Calling Charlotte Teens

Unlock Your Creativity, Leadership & Artistic Potential!

TEEN PROGRAMS

Grow as a Young Artist,

Mentor, & Leader

We are thrilled to offer an exclusive Teen summer programs at the Waverly South Charlotte Studio!

For students craving a catered camp experience with an older vibe, our Teen Master Camps offer a limited number of dedicated camp seats for ages 11–15. These camps feature intentional groups tailored for deeper focus, longer work time, growing independence, and developing technique, ensuring older artists remain challenged, confident, and at home in the studio.

Designed for rising 7th – 12th graders, our Teen Apprentice Program is an immersive mentorship and internship-style experience  perfect for teens passionate about visual arts, creativity, leadership, arts education, and entrepreneurship. If your teen loves making art, inspiring others, and working in a collaborative studio, this program is for you!

Master Camps

For students craving a catered camp experience with an older vibe, the Teen Master Camp offers a limited number of dedicated camp seats for ages 11–15. These camps feature intentional groups tailored for deeper focus, longer work time, growing independence, and developing technique, ensuring older artists remain challenged, confident, and at home in the studio.

Offered in the 1-4 p.m. time frame on select weeks. Returning campers receive unique projects and techniques each week. Drop-off: mixed ages 11-15.  NUT FREE snack provided.

Our mixed-media Art Camps educate, inspire & entertain. We offer a wide range of project topics and supplies that will spark creativity & expose students to a stimulating mix of age-appropriate art techniques each day.  Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, chalk pastel, oil pastel, collage & more!

Our pottery camps allow each maker to experience the entire process, beginning with wet clay and ending with kiln-fired ceramic pieces. They will learn about the history of pottery making and utilize skills like rolling coils, building slabs, & pressing textures to create detailed and more technical pottery. Each student will try their hand at throwing on the wheel as well!

If your family needs to register for FULL DAY camp but your teen wants to be included in the Master Camp Age grouping for their afternoon session, simply enroll in the Full Day camp option for the corresponding date range instead of the 1/2 day Master Camp registration.

Here is the schedule for Summer 2026 Master Camps, 1-4 p.m.  ($325 per session). 

– 6/15 – 6/19: Pottery Master Camp

– 6/29 – 7/03: Mixed Media Master Art Camp

– 7/13 – 7/17: Mixed Media Master Art Camp

– 7/20 – 7/24: Pottery Master Camp

– 7/27 – 7/31: Mixed Media Master Art Camp

– 8/10 – 8/14: Mixed Media Master Art Camp

*Unlike the teen apprenticeship, these “Master Campers” are not responsible for leadership roles or organizing a gallery show, allowing for an elevated social and creative experience without added pressure.


Teen Apprentice Program

Benefits

  • Independence & Personal Growth: Autonomy in projects and leadership areas of interest between our Art and Pottery studios.
  • Professional Coaching: Receive 1:1 mentorship from our seasoned teaching artists
  • Real-World Experience: Gain practical skills to prepare for creative careers and future opportunities.
  • Portfolio Development: Create high-quality work that can be showcased in galleries and college applications.

Program Overview:

Morning Studio Session (1.5 Hours)
– Develop a focused, professional-level art project guided by an experienced mentor.
– Learn to pitch and propose your creative ideas.
– Troubleshoot materials, enhance techniques, and receive personalized feedback.
– Prepare a finished piece for a gallery show or portfolio.
Internship (1.5 Hours)
– Gain hands-on leadership experience assisting younger summer art campers (ages 4-12).
– Assist in the daily operations of our professional art & pottery studio: prepare materials, organize projects, and capture special moments for social media.
– Build skills in efficiency, flexibility, creativity, and responsibility—keys to any future career.
Artist Seminar & Skill Development (1.5 Hours)
– Participate in small-group discussions and hands-on workshops in fine art techniques.
– Explore topics like the value of art, career development, and creative entrepreneurship.
– Experience both in-studio learning and off-site exploration in the Waverly community.

If you are interested in the application process for an upcoming Teen Apprentice Session, please complete this form

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