Teen art classes currently enrolling for:

Our specialized, full day classes for teens are taught by working artists and qualified instructors. High School students at the Danforth Art School will be challenged to develop high level skill with materials and to communicate ideas through their artwork.

Scholarships are available!

Photograph of a charcoal sketch figure on grey paper. The figure is crouched, facing left while looking outwards and up, wearing a draped piece of fabric over his right shoulder.  
Still life painting with an intense red background and two slices of red watermelon with green stripped rind.  

Classes for teens are designed for students who are in or about to enter Grades 9-12. There are supplies required for our teen classes; please see list in class description.

New this year! Take advantage of a 10% discount on Summer Arts classes by purchasing a Danforth Museum Membership here

 
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Danforth Assistantship Program 2025

Applications for the 2025 cohort will be available in January 2025.

 

 

Painting on a mottled green background with a chocolate glazed doughnut in the center.  
Realistic drawing in pencil of a profile cat face looking up to the left with a monarch butterfly on the bridge of its nose.  
Painting looking down on a tan table with a white squash with orange stripes and dots and a green stem.  

Summer Arts Teens FAQ

Do we need to buy art supplies for class?

In most cases, teen students are required to bring their own supplies.  The list of art supplies needed for each class is available as a PDF next to each class description.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel a registration, you can always call or email us and we will issue you a refund, minus a $25 cancellation fee, as long as it is at least 2 weeks prior to the classes start date. If the cancellation occurs within two weeks of the classes start date, no refund will be issued.

What are your student behavior expectations?

Please see our student behavior expectations here.