MassArt Saturday Studios
About
MassArt Saturday Studios — 95 Years of Weekend Art for Boston Kids
Saturday Studios is the Massachusetts College of Art & Design's youth program, now in its 95th year. Students grades 3-12 spend Saturday mornings in real MassArt studios, taught by art education students under faculty supervision.
Saturday Studios Programs
Each semester offers 8-10 classes across media. Options include:
- Painting & drawing
- Printmaking
- Ceramics
- Photography & mixed media
- Pre-college summer studios (teens)
What's Included
- College-level studios and equipment
- 8-10 week semester schedule (fall, spring)
- Cost $205 per semester
- Financial aid available
Experience
Kids leave with a portfolio and a taste of what art school feels like. Serious program — expect homework and real critiques, not glitter-glue projects. Best for children already engaged in art who want depth.