Teens
Art Classes and Camps for Teens
We help teens ages 13-17 build confidence, independence, and creative skills through hands-on arts experiences. Our programs encourage students to explore personal interests, develop their unique creative voice, collaborate with peers, and take on meaningful projects in a supportive environment where they can grow, connect and create
FALL EVENTS: teen night
Teen Night is a creative community hangout for ages 13-17 where teens can make art, play games, connect with friends, relax, or work on personal projects. Each event offers hands-on activities like jewelry, costume design, clay, mending, and more in a welcoming studio environment.
FALL EVENTS: tWeen night
Tween Night is a monthly creative community hangout where tweens can make art, play games, connect with friends, relax, or work on personal projects. Each event offers hands-on activities like jewelry, costume design, clay, mending, and more in a welcoming studio environment.
HOLIDAY CAMPS: THANKSGIVING
Join us for the annual Creature Horse Races, a fantastical Thanksgiving tradition at Creature Academy! This camp celebrates imagination, teamwork, and a little friendly competition.
Campers will dream up original characters, create creature and horse masks, craft trophies, bake delicious treats for the concession stand, and transform Clouet Gardens into a race track! The session culminates in the Creature Horse Races at Clouet Gardens, where students will team up in pairs and race for the chance to take home 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place!
DATES:
Nov 23 - 25
8:30-3:30 p.m.
Extended hours: 8:00-5:30pm
AGES: 6-13
HOLIDAY CAMPS: WINTER CAMP
Over 8 days, students will transform the Creature Academy into a Mardi Gras wonderland, creating a brand-new large-scale art installation inspired by our 2026–27 theme. They’ll also help plan the ultimate celebration with party games, entertainment, centerpieces, treats, and more!
🎉 Save the party date: Saturday, January 9!
Students can also choose from Mardi Gras-inspired projects like costume design, throws, shoebox floats, and more.
DATES:
Dec 18 - Jan 4, Drop In Registration Available
8:30-3:30 p.m.
Extended hours: 8:00-5:30pm
AGES: 6-13
HOLIDAY CAMPS: SPRING BREAK
We’re filming the next official Art Camp 504 music video! Our student rock stars will be involved in every part of the filmmaking process—designing costumes, creating props, hair & makeup, animation, choreographing, filming, and editing.
We’ll record the chorus together, and students will even have the opportunity to bring their instruments to camp on recording days! And, of course, every Friday we’ll be cooking lunch together!
DATES:
March 22 - April 2, Drop In Registration Available
8:30-3:30 p.m.
Extended hours: 8:00-5:30pm
AGES: 6-13
AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
Fall Semester classes run from September through December.
Classes are open for enrollment until capacity is met.
Join us for a special two week ornament making class! Family members and students join in the fun together! Artists will explore a variety of clay tools, experiment with underglazes, and complete beautiful kiln-fired pieces to take home at the end of the session.
Family Ceramics: Make an ornament
DATES: Dec 3 & 10
Thursdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.
AGES: Adults and ages 6+
Fall Semester: Film Club
Students explore the history of filmmaking while creating their own original films. They learn storytelling, scriptwriting, cinematography, acting, and production design, using digital tools like CapCut, Stop Motion Studio, Canva and more. Student films premiere at the Art Camp Film Festival at the Broad Theater!
DATES:
Mondays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.
AGES: Ages 10-14
Fall Semester: Dungeons & Dragons
Open to beginners and experienced players alike, this Dungeons & Dragons class invites students to embark on epic adventures while building teamwork, creativity, storytelling, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Players work together to overcome challenges in one of our most popular classes.
WEDNESDAY CLASSES
at Z’otz on Oak
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Ages 12–16
FRIDAY CLASSES
at Mojo on Magazine
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Ages 10–14
SATURDAY CLASSES
at Go 4 Games
1:00–2:45 p.m.
Ages 11–14
Fall Semester Studio Art: Drawing & Painting
Students build drawing and painting skills while exploring a variety of traditional art materials and techniques. Through guided lessons, creative projects, individualized support, and group critiques, young artists develop confidence, strengthen their artistic voice, and showcase their work in a final art exhibition.
DATES:
Tuesdays 5:15-6:45 p.m.
AGES: 10-14
Fall Semester: YOUNG ARTIST SOCIAL CLUB
In Imagination Nation, Students choose a personal project to pursue - such as writing a novel, painting a series, designing a game, composing music or more. They learn how to set goals, develop a project plan, and stay motivated with the support of their peers. This is more than an art class - Imagination Nation is a social group for young artists!
DATES:
Wednesdays 5:15-6:45 p.m.
AGES: 10-14