Summer Workshops 2023
All Around the Studio: Summer Multimedia Workshop 2024
Come and explore what Monroe Street Studio is all about.
We offer an exciting adventure for young creators: dip your hands into clay, make a mosaic masterpiece, paint with acrylic on canvas and more! Find your favorite media and enjoy yourself.
We offer a new project every day!
Students will focus their efforts exclusively on Learning, Creating, and Celebrating Art. Students should bring a packed lunch and drink.
All Around the Studio
Ages 7-9
Monday, June 17 – Thursday, June 20
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: $384.
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All Around the Studio
Ages 10+
Monday, June 24 – Thursday, June 27
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: $384.
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All Around the Studio
Ages 7-9
Monday, July 22 – Thursday, June 25
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: $384.
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Art is Fun Workshop for Children 5-7 Years Old 2023
Your little Artist will have fun around the studio getting experience with acrylic, watercolor and oil pastel painting, drawing, playing with clay, beading and much more!
Students will focus their efforts exclusively on Learning, Creating, and Celebrating Art.
Art is Fun: Summer-I 2023
Ages 5-7
Monday, July 17 – Wednesday, July 20
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $180.
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Art is Fun: Summer-II 2023
Ages 5-7
Monday, July 24 – Thursday, July 26
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $180.
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Does your child love expressing themselves with painting on canvas and experimenting with new media? If so, Monroe Street Studio invites young art adventurists to join us for this 4-day painting workshop!
Students will enjoy painting with a brush on a canvas, explore the pallet knife technique, and get excited about fantastic Pouring Acrylic (liquid art) fun!
Young artists will accomplish up to 6 masterpieces on a variety of canvases.
Students will focus their efforts exclusively on Learning, Creating, and Celebrating Art, with 1-2 short breaks during the workshop. Students should bring a packed lunch and drink.
Acrylic Painting on Canvas / Pouring Acrylic
Ages 7+
Monday, July 24 – Thursday, July 27
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: $360.
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Play With Clay: Summer Ceramics Workshop 2024
Monroe Street Studio offers an exciting course for children who are happy to dip their hands in clay to create fun projects like sculptures or pottery.
Students will learn about the entire process of hand-built pottery making, including modeling, glazing, and firing.
They will have an opportunity to glaze a pre-made bisque and take home finished shiny masterpiece fired in a kiln.
Please notice, that clay artwork needs to stay at the studio for up to 3 weeks until it is fully dried and fired. Pickup-up dates will be announced during the workshop.
The artwork can be finished at home by painting with acrylic and sealing with lacquer for a shiny finish.
NOTE: Students should bring a bottle of water and lunch.
Paint Pouring: Summer Painting Workshop 2023
At Monroe Street Studio, we believe that the art-making process should be fun, educational, and a safe place for students to try new things! In this 3-day workshop, students will get to create their own Acrylic Pour Painting masterpieces, becoming familiar with at least 4 different techniques. The result of this “alchemical” process is always surprising, colorful, magical, and exciting! Students will complete and take home up to 4 paintings on canvas for proud display.
Students will focus their efforts exclusively on Learning, Creating, and Celebrating Art, with 1-2 short breaks during the workshop. Students should bring a packed lunch and drink.
Acrylic Pour Painting for Young Students
Ages 10+
Tuesday, June 21 – Thursday, June 23
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Acrylic Pour Painting for Young Students
Ages 10+
Monday, August 2 – Thursday, August 5
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Unique Fashion Week: Summer Fashion Workshop 2023
Fashion is all around us, and this summer we want our students to confidently express their style in unique and functional ways! This 4-day workshop will encourage students of all skill levels to design and create using different techniques for making wearable and personalized clothing and accessories. We wil introduce students to the beautiful craft of crocheting and knitting as well. Sewing skills are not required, but certainly welcomed! Students should bring a packed lunch and drink.
For fashion enthusiasts, finished wearables can be documented with a studio photoshoot. The Workshop will end the week with an extravagant Henna party!
Safety requirements: We ask that students interested in this course have some experience working with scissors and glue guns.
Unique Fashion Week for Young Students
Ages 10+
Monday, June 27 – Thursday, June 30
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Build-A-Stuffie: Summer Sewing Workshop 2023
The coziest stuffed friends are the ones made with love! In this 4-day workshop, students (ages 8+) will practice hand sewing and design skills to create their own stuffed creations using their imagination and a variety of quality materials. Students will learn about sewing tool safety, essential hand stitches, marking and cutting fabric, and basic measuring and drafting. Your children will also have a teacher-assisted tour of the sewing machine. Students will share inspiring ideas with each other and be able to take home their own handmade fluffy friends! Classes are kept small (4-student max.) to ensure safety and abundant attention from the instructor.
Students will focus their efforts exclusively and intensively on Learning, Creating, and Celebrating Art, with 1-2 short breaks during the workshop. Students should bring a packed lunch and drink.
Glass Mosaic Masterpieces: Summer Mosaic Workshop 2023
Glass Mosaics have been used all throughout history to create stunning and intricate designs. During this 3-day workshop, our students will become familiar with the rich history of Glass Mosaic art, and will design and create their own unique, functional, state-of-the-art masterpieces on a terra cotta plate! These can be used as a bird feeder, birdbath, or for proud display in your home or garden. Students will have 1-2 short breaks during the workshop. Students should bring a packed lunch and drink.
