April Vacation Week: Spring Break
Make something of your break.
Youth Programs Spring Break offers a creative and supportive environment for students in grades 7-12 to come together and try something new! Take a break this April to explore your surroundings with fresh eyes. Spring Break at MassArt helps us notice the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Schedule: April 22-25, 2025
Location: On-Campus
Cost: $375
Registration Opened: February 10
Registration Ended: April 6
Registration is now closed.
Start Date: April 21, 2026
End Date: April 24, 2026
Meeting Days: Tuesday- Friday
Time: Classes are from 10am – 3pm
Cost: $385
Make something to suit yourself. A great way to recycle is to upcycle. Students explore hand sewing techniques and basic pattern making to deconstruct, alter, and combine garments into one-of-a-kind fashion pieces. This class will include hand sewing, fashion illustration, research and sustainability. Upcycle garments to give them a new life. Sewing machines are not necessary for this class.
Payment is due in full by March 28, 2026.
Materials and supplies not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. Assistance with supplies is available.
Start Date: April 21, 2026
End Date: April 24, 2026
Meeting Days: Tuesday- Friday
Time: Classes are from 10am – 3pm
Cost: $385
Learn about the transfer of imagery through the tradition of printmaking. This elective focuses on the monotype. Experiment with color and composition using a variety of techniques. Students are introduced to sustainable approaches to printmaking, and assist each other in this collaborative art practice.
Payment is due in full by March 28, 2026.
Materials and supplies not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. Assistance with supplies is available.
Start Date: April 21, 2026
End Date: April 24, 2026
Meeting Days: Tuesday- Friday
Time: Classes are from 10am – 3pm
Cost: $385
In this exploratory drawing class, students take advantage of the vibrant cultural community of MassArt and neighboring art institutions. Students will work in conversation with MassArt exhibitions, and local museum collections. This class is an excellent opportunity for students interested in learning about historic and contemporary art.
Payment is due in full by March 28, 2026.
Materials and supplies not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. Assistance with supplies is available.
Start Date: April 21, 2026
End Date: April 24, 2026
Meeting Days: Tuesday- Friday
Time: Classes are from 10am – 3pm
Cost: $385
This four day workshop will explore the many ways artists combine media to communicate ideas and images. Looking at contemporary artists will inspire students to experiment with found objects, drawing, painting, and collage.
Payment is due in full by March 28, 2026.
Materials and supplies not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. Assistance with supplies is available.
Start Date: April 21, 2026
End Date: April 24, 2026
Meeting Days: Tuesday- Friday
Time: Classes are from 10am – 3pm
Cost: $385
Take a look around you and find the stories that are hidden at your fingertips: from your daily routines, to your dreams. Learn to craft a story from your personal experiences. Students will capture video, be introduced to basic animation and film language and editing tools. Collaboration through group discussions and activities will help students unpack their story lines. What’s your story?
Payment is due in full by March 28, 2026.
Materials and supplies not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. Assistance with supplies is available.
Dropping & Refund Policy
Students will receive a full refund for classes dropped by March 28th. 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 March 28th deadline.
