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Youth Program FAQs
General
Instructors in Youth Programs are professional artists working in their chosen medium, as well as educators teaching at MassArt and other regional colleges and high schools. Many classes have a Teaching Assistant who typically is a MassArt student or alum. Please visit our faculty bio page to learn more.
Saturday Studios classes are taught by MassArt students majoring in Art Education who are supervised by MassArt Art Education faculty.
The class schedule can be found at the top of the program page, under “Schedule.” Classes typically meet for 3 hours.
Class sizes are typically 12 -15 students.
Students will be required to purchase materials to participate in each class (materials not included in the program fee). A list of materials will be sent with your orientation packet prior to the start of the program. Materials typically cost $50-$100 per class, depending on the program.*
If you need assistance purchasing supplies, do not hesitate to reach out to k12@massart.edu to request assistance. Students who are awarded a scholarship will have the opportunity to request assistance with materials on their Scholarship Acceptance Form. The Scholarship Acceptance Form will be sent along with the welcome letter, approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting a registration form. If you did not receive a scholarship, and are in need of assistance for purchasing materials, please contact k12@massart.edu.
*A supply list will not be sent to students participating in Saturday Studios. Supplies will be provided by the program.
A commitment to attend all classes is expected. Attendance will be taken in the first 15 minutes of class.
Any planned absences must be communicated with the designated staff contact (provided in the orientation packet) ahead of time. Students with more than three (3) absences, as well as students who miss the first day of class, without notifying program administration, may be removed from the program. Students removed from the program due to inconsistent attendance will not be eligible for a refund, and will be responsible for any unpaid balances. This policy applies to both in-person and virtual classes.
Registration
To register for a Youth Programs class, please submit an online registration form during the open registration period. The registration form can be found at the top of the program page, under “Schedule.” The registration dates will be posted there as well.
We recommend checking the “Course Descriptions” section of the program page prior to registering to familiarize yourself with the offerings. The registration form is programmed to show available classes only. If your preferred class is full, you will have the option to sign up for a waiting list or register for a different class. Due to limited capacity, please register for only the class or classes you intend to participate in.
After you submit your registration form, you will receive an automatic email (sent to the emails you provide) confirming your registration. We aim to enroll students within 2-3 weeks after your registration is submitted. At that time, you will receive a welcome letter and payment link via email.
Please note: It may take longer than 2-3 weeks to receive your welcome packet and payment link, since your student must first be enrolled in our system of records. This is a manual process, which may lead to some delays. Your student’s space in the program is secure during this time. We appreciate your patience.
Welcome letters and payment links are emailed approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting a registration form. Orientation packets are emailed approximately three weeks before the start of the program.
Please note: It may take longer than 2-3 weeks to receive your welcome packet and payment link, since your student must first be enrolled in our system of records. This is a manual process, which may lead to some delays. Your student’s space in the program is secure during this time. We appreciate your patience.
The orientation packet includes program information, details about orientation, a supply list, and contact info for attendance updates (absences, early dismissal, late arrival).
Financial
Program fees and payment due dates can be found on the program page, under “Program Information and Cost.”
A secure payment link will be emailed to the Parent/Guardian or specified email provided on your registration form approximately 2-3 weeks after registering. This email will include your balance, Student ID #, and instructions for making a payment online via Paybill.
Full payment is due on the date specified for each program. MassArt accepts Visa and Mastercard for online payments. A confirmation of your payment will be sent immediately to the email address you provide on PayBill. Please keep in mind that it could take up to two business days to process all electronic payments.
PayBill only allows one transaction per credit card in a 24 hour period. Additionally, single payments cannot exceed $3,000. If your balance is greater than $3,000, please wait 24 hours before making a second payment.
At this time, we are only able to accept payments made online via credit or debit card. If you would like to pay via check or money order, please write to k12@massart.edu.
If you are unsure of your balance after receiving your payment link (emailed within 2-3 weeks after submitting a registration form), please reach out to us at k12@massart.edu.
You can make a partial or full payment, as long as the program fee is paid in full by the program’s specified due date. Please be aware that single payments cannot exceed $3,000. If your balance is greater than $3,000, please wait 24 hours before making a second payment.
