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Building Better Drawings: Elements of Visual Design

$152 MEMBER PRICE: $12920

with Lydia Bratton

Calendar Mar 2, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 8 - 14

Ready to move past basic sketching and draw with purpose?

This intensive workshop is designed to turn young artists into confident visual thinkers by teaching the fundamental concepts professional artists use.

You will focus on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design—the building blocks that make drawings dynamic, balanced, and impactful.

Mondays 6-8 pm

March 2nd - March 23rd

Ages 8-14

Class Fee: $152

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Sculpt and Screen: Digital Clay Camp (8-14)

$290 MEMBER PRICE: $24650

with Lydia Bratton

Calendar Mar 30, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Ages: 8 - 14

Join the Sculpt & Screen: Digital Clay Camp this Spring Break!

This 5-day camp allows artists to master cutting-edge technology by using drawing tablets to create a "Digital Passport" of artwork inspired by global spring destinations (e.g., Japan, Amazon, Europe).

The class combines this digital learning with a hands-on clay sculpture project, where students design, sculpt, and paint 3D "Global Spring Relief Tile." Students will gain proficiency in both digital art software and tactile 3D techniques, taking home both a professional digital print and their finished clay masterpiece.

Ages 8-14

Monday-Friday, March 30th - April 1st

9 am - 12 pm

Class Fee: $285  Supply Fee: $5

Payment plan available: $150 deposit plus 2 payments of $70.00, paid every two weeks.

The Drawing Lab

$158 MEMBER PRICE: $13430

with Lydia Bratton

Calendar Apr 6, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 8 - 14

This four-session intensive focuses on the core foundations of drawing while exploring a variety of mediums!

Students will move beyond the basics, learning how to "see" like artists and translate the 3D world onto paper. Through guided experiments in line work and value, students will see tangible improvement in their technical ability and creative confidence.

Ages 8-14

Mondays 6-8 pm

April 6-27

Class Fee: $152    Supply Fee: $6

Character Canvas: The Art of Cartooning

$43 MEMBER PRICE: $3655

with Lydia Bratton

Calendar Apr 25, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week

Ages: 8 - 14

Turn your doodles into dynamic heroes and villains!

This intensive, one-off workshop is designed for young artists who want to level up their drawing skills and learn the secrets behind professional character design.

In this session, we’ll dive into the core mechanics of cartooning used by animators and comic book artists. Students will move beyond "flat" drawings by learning how to use 3D construction shapes, exaggerated expressions, and action lines.

Whether you love the style of Manga, Marvel, or Disney, you’ll learn the universal techniques needed to bring your unique ideas to life on the canvas.

Ages 8-14

Saturday, April 25th

3-5 pm

Registration Fee: $38     Supply Fee: $5

The Drawing Lab

$158 MEMBER PRICE: $13430

with Lydia Bratton

Calendar May 4, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 8 - 14

This four-session intensive focuses on the core foundations of drawing while exploring a variety of mediums!

Students will move beyond the basics, learning how to "see" like artists and translate the 3D world onto paper. Through guided experiments in line work and value, students will see tangible improvement in their technical ability and creative confidence.

Ages 8-14

Mondays 6-8 pm

May 4-25

Class Fee: $152    Supply Fee: $6

Springtime Clay Creations

$81 MEMBER PRICE: $6885

with Lydia Bratton

Calendar May 9, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Ages: 8 - 14

Celebrate the blooming season by getting your hands messy in our Spring Time Clay workshop!

This two-part series is designed for older kids and teens to explore the fun of hand-sculpting and detailed painting.Over two Saturday afternoons, students will use air-dry clay to create nature-inspired art. We’ll spend the first week building our masterpieces and the second week bringing them to life with professional painting techniques.

This short class will be the perfect way to welcome spring with a project you can take home and display!

Ages 8-14

Saturdays 3-5 pm

May 9-16

Registration Fee: $76    Supply Fee: $5

The Drawing Lab

$158 MEMBER PRICE: $13430

with Lydia Bratton

Calendar Jun 8, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 8 - 14

This four-session intensive focuses on the core foundations of drawing while exploring a variety of mediums!

Students will move beyond the basics, learning how to "see" like artists and translate the 3D world onto paper. Through guided experiments in line work and value, students will see tangible improvement in their technical ability and creative confidence.

Ages 8-14

Mondays 6-8 pm

June 8-29

Class Fee: $152    Supply Fee: $6

Mixed Performing and Visual Arts Camp Week 1: Fantasy Week (Full Day)

$550 MEMBER PRICE: $46750
Calendar Jun 15, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Ages: 9 - 12

Week 1 of our Summer Season is Fantasy Week! Participants will be led by our expert instructors in activities related to dragons, castles, princesses, and all things magical. Campers will experience a mix of visual and performing arts sessions, with breaks for supervised play outside at Linton Hall's gorgeous playground facilities. 

Please note that lunch is not included, but there will be a supervised lunch period in the cafeteria from 12-12:40 pm every day. A list of allergies will be distributed prior to the start of camp to ensure every camper's safety.

Ages 9-12

Visual Arts Instructors: Kerry Molina, Lydia Bratton

Performing Arts Instructors: EJ Fultz, Savannah Lagana

Monday-Friday 9 am - 4 pm, June 15-19 @ Linton Hall School

Registration Fee: $550 ($50 off for full day registration!)

Optional pre and/or post care can be added during registration. 

Payment plan available: $200 deposit plus 4 payments of $87.50, paid every four weeks.




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