{"id":43303,"date":"2026-07-11T17:28:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T21:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theartguild.org\/home-2\/?page_id=43303"},"modified":"2026-08-29T23:03:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T03:03:01","slug":"advanced-teen-studio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theartguild.org\/home-2\/advanced-teen-studio","title":{"rendered":"Advanced after school weekend teen studio art college portfolio prep. Voted #1 in all of Nassau."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Designed for motivated young artists who want to take their work further, this semi-private studio program combines strong foundational training with individualized guidance. Students develop technical skills, strengthen their artistic voice, and create more thoughtful, accomplished work.<\/p>\n

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Voted Best Art School in Nassau County 10 Years Running<\/p>\n

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CHOOSE YOUR CLASS.<\/h1>\n

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DRAWING<\/h3>\n
Wednesdays, 4:00 \u2013 7:00 PM
Sept 16 – Oct 21
6 sessions<\/div>\n
Member $595 \/ Non-member $630<\/div>\n
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Students strengthen observation, proportion, composition, and value through studies in portraiture, figure drawing, still life, and plein air work. Drawing skills become the foundation for painting, sculpture, design, and portfolio development.<\/p>\n

* An optional Life Drawing with Live Model session for students enrolled in Drawing or Painting who want to strengthen observational skills, anatomy, and portfolio development<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Register \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n

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PAINTING<\/h3>\n
Thursdays, 4:00 \u2013 7:00 PM
Sept 17 – Oct 22
6 sessions<\/div>\n
Member $595 \/ Non-member $630<\/div>\n
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Students build on their drawing foundation while developing skills in color, composition, value, and technique. Through painting, students learn to create more thoughtful, expressive work and develop a stronger personal style.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Register \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n

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SCULPTING<\/h3>\n
DAY: Saturdays, 10:00 \u2013 1:00 PM
Sept 26 – Nov 7 (no class Oct 31)
6 sessions<\/div>\n
Member $595 \/ Non-member $630<\/div>\n
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Students explore form, texture, space, and structure while transforming ideas into three-dimensional artwork. Sculpture encourages experimentation, creative problem-solving, and the freedom to think beyond traditional boundaries.<\/p>\n

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Register \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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FIGURE DRAWING (LIVE MODEL)<\/h3>\n
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Figure drawing is one of the most important foundations of fine art training. Working from the live model, students develop observation skills, anatomy, proportion, gesture, and structure \u2014 skills that have formed the foundation of fine art training for centuries. Recommended for students preparing portfolios.<\/p>\n

* Contact us to learn more<\/b><\/p>\n

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