Identity
Creative work gives teens a way to explore what matters to them and understand themselves more deeply.
Studio Artists · Ages 13–17
A studio for the artist they’re becoming.
Studio Artists gives teens a creative community where they can strengthen their technique, pursue ideas that matter to them, and create work with more independence and purpose. Students receive guidance and individualized feedback while developing their own artistic voice alongside other young creators.
Age
Ages 13–17
Class Length
45 minutes weekly
Format
Teen studio group
Membership
$109/month
Studio Artists
Their ideas deserve a place to develop.
Teen artists are ready for more than another step-by-step project. They have interests. Opinions. Ideas. Styles they are drawn to. Things they want to say. Studio Artists gives them space to explore those ideas while developing the technical skills needed to express them more fully.
What your child will learn.
Students may:
- Develop more advanced techniques
- Work on personal projects
- Explore new media and approaches
- Refine drawing, painting, design, or mixed-media skills
- Receive individualized feedback
- Develop portfolio-quality work
- Discuss artistic choices and ideas
- Present and talk about their work
- Explore artists and creative influences
- Set personal creative goals
- Revise and strengthen projects over time
The teacher is not there simply to tell students what to make. They are there to help young artists take their ideas further.
Skill + voice.
Strong technique gives artists more options. But technical ability alone is not the goal. We want teens to begin asking: What interests me? What do I want to explore? What do I want my work to communicate? What feels like me? That is how an artistic voice begins to develop.
A creative community for teens.
Creative interests can sometimes feel isolating. Studio Artists gives teens a place to be around other young people who enjoy making, experimenting, and thinking creatively too. They can:
- Share ideas
- See different perspectives
- Give and receive feedback
- Encourage one another
- Talk about their work
- Learn from other artists
- Build meaningful creative relationships
They do not have to create the same way to belong together.
More than making stronger art.
Agency
Students take increasing ownership of their projects, decisions, and growth.
Courage
They learn how to share ideas, receive feedback, take creative risks, and keep developing work that matters to them.
Contribution
As students mature, they can encourage other artists, strengthen the studio community, and recognize that their perspective has something valuable to offer.
Is Studio Artists right for my teen?
It may be a great fit if they:
- Love art and want more time to create
- Want to strengthen their technique
- Have personal ideas they want to explore
- Are interested in developing a portfolio
- Want thoughtful feedback
- Need a creative community
- Want more independence than a traditional step-by-step art class
- Simply want a meaningful place to make art
They do not need to be planning an art career. They just need to care about creating.
What if they are serious about art?
Great. We can help them strengthen technique, develop more intentional work, explore portfolio-quality projects, and learn how to talk about their creative choices.
What if they just love art?
Also great. Not every creative pursuit has to become a career. Sometimes having a place to make meaningful work, express yourself, and connect with other creative people is reason enough.
Give their creative voice room to grow.
Come meet the teacher, explore the studio, and experience a place where teens can create with more skill, ownership, and purpose.
Standard monthly tuition is $109. A $75 annual family fee applies once per family. Ask our team about available term options.