Scottsdale Artists School
About
Fine Art School with Youth Camps and Classes in Scottsdale
Scottsdale Artists' School is a nonprofit fine art institution in Old Town Scottsdale offering youth classes, summer camps, and high school workshops alongside adult programming. Founded in 1983, the school serves all ages and skill levels.
Programs for Ages 6 and Up
Youth and teen programs run during the school year and summer. Programs include:
- Youth classes (ages 6-16): realistic drawing, color theory, and technique
- Summer camps (ages 6-8 and 9-14): themed multi-day camps
- High School Workshops: multi-day intensive programs
- Community outreach (Boys & Girls Clubs, libraries, Breakthrough Academy for students with learning disabilities)
What's Included
- Supply lists provided before each course
- Scholarships available for ages 6-18
- Several community outreach programs are free for participants
Experience
Youth programs combine technical instruction with imaginative, themed subject matter matched to each age group. Multi-day camp formats let students develop a complete project across a full week, ranging from horse anatomy to graphic storytelling.