2022 & 2023 Terms: Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring
The Art Academy operates on a quarterly schedule.
During each term, classes meet once a week for eight weeks. See your class page or review the schedule below for meeting times. We offer both online and in-person classes.
Find out about our online offerings here.
All of our classes run for 8 weeks and cost $220 per term.
Summer 2022: June 20th – August 21*
– NEW SUMMER BREAK DATES – no classes on Fourth of July week (July 2nd – July 8th)
That makes the next Saturday class at The Art Academy take place on July 9th!
Fall 2022: September 26th – December 4th
– no classes on MEA Week (October 17th – October 23rd)
– no classes on Halloween (October 31st). Make-up classes will be held on December 5th.
– no classes on Thanksgiving week (November 21st – November 27th)
Winter 2023: January 15th – March 12th
Spring 2023: April 3th – May 28th
SUMMER 2022 CLASS AND CAMP INFORMATION
This Summer we are offering both In-Person and Online classes, along with three Outdoor Landscape Camps.
Please read the information below for all pertinent information regarding our 2022 Summer Schedule.
START AND END DATES FOR THE SUMMER TERM
Summer 2022: June 20st – August 21nd
– no classes on Fourth of July week (July 3rd – July 9th)
PRINTABLE SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE
IN-PERSON CLASSES, ONLINE CLASSES, AND LANDSCAPE CAMP GROUPED BY CATEGORY
IN-PERSON CLASSES
The COVID virus is spread mostly through the concentration of particles in the air. This is more often the case than through surfaces. With this in mind, spaces need airflow to stay safe.
- We will follow all CDC Federal, State and City guidelines regarding masks and social distancing.
- Though the CDC has eased mask guidelines, we still recommend that masks are worn inside our school.
- In-person classes will be held at The Art Academy. Doors will be opened before and after each class to introduce new outside air into the school and an air purifier will be used during each session. Fans and/or ceiling fans will also be turned on. Hand sanitizer will be available.
- If students feel ill we ask that they stay home and do not attend class.
- There will be in-person make-up classes.
| SUMMER IN-PERSON AGES 7-8* BASIC ELEMENTS CLASS SCHEDULE | |
| DAY | TIME |
| MONDAYS | 5:00pm – 6:30pm |
| SATURDAYS | 10:30am – 12:00pm |
| SUMMER IN-PERSON 9-13 & 14-18 CHILDREN & TEEN FUNDAMENTALS CLASS SCHEDULE |
|
| DAY | TIME |
| TUESDAYS | 2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| WEDNESDAYS |
2:00pm – 4:00pm |
| 6:00pm – 8:00pm | |
| THURSDAYS | 6:00pm – 8:00pm |
| SATURDAYS |
10:00am – 12:00pm |
| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | |
| 3:30pm – 5:30pm | |
| SUMMER IN-PERSON ADULT* CLASS SCHEDULE | |
| DAY | TIME |
| MONDAYS | 7:00pm – 9:00pm |
| TUESDAYS | 6:00pm – 8:00pm (This includes, but is not limited to, the Oil Study class) |
| WEDNESDAYS | 6:00pm – 8:00pm |
| THURSDAYS | 10:00am – 12:00pm |
| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | |
| SATURDAYS |
10:00am – 12:00pm |
| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | |
| 3:30pm – 5:30pm | |
*No matter what your artistic goals may encompass – be it drawing, pen & ink, watercolor, or oil painting – or whether you need to work on your anatomy, composition, or creativity, this composite online class of ALL our traditional adult programs will help you climb to the next rung on the ladder of excellence in your artistic career.
COST FOR ALL IN-PERSON CLASSES
The cost for each class is $220. Please register online at https://theartacademy.net/online-registration/.
ONLINE CLASSES
- We have found that Online classes are great for students who struggle to find the motivation to work on projects at home.
- Everyone works on individual projects.
- The online classes will be held via Zoom.
- An invitation will be sent to participants 15 minutes before a class begins, with students entering the Zoom classroom 5 minutes before class time.
- We will begin with hellos, followed by one-on-one introductory comments given on each project.
- Throughout the class students may send photos of their work to their teacher via email.
