
2026 SUMMER ART
It's one of our favorite times of the year..... S U M M E R A R T!
We are so excited and have planned a variety of amazing weekly themes this summer.
Please read ALL the information in its entirety. If you have any questions after doing so, please email us. Studio@urbanaartandsoul.com.
The teen studio assistants in the DIY shop will not be able to help you with specific registration questions.
We handle the registration for the instruction side and DIY side separately.
They can answer general questions, please be kind to them:)
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The online registration is automatic and is always up to date by the minute for openings.
If you're able to register, there is an opening.
If a week is full, email us to join a waitlist.
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Info & applications for middle/high school Volunteer Studio Assistants will be out soon!
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Summer Weekly Options
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Due to the new studio space, we are changing up our weekly/daily structure. We will not be offering a full day program this year. After this summer, we will reevaluate to see if we feel a full day will work in the new space to keep the artist engaged, crating and moving for a longer length of time. We thank you for understanding our decision. A quality program is ALWAYS our first priority. ​ This year's groups will also be smaller for an amazing teacher:artist ratio & artist working space.​
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1/2 Day Artist Creative Fun Workshop Series
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Weekly themed groups (M-F: 9am-12pm or 12:30pm-3:30pm) that focus on creativity, learning, exploring and fun! Daily age appropriate art instruction, projects & games.
Artists pack a nut free snack for break time.
(Teen week timing is 10am-1:00pm:Week of 7/6)
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1/2 Day Mini Artist Creative Fun Workshop Series:
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Specific weekly themed groups for rising K-3rd graders (M-F: 9:00 am-12:00pm) that focus on creativity, learning, exploring and fun! Daily age appropriate art instruction, projects, games & creative exploration time art centers to play through creativity. Projects will include a related story for inspiration.
Mid-morning break-please pack nut free snack.
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Extended Half Days (Mixed Grades)
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Several weeks we have an extended half day schedule (M-F: 9am-1pm)
Weekly themed groups that focus on creativity, learning, exploring and fun! Daily age appropriate art instruction, projects & games. This week includes lunchtime. Artists are to pack a nut-free lunch these weeks.
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Artist Workshop One Day Events
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We are planning some fun summer one day art events & workshops on select dates for all ages. Subscribe to our email list, follow us on social media to stay up-to-date as they are released. Workshops will focus on specific styles, media, techniques or themes.
Workshops will be planed for variety of ages/groups. Prek-Adult.​​​
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ALL THE DETAILS: SUMMER 2026
​GENERAL INFO:
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Studio location: 8925 D Fingerboard Road (In the Turning Point Plaza)
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DIY Studio Phone: 240-341-2791
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Workshops are drop off only.
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Creative Workshop Session artists must be rising Kindergarteners in the fall (no exceptions). We will have designated preschool aged art offerings/special events this summer. ​​
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1/2 day Creative Art Workshop run from 9-12pm or 12:30-3:30 M-F
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Secondary level (middle/high school) week is halfday from 10am-1pm
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Extended 1/2 days (see schedule) are from 9am-1pm.
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Bring water bottle & nut-free snack each day. (All half day groups: all weeks)
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Extended 1/2 day weeks (9-1pm) bring a nut-free lunch. We don't provide food:)
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Dress comfortably in “play clothes” sometimes we get a little colorful.
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All summer artists will receive a 2026 A&S t-shirt.​​​
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Cell phones are permitted in studio. Art & Soul is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damage to cell phones.
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Please do not allow your child to bring any personal art materials or toys.
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If your child doesn't like crafting or art, this program is not a good fit. It's a lot of creative fun, but if they don't like crafting its a long day for them.
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SUMMER WORKSHOP POLICIES:
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Upon signing up for A&S Summer Workshops you agree to the following:
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Workshop hours are as posted for designated weeks. We do not offer early drop off or aftercare. Any early drop off or late pickups are subject to fees. If there is an emergency, please just call to let artist instructor know.
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All summer artists must be attending Kindergarten in the upcoming 2025/26 Fall School year.
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Artists must be able to use the bathroom independently.
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Please be courteous. Do not bring your child to the studio if he or she is running a fever, has thrown up due to illness, or has any contagious illness.
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We are a NUT FREE studio. Please NO peanuts, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts (Nutella), cashews, pistachios, brazil nuts, or nuts of any kind. This includes nut butters and nut milks. (sun butter is okay:)
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Artist attending A&S should be respectful of the studio, artist instructors, artist volunteers, classmates, and our time together. If an artist is causing the studio environment to be unsafe, A&S has the right to dismiss the registration without any refund.
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If your child has any special needs, please reach out to us via email before your summer week or registration. We are inclusive of all artists but need to make sure A&S studio is equipped and prepared to keep your child (and all others) safe and engaged during our workshops. We want to ensure our artist instructors are prepared for any accommodations ahead of time. It's to make sure the week runs smoothly & safely for all artists and instructors. We are not a school and do not have resource teachers or trained assistants for artists attending our workshops. We are happy to make accommodations and work with families.
