After-School Studios

The After-School Studios program offers insight into building a portfolio for higher education and the art school admissions process through a presentation with Admissions during the semester. One-on-one portfolio reviews with an Admissions Counselor are encouraged as well. Prior experience is not necessary. Students from a variety of artistic backgrounds are welcome.

To improve accessibility, After-School Studios offers select virtual classes. To participate, students will need access to a computer, laptop, or smartphone with video/camera capabilities, and a reliable internet connection.

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.

Online studio offerings may include:

• 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, etc.

After-School Studios classes are capped at 12.

More information will be provided in your Orientation Packet.

Youth Programs are delighted to bring back after school studios to the campus. Students attending an in-person class will have a short Orientation on the first day of classes that will help them acclimate to the MassArt campus.

Students will receive a MassArt ID on the first day which will give them campus access during their class periods.

After-School Studios classes are capped at 12.

More information will be provided in your Orientation Packet.

Start Date: October 7, 2026
End Date: December 9, 2026
Meeting Day: Wednesdays (Online)
Time: Weekly from 4:00 – 6:0PM

Students will experiment with traditional and digital animation techniques while they explore the possibilities of this diverse and contemporary medium. Students gain a solid foundation in animated storytelling, resulting in unique and outstanding pieces for a college portfolio.

Cost: $570

Supplies are not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. A supply list will be emailed to participants two weeks before the start of the program.

Start Date: October 7, 2026
End Date: December 9, 2026
Meeting Day: Wednesdays (In-Person)
Time: Weekly from 4:00PM – 6:00PM.

In this class, students will experiment with materials and processes while exploring the many ways artists communicate ideas and create images. Students will draw inspiration from contemporary mixed media artists as they work to develop their own styles and perspectives.

Cost: $570

Supplies are not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. A supply list will be emailed to participants two weeks before the start of the program.

Start Date: October 7, 2026
End Date: December 9, 2026
Meeting Day: Wednesdays (In-Person)
Time: Weekly from 4:00PM – 6:00PM.

Learn about the long tradition of printmaking while working in one of MassArt’s printmaking studios. This class focuses on the monotype. Experiment with color and composition using a variety of techniques. Students are also introduced to sustainable approaches to printmaking that they can try at home.

Cost: $570

Supplies are not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. A supply list will be emailed to participants two weeks before the start of the program.

Start Date: October 7, 2026
End Date: December 9, 2026
Meeting Day: Thursdays (In-Person)
Time: Weekly from 4:00PM – 6:0PM.

Expand your visual vocabulary by learning different tools to develop drawing skills and techniques. This class covers basics of perspective and proportion, as well as a number of less conventional approaches to drawing. In addition to analyzing work by contemporary artists and working independently, students have the opportunity to collaborate through group critiques and discussions

Cost: $570

Supplies are not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. A supply list will be emailed to participants two weeks before the start of the program.

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served and space available basis. Submission of a registration form does not guarantee enrollment in a class. If you submit a registration form and your preferred classes are full, you will be placed on the waiting list and notified as soon as possible if a space becomes available.

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).

MassArt reserves the right to cancel classes in the event of an insufficient number of registrations. Students will receive a full refund in the event that a class is canceled for this reason. Classes with low enrollment will be canceled at least two weeks before the start of the program.

Students will receive a full refund for classes dropped by September 25th. Students who fail to notify MassArt Youth Programs of their registration cancellation in writing to k12@massart.edu prior to this date, will not be eligible for a refund.

Failure to pay the class fee by the payment deadline does not withdraw a student from the program. Students who do not pay the class fee, and who do not attend the class will still have the class fee charged to their student account. Withdrawal from the program is only accepted via writing to k12@massart.edu by the September 25th deadline.