Teen Summer Intensive 2026

Teen Summer Intensive 2026

Teen Summer | Available

All Levels
7/6/2026-7/31/2026
10:00 AM-4:00 PM EDT on Mon Tue Wed Th Fri
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$1,950.00

Teen Summer Intensive 2026

Teen Summer | Available 

2026 Teen Summer Program Details:
Ages 14-18
Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 31st (4 weeks)
Monday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm
Tuition Fee: $1950 (all supplies included) 
Join our four-week intensive teen workshop this summer and work with practicing artists through various approaches to making art. The class will transition to a new focus each week starting with drawing, moving on to painting, printmaking, and cyanotypes, as students get to experience studying under 4-5 different faculty members. Students will be divided into two groups, working on different floors, but will come together for lunch and critiques. Additionally, students will learn how to put together a portfolio and assist in a portfolio-review session. The program will conclude with a final one-day exhibition of select artwork from every student in the school's gallery. WSS will host students and their families for a reception on the last day of the program. 

Families are encouraged to apply for a scholarship! More information can be found here. 
 
Registration is in 3 parts:

1.  Payment. 
2.  A questionnaire for your teen will be part of the checkout process.
3. A  visual essay or written essay is also required as preparation before the program starts. This work is shared with faculty and the Artistic Director. Deadline: Tuesday, June 30th.

 Teens must send a visual creative essay or a written essay with a choice of the following prompts: 
  • In what ways do you transform challenges into creative expression?
  • How does your art remind you of your inner power? 

A visual essay is preferred but a written essay may be submitted; all submitted essays must be original, expressive pieces. Visual artwork and/or written essays must directly respond to one of the prompts. Please send your original files (PDF & Images) to admin@washingtonstudioschool.org with an introduction of your work. 
 
 
This year's teen program faculty will be announced at a later date. 
   
                                

                            
			
          
                        

        	            
        		
                            

				

    

  • Payment Plans
    Payment plans are available during the registration checkout process however a minimum of $390 will be due at registration. 
     
    Parents/Guardians/Sponsors can select the following payment plans:  
     
    • 2 Monthly Payments: 2 payments over 2 months, paid on the second Friday of each month.

    If you select a 2-monthly payment plan, your first payment of $780.00 will be due 5/12/2026. If you register after 5/12, you will automatically be charged for the first month (in addition to the minimum tuition fee due at registration). Your second payment would be due on 6/9/2026. 

    • 4 Weekly Payments: 4 payments over 4 weeks, paid on Mondays. 
    If you select a 4-weekly payment plan, your first payment of $390.00 would be due by 6/8, then recurring every following Monday (6/15, 6/22, 6/29). If you register after 6/15, you will automatically be charged for the first and second week (in addition to the minimum tuition fee due at registration). 


    *Please note that tuition must be paid in full before the start of the program. Payment plans cannot exceed the start date of the program, and negative balances will retroactively be charged to the payment method on the account if registration is the day before or on July 6th (Start of Teen Summer Program). 
     
    It takes a village! Students attending this program in previous years have greatly benefited from seeking support from family members, friends, and even neighbors. We encourage prospective students and their guardians to also seek support from their personal community.
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  • All supplies are included in tuition. 

    We only ask that students bring a portfolio to store and transport their work  home. 

    Students who pack a lunch may make use of our refrigerator and microwave/toaster oven. 
    Otherwise, there are many local business that they can purchase a lunch from.  
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