Full program cost will be refunded if the request to drop is received in writing to the k12@massart.edu email before the specified program due date. If the request to cancel is received after this date, you will be responsible for the balance due. MassArt reserves the right to cancel classes in the event of an insufficient number of registrations. You will receive a full refund in the event that a class is canceled.
Please note: It is important that you let us know in writing if you will be canceling your registration, even if you have not submitted a payment for the program. This is the only way we will know whether you intend to cancel your registration. By letting us know ahead of time, this also ensures that another student can participate in the program, as many classes have a waiting list.
It typically takes about three weeks to receive your refund if you paid by credit or debit card, or four weeks if you paid by check or money order. If your class or registration was canceled and you have not received your refund after four weeks, please feel free to reach out to us at k12@massart.edu.
MassArt Youth Programs awards a limited number of partial scholarships for students in need of assistance. Scholarships are based on financial need and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please indicate on your registration form if you would like to request a scholarship. To be considered, you will be asked to provide family financial information on the registration form (required).
You will receive confirmation of your scholarship request along with your welcome email, approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting a registration form.
Students who are awarded a scholarship will have the opportunity to request assistance with materials on their Scholarship Acceptance Form. The Scholarship Acceptance Form will be sent along with the welcome letter, approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting a registration form. If you did not receive a scholarship, and are in need of assistance for purchasing materials, please contact k12@massart.edu.
VIRTUAL CLASSES
Every studio will utilize Zoom for virtual meetings. Other applications and online web resources, such as Google Classroom and Discord, may be used to organize assignments and other class content at the instructor’s discretion.
To participate, students will need access to a computer, laptop, or smartphone with video/camera capabilities, and a reliable internet connection.
Online studio offerings may include the following, but will be adapted or modified as appropriate:
- Live presentations from faculty and check-ins each class
- Time for creative art making, both independently and in class
- Break out sessions in small groups
- One-on-one and group critiques with faculty
- Online resources such as virtual museum tours, TED Talks, external demo videos, “visiting” artists, virtual collaborations, among other activities
Class schedules will vary from day to day, but will start and end with a Zoom meeting. Instructors will discuss class expectations at the start of the program, and will provide a more detailed schedule for the day at the beginning of each class.
During class time, you may have your camera on or off. There will typically be time built into each class for independent work. During this time, you will not need to be on your computer - draw, paint, sculpt, maybe even go outside for some fresh air! Your instructor will still be available for check-ins during independent work time.
We also encourage you to take breaks and grab snacks as needed.
Students will need a computer or smartphone, preferably with video capability, and reliable internet connection in order to participate in virtual classes. Every studio will utilize Zoom for virtual meetings. Other applications and online web resources, such as Google Classroom and Discord, will be used to organize assignments and other class content at the instructor's discretion.
Additional resources and programs, including the Adobe Creative suite of applications, will be accessible for free, or through the MassArt user license while participating in the class.
A link for your Zoom meeting will be sent to your personal email and your parent/guardian’s email at least one week prior to the start of the program.
If this is your first time using Zoom, please make sure to download and test Zoom prior to the first class. You do not need to set up a MassArt Zoom account in order to participate in the online classes.
Youth Programs has an online portal specifically for students enrolled in virtual Youth Programs classes.
A link for the Student Portal will be shared in the welcome email, approximately 2-3 weeks after submitting a registration form. The portal contains helpful information about each program, links for class resources, instructions for getting set up with Zoom and other online applications, and more!
Please note: The portal is a resource for students enrolled in a virtual Youth Programs class. We kindly ask you to refrain from sharing the link with others who are not enrolled in the program.
Yes, each student will be assigned a unique MassArt email address. This will allow you to access applications such as Google Classroom, Zoom, Adobe Creative Suite.
Prior to the start of the program, an email will be sent to your personal email and your parent/guardian’s email that contains:
- A temporary password for your MassArt email address
- Instructions for changing your temporary password
After you receive your temporary password, you can visit password.massart.edu to change your password at any time.
If you need assistance changing your password, or if you have not received your temporary password within one week before the start of the program, please contact k12@massart.edu.
After you receive your temporary password for your MassArt email account, you can visit password.massart.edu to change your password at any time.
For support with MassArt emails, Zoom, Google Classroom or other virtual applications, please contact k12@massart.edu.