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

Acrylic Painting[24SU]
07/29/24 - 08/2/24, 9:30AM - 12:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 13 to 18 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Completed | CYTJA9
Members $135 | Non-Members $150
Explore 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.
Wheel Thrown Ceramics (C)[24SU]
07/29/24 - 08/2/24, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 13 to 18 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
Class is Full - contact about waitlist | CYTCP9
Members $135 | Non-Members $150
This camp will introduce students to the skills needed to create a pot on the wheel with guided instruction as we practice creating functional forms. When not on the wheel, students can explore hand-building techniques to create small objects and sculptures.
Fashion Photography[24SU]
08/5/24 - 08/9/24, 9:30AM - 12:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 13 to 18 | Erika Kjorlie Geery | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | CYTBBA10
Members $135 | Non-Members $150
Express your unique style as we create fashionable looks and capture them with digital photography. We'll build and model outfits using vintage and costume clothing while learning to take striking photos using ambient street lighting and carefully composed studio lighting.
Graphic Novels[24SU]
08/5/24 - 08/9/24, 1:30PM - 4:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 13 to 18 | Erika Kjorlie Geery | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | CYTJP10
Members $130.5 | Non-Members $145
Learn to tell visual stories with original characters or fan fiction. We'll spend time sketching storyboards and designing characters, then work to produce a colorful panel page using alcohol markers, pen and ink.
Up-Cycled Fashions[24SU]
08/5/24 - 08/9/24, 1:30PM - 4:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 13 to 18 | Finn Finnerty | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | CYTBBP10
Members $135 | Non-Members $150
Give those thrift stores new life in this camp that will teach you easy alteration and transformation techniques to make old stuff new. After scouring the racks at downtown thrift stores, we’ll learn simple hand stitching and how to use a sewing machine to make one-of-a-kind fashion statements.
Wheel Thrown Ceramics (D)[24SU]
08/5/24 - 08/9/24, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 13 to 18 | Michelle Rogne | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | CYTCA10
Members $135 | Non-Members $150
This camp will introduce students to the skills needed to create a pot on the wheel with guided instruction as we practice creating functional forms. When not on the wheel, students can explore hand-building techniques to create small objects and sculptures.
Digital Media: Making the Brand[24SU]
07/29/24 - 08/2/24, 9:30AM - 12:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 13 to 18 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | CYTPA9
Members $135 | Non-Members $150
Learn what it takes to build a brand, logo, or mascot character that communicates an idea or exudes a vibe. We’ll learn digital design tools to craft our ideas and explore online marketplaces that could be used to launch a product line. We’ll produce a batch of stickers and trading cards, and take a trip to Acme T-Shirt Company to put our brand on a shirt.
Clay Jewelry[24SU]
08/5/24 - 08/9/24, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 13 to 18 | Michelle Rogne | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | CYTCP10
Members $135 | Non-Members $150
Create fashionable clay adornments using hand-building techniques to create pendants, earrings, pins, and bracelets. Students will also make a ceramic jewelry box, ring holder, or earring tree to hold our ceramic treasures. Students in this class are encouraged to attend an additional session on Saturday, August 17th to assemble their jewelry creations.
Watercolor and More[24FA]
09/10/24 - 10/15/24, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 13 to 18 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTWCA
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Explore the world of water-media as you learn to control watercolors, ink, and gouche to create painterly pictures full of color.
Wheel Throwing & Special Projects (A)[24FA]
09/10/24 - 10/15/24, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 13 to 18 | Michelle Rogne | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTCA
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Beginners will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing while returning students strengthen their skills to pursue personal projects with individual instruction.
Drawing: Everyday Things Everyday[24FA]
09/11/24 - 10/2/24, 3:00PM - 4:30PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | Matthew Lord | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTDA
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
This drawing and illustration class will encourage you to look closely at everyday objects and strengthen your drawing skills and confidence. We’ll build interesting stilllifes, explore the Art Center’s studios, and take trips down Mass Street to capture everyday things, people, and scenes in our sketchbooks.
Darkroom Photography[24FA]
09/11/24 - 10/16/24, 4:00PM - 5:30PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | Ann Dean | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTPH
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 by request.