- Photos will be shared and analyzed by way of the screenshare feature on Zoom. This will give everyone the opportunity to learn from other students’ projects.
- The class ends with an overview of projects and ideas for personalized homework if students desire to do it.
- We realize that The Art Academy benefits students in two distinct ways. First, there is the instruction; but equally important is the informal interaction pupils have with fellow students and teachers. To that end, EVERY online class comes with a weekly Friday Night Hangout Session. The session runs from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
a. These Sessions form a gathering of likeminded individuals to work on projects while casually enjoying the company of others.
b. There is always a teacher monitoring the session so students can get extra help with any challenges they may be experiencing in their artwork. - Students may also use the Hangout Sessions to make up any classes that have missed throughout the term.
| SUMMER ONLINE CHILD & TEEN CLASS SCHEDULE | ||
| DAY | CLASS | TIME |
| TUESDAYS | Fundamentals Ages 10-18 |
6:00pm – 8:00pm |
| THURSDAYS | Advanced Class for Teens Ages 13 & up |
6:00pm – 8:00pm Students should have advanced to the level of Advanced Watercolor |
| WEDNESDAYS | Character Design Ages 12 & up |
6:30pm-8:30pm |
| SATURDAYS | 3:30pm-5:30pm | |
| TUESDAYS | Comic, Graphic Novel & Visual Storytelling Ages 12 & up |
7:00pm-9:00pm |
| THURSDAYS | Digital Illustration & Composition Ages 14 & up |
6:30pm-8:30pm |
| SUMMER ONLINE ADULT CLASS SCHEDULE | ||
| DAY | CLASS | TIME |
| THURSDAYS | Adult Online Composite Class* | 9:30am-11:30am 6:00pm-8:00pm |
| WEDNESDAYS | Character Design | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
| SATURDAYS | 3:30pm-5:30pm | |
| TUESDAYS | Comic, Graphic Novel & Visual Storytelling | 7:00pm-9:00pm |
| THURSDAYS | Digital Illustration & Composition | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
*No matter what your artistic goals may encompass – be it drawing, pen & ink, watercolor, or oil painting – or whether you need to work on your anatomy, composition, or creativity, this composite online class of ALL our traditional adult programs will help you climb to the next rung on the ladder of excellence in your artistic career.
COST FOR ALL ONLINE CLASSES
The cost for each class is $220. Please register online at https://theartacademy.net/online-registration/.
OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE CAMPS, AGES 13-18
CAMPS BEGIN
JULY 31st and run through AUGUST 22nd
- This camp is for students interested in learning and perfecting sketching from nature in pencil, ink, watercolor, and oil painting.
- Include in each class is instruction on the basic techniques of color mixing and brush handling.
- Outdoor students will have the opportunity to apply their newfound knowledge in front of nature.
- Careful observation, good drawing and confidence in painting will be emphasized.
| SUMMER IN-PERSON TEEN LANDSCAPE CAMP, AGES 13-19 | |
| DAY | TIMES AND LOCATION |
| Sunday, July 31st | FREE LECTURE by STUART LOUGHRIDGE: Sketching on Paper from Nature
1:00pm-3:00pm+ (Held at The Art Academy) |
| Tuesday, August 2nd to Friday August 5th |
STUART LOUGHRIDGE SUMMER WORKSHOP 1: Outdoor Landscape Sketching in Pencil and Watercolor
9:00am – 5:00pm (Held at Lilydale Park – Lake Pickerel) |
| Thursday, August 18th to Sunday, August 21st |
STUART LOUGHRIDGE SUMMER WORKSHOP 2: In Studio Compositional Development Workshop with an Emphasis on Finish
9:00am – 5:00pm (Held at Stuart's Studio off 7th Street in St Paul) |
| Thursday August 18th to Sunday, August 22nd |
JACK DANT SUMMER WORKSHOP: Plein Air Outdoor Landscape Painting in Oils
Thursday: 6:00pm-9:00pm (Held at The Art Academy) |
COST FOR OUR OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE CAMPS
The cost for 1 camp is $350.
The cost for 2 camps is $625.
The cost for 3 camps is $950.
Please register online at https://theartacademy.net/online-registration/.
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