SUMMER Single and Multi-Day Workshops
Art School Workshops 2025
JUNE 30 - JULY 3*
JULY 7 - 11
JULY 14 - 18
JULY 21 - 25
JULY 28 - Aug 1
Tuition $480
* 4 days / $385 due to 4th of July holiday
Art School Workshops are designed for those full-on “art kids” who can spend hours with a variety of art supplies and emerge with smiles and excitement.
Instead of being themed like the rest of our workshops, we hand pick a variety of different projects that have the highest appeal and give children the most opportunities to create their own art, the way they want it.
All kind of amazing animals, objects, vehicles and people may be result of a fun day at the studio. Plus we always provide guidance and assistance to anyone who needs a little bit of extra support. Participants can expect to work with a wide variety of materials including pens, colored pencils, markers, pastels, watercolor paints, colored papers, and more!
Pirate Patrol Workshop
Ages 7 and Up
5 Day workshop / 15 hrs total
9am-12pm daily
Tuition $480
ARRRR! Look out for this Pirate Workshop!
Students will be making their very own pirates, parrots, treasure maps and a whole lot more over this week long workshop. There will be drawing, painting, and origami among the fun projects planned.
Manga Crashcourse Workshop
Ages 10 and Up
4 Day workshop / 12 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $420
This workshop teaches the popular drawing style known as Manga or Anime. Artwork like this can be seen in many forms, from the comic books “Manga” to the television shows “Anime” and many other products like toys and games. Though this artwork has a very broad appeal, and is cartooned it is also quite challenging to master. Throughout this workshop students will learn the fundamentals of how to draw Anime and Manga. We will go through how to draw everything from eyes, faces and hands, to full action poses and cute chibi characters. Students are encouraged to draw their own characters throughout the workshop, and will be shown how to make exciting images with them in it.
Jewlery Making
JUNE 23
Ages 7 and Up
1 Day workshop / 3 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm
Tuition $105
Learn to make a variety of bracelets, necklaces, pins, and earrings using plastic and wooden beads, shrinky dinks, and a variety of other materials.
Anatomy for the Artist Workshop
JUNE 24-26
Ages 13 and Up
3 Day workshop / 9 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $315
In this summer drawing program, we focus on the face, hands and full body from both the muscular and skeletal structures as well as the surface layer. Studying what the human body is composed of often brings a stronger understanding to the parts of the body we see everyday! (Previous drawing experience is strongly recommended.)
Printmaking for Kids
JUNE 24-26
Ages 7 and Up
3 Day workshop / 9 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $315
The only thing more fun than making a beautiful work of art is making exact copies of it! And printmaking is the way to do it. This workshop will introduce participants to a number of ways to make prints of their art. Students will get to choose from a variety of subjects chosen as ideal for printmaking. Polar Bears, Puppies and Penguins may rule, but there will be many other options too! We’ll be using a variety of materials including foam and block cut sheets to create our “masters”. We be printing on paper as well as transparent sheets that let us create faux stained glass panels. This is a great workshop for anyone who wants to gift their works of art to family members on holidays or simply make personalized cards for special occasions.
Optical Illusions Workshop
JUNE 27
Ages 7 and Up
1 Day workshop / 3 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm
Tuition $105
Learn how to make it look like you can bend reality with just a paper and pencil. This workshop will guide students in simple to draw and easy to understand optical illusions that will make a big impact on anyone who looks at them.
Cartooning & Chibi Workshop
JUNE 30 - JULY 3
Ages 9 and Up
4 day workshop / 12 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $420
This 4-day workshop will take students through the drawing process for variety of popular cartoon characters. Starting with western cartoons, from classic to modern, and moving to eastern “chibi” style characters we will talk about how to construct and complete a finished drawing. When done students will have an understanding of the basic methods of how to draw in these popular styles.
Constructing Castles Workshop
June 30 - July 2
Ages 7 and Up
3 Day workshop / 9 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $315
Whether you've always wanted a castle fit for a princess, haunted by ghosts, or defended by medieval knights, this workshop is perfect for everyone. Students will design and build a realistic 3-D castle using basic materials such as cardboard, tissue paper, and glue. Washable tempera paint will be applied once built, but make sure to wear clothing you don't mind getting messy!