Sewing & Fashion: Thrift Flips![24FA]
09/12/24 - 10/17/24, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 13 to 18 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTJA
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Learn to cut, alter, sew, and stitch reclaimed clothing into one-of-a-kind fashion statements. We’ll venture to Arizona Trading Company to spark our ideas and select thrifted garments to transform in the studio while learning to use sewing machines, hand, stitching, and other fashion alteration techniques. Students are encouraged to bring found clothing and will have a ‘fashion budget’ to purchase clothes to alter.
Screen Print: T-Shirts & Things[24FA]
09/12/24 - 10/17/24, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 13 to 18 | AnnaBelle Lee Withington | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTPA
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
This introduction to screen printing will teach students to create personal designs on t-shirts, totes, and more.
Teen Digital Arts: Teen Zines[24FA]
09/12/24 - 10/17/24, 5:30PM - 7:30PM | TH
Ages 13 to 18 | Yekyoung Kim | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTDIGA
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Learn about zine traditions and work together to publish a zine of our own while learning to use Photoshop and other digital tools to tell stories, make comics, or bring awareness to important issues. We'll print and learn to fold and assemble our pages in funky ways to make our zines stand out.
Teen Digital Media Club (A)[24FA]
09/10/24 - 10/15/24, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | TU
Ages 13 to 18 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTDIGB
Members $140 | Non-Members $140
Got a digital project or idea you want to work on? Join us for the Teen Digital Media Club 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 use of the LAC Digital Media Lab, full Adobe Creative Suite, and other creative apps.
Oil Painting[24FA]
10/22/24 - 12/3/24, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 13 to 18 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTWCB
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Gain confidence with oil painting as you learn to control a brush and palette knife to create layers of color and render accurate still-life studies.
Wheel Throwing & Special Projects (B)[24FA]
10/22/24 - 12/3/24, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 13 to 18 | Michelle Rogne | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTCB
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Beginners will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing while returning students strengthen their skills to pursue personal projects with individual instruction.
Drawing: Mosters and the Macabre[24FA]
10/9/24 - 10/30/24, 3:00PM - 4:30PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | Matthew Lord | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTDB
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
Get in the spooky spirit and learn to use color, value, and contrast to make drawings in the style of classic monster and horror illustrators. We’ll use pencil, pen & ink, charcoal, and watercolor to create drawings with mood and mystery.
Kinetic Cardboard Sculpture[24FA]
10/24/24 - 12/5/24, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 13 to 18 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTJB
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Investigate 3D design and simple robotics in this sculpture class where you’ll learn DIY construction techniques that can be used to create wild artworks that move with simple mechanisms.
Illustration: Tattoo Traditions[24FA]
10/24/24 - 12/5/24, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 13 to 18 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTPB
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Learn to make illustrations with watercolor and pen & ink in traditional American tattoo style. We’ll investigate the history of American tattoo styles while learning to draw and paint with control and flair.
Teen Digital Arts: Create & Animate[24FA]
10/24/24 - 12/5/24, 5:30PM - 7:30PM | TH
Ages 13 to 18 | Yekyoung Kim | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTDIGC
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Learn the fundamentals of digital animation using Photoshop tools and tricks. We'll spend time sketching character designs, and storyboarding, and learn about traditional animation techniques to bring our drawing to life.
Teen Digtial Media Club (B)[24FA]
10/22/24 - 12/5/24, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | TU
Ages 13 to 18 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTDIGD
Members $140 | Non-Members $140
Got a digital project or idea you want to work on? Join us for the Teen Digital Media Club 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 use of the LAC Digital Media Lab, full Adobe Creative Suite, and other creative apps.
Life Drawing: Cosplay Poses[24FA]
11/6/24 - 11/20/24, 5:00PM - 6:30PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | Todd Poteet | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTDC
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
Practice rendering the figure while drawing from costumed models in dynamic poses. Students will receive instruction on the fundamentals of proposition, mass, and gesture to create comic book-style studies.
Life Drawing: Open Model[24FA]
09/18/24 - 09/18/24, 9:30AM - 12:00PM | WE
Ages 13 to 18 | Andrew C Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTSOA
Members $55 | Non-Members $55
Join with other teen artists to 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 gain confidence with the human form. Ages 14+ with written permission for a guardian.
Screen Print Crash Course[24FA]
10/11/24 - 10/11/24, 9:30AM - 12:00PM | FR
Ages 13 to 18 | Andrew C Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTSOB
Members $55 | Non-Members $55
Jump into screen printing and learn the process from start to finish. Work collaboratively to create a design for printing onto tote bags and posters.
