Youth & Teen Art Studios
Youth Art Studios are a wonderful opportunity for young artists to get direct instruction from one of our artist-instructors. These tuition-based classes are offered in a variety of media for ages 8 – 18 and vary in length from 4 –8 sessions. Students work on projects throughout the week as they delve into art topics, explore different media, and new ways of making. Homeschool classes are also available..
Class enrollment is limited to 10 to 15 students per class guaranteeing one-on-one instruction and allowing the artist-instructor to get to know students and their work. Please review registration guidelines and policies prior to registering.
Student Release Form
Student release form should be completed and sent to communityart@utsa.edu. Those registering online will be prompted to fill out the form after completing the student registration. NOTE: All forms must be completed prior to the start of the first class.
Registration Information
Classes are open-enrollment to the community. Class registration is a simple process. Read 'How to Register' below to get started. Click here to view all registration policies and guidelines, including information on payments, class withdraws and cancellations, refunds, and more.
- Click the 'Register Now' button below to begin the registration process.
- Click onto 'Sign In' at the top right side of the page.
- To sign in, enter your user name and password. If you do not have an account, you can create one quickly by specifying a user name, password, and email address.
- Navigate to your desired course. Click the 'Add to Cart' button associated with the course.
- After completing the registration process and remitting payment, you will receive an email containing your registration confirmation.
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Opens August 6
9:00am
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Opens August 13
9:00am
Youth & Teen Classes - Fall 2024
Ages 5-6
Course Description
Back by popular demand, this course builds on primary art explorations and is designed with the youngest artists in mind. Daily projects will be created using techniques like collage, sculpture, painting, drawing, and more!
Ages 7-9
Course Description
Working with clay is full of discovery and fun. This course will focus on various hand building and slab techniques in ceramics, allowing students to sculpt and create multiple projects.
Course Description
Curious, creative children interested in exploring different types of art making will love this class! This class will focus on learning different techniques with a variety of media. From drawing with charcoal, and oil pastels, to watercolor painting, and collage, students will explore a new media and topic each week with open ended projects that allow them to carve their own artistic path.
Ages 10-13
Course Description
Create artwork with contemporary artist Angeles Salinas! In this course, students will grow their creative practice by using an assortment of collage techniques utilizing traditional and non-traditional media, which will roll into a culminating project.
Course Description
Students in this foundational class will learn the step-by-step process behind how creative professionals make the cartoons, anime, games, and comics they love! They will Learn about the language of film, how to read scripts, and how to pitch like a pro! Students will create their own storyboard from scratch for their final project.
Ages 14-18
Course Description
Students will explore how to use a digital drawing tablet and create works in industry standard Abode software, allowing teens to take their 2D drawings and bring them to life in digital design applications.
Course Description
Level up your teens art making practice with this intensive class which will expand the scope and possibilities of painting and drawing, allowing for exploration and innovative approaches to art making.
Grades 6-8
Course Description
This studio class meets the second Saturday of the month for 3 consecutive months and is geared to middle school students, grades 6– 8, that are artistically motivated and creatively minded. The course can accommodate 12 students. Second Saturday Middle School Studio aims to assist students with art making foundations and introductory techniques. It is held on the second Saturday of each month from October through December. Registration is by semester. Registration for the Spring will open in mid-October and have 5 sessions.
Grades 9-12
Course Description
This studio class meets the first Saturday of the month for 3 consecutive months, 3 sessions, and is geared to students grades 9 – 12 that are artistically motivated and creatively minded. The class can accommodate up to 15 students. First Saturday Teen Studio aims to assist students with art making foundations and techniques focusing on individual portfolio development for potential future acceptance into other programs or opportunities. It is held on the first Saturday of each month from October through May. Registration is by semester. Registration for the Spring will open in mid-October.
Teen & Middle School Studio Intensive - Fall 2024
Teen Studio Intensive is for middle and high school aged teens with a strong interest in visual arts. The program provides the young artist an opportunity to develop their portfolio by committing to an academic year-long program for high school students and a semester long program for middle school students.
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