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Summer workshops 2026

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*NOTE: Workshops have 'themes' but students are welcome to work on their own chosen project.

Portraits -People and Animals                    Tues-Fri         9am-1pm            June 23-26

or student's chosen project*                             

In this workshop we will learn how to correctly measure features and capture the characteristics of our chosen subject. We will try different mediums and ways of creating a dynamic drawing or painting. Students should bring printed photos of the people or animals they would like to re-create or they can choose from a selection at the studio.

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Portfolio worthy                                            Mon-THur         9am-1pm         June 29-July 2

or student's chosen project*                                                    

Working up studies first to formulate a winning idea, students will learn how to choose and map out a portfolio worthy piece. Utilizing group brainstorming, teacher input as well as studying successful artists, they will create a piece that shows skill, mastery of medium, intrigue and/or narrative. Students may work on one or multiple related works. 

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Character  /Architectural Drawings        Mon-THur       9am-1pm      July 6 -9

In this week’s workshop students will learn about capturing a city scape, perspective, people in action and how to create an intriguing composition or narrative. Drawing people or structures with a focus on unique details and characteristics. They will make graphite studies then enhance their drawings or turn them into paintings. We will take a day (Tuesday ) into Boston(via commuter rail) to make studies and continue back at the studio the other days. permission slips required.

                                                                                                   

Student choice.                                         Mon-THur             9am-1pm        July 13-16

In this workshop students will learn how to approach a new project, by considering what sparks their creativity and interest, then how to research and incorporate source materials. Students will experiment with multiple mediums, formats, grounds and techniques to asses which best suits their chosen project. Emphasis will be on planning, skill building and drawing and painting principles.

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Character  /Architectural Drawings       Mon-THur        9am-1pm      August 17 - 20

In this week’s workshop students will learn about capturing a city scape, perspective, people in action and how to create an intriguing composition or narrative. Drawing people or structures with a focus on unique details and characteristics. They will make graphite studies then enhance their drawings or turn them into paintings. We will take a day (Tuesday ) into Boston(via commuter rail) to make studies and continue back at the studio the other days. permission slips required.

                                                                                                                                                                        

Please read:

  Email for availability.

 *50% Payment to secure spot.

  Balance due 6 weeks before camp begins.

   

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 *Snacks and drinks will be provided but students may bring their own snacks and drinks if they wish. Students bring lunch.

                                              

*Cancellation policy – 50% refund 4 weeks before start date.  No refund there after.

 

* If less than  2 student sign up for any one session it may not run. Option to change session date or receive a full refund.

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 *Snacks and drinks will be provided but students may bring their own snacks and drinks if they wish. Students bring lunch.

 

* Classes that leave studio for outdoor drawing will sign waiver for permission.

                                        Age 11-19      

                 

                    Monday to Thursday  9am-1pm

                          $540 week    $135 Day

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                small groups  -  Email to secure your spot!

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The Art Spirit Studio is located at:

180 Warren Street

Needham MA, 02492

Tel: 781-258-7979

artspiritcreativestudio@gmail.com

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