Dates: 

Session 1  (5 weeks): 4/8/26 - 5/8/2026

Session 2 (5 weeks): 5/13/26 - 6/12/26

Schedule: Wednesdays & Fridays, 4:30–5:30 PM

Location: This class is located at our 10 Nassau St location

We are delighted to introduce PRECAD Junior, a brand-new five-week program designed especially for our youngest aspiring artists. Meeting twice a week, this course provides children ages 5–7 with a joyful and structured introduction to art-making.

Students will strengthen grapho-motor skills while exploring creativity, penmanship, and early academic art principles. Students will be be introduced to the traditions of classical drawing, offering them a foundation that supports both artistic and academic growth.

*Ask us about our sibling discounts! Send us an email at enrollment@princetonacademyofart.com*

*This class is located at our 10 Nassau St location*

This three-week class introduces students to the foundational ideas behind drawing and painting through a series of guided exercises. Working from simple subjects, students will learn how to observe shapes, understand light and shadow, and begin using color in a clear and structured way. Instruction focuses on building confidence while establishing core skills that support future study.

Dates: Tuesdays, May 19 - June 2, 4-6pm

or Wednesdays, May 20 - June 3, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Location: 10 Nassau St, Suite 23

All materials are included

KIDS CONSTRUCTIVE DRAWING CAMP

July 8 - July 10 (Wed to Fri)

9:00am-12:00pm

*This class will be held at our second location at 10 Nassau St, Suite 23*

This focused three-day camp introduces students to the foundations of constructive drawing. Participants learn how to build objects from simple geometric forms, understand proportion, and organize space on the page with clarity and structure. Through guided demonstrations and individual instruction, students practice translating observation into solid, dimensional drawings. Emphasis is placed on careful looking, logical construction, and developing confidence in line and form.

All materials are included.

Location: 10 Nassau St, Suite 23

Session 1: July 13, 2026 - July 17, 2026

Session 2: July 20, 2026 - July 24, 2026

9:00am - 1:00pm

*This camp is located at our 10 Nassau St Location*

The Studio Foundations Art Camp is a week-long program that introduces students to academic drawing and painting, as we ll as other creative crafting mediums. Created for motivated young artists from beginners to advanced, the camp combines strong technical instruction with creative exploration suited to each age group.

Students will develop essential skills in drawing and painting while working across a range of subjects and materials. Additional projects will include clay sculpture, plaster casting, sketchbook compositions, and more. Students may also have short field trip opportunities to the Princeton University Art Museum.

All materials are included.

Session 1: July 27, 28, & 29 (Monday-Wednesday)

Session 2: August 5, 6, & 7 (Wednesday-Friday)

9:00AM - 12:00PM

*This camp is located at our 10 Nassau St location*

Painting Explorations is a three-day studio program designed to introduce young artists to the foundations of observational painting. Working with gouache, students will learn how to observe shape, color, and light while creating paintings from both still life arrangements and landscape subjects.

Each day, students will be guided through structured demonstrations and hands-on practice, developing skills in color mixing, brush handling, and simple compositional design. 

Classes meet from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day over three consecutive days, providing a focused and supportive environment where students can build foundational painting skills and complete a series of finished works.

Pre-Academy Program (PRECAD)

Ages 7–14

September 17, 2026 - June 10, 2027

The same PRECAD you love, one hour shorter!

The Pre-Academy Program (PRECAD) offers students aged 7 to 14 a structured introduction to classical drawing and painting. Rooted in traditional academic methods, the curriculum emphasizes technical proficiency through carefully sequenced instruction and hands-on practice.

Students engage in projects that build essential skills in proportion, structure, value, and composition—forming the foundation for lifelong visual literacy. This early training also supports the development of graphomotor coordination and observational acuity.

Beyond technical skill-building, the program fosters creative exploration and encourages individual expression within a framework of historical context. Students are introduced to a wide range of artistic traditions through illustrated lectures and guided discussions, expanding their awareness of global art history.

The PRECAD curriculum is designed not only to produce confident young artists, but to instill an enduring appreciation for the discipline, creativity, and cultural depth of the visual arts.

Materials: Please have the Marie's 18 color gouache paint set, which can be purchased online or in person at Jerry's Artarama or on Amazon.

Pre-Academy Program (PRECAD)

Ages 7–14

September 20, 2026 - June 13, 2027

The Pre-Academy Program (PRECAD) offers students aged 7 to 14 a structured introduction to classical drawing and painting. Rooted in traditional academic methods, the curriculum emphasizes technical proficiency through carefully sequenced instruction and hands-on practice.

Students engage in projects that build essential skills in proportion, structure, value, and composition—forming the foundation for lifelong visual literacy. This early training also supports the development of graphomotor coordination and observational acuity.

Beyond technical skill-building, the program fosters creative exploration and encourages individual expression within a framework of historical context. Students are introduced to a wide range of artistic traditions through illustrated lectures and guided discussions, expanding their awareness of global art history.

The PRECAD curriculum is designed not only to produce confident young artists, but to instill an enduring appreciation for the discipline, creativity, and cultural depth of the visual arts.

This year’s program will be richer than ever before, featuring new special-topic lectures and expanded opportunities for off-site visits to museums and cultural institutions, further enriching students’ understanding, and life long appreciation of the arts.

Materials: Please have the Marie's 18 color gouache paint set, which can be purchased online or in person at Jerry's Artarama or on Amazon.

Pre-Academy Program (PRECAD)

Ages 7–14

September 20, 2026 - June 13, 2027

The Pre-Academy Program (PRECAD) offers students aged 7 to 14 a structured introduction to classical drawing and painting. Rooted in traditional academic methods, the curriculum emphasizes technical proficiency through carefully sequenced instruction and hands-on practice.

Students engage in projects that build essential skills in proportion, structure, value, and composition—forming the foundation for lifelong visual literacy. This early training also supports the development of graphomotor coordination and observational acuity.

Beyond technical skill-building, the program fosters creative exploration and encourages individual expression within a framework of historical context. Students are introduced to a wide range of artistic traditions through illustrated lectures and guided discussions, expanding their awareness of global art history.

The PRECAD curriculum is designed not only to produce confident young artists, but to instill an enduring appreciation for the discipline, creativity, and cultural depth of the visual arts. 

Materials: Please have the Marie's 18 color gouache paint set, which can be purchased online or in person at Jerry's Artarama or on Amazon.