Academic Year Studio Schedule
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2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
August 25, 2025—June 6, 2026
Core Courses
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Session Classes
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Workshops
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MONDAYS
3-4:30pm
ELEMENTARY ART (Core Program)
4:30-6pm
INTERMEDIATE/SECONDARY ART (Core Program)
4:30-6pm
PORTFOLIO PREP (Core Program)
6-8pm
DRAWING IN COLOR (Session Class)
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TUESDAYS
2-3:30pm
ELEMENTARY ART (Core Program)
3:30-5pm
ELEMENTARY/INTERMEDIATE ART (Core Program)
3:30-5pm
PORTFOLIO PREP (Core Program)
7-9pm
DRAWING IN B+W (Session Class)
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WEDNESDAYS
12:30-2pm
TERTIARY ART (Core Program)
3-4:30pm
ELEMENTARY ART (Core Program)
4:30-6pm
INTERMEDIATE/SECONDARY ART (Core Program)
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THURSDAYS
3-4pm
PRIMARY ART (Core Program)
5:30-7pm
INTERMEDIATE/SECONDARY ART (Core Program)
7-10pm
TERTIARY ART (Core Program *biweekly class)
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FRIDAYS
10am-1pm
PAINTING PLEIN AIR+IN-STUDIO (Session Class)
12-3pm
FIGURE DRAWING (Session Class)
12-3pm
FIGURE PAINTING (Session Class)
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SATURDAYS
9-10am
PRIMARY ART (Core Program)
10-11:30am
ELEMENTARY ART(Core Program)
11:30am-1pm
INTERMEDIATE/SECONDARY ART (Core Program)
11:30am-1pm
PORTFOLIO PREP (Core Program)
1-3pm
THE MIDDLE ROOM GALLERY (Open Hours)
6-8pm
THE MIDDLE ROOM GALLERY (Events)
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SUNDAYS
10am-12pm
PAPERMAKING (Session Class)
3-6pm
FIBERS+MIXED-MEDIA (Session Class)
1-3pm
THE MIDDLE ROOM GALLERY (Open Hours ++Community Events)
2025-2026 Academic Year
Dates to Note
August 11
CORE PROGRAM 1ST TUITION INSTALLMENT DUE
FALL TRIMESTER STARTS IN 2 WEEKS
August 25-30
CORE PROGRAM FALL TRIMESTER BEGINS
WELCOME TO THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR!
November 3
CORE PROGRAM 2ND TUITION INSTALLMENT DUE
WINTER TRIMESTER STARTS IN 2 WEEKS
November 17-22
CORE PROGRAM WINTER TRIMESTER BEGINS
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November 24-29
FALL BREAK
NO CLASSES HELD FOR 1 WEEK
December 22-January 10
WINTER BREAK
NO CLASSES HELD FOR 3 WEEKS
January 12-17
CORE PROGRAM COURSES RESUME
WELCOME BACK FROM WINTER BREAK
February 23
CORE PROGRAM 3RD TUITION INSTALLMENT DUE
SPRING TRIMESTER STARTS IN 2 WEEKS
March 9
CORE PROGRAM SPRING TRIMESTER BEGINS
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April 1
SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS
ENROLL NOW FOR THE SUMMER PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, TEENS & ADULTS
March 30-April 4
SPRING BREAK
NO CLASSES HELD FOR 1 WEEK
June 1-6
LAST WEEK OF THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
CORE PROGRAM STUDENT WORK EXHIBITED AT THE END-OF-YEAR SHOW
June 7
ANNUAL END-OF-YEAR CORE PROGRAM STUDENT SHOW: 2-4PM
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER: DJ+REFRESHMENTS+RAFFLES+MERCH!