Nature Drawing Workshop
JULY 1-3
Ages 13 and Up
3 Day workshop / 9 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $315
Nature Drawing utilizes illustration techniques to make images from nature with a focus on communication. The artist must learn how to highlight details that are important to the natural forms, without confusing the viewer or missing important elements. Images of nature can bring awareness, share scenes of beauty with those who cannot see them in person, or inform the viewer on the wonders that surround them. We will explore several kinds of media in this class, and talk about how to choose mediums for the subject at hand. (Previous drawing experience is highly recommended.)
Canvas Stretching Workshop
JULY 3
Ages 13 and Up
1 Day workshop / 3 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $105
Have you always wanted to be able to stretch your own canvases but didn't know how? Hated to always be reliant on pre-made ones only available in a limited amount of sizes? Or wanted to experiment with different canvas weaves?Now is your chance to learn!
In this one day canvas stretching workshop, you will not only learn how to stretch your own canvas, but also about all of the varieties, sizes, stretchers weights, canvas weights, weaves, textures and materials. Not to mention the different types of gesso, what it is used for and why, and also how to save a warped or puckering canvas.
Ink & Scratchboard Drawing
JULY 7-10
Ages 12 and Up
4 Day workshop / 12 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $420
This four day workshop will focus on the methods used to create beautiful artwork in both ink and scratchboard. Over the course of the week students will be introduced to the various techniques commonly used by artists for these mediums. Working with materials ranging from simple ball point pens to special artists dip pens, and introducing the unique qualities of scratchboard students will work through a number of semi guided projects. Using simple to advanced shading once the workshop is complete students will be familiar with these wonderful materials. If you are interested in learning how to create compelling and beautiful artwork in black and white this is the workshop for you.
Drawing from Life
JULY 8-10
Ages 12 and Up
3 Day workshop / 9 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $315
While students often use photographic reference for the basis of a drawing, the ability to see objects in front of them and draw them realistically is a different type of skill set. Drawing from physical reference also helps breathe some life into our drawings! For students applying to art colleges, many schools also request drawings from life as part of a portfolio requirement. In this workshop students will be taught how to see and measure things set in front of them, as well as several drawing techniques to capture form quickly and efficiently. (Previous drawing experience highly recommended.)
Dragon Discovery Workshop
JULY 7-11
Ages 7 and Up
5 Day workshop / 15 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $480
When kids are attracted to mythology and dragons, they’re often times REALLY into it! And we can completely relate! Dragons are fascinating both in their physical appearances and in the history of their origins. We’ll cover a bit of history (because it’s usually pretty fun) and make a lot of artwork. We’ll use a variety of materials to create Water, Fire, and Air Dragons. Register for this one early because it’s likely to fill up!
Drawing for Teens Workshop
JULY 14-17
Ages 12 and Up
4 Day workshop / 12 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $420
This is a four day condensed version of one of our most popular classes, Intro Drawing for TEENS, which is designed specifically for NEW teenage students who want to learn core drawing skills. This population is frequently age sensitive and this class addresses that issue by grouping only older students together. This class offers a continuing focus on visual training, planning and process. These older students seek both naturalistic realism and an opportunity for creative expression. Class projects develop visual perception and drawing skills while exposing students to a wide variety of techniques and media. Subject matter may include: animals, landscape, still life, the human form, as well as various artists and art periods. Students will be encouraged to develop their own style and creative approach.
This is an ideal class for students who are not able to participate in art classes in school, but have a desire and aptitude for creative endeavors. No prior experience is needed. Only a positive attitude and an open mind!
I'm a Big Kid Painting Workshop
JULY 14-16
Ages 7 to 10
3 Day workshop / 9 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm
Tuition $315
Kids will use watercolor and tempera paint in a variety of fun and exciting ways. Projects will include painting with brushes, q-tips, splattering paint and blowing paint bubbles so be sure to be prepared to get messy. But don't worry all the paint will wash off.
