Teen Intensives: Ages 14-18

Teen Intensive camps at the STLAG are perfect for high school students ready to take their artwork to the next level or strengthen their portfolio for college applications. Each camp is taught by experienced teaching artists who enjoy working with all types of students, from those just beginning their artistic journey to more experienced young artists who want to hone their skills.

Monday-Friday, 3pm-5:30pm.

Camps are limited to approximately 10 students.

Supplies are included in the cost of the class.

If you must cancel, please email (info@stlouisartistsguild.org) or call STLAG. A refund will be given only if cancellation occurs seven days prior to the first day of class. No exceptions. Refunds will be processed minus a $25 withdrawal fee (per camp if multiple camps are purchased).

St. Louis Artists Guild is committed to providing educational experiences to as many people as possible. We are pleased to offer sliding-scale scholarships to make classes and workshops more accessible to our community, adults & children. If you are interested in scholarship information please contact Kathryn Nahorski, Membership and Development Director, at knahorski@stlouisartistsguild.org


Special Offers!


Sibling Discount: Get 10% off your total purchase when 2 or more siblings take a Budding Artist, Young Artist, and/or Teen Intensive course. Use code: ARTFAMILY at checkout.


Multi-Camp Discount: Get 10% off of your total purchase when you purchase 2 or more camps for one student. Use code: MULTICAMP at checkout.

Discounts do not combine.


Portrait in Oil for Teens

Week 5: July 14 - 18, Monday - Friday, 3:00PM - 5:30PM

This class will cover the use of oil paints to render the human portrait. Your instructor will introduce methodology, techniques, and materials that make the process of oil painting the anatomy of facial form accessible and encouraging so that the student can continue personal studies of the subject with confidence. Further, the class will discuss the importance of under-painting in establishing composition and structure for the addition of color.

Supplies are included in the cost of the class.

$185 Member | $210 Non-Member

Camp STLAG 2025 (Week 5 : July 14-18) Portrait Painting in Oil, Teen Intensive
from $185.00



Figure Drawing for Teens Session #2

Week 6: July 21 - 25, Monday - Friday, 3:00PM - 5:30PM

Students will work from a live clothed model in this one-week camp. Over the week, students will learn the fundamentals of figure drawing as they tackle strategies for capturing the figure through gestural sketches and develop their drawings into completed pieces. Proportions of the figure will be taught, alongside using value to capture light and form.

Supplies are included in the cost of the class.

$185 Member | $210 Non-Member

Camp STLAG 2025 (Week 6 : July 21-25) Figure Drawing #2, Teen Intensive
from $185.00