Established in 1922, Herron's Saturday School offers high-quality art instruction to children and adults who want to learn or improve their technical skills, explore new art forms, and build a portfolio.
Saturday School will start in October and run through April. Enrollment is divided into four categories: students in grades 1 through 4, students in grades 5 through 8, students in grades 9 through 12, and ages 18 and up.
Use the accordion dropdowns to learn more about Saturday School. Scroll down to see the class descriptions and register, or jump to fall 2022 or spring 2023.
There are six Saturday School classes each semester:
Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for students in grades 1 through 4 and ages 18 and up, and from 1 to 4 p.m. for students in grades 5 through 12.
All sessions will take place in Eskenazi Hall, 735 W. New York St., on the IUPUI campus.
All sessions are $200 per person, with a maximum of 15 participants.
To be enrolled, you must register by the following deadlines:
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 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 a culminating exhibition of student work in HR 269 and 269 of Eskenazi Hall each semester. The fall exhibition will be held on Nov. 19, 2022, at 4 p.m., and the spring exhibition on April 22, 2023, at 4 p.m.
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.
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.
Students in grades 1 through 4 will draw, paint, and print while learning about contemporary artists and techniques. Participants will create original works of art inspired by Indianapolis landmarks and historical figures. Performances, photography, and innovative studio practices will also inspire your young artist to imagine the limitless possibilities of their creativity.
The projects, techniques, and topics covered in Elementary Studio Art will vary from semester to semester and will be unique to the instructors.
Dates: March 11, March 18, March 25, April 8, April 15, April 22
Grades: 1 through 4
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 9 a.m. – Noon
Cost: $200 per semester
Students in grades 5 through 8 will explore contemporary art topics and use a variety of two- and three-dimensional media from the viewpoint of future art/design students and professionals. Participants will develop a portfolio of work by learning drawing, illustration, painting, printmaking, designing, building, animation, and documentation processes and techniques.
The projects, techniques, and topics covered in Junior High Studio Art will vary from semester to semester and will be unique to the instructors.
Dates: March 11, March 18, March 25, April 8, April 15, April 22
Grades: 5 through 8
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 per semester
Students in grades 9 through 12 will be immersed in sustained creative investigations into traditional and contemporary studio practices through cultural and social lenses. Participants will share their enthusiasm for art-making with their peers, receive individualized feedback on their existing work, and receive instruction on processes and techniques in various media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and 3-D construction.
Dates: March 11, March 18, March 25, April 8, April 15, April 22
Grades: 9 through 12
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 per semester
Adults ages 18 and up are invited to return 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 11, March 18, March 25, April 8, April 15, April 22
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 9 a.m. – Noon
Cost: $200 per semester
Students in grades 1 through 4 will draw, paint, and print while learning about contemporary artists and techniques. Participants will create original works of art inspired by Indianapolis landmarks and historical figures. Performances, photography, and innovative studio practices will also inspire your young artist to imagine the limitless possibilities of their creativity.
The projects, techniques, and topics covered in Elementary Studio Art will vary from semester to semester and will be unique to the instructors.
Dates: Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19
Grades: 1 through 4
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 9 a.m. – Noon
Cost: $200 per semester
Students in grades 5 through 8 will explore contemporary art topics and use a variety of two- and three-dimensional media from the viewpoint of future art/design students and professionals. Participants will develop a portfolio of work by learning drawing, illustration, painting, printmaking, designing, building, animation, and documentation processes and techniques.
The projects, techniques, and topics covered in Junior High Studio Art will vary from semester to semester and will be unique to the instructors.
Dates: Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19
Grades: 5 through 8
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 per semester
Students in grades 9 through 12 will be immersed in sustained creative investigations into traditional and contemporary studio practices through cultural and social lenses. Participants will share their enthusiasm for art-making with their peers, receive individualized feedback on their existing work, and receive instruction on processes and techniques in various media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and 3-D construction.
Dates: Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19
Grades: 9 through 12
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 per semester
Adults ages 18 and up are invited to return 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: Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 9 a.m. – Noon
Cost: $200 per semester
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.
Siblings and students of IUPUI employees receive a 10% discount. Contact sschool@iupui.edu for the discount code or questions about scholarships.