Safety Note: Our students will be working with pre-cut glass materials and will learn how to safely handle their materials under the supervision of an experienced instructor.
Play With ClayAges 8+
Monday, July 17 – Thursday, July 21
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: $360
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Eco-Friendly Fairy House: Summer Design Workshop 2022
Monroe Street Studio will have a bit of magic this summer! Using the power of imagination, students in this 4-day workshop (ages 10+) will design and create their own mythical architecture projects from recycled and repurposed materials such as egg cartons, empty glass containers, cardboard boxes, and more. Students will learn how to reduce waste in the environment in creative ways!
Magical Fairy Homes, Sinister Witch Huts, Smurf Mushroom Houses, and other similar charming and spellbinding homes will be offered as subjects to explore their architectural skills! Our young architects will design and produce detailed decorations to breathe life into their fantastic residences. Students will focus their efforts exclusively and intensively on Learning, Creating, and Celebrating Art, with 1-2 short breaks during the workshop. Students should bring a packed lunch and drink.
Safety Requirements: We ask that students interested in this course have some experience working with scissors and glue guns.
If interested in this workshop, please email us at art@monroestreetstudio.com
Eco Friendly Fairy House Summer Workshop 2021
Ages 10+
Monday, June 14 – Thursday, June 17
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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Eco Friendly Fairy House Summer Workshop 2021
Ages 10+
Monday, July 19 – Thursday, July 22
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Play With ClayAges 8+
Monday, July 17 – Thursday, July 21
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: $360
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Eco-Friendly Fairy House: Summer Design Workshop 2022
Monroe Street Studio will have a bit of magic this summer! Using the power of imagination, students in this 4-day workshop (ages 10+) will design and create their own mythical architecture projects from recycled and repurposed materials such as egg cartons, empty glass containers, cardboard boxes, and more. Students will learn how to reduce waste in the environment in creative ways!
Magical Fairy Homes, Sinister Witch Huts, Smurf Mushroom Houses, and other similar charming and spellbinding homes will be offered as subjects to explore their architectural skills! Our young architects will design and produce detailed decorations to breathe life into their fantastic residences. Students will focus their efforts exclusively and intensively on Learning, Creating, and Celebrating Art, with 1-2 short breaks during the workshop. Students should bring a packed lunch and drink.
Safety Requirements: We ask that students interested in this course have some experience working with scissors and glue guns.
If interested in this workshop, please email us at art@monroestreetstudio.com
Eco Friendly Fairy House Summer Workshop 2021
Ages 10+
Monday, June 14 – Thursday, June 17
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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Eco Friendly Fairy House Summer Workshop 2021
Ages 10+
Monday, July 19 – Thursday, July 22
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Stunning Suncatchers: Summer Stained Glass Workshop 2022
We love stained glass at Monroe Street Studio and are so excited to offer this Workshop for older students (ages 15+) who are brand new to this art form! In this 4-day workshop, students will learn the stained glass process from beginning to end, and they will complete their own Stained Glass Panel (suncatcher) Project! Taught within our exclusive Glass Art Studio space, our class size is kept small (4 students only), allowing us to focus on safety while having fun with Stained Glass. Students will have 1-2 short breaks during the workshop. Students should bring a packed lunch and drink.
Safety Note: Stained glass involves class cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing techniques, all of which will be taught with the utmost safety and supervision from an experienced instructor. Tools and equipment are provided, as well as a selection of Stained Glass, solder, copper foil, and flux.
If interested in this workshop, please email us at art@monroestreetstudio.com
Stained Glass Suncatcher Panel Workshop
Ages 15+
Monday, June 21 – Thursday, June 24
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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Stained Glass Suncatcher Panel Workshop
Ages 15+
Monday, June 28 – Thursday, July 1
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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Sustainable Sewing: Summer Sewing Workshop 2022
If your child has ever expressed interest in sewing, fashion, design, or the environment, this workshop may be a perfect fit! Our 4-day Sustainable Sewing Summer Workshop explores environmental art practices, teaching students how they can reduce waste and learn environmentally friendly practices by creating fun and useful projects from recycled/repurposed fabrics. We welcome students of all skill levels to join us and learn essential hand stitches, safe sewing machine operation, steam pressing, working with patterns and templates, and so much more!
Students will work independently and in collaboration with each other, and will receive personal attention from instructors to help make their ideas become reality. There will be 1-2 short breaks during the workshop, and students should bring a packed lunch and drink.
If interested in this workshop, please email us at art@monroestreetstudio.com
Sew Sustainable Summer Workshop for Teens
Ages 13+
Monday, July 12 – Thursday, July 15
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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Sew Sustainable Summer Workshop for Pre-Teens
Ages 10 – 12
Monday, July 19 – Thursday, July 22
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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Attendance policy: Due to the nature and continuous presentation and refinement of new skills and techniques covered in this program, we ask that students do their very best to attend all classes within a session. Summer Workshops includes 4 classes. During the Summer, we will not be issuing credits or refunds when one or more classes are missed due to student schedule conflicts or illness. Students who are aware that they might miss one or more classes should discuss the situation with the Studio prior to registering for the class.