Guide · 10 places
Arts, books and making in San Francisco
Develop artistic skills in pottery and crafts, view diverse art exhibitions, or enjoy live music and performances.
By BayFinds Editors · Updated 4 October 2026
WorkshopSF
Learn various DIY art and craft skills in affordable classes for adults, including painting, leather working, and sewing, taught by local instructors.
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Castro Clay Studio
Join engaging pottery classes and artisan workshops to foster creativity and connection. You can learn wheel throwing or hand building, make something with your hands, and develop skills.
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Ruby's Clay Studio & Gallery
You can develop your technical and artistic skills in ceramic arts through classes and a shared learning facility. Explore exhibitions and foster community appreciation for the art.
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Presidio Theatre
See live performances including theatre, dance, music, and film, with diverse shows offered in an architectural jewel.
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Rickshaw Stop
See indie bands and DJs perform in a quirky, cozy space. Enjoy food, drinks, and lounge areas.
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Art House SF
See original, affordable, unique, and eclectic art from international artists. Visit monthly exhibitions featuring art from remote parts of the world.
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Meyerovich Gallery
View works on paper by modern and contemporary masters, including Picasso, Matisse, and Lichtenstein. They also present paintings, sculptures, drawings, and collages.
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Robert Koch Gallery
See contemporary photography, along with Modernist and experimental works from the 1920s and 1930s. You can also explore 19th century photography.
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Fraenkel Gallery
View almost 400 exhibitions of photography and its relation to other media. You can see significant works of art spanning two centuries.
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Clayroom (SoMa)
Explore the craft of working with various elements in a ceramic and woodworking studio. Take pottery or woodworking classes for all levels, including 6 week beginner and kids options.
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Berkeley: bookshops, a ballet school and a stained glass studio
Explore literary and garden arts, learn stained glass skills, or build a strong foundation in ballet.
Dogpatch: galleries and a printmaking studio
See printmakers at work, explore open studios, and discover art for sale including international contemporary artists' exhibitions.
Mission District: pottery studios, an arts space and a theater
Develop pottery skills, explore experimental art, or enjoy inclusive music and theater in a welcoming community space.
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