Summer Programs for Teens

ACX Teens is where high school students in grades 9–12 find a world of art and design classes to suit their interests and needs. We offer three different summer programs: 10-Week Saturday Classes, One- and Two-Week Workshops and Summer Intensives.

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Explore Summer Classes for Teens

• 10-Week Saturday Classes
• One- and Two-Week Workshops
• Summer Intensives

10-Week Saturday Classes

Most ACX Teens weekend courses meet in-person at ArtCenter’s campus in Pasadena with a select number taking place online.

Classes run June 1—Aug. 10, on Saturdays from either 9 AM—12 PM or 1—4 PM

Tuition for most all classes is $500. Material costs can range from $0-100, plus any lab fees, noted in course descriptions.

One- and Two-Week Workshops

Most ACX Teens workshops meet in-person at ArtCenter’s campus in Pasadena with a select number taking place online.

Each workshop takes place Monday—Friday, from either 9 AM—12 PM or 1—4 PM, offering the option to build out a custom art and design program over the course of July, or to try one class out for the first time.

Tuition for 1-week workshops is $300, and $600 for 2-week workshops. Material costs can range from $0-100, plus any lab fees, noted in course descriptions.

We're pleased to offer four sessions to suit your schedule:

Summer Intensives

Summer Intensives are offered both in-person or online and take place July 8—August 10, Monday—Friday from 9 AM—4:30 PM.

Tuition for Summer Intensives is $2,500. Material costs are estimated at $100-150.

The ACX Teens Summer Intensive opportunity is designed for those ready and excited to pursue a future in art and design. This immersive experience allows students to spend four weeks learning how to work in a professional studio environment, alongside others who hold a similar excitement for a practice.

Students will collaborate as they study art and design history, cultural icons and current trends, all while building work ready to be used in a portfolio. Classes conclude in a final exhibition, critique and celebration of work.