoes, tennis shoes LABEL all clothing, backpacks, lunch boxes & water bottles DRESS for a MESS! HAVE a light jacket or sweatshirt for inclement weather PARKING: Parking in our area is mostly metered street parking and paid garages. The Ace garage/Oakland City Center Parking is located right next to the entrance of MOCHA, and is free for the first 10 mins. Ace Parking Management, Inc./Oakland City Center Parking: 525 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612 (free for the 1st 10 mins, $12 an hour) NO NOs Glassware (Bottles and lunch containers) Special or sentimental items Foods with NUTS Electronics CAMP SCHEDULE (MAY CHANGE w/o NOTICE) 8am - 8:45am: Drop Off & Camper Morning Kick-Off 9am - 12pm: AM Art Session (with one snack break) 12pm - 1pm: Lunch 1pm - 3:20pm: PM Art Session 3:30pm - Camp ENDS 3:30 - 5:30 aftercare (purchase is required) MAY I JOIN MY CAMPER FOR LUNCH? Yes, Please check in with the FRONT DESK prior to meeting your camper. Questions call us at 510-987-8556 or email programs@mocha.org MOCHA is a non-profit organization - Tax ID # is 94-308674

Join us on a week-long journey as we explore the theater! Puppet theater, that is. Working in small groups, campers will create scripts, sets, and puppets from scratch. They will learn about the history of the theater, as well as what it takes to bring their characters to life. By the end of the week campers will put on their own theatrical performances. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Take an art walk on the wild side as you explore animals and nature. Adventures may include: painting, drawing, sculpting, and/or collage. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Art is more than just paint on a canvas! Explore the relationship between art & science and learn how the two can create a beautiful masterpiece. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Let's get up close and personal with famous artists! We will sketch, paint, sculpt, or draw to create masterpieces inspired by a variety of contemporary, historical, women, people of color, and local artists. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Take an art walk on the wild side as you explore animals and nature. Adventures may include: painting, drawing, sculpting, and/or collage. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Art is more than just paint on a canvas! Explore the relationship between art & science and learn how the two can create a beautiful masterpiece. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Join us on a week-long journey as we explore the theater! Puppet theater, that is. Working in small groups, campers will create scripts, sets, and puppets from scratch. They will learn about the history of the theater, as well as what it takes to bring their characters to life. By the end of the week campers will put on their own theatrical performances. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Explore all the different ways to create art using different types of mediums: paint, clay, pastels, collage, paper crafts, and more. Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Practice illustration skills as we go through the steps of character design and storyboarding. Campers will look at all types of comics from graphic novels to manga, and create their own zines by the end of the week! Camps include weekly field trips. Location of field trip TBD. Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Come and join us for Spring Break!! Pre-Care 8:00am-8:30am $10/per day DROP-OFF 8:30am-9:00am PLEASE NOTE: PRECARE & AFTERCARE are a PER DAY CHARGE, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REGISTERED FOR ALL THE DAYS YOU NEED! NO GLASSWARE CLOSED TOED SHOES ONLY NO CROCs or Sandals PLEASE LEAVE VALUABLES/ELECTRONICS AT HOME CANCELLATION POLICY: Full payment is required when booking a CAMP. Cancellation of reservation must be within one (1) week of camp start date to receive full credit to your account for a future event. Cancellations less than one (1) week prior to start of camp will account credit minus a $50 late cancellation fee. Unless specified as a one (1) day camp, a “camp” is based on the number of days scheduled. These camps cannot be broken down into single day passes. Requests for credit card refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the scheduled event and will incur a 15% processing fee. Only account credit options are available if cancellation is made less than 1 week.

Are you a history buff? If so, this camp is for you. You do not need to have taken History 1 to participate in this week; all you need is a love of all things historical. Come with us as we learn about the fort built to protect the San Francisco Bay during the Civil War. Watch the engines that pull all of the cable cars up and down the steep hills around San Francisco. See the Immigration Station where thousands of people first set foot into the United States in the early 1900’s. Climb into the USS Pampanito and the SS Jeremiah OBrien to see two amazing WW2 ship museums. History 2 week at UAC offers campers a variety of opportunities to experience history like never before.