Art Classes for Teens in Lawrence

Art For Every Teen

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Embrace Art

Whether you’re a dedicated student of ceramics or a prolific doodler, there’s a place for you at Lawrence Arts Center! We provide a varied assortment of art classes for teens in Lawrence. These courses cover everything from sculpture to sticker design to screen printing and metalsmithing.

Use high-quality materials and tools and learn from professional artists to pursue ideas without grades or assessments. Explore your personal style and make art that matters to you.

If you’re interested in enrolling your teen in art classes, reach out! We have financial aid available to ensure every teenager in our community has access to art classes.

Our Facilities & Curriculum

Visual Arts Center

We’re committed to providing the Lawrence area with a facility that welcomes them into the world of art. This includes dedicated spaces for art classes for teens in Lawrence, each featuring the tools and technology they need to safely connect with their inner artist.

  • Ceramics Studio
  • Digital Media Lab
  • Metals Studio
  • Printmaking Studio
  • Photography Studio
  • Painting & Drawing Studios

Teen Art Classes

The art classes we offer for teens span everything from day camps to visual arts studios. The subject of classes varies from graphic novels to sculpture, watercolor to ceramics. The choice is yours! For more details on our art classes for teens, view the class descriptions.

Current Classes

Middle/High School Visual Arts

Teen Ceramics: Illustrative Surfaces[25WSP]
03/25/25 - 04/29/25, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 13 to 18 | Maeve Hilgers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | SYTCB
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Learn to create handbuild forms with intricately illustrated surfaces full of animals, landscapes, or abstract designs. We'll learn decorative techniques and use specialized tools to carve and draw onto soft clay and paint with underglazes onto fired pots.
Teen Darkroom Photography[25WSP]
03/26/25 - 05/14/25, 4:00PM - 5:30PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | Ann Dean | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | SYTPHB
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
Learn the basics of 35mm photography, including composition and camera mechanics, film development and darkroom printing. Film, chemicals, and paper provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own 35 mm film camera or one can be provided by the Arts Center.
Teen Acrylic Painting[25WSP]
03/25/25 - 04/29/25, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 13 to 18 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | SYTP
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Learn the basics of acrylic painting while creating a finished canvas painting. Students will learn to lay out a composition, mix colors and experiment with paint application while painting in a personal style.
Teen Print Shop[25WSP]
03/26/25 - 04/30/25, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | AnnaBelle Lee Withington | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | SYTPB
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Get comfortable in the Printmaking Studio while exploring the many possibilities of printmaking. Students will learn to make painterly monotypes and create carved block prints using a large-format printing press to make piles of prints.
Teen Drawing: Pushing Color[25WSP]
04/23/25 - 05/14/25, 3:30PM - 4:45PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | Mia Forsberg-Haverkamp | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | SYTDB
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
Push the limits of color as we learn to create dazzling drawings using advanced color pencil techniques, chalk pastels, and more.
Teen Digital Arts: Character Animation[25WSP]
03/24/25 - 04/28/25, 5:30PM - 7:30PM | MO
Ages 13 to 18 | Yekyoung Kim | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | SYTDIGB
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Bring your drawings to life as we learn to make characters move across the screen. Students will learn the fundamentals of digital animation to make short studies of a character walking, skipping, or lumbering from here to there.
Sewing & Fashion: Patchwork Accessories[25WSP]
03/27/25 - 05/1/25, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 13 to 18 | Twiggy Cercy | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | SYTT
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Learn to piece together bits of fabric to create ‘collaged’ patchwork material full of fun colors and patterns to sew one-of-a-kind hats, scarves, or bags. Students will learn to work from a pattern to assemble stylish their accessories using sewing machines, sergers, and hand-stitching.
Teen Writers Workshop (A)[25WSP]
02/22/25 - 02/22/25, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | SA
Ages 13 to 18 | Jenea Havener | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTWRTA
Members $50 | Non-Members $50
Hang out with fellow teen writers for an afternoon packed with fun writing prompts, engaging challenges, and creative games designed to spark new ideas and sharpen your storytelling skills. Fuel your imagination with snacks while we craft unique stories together! Each workshop will present fresh challenges, so you can sign up for one or both days of creative writing exploration.
Teen Writers Workshop (B)[25WSP]
04/12/25 - 04/12/25, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | SA
Ages 13 to 18 | Jenea Havener | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTWRTB
Members $50 | Non-Members $50
Hang out with fellow teen writers for an afternoon packed with fun writing prompts, engaging challenges, and creative games designed to spark new ideas and sharpen your storytelling skills. Fuel your imagination with snacks while we craft unique stories together! Each workshop will present fresh challenges, so you can sign up for one or both days of creative writing exploration.
Teen Painterly Printmaking[25WSP]
02/2/25 - 02/2/25, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | SU
Ages 13 to 18 | Rachel Beer | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTWKSHPA
Members $50 | Non-Members $50
Let your creativity flow in the print studio as we explore expressive mark-making and color layering through various monotype printmaking techniques using the printing press.