Zine Making (Mini Comics)
JULY 15-17
Ages 12 & up
3 Day workshop/ 9 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $315
Zines are the starting point for many artists making comics - they are meant to be short, simple and easy to make and distribute. This doesn’t mean they are boring or plain, however! Often utilizing a single sheet of paper and some drawing know-how, anyone can create a fun zine to tell their own story, share some information or teach someone a new skill. Students will create their own short stories and drawings to accompany them, as well as learn the techniques of paper folding in this workshop. (Drawing skill is recommended but not required. Manual dexterity for folding of paper is part of the class.)
Monotype Workshop
JULY 17 - 18
Ages 12 and Up
2 Day workshop / 6 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $210
Monotype joins the graphic qualities of printmaking with the spontaneity of painting. This workshop teaches students how to develop images conceptually and formally. Image-making methods, ink handling, print tools, paper handling, single and multipass printing, hand coloring, and the development of “ghost” imagery, are covered.
Manga Crashcourse
JULY 21-24
Ages 10 and Up
4 Day workshop / 12 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $420
This workshop teaches the popular drawing style known as Manga or Anime. Artwork like this can be seen in many forms, from the comic books “Manga” to the television shows “Anime” and many other products like toys and games. Though this artwork has a very broad appeal, and is cartooned it is also quite challenging to master. Throughout this workshop students will learn the fundamentals of how to draw Anime and Manga. We will go through how to draw everything from eyes, faces and hands, to full action poses and cute chibi characters. Students are encouraged to draw their own characters throughout the workshop, and will be shown how to make exciting images with them in it.
Collage (Multimedia Art)
JULY 22-24
Ages 12 and Up
3 Day workshop / 9 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $315
In this class, students will reclaim images, cut, assemble and reimagine photos and media from old books, magazines and photocopies into brand new pieces of art. This fun and unique type of art helps students rethink the meanings of pictures, and how putting different types of images together changes what they can mean. They will also incorporate their own drawings in and over these images, and even create whole new illustrations from these collage ideas. (Previous drawing experience recommended but not required. Manual dexterity for cutting, pasting and folding may be required.)
Portrait Painting Workshop
JULY 21-25
For ages 13 and Up
5 Day workshop / 15 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $490
Few things will help develop painting skills more than portraiture. This workshop will introduce students to a series of projects intended to guide them through the process of creating a portrait painting that demonstrates dimension, light and color. Students should have an intermediate level of drawing skill (at minimum) and some prior painting experience is recommended. This workshop will include all needed supplies and features watercolor paint, acrylic paint, and water-soluble oil paints and mediums.
Cartooning & Chibi Workshop
JULY 28–31
For ages 9 and Up
4 Day workshop / 12 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $420
This 4-day workshop will take students through the drawing process for variety of popular cartoon characters. Starting with western cartoons, from classic to modern, and moving to eastern “chibi” style characters we will talk about how to construct and complete a finished drawing. When done students will have an understanding of the basic methods of how to draw in these popular styles.
Mythical Creatures & Creations
JULY 28 - August 1
Ages 7 to 11
5 Day workshop/15 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $480
When kids are attracted to mythology, they’re often times REALLY into it! And we can completely relate! Mythological creatures are fascinating both in their physical appearances and in the history of their origins. We’ll cover a bit of history (because it’s usually pretty fun) and make a lot of artwork. We’ll use a variety of materials to create Chimera, Dragons, Unicorns and more. Plus we may even make a few Chibi versions because they are especially cute. Register for this one early because it’s likely to fill up!
Fantasy Drawing
JULY 29-31
For ages 12 and Up
3 Day workshop / 9 hrs total
12:30-3:30pm daily
Tuition $315
Do you love dragons, wyverns, unicorns and fantastical creatures? Ever wonder how fantasy artists figure out how to draw all that stuff? Well then this is your class! By looking at the weird and wonderful world around us, we can draw inspiration and cook up our very own versions of these popular mythic beasts. This partially guided drawing class will get you started with your own base creature, then give you the opportunity to let your imagination take the reins. While previous drawing skill is not required, it is encouraged. This three day workshop involves the use of pencil, pen, marker and colored pencil. (Previous drawing experience is encouraged but not required.)
ActonArt: 69 Great Rd, Acton, MA 01720 * 978-266-1600 * info@actonart.com
