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Winter Workshops
MassArt Winter Workshops offer high school students hands-on studio experiences in drawing, design, and mixed media.
On-campus and online workshops offer students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to expand their technical skillset. These workshops are great for students looking to build their visual art portfolio, or try something new!
Winter 2027 Schedule
Classes run from 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
Session 1: January 16 & 17, 2027 (Saturday & Sunday)
Session 2: February 16 & 17, 2027
(Tuesday & Wednesday during Boston Public Schools February Vacation)
Fee: $215
Location: On-campus and virtual options (see class descriptions)
Registration will open November 5.
Check back for more information about class offerings, or sign up to the Youth Programs mailing list.
Session 1 (January 16-17, 2027)
Start Date: January 17, 2027
End Date: January 18, 2027
Meeting Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
In this workshop, you’ll experiment with leaves, grasses and other natural elements as printing tools. No prior printmaking experience required. Led by photographer and writer Shelley Kirkwood, this class is perfect for students who love processes that allow a lot of play and experimentation and who love working with plants and flowers.
Cost: $215
Start Date: January 17, 2027
End Date: January 18, 2027
Meeting Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
In this two day workshop, you will learn the principles of fashion illustration. These include figure proportions, drawing and coloring techniques. You will explore different drawing materials, how to draw different fabrics and develop your illustration style. Materials for this class include pencil, pen, charcoal, or other art materials readily at hand.
Cost: $215
Start Date: January 17, 2027
End Date: January 18, 2027
Meeting Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
Students are introduced to the major markets of illustration with a focus on narrative and advertising using a combination and variety of traditional mediums and experimental techniques.
Cost: $215
Start Date: January 17, 2027
End Date: January 18, 2027
Meeting Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
Explore the multi-faceted field of illustration. In this class, students learn about effective tools and techniques for visual communication. Areas of study may include concept art, character design, editorial, and narrative illustration. Students are exposed to the wide range of styles and mediums used by professional illustrators.
Cost: $215
Start Date: January 17, 2027
End Date: January 18, 2027
Meeting Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
This two 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.
Cost: $215
Start Date: January 17, 2027
End Date: January 18, 2027
Meeting Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
In this two day drawing workshop, students will strengthen their observational drawing skills and their personal artistic vision. Composition, line, balance, pattern, space and movement are all elements that will be explored through exercises and personal imagery.
Cost: $215
Start Date: January 17, 2027
End Date: January 18, 2027
Meeting Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
Experiment with a variety of printmaking techniques as you explore monotypes. You will be introduced to processes you can recreate at home, while also learning to use MassArt’s printmaking equipment.
Cost: $21
Session 2 (February 16-17, 2027)
Start Date: February 17, 2027
End Date: February 18, 2027
Meeting Day: Tuesday & Wednesday
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
In this workshop, you’ll experiment with leaves, grasses and other natural elements as printing tools. No prior printmaking experience required. Led by photographer and writer Shelley Kirkwood, this class is perfect for students who love processes that allow a lot of play and experimentation and who love working with plants and flowers.
Cost: $215
Start Date: February 17, 2027
End Date: February 18, 2027
Meeting Day: Tuesday & Wednesday
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
In this two day workshop, you will learn the principles of fashion illustration. These include figure proportions, drawing and coloring techniques. You will explore different drawing materials, how to draw different fabrics and develop your illustration style. Materials for this class include pencil, pen, charcoal, or other art materials readily at hand.
Cost: $215
Start Date: February 17, 2027
End Date: February 18, 2027
Meeting Day: Tuesday & Wednesday
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
Students are introduced to the major markets of illustration with a focus on narrative and advertising using a combination and variety of traditional mediums and experimental techniques.
Cost: $215
Start Date: February 17, 2027
End Date: February 18, 2027
Meeting Day: Tuesday & Wednesday
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
This two 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.
Cost: $215
Start Date: January 17, 2027
End Date: January 18, 2027
Meeting Day: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
In this two day drawing workshop, students will strengthen their observational drawing skills and their personal artistic vision. Composition, line, balance, pattern, space and movement are all elements that will be explored through exercises and personal imagery.
Cost: $215
Start Date: February 17, 2027
End Date: February 18, 2027
Meeting Day: Tuesday & Wednesday
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm each day
Experiment with a variety of printmaking techniques as you explore monotypes. You will be introduced to processes you can recreate at home, while also learning to use MassArt’s printmaking equipment.
Cost: $215
Program Information and Cost
Winter 2027 Program Fee: $215
Materials and supplies are not included in the program fee and are purchased by the participant. Assistance with supplies is available.
Session 1 payment is due in full by December 21, 2026.
Session 2 payment is due in full by January 25, 2027.
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 if the class is dropped by the dates listed below for each section.
Session 1: December 21, 2026
Session 2: January 25, 202
Students who fail to notify MassArt Youth Programs of their registration cancellation in writing to k12@massart.edu prior to the specified dates 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 be charged. Students who drop their class after the deadline will be responsible for paying the class fee.
Contact: k12@massart.edu
