2026 SPring Art Bootcamps - Registration Now Open!

Student 6Th to 12th grade

This program is designed for middle school and high school students for improving drawing skills and producing art works for their college application portfolio. This is not only for those who want to major in art, but also great for students who want to use art as an extra curriculum to enhance their applications for any major like the sciences or liberal arts.

(Students may come as early as 8:30am for free reading time and can stay after 12pm to volunteer with the K-12 camp (please notify staff when registering)

Summer Camp Dates:

All bootcamp classes are 9:00 AM–12:00 PM unless listed as PM (1:00–4:00 PM).

6/1 - 6/5: TBA _with Instructor JAE

6/8 - 6/12: Contemporary Still Life: Exploring the Everyday_ with Instructor JAE

6/15 - 6/19: Art Portfolio Bootcamp/ Research, Write, Format_ with Instructor JAE

6/22 - 6/26: Art Portfolio Bootcamp/ Research, Write, Format_ with Instructor JAE

6/29 - 7/3: Sculpture — with instructor BEN

7/6 - 7/10: Figure Drawing _with instructor LULU

7/13 - 7/17: Contemporary Portraiture_ with instructor BRAD

7/20 - 7/24:

• AM_ Gestural Ink & Observational Drawing_ with instructor LULU

• PM_ Narrative Comics_ with instructor BEN

7/27 - 7/31:

• AM_ Large Format Painting -with instructor BEN

• PM_ Contemporary Portraiture _with instructor BRAD

8/3 - 8/7: TBA _with Instructor JAE

Method

The curriculum will be tailored to each student's needs, guided by professional artists. We will focus on sharpening their observation skills through high detail rendering practice and introduce various college-level techniques. The instructor will constantly be encouraging and challenging the students' current level to push them to the next.

Why Middle School Students

From our past experience, high school students often realize that they need more skill to build a competitive portfolio. So we intend to help current middle school students put in time and effort into their fine art training now and be prepared for when they need it most.

Camp Class schedule: Monday to Wednesday

• 9:00am to 12:00pm_ AM Art class (with half hour break)  

• 12:00pm to 1:00 pm_ Lunch Break

• 1:00pm to 4:00 pm**_ PM Art class (with half hour break)

   **Please check schedule before registering.

  Tuition

• Am Camp, 9am-12pm: $435/ day week or use 10 classes from yearly registration

• Pm Camp,1pm-4pm: ** $435/ day week or use classes 10 from yearly registration

• Both Am and Pm camp: ** $827

  **(Afternoon bootcamp options subject to availability. Please verify with the camp schedule above before registering for PM bootcamps )

  10% off of additional weeks if registering for multiple weeks

• Priority registration is available for students signing up for the full week! Registration for individual days available on Sunday before the camp week starts. Daily drop-in rate is $97/ day

• Supplies are not provided and may very by camp. We will email you a supply list after registration.

Cancelations: There will be a $35 or one class cancelation fee if cancel one week ahead. There will be a $100 or two classes cancelation fee if canceled less than one week ahead by 8pm on the Saturday before camp starts. If cancel after 8pm on the Saturday before the camp starts or after the camp started, there will be no credit or refund.

What you will learn:

Gestural Ink & Observational Drawing : Teacher - Lulu

This expressive class is inspired by Chinese ink painting and calligraphy, emphasizing gestural mark-making, fast thinking, and quick decision-making to capture the essence, energy, and atmosphere of an object, figure, or environment. Students produce a high volume of work in a short time, combining ink with other materials as mixed media through both quick studies and longer exercises. The last day of camp (Friday) includes a live model, supporting observational and gestural painting with a strong focus on proportion, movement, and dynamic form. Short critiques and brief one-on-one discussions at the end of each session highlight strengths and areas for improvement, encouraging rapid growth and confident, intuitive expression.

Figure drawing focus on body proportion and gesture:

Students will learn about bone and muscle structures and how to capture the body movement. Figure drawing is an important skills to have if students are interested in concept arts, animations, fashion designs.

 Developing Creative Artworks for portfolio:

Students will learn the steps of idea development, researching, collaging, drawing and/or painting, through a structural process to prepare art for portfolios or competitions

Still life drawing from observation:

Students will learn the fundamentals of composition, geometry, lighting, texture and shadings techniques as it applies to still life arrangements. Using pencil, charcoal and conte and acrylic students will learn to create still life drawings and paintings from observation.

ProCreate Digital Art

Over five engaging afternoons (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM), you'll dive into the basics of ProCreate, from learning essential tools to creating your own original digital artwork. Day 1 focuses on mastering the app’s features, Day 2 helps you develop and sketch your concepts, and Days 3-4 are dedicated to refining your digital skills and preparing for your final print. On Day 5, you'll put the finishing touches on your piece, with the option to add hand-drawn elements or finalize your digital design. Each student will have their final project printed on 13"x19" enhanced matte paper for just a $3 printing fee. Required materials: iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, ProCreate app ($10), and an eagerness to create

Art Portfolio Bootcamp: Research, Write, Format

This bootcamp helps students create a strong art portfolio by focusing on both artistic and research development and written reflection. Over two weeks, students will refine their creative ideas, learn about art history, and develop their skills through sketching, mood boards, and final projects. They'll also learn how to write about their artwork and process, a key skill for AP Art and college applications. By the end of this fast-paced course, students will have a complete understanding of researching, writing, and formatting a cohesive portfolio.  A field trip to a local museum will also provide real-world inspiration.