Teen Digital Illustration: Bizarro Characters[25WSP]
04/12/25 - 04/12/25, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | SU
Ages 13 to 18 | Mia Forsberg-Haverkamp | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTWKSHPB
Members $50 | Non-Members $50
Create wild original characters in this workshop that will introduce digital illustration fundamentals. We’ll learn to control layers of color and detail using, Adobe Illustrator or Procreate, to take our sketchbook drawings into a digital world. Students can bring personal tablets or use the Arts Center’s desktop computers in the Digital Media Lab.
Teen Life Drawing: Open Model[25WSP]
03/14/25 - 03/14/25, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | Andy Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTSOA
Members $55 | Non-Members $55
Hone your drawing skills with a nude model. Students will receive individualized instruction and guidance while focusing on aspects of figure drawing to use within a portfolio or to gain confidence with the human form. Ages 14+ with written permission from a guardian.
Teen Fan Art Sketch Sesh [25WSP]
03/20/25 - 03/20/25, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | TH
Ages 13 to 18 | Mia Forsberg-Haverkamp | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTSOC
Members $55 | Non-Members $55
Experiment with new drawing tools and materials while creating artwork inspired by your favorite characters, show, book, or music!
Teen Wheel Throwing & Special Projects[25WSP]
01/28/25 - 03/4/25, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 13 to 18 | Michelle Rogne | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTCA
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Beginners will learn the fundamentals of wheel-thrown ceramics while returning students strengthen their skills to pursue personal projects with individualized instruction.
Teen Watercolor & More[25WSP]
01/28/25 - 03/4/25, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 13 to 18 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTWC
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Explore the world of water-media as you learn to control watercolors, ink, and gouache to create painterly pictures full of color.
Teen Digital Media Club (A)[25WSP]
01/30/25 - 03/6/25, 7:00PM - 8:30PM | TH
Ages 13 to 18 | Mia Forsberg-Haverkamp | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTDMCA
Members $120 | Non-Members $120
Have a digital project or idea you want to work on? The Teen Digital Media Club is a chance to hang out, put on some tunes or a movie, and create with guidance from an LAC artist. Students are welcome to bring their own devices or make use of the computers, Adobe Creative Suite, and other creative apps in the Art Center's Digital Media Lab.
Teen Drawing: Pen & Ink Illustration[25WSP]
01/22/25 - 02/12/25, 3:30PM - 4:45PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | Mia Forsberg-Haverkamp | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTDA
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
Learn to control pen and ink to create dynamic illustrations. We'll experiment with mark-making, drawing from observation, and creating loose imaginative drawings with markers and pens.
Teen Screen Printing[25WSP]
01/29/25 - 03/5/25, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | AnnaBelle Lee Withington | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTPA
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Create bold, personal designs on t-shirts, totes, and more! This class is designed for first-time screen printers as well as returning students to make wearable art with unique style.
Teen Digital Photography[25WSP]
01/29/25 - 03/5/25, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTPHA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Crack the code on your digital camera in this class, which will teach you to take charge of your camera's settings and controls. We will spend time practicing with different subjects to better understand our camera's functions, learn to use studio lighting, and use basic editing software to give our images a final polish. Students are encouraged to bring a digital camera or contact the Arts Center at the time of enrollment to borrow a camera.
Teen Metals: Make Cool Stuff[25WSP]
01/30/25 - 03/6/25, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 13 to 18 | Jules Sotomayor | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTM
Members $180 | Non-Members $180
Learn to wield hammers, torches, and blades to make cool stuff with metal. We'll learn the basics of cutting, polishing, and fusing metals to make stunning small sculptures or stylish jewelry to awe your friends.
Teen Digital Arts: Posters with Purpose[25WSP]
01/27/25 - 03/3/25, 5:30PM - 7:30PM | MO
Ages 13 to 18 | Yekyoung Kim | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTDIGA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Develop your own illustration style while creating digital drawings inspired by your favorite book, movie, comic book, or musician. We'll learn to use digital software tools to make stylized pop star portraits, fantasy environments, anime-style characters, or whatever sparks your fandom.
Teen Life Drawing[25WSP]
02/19/25 - 04/16/25, 3:30PM - 4:45PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | Todd Poteet | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTLD
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
This class will prepare teen artists to draw from nude models to build a portfolio and further their artistic knowledge of the human form, line weight, mark-making, and observational skills. Instruction will begin with sketches and studies of human proportions using dressed models, skeletal examples and reproductions. Students will finish with several weeks of drawing the nude form. Ages 14+ with written permission from a guardian. No class Wednesday, March 19.
Teen Digital Media Club (B)[25WSP]
03/27/25 - 05/1/25, 7:00PM - 8:30PM | TH
Ages 13 to 18 | Mia Forsberg-Haverkamp | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTDMCB
Members $120 | Non-Members $120
Have a digital project or idea you want to work on? The Teen Digital Media Club is a chance to hang out, put on some tunes or a movie, and create with guidance from an LAC artist. Students are welcome to bring their own devices or make use of the computers, Adobe Creative Suite, and other creative apps in the Art Center's Digital Media Lab.

