Creative Studios
Explore Visual Arts with Creative Studios
Creative Studios is an exciting and immersive two-week program for young artists entering grades 7–9 who want to deepen their understanding of the visual arts. Through daily studio classes, participants develop essential techniques, skills, and habits that support creative growth. Designed for students of all abilities, the program offers a variety of classes spanning disciplines and interests, fostering exploration and discovery for budding artists.
Summer 2025 Schedule: July 28 – August 8, 2025
Classes run Monday through Friday
Morning classes 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Afternoon classes 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: On-campus
Cost: $820 per class
Registration Opens: January 31
Registration Ends: June 1 (on a space available basis)
Start Date: July 28, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Meeting Day: Monday – Friday
Time: Classes are from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Daily
Throughout history, monsters were invented to give form to the unknown. Creatures of contemporary television, cinema, and literature can trace their roots back to the folkloric traditions inspired by the unexplained phenomena of our world. This class will help you to ideate, draw, and paint your own creatures. Guided by encouraging critique, you will work from thumbnails to finished pieces.
Cost: $820
Payment is due in full by June 24, 2025
Materials and supplies not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. Assistance with supplies is available.
Start Date: July 28, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Meeting Day: Monday – Friday
Time: Classes are from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Daily
Learn different tools to develop drawing skills and techniques and expand your visual vocabulary! This class covers the basics of linear and aerial perspective, as well as a number of traditional and less conventional approaches to composition and drawing.
Cost: $820
Payment is due in full by June 24, 2025
Materials and supplies not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. Assistance with supplies is available.
Start Date: July 28, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Meeting Day: Monday – Friday
Time: Classes are from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Daily
Through drawing, building, collage, and more, learn to observe and explore the world around you. This class is designed to inspire students to adopt new styles of making and understand more about themselves as artists. Students will be exposed to work by contemporary artists, and classes will consist of live lessons and demos, independent work time, group discussions, one-on-one check-ins, and virtual artist talks.
Cost: $820
Payment is due in full by June 24, 2025
Materials and supplies not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. Assistance with supplies is available.
Start Date: July 28, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Meeting Day: Monday – Friday
Time: Classes are from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Daily
Learn how to reinvent your wardrobe! In this class, students explore hand sewing techniques and basic pattern making to deconstruct, alter, and combine garments into one-of-a-kind fashion pieces. Supplies needed include: hand sewing needles, thimble, thread, sharp scissors for fabric, seam ripper, and garments to take apart and reinvent.
Cost: $820
Payment is due in full by June 24, 2025
Materials and supplies not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. Assistance with supplies is available.
Start Date: July 28, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Meeting Day: Monday – Friday
Time: Classes are from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Daily
This studio class focuses on the art of sequential comics. Learn how to translate sketches into clear, dynamic and entertaining comics. Focus on story structure and style, and find your own voice in the ever-changing world of comic art.
Cost: $820
Payment is due in full by June 24, 2025
Materials and supplies not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. Assistance with supplies is available.
Start Date: July 28, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Meeting Day: Monday – Friday
Time: Classes are from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Daily
Learn different tools to develop drawing skills and techniques and expand your visual vocabulary! This class covers the basics of linear and aerial perspective, as well as a number of traditional and less conventional approaches to composition and drawing.
Cost: $820
Payment is due in full by June 24, 2025
Materials and supplies not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. Assistance with supplies is available.
Start Date: July 28, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Meeting Day: Monday – Friday
Time: Classes are from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Daily
This class explores a variety of media: collage, papermaking, painting, upcycling, and other sustainable art methods. Students will develop skills using a variety of crafts as an outlet for personal expression. Students will be exposed to contemporary artists who use a variety of media to express themselves.
Cost: $820
Payment is due in full by June 24, 2025
Materials and supplies not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. Assistance with supplies is available.
Start Date: July 28, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Meeting Day: Monday – Friday
Time: Classes are from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Daily
This class explores a variety of media: collage, papermaking, painting, upcycling, and other sustainable art methods. Students will develop skills using a variety of crafts as an outlet for personal expression. Students will be exposed to contemporary artists who use a variety of media to express themselves.
Cost: $820
Payment is due in full by June 24, 2025
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 if the class is dropped by June 24. 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.
Email: k12@massart.edu
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