Handmade Sketchbooks[24FA]
10/17/24 - 10/18/24, 9:30AM - 12:00PM | TH, FR
Ages 13 to 18 | Sydni William | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTSOC
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
This two-part workshop will teach you to cut, fold, stitch, and assemble handmade sketchbooks unique enough to hold all your ideas and inspiration.

Teen Artist Co-Op

Teen Artist Co-Op (A)[24FA]
09/9/24 - 10/14/24, 4:30PM - 6:30PM | MO
Ages 13 to 18 | Sydni William | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTCOOPA
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
This open studio opportunity empowers students to explore their creativity with the guidance of artist-instructors. Begin and end each session with a studio check-in to share ideas and receive direction, while everything in-between is up to you. Build your portfolio, experiment with new tools and techniques, or simply hang-out and express yourself. Co-Op members free weekend workshops and receive a discount code for a teen or adult visual art class of your choice.
Sewing & Fashion: Thrift Flips![24FA]
09/12/24 - 10/17/24, 4:00PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 13 to 18 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTJA
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Learn to cut, alter, sew, and stitch reclaimed clothing into one-of-a-kind fashion statements. We’ll venture to Arizona Trading Company to spark our ideas and select thrifted garments to transform in the studio while learning to use sewing machines, hand, stitching, and other fashion alteration techniques. Students are encouraged to bring found clothing and will have a ‘fashion budget’ to purchase clothes to alter.
Teen Artist Co-Op (B)[24FA]
10/21/24 - 12/2/24, 4:30PM - 6:30PM | MO
Ages 13 to 18 | Sydni William | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTCOOPB
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
This open studio opportunity empowers students to explore their creativity with the guidance of artist-instructors. Begin and end each session with a studio check-in to share ideas and receive direction, while everything in-between is up to you. Build your portfolio, experiment with new tools and techniques, or simply hang-out and express yourself. Co-Op members free weekend workshops and receive a discount code for a teen or adult visual art class of your choice.
Decorated Clay Gifts[24FA]
12/8/24 - 12/8/24, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | SU
Ages 13 to 18 | Maeve Hilgers | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYFTWKSHPB
Members $50 | Non-Members $50
Create one-of-a-kind clay gifts with ceramic artist Maeve Hilgers. We'll learn to create carefully painted and carved compositions, like the animals and patterns found in Maeve's work, to embellish and emphasize the form of mugs and planters just in time for the gift-giving season.
Teen Drop-in Studios (A) [24FA]
09/8/24 - 09/8/24, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | SU
Ages 13 to 18 | Andrew C Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTDRPA
Members $0 | Non-Members $0
Drop in and make art! This free work-in-progress studio encourages student to bring in special projects to use the Arts Center’s equipment, tools, and materials, and receive feedback from a Co-Op mentor artist on in-progress artworks…or just hang out and make art! Register for free, or drop in day-of!
Teen Drop-in Studios (B) [24FA]
10/6/24 - 10/6/24, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | SU
Ages 13 to 18 | Andrew C Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTDRPB
Members $0 | Non-Members $0
Drop in and make art! This free work-in-progress studio encourages student to bring in special projects to use the Arts Center’s equipment, tools, and materials, and receive feedback from a Co-Op mentor artist on in-progress artworks…or just hang out and make art! Register for free, or drop in day-of!
Teen Drop-in Studios (C) [24FA]
11/3/24 - 11/3/24, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | SU
Ages 13 to 18 | Andrew C Smith | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYTDRPC
Members $0 | Non-Members $0
Drop in and make art! This free work-in-progress studio encourages student to bring in special projects to use the Arts Center’s equipment, tools, and materials, and receive feedback from a Co-Op mentor artist on in-progress artworks…or just hang out and make art! Register for free, or drop in day-of!
Alt Fashion: Snipped & Stitched[24FA]
10/20/24 - 10/20/24, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | SU
Ages 13 to 18 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | FYFTWKSHPA
Members $50 | Non-Members $50
Work with installation, sculpture, and ceramic artist Twiggy Cercy to alter, upcycle, or remix found clothing or accessories into something uniquely fashionable. We'll learn simple techniques for assemblage and stitching used by Twiggy in their sculpture installations.

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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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