Summer Art: Grades 6-9
Get ready for a summer packed full of creativity! The TU Community Art Center provides morning and afternoon two-week programs for rising 6th – 9th graders. Each session is crafted to spark imagination and build confidence as students experiment with diverse materials, develop new techniques, and discover inspiring artists and art traditions– all within a welcoming, supportive, and seriously fun environment.
What We Offer
- Three 2-week sessions
- A Monday – Friday program with full and half-day options
- A TU staff member supervised "bring your own lunch" hour for full-day campers (no additional fee)
- Classes staffed by TU's pre-service art educators and current graduate students
Digital Studio
Two-Week Sessions | Mornings 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Grades 6 – 9
Youth of all abilities will have an opportunity to explore the world of digital art-making. Participants will use a range of digital methods and computer programs to create artworks that may include digital photography, digital drawing, and animation. They will acquire new skills and learn about new media artists to inspire creative expression in a supportive studio environment!
Every session offers different projects and challenges for those enrolled for multiple weeks.
Please note: TU staff supervised “bring your own” lunch hour is included for participants registered for both morning and afternoon (no additional fee).
Drawing & Painting Studio
Two-Week Sessions | Afternoons 1 – 4 p.m. | Grades 6 – 9
This workshop is designed for youth of all abilities who love to draw and paint! Participants will have the opportunity to create works of art from imagination and observation using a variety of 2D media. They will acquire new skills and learn about artists and art traditions to inspire their creative expression in a supportive studio environment.
Every session offers different projects and challenges for those enrolled for multiple weeks.
Please note: TU staff supervised “bring your own” lunch hour is included for participants registered for both morning and afternoon (no additional fee).
Session Dates + Tuition
Session 1
| June 15 – June 26 | Workshop/Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
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Digital Studio No class on June 19 |
$340 |
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Drawing & Painting Studio No class on June 19 |
$340 | |
| TU staff supervised “bring your own” lunch hour for full-day participants. No fee. |
Session 2
| June 29 – July 10 | Workshop/Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
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Digital Studio No class on July 3 |
$340 |
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Drawing & Painting Studio No class on July 3 |
$340 | |
| TU staff supervised “bring your own” lunch hour for full-day participants. No fee. |
Session 3
| July 13 – July 24 | Workshop/Time | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Studio Mornings, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
$375 |
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| Drawing & Painting Studio Afternoons, 1 – 4 p.m. |
$375 | |
| TU staff supervised “bring your own” lunch hour for full-day participants. No fee. |
Please note: We cannot accommodate partial sessions.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations more than 2 weeks before the first day of a session will receive a full tuition refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee)
- Cancellations 2 weeks before the start of a session will receive a 75% tuition refund
- Cancellations 1 week before the start of a session will receive a 50% tuition refund
- No refunds will be issued on or after the first day, whether or not the student attended
Registered Participants
Covid-19 Policy
Summer Art at TU classes are mask-optional. Towson University is no longer requiring masks to be worn by students, faculty, staff, and visitors. For more on TU’s COVID policies, please visit their COVID Response and Planning.
Health Forms
Health forms can be accessed and downloaded from the folder below:
Please email health forms to cachealthforms@towson.edu