Teen Artist Co-Op

Teen Artist Co-Op (B)[25WSP]
03/24/25 - 04/28/25, 4:30PM - 6:30PM | MO
Ages 13 to 18 | Sydni William | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | SYTCOOPB
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
This open-studio opportunity empowers students to explore their creativity with guidance from LAC artists. Begin and end each session with a studio check-in to share ideas and receive feedback, while everything in between is up to you! Students can build their portfolios, experiment with new tools and techniques, or simply hang out and make art with other teen artists. In addition to access to the supply closets and studio equipment, each Co-Op member receives a personal supply budget to select tools or materials specific to their creative interests that are theirs to keep. Co-Op members also receive FREE access to teen workshops and a discount code for 20% off all other teen visual arts classes that session.
Teen Drop-in Studio (C)[25WSP]
03/23/25 - 03/23/25, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | SU
Ages 13 to 18 | Andy Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | SYTDROPC
Members $0 | Non-Members $0
Drop in and make art! This free work-in-progress studio encourages students to bring in special projects to use the Arts Center's equipment, tools and materials and receive feedback from a Co-Op mentor-artists on in-progress artworks, or just hang out and make art.
Teen Drop-in Studio (D)[25WSP]
04/20/25 - 04/20/25, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | SU
Ages 13 to 18 | Andy Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | SYTDROPD
Members $0 | Non-Members $0
Drop in and make art! This free work-in-progress studio encourages students to bring in special projects to use the Arts Center's equipment, tools and materials and receive feedback from a Co-Op mentor-artists on in-progress artworks, or just hang out and make art.
Teen Artist Co-Op (A)[25WSP]
01/27/25 - 03/3/25, 4:30PM - 6:30PM | MO
Ages 13 to 18 | Sydni William | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTCOOPA
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
This open-studio opportunity empowers students to explore their creativity with guidance from LAC artists. Begin and end each session with a studio check-in to share ideas and receive feedback, while everything in between is up to you! Students can build their portfolios, experiment with new tools and techniques, or simply hang out and make art with other teen artists. In addition to access to the supply closets and studio equipment, each Co-Op member receives a personal supply budget to select tools or materials specific to their creative interests that are theirs to keep. Co-Op members also receive FREE access to teen workshops and a discount code for 20% off all other teen visual arts classes that session.
Teen Drop-In Studio (A)[25WSP]
01/19/25 - 01/19/25, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | SU
Ages 13 to 18 | Andy Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTDROPA
Members $0 | Non-Members $0
Drop in and make art! This free work-in-progress studio encourages students to bring in special projects to use the Arts Center's equipment, tools and materials and receive feedback from a Co-Op mentor-artists on in-progress artworks, or just hang out and make art.
Teen Drop-in Studio (B)[25WSP]
02/16/25 - 02/16/25, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | SU
Ages 13 to 18 | Andy Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTDROPB
Members $0 | Non-Members $0
Drop in and make art! This free work-in-progress studio encourages students to bring in special projects to use the Arts Center's equipment, tools and materials and receive feedback from a Co-Op mentor-artists on in-progress artworks, or just hang out and make art.
Teen Screen Print Crash Course[25WSP]
03/19/25 - 03/19/25, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | Sydni William | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling (Members Only) | WYTSOB
Members $55 | Non-Members $55
Jump into screen printing and learn the process from start to finish. Students will create an original design to print onto a t-shirt and posters.

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Make Art Part of Their Daily Life

Interested in enrolling in an arts class in Lawrence? We have financial aid available to those who need it to ensure classes are accessible to everyone.

Art is for Everyone

Making Art Accessible to All

Lawrence Arts Center is here to ensure anyone—of any age and any background—can connect with a supportive community and flex their creative muscles. With contemporary exhibitions, performances, and an array of music education classes for adults and kids, everyone will find something that’s right for them.

Our primary state-of-the-art facility at 940 New Hampshire St. features classrooms, studios, theatres, and more. To further support the community, we also have a space for classes and rehearsal at 10th & Mass Studios.

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