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Teens Architecture Summer Camp

Next session: July 21st to 25th, 2025

$750 More Info

AGES 15-18ALL MATERIALS INCLUDEDThis pre-college summer intensive introduces students to the fundamentals of architectural design through a combination of studio practice, lectures, and model-making. Guided by recent Princeton University graduate Domenica K., participants will learn to think critically about space, structure, and materiality while developing their own design language.

Students will begin with architectural sketching and drafting exercises to build spatial literacy and an understanding of orthographic projection, axonometric drawing, and basic principles of scale and proportion. Emphasis will be placed on concept development, site analysis, and iterative design processes through both analog and physical media.

Throughout the course, students will engage in hands-on fabrication of architectural models using materials such as chipboard, basswood, foam core, and museum board. Techniques in scoring, folding, lamination, and volumetric construction will be introduced, culminating in a final presentation of a conceptual building or small-scale spatial intervention. Discussions will also cover tectonics, circulation, program, and precedent analysis drawn from historical and contemporary architectural works.

This studio offers a rigorous introduction to architectural thinking and making, suitable for students considering future studies in architecture, design, or related fields. All materials will be provided.Tuition: $750

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Adult Constructive Figure Drawing Intensive

with Anna Neis

Next session: July 24th to August 14th, 2025

$500 More Info

AGES 18+

This four-week intensive introduces students to the foundational principles of constructive figure drawing. The first two sessions are dedicated to working from diagrams and academic plates, focusing on planar construction, gesture, proportion, and key anatomical landmarks. These sessions build a framework for understanding the figure as a structured form in space.

In the final two weeks, students will apply these principles in direct observation from a live model. These sessions emphasize clarity of form, directional movement, and spatial relationships, reinforcing the transition from theoretical study to perceptual accuracy.

This course is well suited for students with prior drawing experience who wish to deepen their understanding of the human figure through a structured, academic approach. But, is open to all skills levels.

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Kids Princeton Plein Air Painting and Drawing!

with Aya Gandolfo

Next session: August 4th to 8th, 2025

$600 More Info

Join Princeton Academy of Art for a week of painting & drawing the iconic sites of Princeton!

Dates: August 4 - 8, 2025

Times: 9:00AM - 12:00PM (3 hours)

Day 1 – Indoors at 10 Nassau St Studio

Day 2 – Prospect Garden

Day 3 – Nassau Hall

Day 4 – Freedom Fountain

Day 5 – Morven Museum & Garden 

All supplies included! We do however ask that students are prepared to spend a couple of hours outdoors. 

*Locations subject to change.

**If there is inclement weather, students will move indoors at our 10 Nassau St. location.

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Kids Portrait Drawing Camp

with Aya Gandolfo

Next session: August 11th to 13th, 2025

$400 More Info

Join us for an engaging and educational 3-day session where your child will work from a live model to create a beautiful, structured portrait!

This experience offers children the opportunity to explore the world of portraiture under the guidance and instruction of an academy-trained artist.

Your child will learn the proportions of the face through step-by-step diagrams and afterward will draw the portrait from life.

Our instructor will teach essential techniques and skills for capturing the likeness and unique features of their subjects. Children will develop observational skills, learn about proportion, and begin to apply concrete shading techniques.

This hands-on practice will enhance their artistic abilities, foster confidence in future fine art projects that apply the same methods, and facilitate a deeper understanding and appreciation for the art of portraiture. All materials will be provided!

AUGUST 11, 12, 13

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

TUITION: $400

LOCATION: 10 Nassau St, Suite 23

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Kids Plaster & Resin Casting Camp

with Aya Gandolfo

Next session: August 14th to 15th, 2025

$395 More Info

Plaster casting has played a significant role throughout history, dating back to antiquity. It has been an essential medium for artistic education, architectural adornment, scientific examination, and the preservation of historical artifacts. 

During this workshop, students will explore historic and contemporary methods and materials and create their own personal masterpieces! After exploring the casting process, students will also have the opportunity to paint their sculptures. 

All materials will be provided!

SESSION 1: AUGUST 14 & 15

SESSION 2: AUGUST 21 & 22

9:00AM - 12:00PM

TUITION: $395

LOCATION: 10 Nassau St, Suite 23

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Kids Portrait Painting Camp

with Aya Gandolfo

Next session: August 18th to 20th, 2025

$395 More Info

Join us this summer for a three day portrait painting workshop with live models!

Students will learn to accurately portray the sitter with a balanced composition. They will learn to see value, color, and composition through concrete methods and techniques.

Materials: We ask that each student brings one set of Marie's Gouache paint (18 colors). This can be purchased on Amazon or at Jerry's Artarama, located on US Rt 1. All other materials will be provided.

AUGUST 18, 19, 20

9:00AM - 12:00PM

TUITION: $395

LOCATION: 10 Nassau St, Suite 23

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Kids Drawing & Painting Animals Camp

with Aya Gandolfo

Next session: August 25th to 29th, 2025

$650 More Info

Join us for a week-long camp where students will build their skills in drawing and painting, with a specific focus on animal subjects. Students will work from photo references, taxidermy specimens, and even live subjects!

Materials: Please bring one set of Marie's gouache paint (18 colors) which can be purchased on Amazon or at Jerry's Artarama on US Rt 1.

DATES: AUGUST 25 - 29

TIMES: 9:00AM - 12:00PM

TUITION: $650

LOCATION: 10 Nassau St, Suite 23

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Pre-Academy (PRECAD) @ 138 Nassau St (Sunday)

Next session: September 7th, 2025 to June 7th, 2026

$4000 More Info

Pre-Academy Program (PRECAD)

Ages 7–14

September 14, 2025 - June 7, 2026

The Pre-Academy Program (PRECAD) offers students aged 7 to 14 a structured introduction to classical drawing and painting. Rooted in traditional academic methods, the curriculum emphasizes technical proficiency through carefully sequenced instruction and hands-on practice.

Students engage in projects that build essential skills in proportion, structure, value, and composition—forming the foundation for lifelong visual literacy. This early training also supports the development of graphomotor coordination and observational acuity.

Beyond technical skill-building, the program fosters creative exploration and encourages individual expression within a framework of historical context. Students are introduced to a wide range of artistic traditions through illustrated lectures and guided discussions, expanding their awareness of global art history.

The PRECAD curriculum is designed not only to produce confident young artists, but to instill an enduring appreciation for the discipline, creativity, and cultural depth of the visual arts. This year’s program will be richer than ever before, featuring new special-topic lectures and expanded opportunities for off-site visits to museums and cultural institutions, further enriching students’ understanding of the arts.

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Kids Constructive Drawing Camp

with Kelsey Doherty

$350 More Info

SUPPLIES PROVIDED

Children will learn to accurately draw simple and complex geometric shapes, applying proper perspective, values, and composition. Through instructor demonstrations, structured exercises, diagrams, and group classwork, students will gain a strong understanding of essential drawing principles, reinforced by direct observation and life drawing.

Too often, geometric shapes are dismissed as “the basics” and are overlooked. However, mastering these forms is fundamental to an artist’s ability to construct and visualize space. The methods taught in this course mirror those practiced daily by students in our adult program, ensuring a rigorous and high-impact learning experience at a younger age level.

This summer, give your child an exceptional foundation in classical drawing techniques and skills that will be the building blocks for artistic success.

Dates: July 7 - 9, 2025

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuition: $350