SUMMER STUDIO PROGRAM (ages 13+)
Semi-private instruction in a focused studio environmentA semi-private studio program for middle and high school students who want to build strong skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Students work at their own level with individualized instruction in a structured, supportive environment.
SUMMER STUDIO PROGRAM
Summer offers the time and space for students to fully engage in making art.
This semi-private studio program welcomes middle and high school students at all levels who want to build skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media, explore new ideas, and develop their creative practice in a focused, supportive studio environment.
The program is led by Lenore Hanson, Director of Studio Practices at Huntington Fine Arts, where she directed the renowned College Preparatory Portfolio Program. With over 30 years of experience, she has guided students through all stages of artistic development and the college application process, including portfolio development, artwork documentation, essays, and presentation. Her students have been accepted into leading art and design programs nationwide, many earning merit scholarships.
Instruction is individualized and meets each student at their level, beginning with strong observational drawing and foundational skills, then expanding into experimentation, material exploration, and personal expression. Students are also introduced to artists and art history to support inspiration, critical thinking, and the development of a meaningful body of work.
Summer Studio Program
Ages Middle/High School ages 13-18
Level Open to all levels (semi-private)
Session I Tuesday June 30th through Thursday July 23rd
Session II Tuesday July 28th through Thursday August 20th
Build Your Summer Studio (Per Session)
Choose your session and your classes
Drawing: Tuesdays 10:00am -1:00pm
Figure Drawing (as needed): Tuesdays 1:00 – 4:00pm
Painting: Wednesdays 10:00am -1:00pm
Sculpture: Thursdays 10:00am -1:00pm
Pricing:
• 1 Class: $399 member / $364 non-member
• 2 Classes: $775 member / $740 non-member
• 3 Classes: $1,150 member / $1115 non-member
Save when you bundle classes. Most students enroll in 2–3 classes for a full studio experience.
Students may register for one or both sessions. Pricing applies per session.
How to Register
- Choose your session (Session 1 or Session 2)
- Select your classes (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture)
- Add your first class to your cart
- Use your multi-class discount code when adding additional classes
Important: Each class is registered separately.
Drawing
Drawing is the foundation of everything an artist will practice and in the realization of their ideas to a finished piece, including painting, sculpture and design. Students will create works on paper using a variety of mediums and surfaces understanding value studies to achieve light, shadow and dimension in their work. The self-portrait to drawing from a costumed model to plein air work is encouraged. Drawings can be studies for future paintings and three dimensional work. Each student will keep a sketch book of ideas. Individual expression will be guided as we work one-on-one with each student.
DAY: Tuesday
TIME: 10 –1:00 PM
SCHEDULE
Session 1: June 30 – 28
Session 2: July 28 – August 18
Save when you add 2 or 3 classes
Painting
Composition, color and drawing skills are taught to students new to oil painting through still life and observational studies. Color studies with pastels teach how to layer color to achieve light, dimension and color mixing. As students advance, we will explore interests and imagination with large-scale pieces as well as diptychs and triptych pieces. Students will also explore experimentation and abstraction.
DAY: Wednesday
TIME: 10 –1:00 PM
SCHEDULE
Session 1: July 1 – 22S
Session 2: July 29 – August 19
Save when you add 2 or 3 classes
Sculpting
Most middle and high school students do not have the opportunity to work three-dimensionally in the school environment. Sculpture class covers a wide range of traditional materials such as clay, plaster, wire and wood. Students will also have the opportunity to explore installation work and mixed media. Ideas are developed through art history, independent museum visits, maquettes and sketchbook work. You will learn to use tools and materials to achieve your vision in three dimensions on different scales and in different environments.
DAY: Thursday
TIME: 10 –1:00 PM
SCHEDULE:
Session 1: July 2 – 23
Session 2: July 30 – August 20
Save when you add 2 or 3 classes
College Prep & Portfolio Development
An art portfolio is a requirement for applying to college for fine art, design and architecture. It may also be used as a supplement to your college application, expanding on your creative intelligence. We work with students to develop and refine their portfolio for submission to college. Personally geared to a student’s direction and inspiration, work is developed and progress assessed through regular meetings. College choices are investigated and goals are set to meet deadlines. Closer to college submission, work is refined and selected. After the work is photographed, students will be guided through writing descriptions of their work and an artist essay. A letter of recommendation is provided upon request.
Private Consultation
Students and parents are invited for an evaluation of their work and discussion of their goals. Lenore Hanson has thirty years experience as Director of Studio Practices at Huntington Fine Arts working directly with students in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture and College Portfolio development. To make an appointment, email or call our office to coordinate availability. Bring your work and sketchbook.
Questions?
Do you have questions or want to see if this is the right program for you? Contact us at info@theartguild.org to set up an appointment.
all about
our instructors
Lenore Hanson
Lenore Hanson brings more than 30 years of experience as Director of Studio Practices at Huntington Fine Arts, where she mentored students in the renowned College Preparatory Portfolio Program. She has guided countless young artists through every stage of the art school application process—from building strong portfolios and photographing artwork to refining essays and preparing slide descriptions. Her students have been accepted into highly competitive college art programs nationwide, many earning merit scholarships.
Lenore combines rigorous training in observational drawing with opportunities to experiment across materials, scale, and process. With expertise in casting, installation, and construction, she helps students develop technically strong, conceptually thoughtful portfolios that showcase their unique artistic voice.