Youth Studio is a 24-week program designed primarily for high school students (aged 14 to 18 years) and young adults. Through drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, performance, digital and mixed media, students learn technical skills, knowledge of contemporary visual arts and art history. In addition, students and are encouraged to develop their own personal creative process.

The classes are small with lots of one-on-one instruction. Portfolio development and preparation are provided for students who plan to apply for visual art, design, film, and architecture programs in colleges and universities. Exhibition and performance opportunities are also an integral part of the program.