Teen art classes currently enrolling for:

Spring Session

April 22 - June 8 Registration opens March 15

Summer Arts

July 8-Aug. 2, 2019

Weeklong, half-day or full-day sessions for High School students in Grades 9-12. Summer Arts Teens classes are for all high school students who wish to explore art concepts, materials, and techniques in a focused art school environment, and for those who are developing their college application portfolios.

Our three-hour classes allow for concentrated study, and are taught by working artists and college instructors. In these high-quality enrichment courses, students will create works that demonstrate their technical skill as well as their creativity. We offer a flexible schedule for half-day classes or full-day immersion, and have added a Fashion Design component and a Portfolio Review class to the schedule with the benefit of access to the Framingham State University Art Department faculty.

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. morning classes
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. full day immersion experiences
1:30 – 4:30 p.m. afternoon classes

We want to help you choose the right teen class. Flexible options for half-day or full-day study are available.

New! Now offering a full-day immersion experience including: careers-in-art talks, open studio time, and museum tours.

Registration process—all registration is done using Framingham State University’s class registration portal.

Session number + Dates

Instructor(s)

Class

Level

Price

July 8 – July 12

TBD

Portrait and Figure Studies

Gr. 9-12

$275

Meets 5 times , 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

A must for all students working to create a strong portfolio, this class will explore the structure of the clothed figure and head. Students will learn different measuring techniques, spatial positioning, relationships and movement of the figure in space as well as how to base a figure drawing on a skeletal frame and to render clothing with line and a full range of values.

July 8 – July 12

Laura Kane

Fashion Illustration

Gr. 9-12

$275

Meets 5 times* , 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Other courses taught by Laura: classes in Fashion Design program at FSU university

A studio drawing class focused on illustrating the traditional fashion figure, clothing details, and fabric drape. Students will develop an original illustrated fashion collection with mood board, color story, and fabric swatches.

July 15 – July 19

TBD

Museum Intensive: Painting Techniques

Gr. 9-12

$275

5 days , 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

In this innovative class, students will spend time in the Museum, learning about the artwork in exhibits, including the techniques and materials used by the artists. Back in the studio, the instructor will lead demonstrations using these techniques and materials, so that students may create a body of work inspired by the artwork exhibited in the museum.

July 15 – July 19

TBD

Portfolio Review and Development

Gr. 9-12

$275

5 days , 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

This class is for serious art students who would like to receive direct input on their portfolio from professors in the Art Department at Framingham State University. After an individual review of each portfolio, students will be guided to make improvements to existing pieces while creating new work as recommended for strengthening portfolios. Faculty will make a second review at the end of the week prior to a student exhibition in the studio. Students should bring any portfolio work they would like reviewed, along with their preferred art materials.

July 22 – July 26

Laura Kane

Garment Design as Wearable Art

Gr. 9-12

$275

Meets 5 times , 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

A studio course focused on the design and creation of original garments on half-scale forms using non-traditional materials. Students will create 2-3 original garments using found and recycled materials based on provided design prompts. No sewing experience is necessary.

July 22 – July 26

TBD

Museum Intensive: Painting Techniques

Gr. 9-12

$275

Meets 5 times , 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

July 29 – Aug. 2

TBD

Portfolio Review and Development

Gr. 9-12

$275

Meets 5 times , 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

July 29 – Aug. 2

TBD

Portrait and Figure Studies

Gr. 9-12

$275

Meets 5 times , 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Registration process—all registration is done using Framingham State University’s class registration portal.

Summer Arts Teens FAQ

What is full day immersion for Summer Arts Teens?

We developed the Full Day Immersion Program in order to provide an enhanced and more comprehensive experience for teens. Our high school students choosing full day immersion will have the opportunity to work on their own in the studio after lunch, continuing projects from morning or afternoon classes. In addition, they will take advantage of learning directly from professionals working in various fields related to art during our after lunch careers-in-art talks. We have many art world professionals such as painters, photographers, children’s book illustrators, museum professionals, architects and a Project Runway participant, who is a graduate of Framingham State University’s well-known Fashion Design department, Nathalia JMag. The full-day participants will also have the advantage of a private tour of the museum designed specifically for them.

Will we need to buy supplies?

Probably. We have included a list of suggested materials along with the class descriptions. Please call us if you need help figuring out what to buy. 508.215.5116

My child is going into eighth grade but he is really good at art. Can he take a High School class?

We encourage students to take classes with their direct peers. While artistic skills may be advanced, the social atmosphere in our classes is important to the overall learning environment. In this case, the age difference would likely create an uncomfortable experience for both your child and the older students in the class.