HOW TO REGISTER:
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Review all policies & Information.
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Fill out one registration per each artist for t-shirt order & discounts to apply correctly:) Do not put siblings on one registration please or you will not be able to input individual grade levels and shirt sizes.
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Submit your registration & 50% deposit or full payment to reserve your spot. (See payment options)
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You will receive an auto confirmation email for your registration via our registration program. Please check spam if no “ticket” or confirmation appears. The ticket is your conformation of registration. You do not need your ticket to enter art.
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You will receive a reminder email and any extra details the weekend before your week starts. All important info is on this summer page. Reminders will be sent to the registering email provided.
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PAYMENT:
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You may pay in FULL at registration or make a 50% deposit (of your total) before MAY 25th. A 50% Deposit or full payment is due upon registration to hold your seat.
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After May 25th all registrations are due in FULL.
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EVERYONE please select "off line payment" option at registration to avoid paying a ticket fee. We cannot refund paid ticket fees. You do not need to pay ticket fee in your total.
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If paying in FULL : Use any option: Online credit card link, cash, check, in-studio credit card, gift card, invoice or Venmo or PP. Please always note artist(s) name in memo. If paying in person, ask register attendant to add your child's name(s) to memo. ​
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To Make a 50% deposit send via PayPal, Venmo, Cash, Check, or CC in the DIY studio. You may also select option for us to send an invoice for 50% or Full price to pay by credit card from home or gift card (check box at payment portion of checkout).
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Please note artist(s) name in memo of Venmo/PayPal or check. If paying in person, ask register attendant to add your child's name(s) to memo. The remaining 50% is due on or before May 25th.
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Venmo: @ArtSoul-studio
PayPal: Studio@urbanaartandsoul.com
​*Not required, but if comfortable, when paying Venmo or PayPal please select "friends & family" to help our small business avoid all the extra fee they charge to use the service. We greatly appreciate it.
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DISCOUNTS:
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Multiple Week Discounts are applied at check out.
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Multiple Week Discount: If your artist attends more than one week of summer art you will receive a $15 discount on each additional week. (1st week full price) Check Out Codes: 2WEEKS, 3WEEKS, 4WEEKS, 5WEEKS, 6WEEKS.​​​​ (make sure to register sibling separately to receive discounts on them both for multiple weeks)​
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CANCELATIONS/MISSED DAYS:
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No refunds or credits will be issued for missed days/hours/weeks due to illness, doctor appointments, other activities or last- minute family plans. We do not offer make-up sessions due to the nature of our business & project materials.
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Cancellations made before May 25th may receive a refund minus a $30 cancelation/admin fee.
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Registrations made after May 25th are NONREFUNDABLE. You may transfer to another artist (who meets age requirements) to take your reserved seat or:
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We MAY be able to transfer your registration to another week IF there is space in new week and if is a minimum of 2 weeks (14 days) BEFORE your original week start date you are wanting to leave. This is case by case depending on open seats. Must be a 2-week notice to transfer. If there is a wait list, we can contact waitlist artists to take spots and transfer your registration.
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WEEKLY THEME DESCRIPTIONS
Art Weeks Focused on Fun & Creativity!
Dinner pARTy
Extended Half Day
​June 22-26
9:00 am-1:00 pm M-F
Rising (Fall 2026) 3rd-7th Grade
This week is inspired by American artist, Judy Chicago. Artist will create a personal interest themed place setting incorporating artwork into a placemat, plate, bowl, cup , centerpiece & more! We will set up our own group instillation on Friday to be photographed & shared with families. Artists will have their own entire place setting to take home. This week will include sculpture, painting, ceramics, drawing, collaging & more.
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Week includes creative multimedia art activities, team building & fun themed related games.
Includes a break for lunchtime. Bring nut-free lunch & water bottle.
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​$299 (+$16 extra ceramic & sculpture materials)

Underwater Art
Half Day AM
June 29-July 3
9:00 am-12:00 pm M-F
Rising (Fall 2026) K-3rd Grade
Take an art adventure under the ripples, bubbles & waves of all types of bodies of water. You won't need your floaties or googles with week to dive under the ocean, the pond, the stream or the pool to create something special. This week artists will draw, paint, collage, sculpt & make multimedia projects all related to being "under the water". We may get a little colorful, but we promise, we'll manage to stay dry.
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Week includes art activities, stories, themed related games and sensory activities with playful creative exploration.
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No lunchtime. Bring nut-free snack & water bottle.​
$255
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Underwater Art
Half Day PM
June 29-July 3
12:30 -3:30 pm M-F
Rising (Fall 2026) 3rd-7th Grade
Take an art adventure under the ripples, bubbles & waves of all types of bodies of water. You won't need your floaties or googles with week to dive under the ocean, the pond, the stream or the pool to create something special. This week artists will draw, paint, collage, sculpt & make multimedia projects all related to being "under the water". We may get a little colorful, but we promise, we'll manage to stay dry.
