Sun January 18th Open 11 AM–5 PM
Education at YBCA
We deliver impactful, community-rooted programming that combines arts education with cultural connection and creative exploration. Our programs include weekly arts workshops on-site at YBCA, curriculum that we deliver at K–5 public schools, and self-guided activities in our galleries and spaces.
Workshops
Explore your creativity with workshops at YBCA. Whether you’re passionate about dance, visual arts, or exploring new artistic expressions, our programs offer something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the upcoming programs you can attend to inspire your creative side.
Workshops
Free Art Workshop: Watercolor Resist Painting
Presented by YBCA
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 2–4 PM
Self-Guided Trips for Students & Educators
We’d love to have your students join us for a self-guided trip to YBCA. Our galleries are open Wednesday–Sunday: 11am-5pm, closed Monday-Tuesday. Reach out below to let us know more about your visit.
Schools & Partnerships
We provide high-quality arts education to K-5 students through our educational partnerships. We’re proud to cultivate artistic skills and a lifelong appreciation for the arts in our students.
Chalk Wall
Located in YBCA’s Grand Lobby, the chalk wall is an accessible place of connection with the community. YBCA commissions artists to design chalk art prompts in multiple languages. Updated monthly, visitors are welcome to engage the chalk wall as a space for creative dialogue.
The Little Lounge
A self-guided, vibrant space for visitors to enjoy reading books and creating light artworks. Free and open to the public and located in the YBCA Grand Lobby.
At home
Learn how to make artworks inspired by YBCA exhibitions with instruction from our Senior Manager of Educational Programs, Rea Lynn de Guzman.
Download the Mini Bahay Kubo (Nipa Hut) Lesson Plan +
Download the Paper Weaving Lesson Plan +
Download the Flower Pop-up Card Lesson Plan +
Download the Yarn Weaving Lesson Plan +
Download the Tunnel Book Lesson Plan +
Download the Watercolor Postcard Lesson Plan +
Download the Floral Clay Sculpture Plan +
Download the Cherry Blossom Origami Plan +
YBCA Educational Programs are directed by Rea Lynn de Guzman, Senior Manager of Educational Programs; developed with Education Patners: Precita Eyes Muralists and the Filipino Education Center Galing Bata; and Teaching Artists: Fred Alvarado, Kim Epifano, Kiana Honarmand, ChiChai Mateo, Joyce Nojima, Hitoshi Shigeta; Teaching Assistants: Kerra Hendrickson, Josie Licavoli, Jared Mar, Mariel Paat, Somer Taylor, Erikah Walton.
YBCA programs are made possible in part by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Blue Shield Of California, Bob A. Ross Foundation, City and County of San Francisco, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Malia Simonds, Mayor Daniel Lurie, The Ron Conway Family, Salesforce, San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, The Svane Family Foundation, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy, Yerba Buena Partnership, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Board of Directors and Members.
