Saturday School

Each semester's Saturday School classes are as follows:

  • Fall (6 sessions): Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, and Nov. 18.
  • Spring (6 sessions): March 2, March 9, March 23, April 6, April 13, and April 20.

Fall and spring classes are held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for students in grades 1 through 8, and from 1 to 4 p.m. for students in grades 9 through 12 and ages 18 and up.

All sessions will take place in Eskenazi Hall, 735 W. New York St., on the IUPUI campus.

Fees and capacities are as follows:

  • Fall 2023: $200 per person, with a maximum of 15 participants.
  • Spring 2024: $200 per person, with a maximum of 15 participants.

To be enrolled, you must register by the following deadlines:

  • Fall: Oct. 1
  • Spring: March 1

While completing the online registration form secures a student's spot in a summer session, enrollment is not guaranteed until full payment is received.

Scholarships: Scholarships are available for students in grades 1 through 12. To apply, complete our online scholarship application form.

Discounted rates:All sessions are discounted for IU affiliates (including alumni and current staff members) and Indiana educators. Please email sschool@iupui.edu for the discount code.

Students in grades 4 or 8 who wish to "test out" of their current grade level and into a higher group should submit a portfolio of work to sschool@iupui.edu for consideration. 

Herron Community Learning Programs will host culminating exhibitions of student work in HR 259 and 269 of Eskenazi Hall as follows.

  • Fall: Nov. 18, 2023
    • 11:30 a.m. – Noon (Grades 1–8)
    • 3:30 – 4 p.m. (Grades 9-12 and ages 18+)
  • Spring: April 20, 2024
    • 11:30 a.m. – Noon (Grades 1–8)
    • 3:30 – 4 p.m. (Grades 9-12 and ages 18+)

Private and group art lessons are available during the fall and spring semesters, with scheduling and pricing tailored to each student's individual needs. Please email sschool@iupui.edu if you have any questions.

Eskenazi Hall is located on the IUPUI campus at 735 W. New York St. Check-in for Herron's Community Learning Programs takes place immediately after entering the building's main doors on the west side.

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Parking is available in the Sports Complex Garage (875 W. New York St.), adjacent to Eskenazi Hall, or on levels 5 and 6 of the Riverwalk Garage (245 University Blvd.), southwest of the building.

Parking map showing the Sports Complex and Riverwalk Garages.

18+ Studio Art

Adults ages 18 and up are invited to Eskenazi Hall on Saturdays for a semester of studio investigations examining traditional and contemporary art-making approaches. Drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and 3-D construction will be among the processes and techniques introduced to participants.

Dates: March 2, March 9, March 23, April 6, April 13, April 20
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 per semester

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Financial aid and tuition discounts

Herron provides needs-based scholarships to eligible students and families. Funds are limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply, complete our online scholarship application form.

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Siblings and students of IUPUI employees receive a 10% discount. Contact sschool@iupui.edu for the discount code or questions about scholarships.