Summer Youth Art Intensives combine studio-based arts learning with mentorship for aspiring artists ages 13–18. Students build artistic skills, gain confidence, and receive guidance to help them take the next steps toward future goals.
Make Art at Richmond Art Center this Summer! Now Accepting Applications!
Deadline to Apply Extended to: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, June 10, 2025
Youth Art Intensives are free to attend – but space is limited. Students ages 13–18 must complete a short application to participate.
How to Apply:
Questions? Contact the Education Office at 510-620-5543 or email education@richmondartcenter.org
SUMMER CLASSES 2025
Cartoon Creations
Learn animation using Procreate – one of today’s most popular digital art tools. With guidance from a professional digital artist, students will explore the building blocks of character design and world-building to create their very own cartoons. iPads with Procreate will be used; bring your own or Richmond Art Center will lend iPads with styluses during class. Instructor: Swaleha M. (Swaleha is trilingual English, Urdu and Punjabi)
Students are required to attend all sessions on the following dates:
The Joy of Sunprinting
Tell your story through cyanotype! In this class, students will explore collage, mixed media, and sunprinting while learning how to creatively archive personal and family histories using photos, drawings, plants, and more. Instructor: Bella B.
Students are required to attend all sessions on the following dates:
Mixed Media Drawing
Explore making spontaneous drawings, playing with different media, and building on the magic that comes from their interactions. We will create dynamic, vibrant images using different media such as soft and oil pastels, gouache, watercolor, crayon, pencil and more, and can apply the techniques learned to both abstract and more representational drawing styles. Come away with new ideas of how to make a drawing and have fun learning! All experience levels are welcome. Instructor: Anjelica C.
Students are required to attend all sessions on the following dates:
April 9 – June 14, 2025
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