Week of March 31 – Week of May 26

All classes take place at 558 Bellevue Ave. Oakland, CA.

Create and explore with us after school! Our classes are engaging hands-on fun for young artists, makers, and inventors aged 6-13. Classes are small, student-centered experiences where youth can build skills, experiment with a variety of media, and connect with their creative selves. 

Registration opens on Wednesday, 2/18/26 at 12:00 PM

Registration closes on Friday, 3/27/26 at 4:00 PM

Printmaking

Tuesdays • 4-5:30 PM • Mar 31 – May 26
Ages 11-13 • $200-$325

Jump into the exciting and colorful world of printmaking! Students will dive into a variety of exciting printmaking techniques, including relief printing, stamp making, monotypes, Gelli plate printing, collagraphs, and much more. They’ll have the opportunity to design unique patterns, explore bold textures, and experiment with an array of materials to bring their artwork to life. Using a mix of recycled, found, natural, and traditional materials, students will discover endless possibilities for creating truly unique prints that showcase their creativity and individuality.

Comics & Zines

Tuesdays • 4-5:30 PM • Mar 31 – May 26
Ages 7-9 • $200-$325

Create and publish your own story! Tell your own tale! In this class, we will explore the world of visual storytelling. Artists will be introduced to basic concepts of cartooning, inking, storyboards, and more. They will also learn the cultural and social history of Zines and comics, using artists and collectives like Riot Grrrl, Lynda Barry, Kate Bingaman Burt, and others. Artists will share their work with their peers and the larger community.

Curiosity club: a mixed-media lab

Thursdays • 4-5:30 PM • Apr 2 – May 28
Ages 6-8 • $200-$325

In the Curiosity Club artists can be printmakers, sculptors, painters, textile artists, bookmakers and more. They will discover new ways to express themselves using a myriad of exciting and unconventional materials, as well as traditional art materials. Artists will experiment with a wide variety of  techniques including weaving, watercolor marbling, clay modeling, metal work and more!

intro to Sewing

Thursdays • 4-5:30 PM • Apr 2 – May 28
Ages 9-11 • $200-$350

In this hands-on sewing class, students will discover the fundamentals of sewing both by hand and machine. They’ll explore a variety of fabrics and materials while learning how to read and customize patterns. Measuring skills will be taught to ensure the perfect fit for every project. Throughout the class, students will create fun and functional items like a stylish tote bag, a comfy t-shirt, and much more. It’s a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, unleash creativity, and create something truly one-of-a-kind!

Virtual World Building

Fridays • 4-5:30 PM • Apr 3 – May 29
Ages 9-11 • $200-$350

Bring the realms of your imagination to life with digital media and traditional art tools.  Explore experimental gaming, avatarism and storytelling. Use Virtual Reality, Scratch, Procreate, painting and sculpture to create magical worlds.

Carpentry

Fridays • 4:30-6:30 PM • Apr 3 – May 29
Ages 6-13 • $200-$350

Students will learn to use a complement of hand tools during a course that emphasizes safe tool use, practical problem solving and creative development. Projects increase in difficulty as experience grows. Students will begin with projects such as a small toy boat and work up to full-sized furniture and professional skateboards.
**All first-time carpentry students MUST attend the first day of class to safely participate in the course.**

Digital Art Pro

Saturdays • 11 AM-12:30 PM • Apr 4 – May 30
Ages 11-14 • $200-$350

This intermediate Digital Art course is for students  who have mastered the basics in Procreate and are ready to tackle complex projects that bridge the gap between illustration, cinema, and game design. Students will learn how to take an initial sketch and evolve it into a fully realized 3D asset or a cinematic storyboard. From atmospheric world-building to the technical magic of digital texturing, students will deep dive into the engines of imagination, where your characters don’t just sit on a canvas—they live in a 3D environment and illustrate an experience.

SLIDING SCALE PRICING

All JCAS classes are made available to families on a sliding scale. Families choose the amount they are able to pay, considering the top end of our scale is how much it costs us to run the class. We encourage families to help support our efforts to make programs available to those in need.

If the sliding scale prices are still out of your family’s budget, we do offer scholarships. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please give us 7 business days to process applications. All scholarship requests must be made by Friday, March 20th.

Don’t worry about classes filling up, we account for this and ensure every camp is available for scholarship students.

PAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM

JCAS is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to offering equitable access to arts and science education. We serve more than 1,500 students every year and most of our students – more than 70% – receive financial assistance.

You can now support our mission directly using our Pay It Forward Program. When registering your student for a class, you’ll have the opportunity to Pay It Forward and contribute to our Scholarship Fund. Your donation ensures that students from all backgrounds can experience the joy and enrichment of our classes and camps—at little to no cost to them.

ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION

We’re committed to making all programs at the Junior Center of Art and Science accessible and inclusive. Our spaces are wheelchair-friendly, and we welcome learners of all abilities and learning styles. If you or your child need accommodations, please let us know—we’re happy to help! Read our Accessibility Statement here.

You can indicate any accommodation needs or concerns when registering your child under the “Special Instructions about my child” section. You can also reach out directly at contact@juniorcenter.org

REFUND POLICY

ACTIVE now offers self-cancelations! If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, log in to your ACTIVE account, locate the registration you wish to cancel, and select ‘cancel’.
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Our Refund Policy is as follows:
All purchases include a 10% non-refundable deposit to cover administrative costs.

From 2/18 – 3/13, you will receive a 90% refund.
From 3/14 – 3/27, you will receive a 40% refund.
From 3/28 on, we are not able to offer any refunds.

Please note:
JCAS enrollment is non-transferable. That said, we do understand that sometimes your family schedule changes! We offer a one-time enrollment transfer for your child to another week of class that has spaces available free of charge.
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Unfortunately, because spots are limited, no credit is given for partial attendance. No portion of the tuition will be refunded if the child is absent, withdrawn, or otherwise fails to complete the activity.