OPEN TO IVA STUDENTS, FAMILIES & COMMUNITY: ALL DONATIONS BENEFIT THE IVA SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID FOR CORE STUDENTS IN NEED DURING THE 2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR
JUNE 15-AUGUST 14
SUMMER PROGRAM
FOR CHILDREN: WEEK-LONG CAMPS M-F, 9AM-12PM
FOR TEENS: WEEK-LONG INTENSIVES M-F, 12-3PM AND ONE-NIGHT WORKSHOPS THURS EVENINGS 6-9PM
FOR ADULTS: ONE-NIGHT WORKSHOPS THURS EVENINGS 6-9PM
Summer 2026 Studio Schedule
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SUMMER PROGRAM
FOR CHILDREN: WEEK-LONG CAMPS FOR ELEMENTARY+MIDDLE SCHOOLERS—M-F 9AM-12PM
FOR TEENS: WEEK-LONG INTENSIVES FOR MIDDLE+HIGH SCHOOLER—M-F 12-3PM -PLUS- INDEPENDENT STUDIES 9AM-12PM
FOR ADULTS + TEENS: ONE-NIGHT WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS OF ALL LEVELS + ADVACNED TEENS—THURSDAY EVENINGS 6-9PM
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WEEK 1
JUNE 15-19
9am-12pm Monday-Friday CHILDREN CAMP: EXPLORING 3-D
12-3pm Monday-Friday TEEN INTENSIVE: PAINTING—Mural (outdoors) & Portrait (in studio w/live model)
6-9pm Thursday Evening ADULT WORKSHOP: FIGURE DRAWING (w/live model)
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WEEK 2
JUNE 22-26
9am-12pm Monday-Friday CHILDREN CAMP: EXPLORING 2-D
12-3pm Monday-Friday TEEN INTENSIVE: SCULPTURE (clay+wire)
6-9pm Thursday Evening ADULT WORKSHOP: FIGURE PAINTING (from photo)
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WEEK 3
JULY 20-24
9am-12pm Monday-Friday CHILDREN CAMP: EXPLORING 3-D
12-3pm Monday-Friday TEEN INTENSIVE: PRINTMAKING (monotype & cyanotype)
6-9pm Thursday Evening ADULT WORKSHOP: MIXED-MEDIA COLLAGE (paper+textile)
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WEEK 4
JULY 27-31
9am-12pm Monday-Friday CHILDREN CAMP: EXPLORING 2-D
12-3pm Monday-Friday TEEN INTENSIVE: PRINTMAKING (linocut+collagraph)
6-9pm Thursday Evening ADULT WORKSHOP: MIXED-MEDIA DRAWING (ink+textile)
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WEEK 5
AUGUST 3-7
9am-12pm Monday-Friday CHILDREN EXPERIENTIALS: EXPLORING 3-D
12-3pm Monday-Friday TEEN INTENSIVE: SCULPTURE (paper+plaster)
6-9pm Thursday Evening ADULT WORKSHOP: PRINTMAKING (monotype)
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WEEK 6
AUGUST 10-14
9am-12pm Monday-Friday CHILDREN CAMP: EXPLORING 2-D
12-3pm Monday-Friday TEEN INTENSIVE: MIXED-MEDIA (collage+assemblage)
6-9pm Thursday Evening ADULT WORKSHOP: PRINTMAKING (linocut)
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REGISTRATION STARTS APRIL 1, 2026
ALL SUMMER OFFERINGS MAY BE REGISTERED FOR INDIVIDUALLY OR IN MULTIPLES WITH DISCOUNT
NO TWO WEEKS ARE ALIKE
CLASS SIZES ARE ALWAYS SMALL AT IVA AND SPACES VERY LIMITED
REGISTER ON SUMMER PROGRAM PAGE
The process of discovery has been the most thrilling part of studying art with Shannon at Institute for Visual Arts. I have had my hands on so many different kinds of pens, pencils, markers, inks, paints, pastels, chalk, paper, canvases, fabrics, thread, and found objects than I ever imagined I could incorporate into art. Both my daughter and I have been in the IVA Core Program for years and we’ve never done the same project twice. Each year, we have deepened our understanding of the elements and principles of art and created work that feels expressive and unique to each of us. Shannon has a gift for helping you find your voice in your work - whether you are a seasoned artist or a newbie - and helping you make your work so much better. In addition to being ongoing students in the Core Program, my daughter and I couldn’t resist also joining the fantastic Session Classes and Workshops offered at IVA in textiles, printmaking and collage. It is such a joy and privilege to unplug from the outside world and make things in this beautiful space.
—Azin Samari, IVA Parent Since 2017 & Student Since 2022
Our daughter has been studying at Institute for Visual Arts since she was in first grade. Every year she wants to go back because she learns new and exciting techniques and always enjoys the energy that Shannon brings to the studio. Our daughter’s work continues to amaze us. We are so happy to have IVA as part of our community.
—Christine Rhoden, IVA Parent Since 2017