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No lunchtime. Bring nut-free snack & water bottle.
$255
Creative Bake Shop
Half Day AM
July 13- July17th
9 am-12:00 pm M-F
Rising (Fall 2026) 3rd-7th Grade
This week we will push our "sweet" artistic ideas to the limit by designing three-dimensional Bake Shop display sculptures. We will create customized bake shop displays out of cute wooden cabinet bases. Artists will problem solve & design/make stands, platforms & displays with personal sculpture/textile techniques. We will use a variety of sculpture materials that may include clay, foam, plaster, etc to make realistic dessert items for our displays. Artists will be supervised using low temp hot glue guns to construct certain elements.
No lunchtime. Bring nut-free snack & water bottle.
$255 (+$20 supply Fee)
Includes wooden display shelf & extra sculpture elements
Art to Unwind Preteen/Teen Week
July 6-10
10:00am -1:00 pm M-F
Rising (Fall 2026) 6th-12th Grade
This week is designed specially for the secondary artists. We will explore many different approaches, techniques & styles of art. This week is all about turning to art & creativity for a sense of peace within. We will participate in creative art exercises for help letting go of anxiety, day to day stressors & just focusing on the joy of creating! Artist will be able to put their own spin, style, interpretation & ideas into play for projects. We will explore, practice & refine the use of various art media & techniques. No prior experience necessary. All levels welcome.
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No lunchtime. Bring nut-free snack & water bottle.
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$265
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ONE COLORFUL CIRCUS
Half Day AM
July 20-July 24
9:00 am-12 pm M-F
Rising (Fall 2026) K-2nd Grade
​Step right up to the greatest show in the studio! This week is all about the bright colors & fun magic energy the circus brings to town. From the adorable animals, to bright costumes, yummy nostalgic treats & cool tricks, this week is one crazy colorful week you won't want to miss. We will use all sorts of media-drawing, painting, collaging to create both 2d & 3d works of art.
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Week includes art activities, stories, themed related games and sensory activities with playful creative exploration.
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No lunchtime. Bring nut-free snack & water bottle.
​$255
CREATIVE BAKE SHOP
Half Day PM
July 20-24
12:30 pm- 3:30 pm M-F
Rising (Fall 2026) 3rd-7th Grade
This week we will push our "sweet" artistic ideas to the limit by designing three-dimensional Bake Shop display sculptures. We will create a customized bake shop display out of a cute wooden cabinet base. Artists will problem solve & design/make stands, platforms & displays with personal sculpture/textile techniques. We will use a variety of sculpture materials that may include clay, foam, plaster, etc to make realistic dessert items for our displays. Artists will be supervised using low temp hot glue guns to construct certain elements.
No lunchtime. Bring nut-free snack & water bottle.
$255 (+$20 supply Fee)
Includes wooden display shelf & extra sculpture elements
INTO THE GARDEN
Extended Half Day
​July 27-31
9:00 am- 1:00 pm M-F
Rising (Fall 2026) 1nd-5th Grade
​Dig deep with us this week into all the beauty & wonder of nature found in a garden. We will use all the elements of a garden to guide us through our artistic journey. From the textures & lines found in leaves & flowers to the patterns & form of fruits & veggies. We definitly won't leave out the furry friends, wiggly worms & busy bugs that live there too!
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Week includes creative multimedia art activities, team building & fun themed related games.
Includes a break for lunchtime. Bring nut-free lunch & water bottle.
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​$ 299
ART THAT'S POPPIN'
Half Day AM
Aug 3-7th
9:00 am-12:00 pm M-F
Rising (Fall 2026) K-3rd Grade
POP into the studio for a super BOLD & FUN week making art inspired by the Pop Art Movement.
With the incorporation of everyday & popular items as the subject matter of our creations, we will excite artists with connects to all their favorites. This week will be witty, gimmicky & glamourous as we make art that uses logos, signage, food, vibrant colors & humor. We will use multimedia techniques & create masterpieces using drawing, painting, collaging, sculpture & more! New techniques, skills & Pop Artists will be introduced & explored!
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Week includes art activities, stories, themed related games and sensory activities with playful creative exploration.
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No lunchtime. Bring nut-free snack & water bottle.
$255
ART THAT'S POPPIN'
Half Day PM
Aug 3-7th
12:30pm -3:30 pm M-F
Rising (Fall 2026) 3rd-7th Grade
POP into the studio for a super BOLD & FUN week making art inspired by the Pop Art Movement.
With the incorporation of everyday & popular items as the subject matter of our creations, we will excite artists with connects to all their favorites. This week will be witty, gimmicky & glamourous as we make art that uses logos, signage, food, vibrant colors & humor. We will use multimedia techniques & create masterpieces using drawing, painting, collaging, sculpture & more! New techniques, skills & Pop Artists will be introduced & explored!
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No lunchtime. Bring nut-free snack & water bottle.
$255










