In the spring, teens participating in our Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP) spend time after school and on Saturdays with Studio Institute artists—gaining expertise in the fundamentals of art, learning how to instruct children in basic art lessons, and developing college readiness skills. Their commitment culminates in paid employment as art instructors at NYC summer camps.
In 2020, however, our intrepid teens completed their apprenticeship training online and worked hard to produce online art lessons for children. We were impressed to watch as they developed a style similar to popular social media tutorials—but with the Studio skills, knowledge, and standards we expect of our professional teaching artists.
Check out the pre-recorded art lessons in collage, drawing, and painting below featuring our teen artists:
Collage
TORN PAPER FOOD COLLAGE K–2:
Teen Artist Instructor Adriana from the Bronx, a 2020 graduate of the High School of Art and Design
TORN PAPER ANIMAL COLLAGE
K–2:
Teen Artist Instructor Charmaine from Manhattan, a junior at the High School of Fashion and Design
CUTTING AND ARRANGING SHAPE COLLAGE
K–2:
Teen Artist Instructor Princes from Queens, a 2020 graduate from the High School of Art and Design
SHAPE HOUSE COLLAGE
K–2:
Teen Artist Instructor Abigail from the Bronx, a senior at Pelham Preparatory Academy
TORN PAPER MONSTER COLLAGE 3–5:
Teen Artist Instructor Destiny from Manhattan, a 2020 graduate of the NYC Museum School
TORN PAPER LANDSCAPE COLLAGE 3–5:
Teen Artist Instructor Cassandra from the Bronx, a senior from Central Park East High School
CUT SHAPE ROBOT COLLAGE 3–5:
Teen Artist Instructor Rawan from Queens, a senior from Queens Technical High School
TORN PAPER ANIMAL COLLAGE 3–5:
Teen Artist Instructor Kenith from Queens, a senior from Brooklyn Latin High School
SEA CREATURES SHAPE COLLAGE 3–5:
Teen Artist Instructor Miguel from Brooklyn, a senior at Brooklyn High School of the Arts
Drawing
LINE AND SHAPE DRAWING EXPLORATION K–2:
Teen Artist Instructor Amaiya from Queens, a 2020 graduate from Brooklyn High School of the Arts
LINE LANDSCAPE DRAWING
K–2:
Teen Artist Instructor Valerie from Manhattan, a 2020 graduate from Millennium High School
DRAWING IMAGINATIVE HOUSES
K–2:
Teen Artist Instructor Sanjona from Queens, a 2020 graduate from Pelham Preparatory Academy
DRAWING LINES AND PATTERNS INSPIRED BY KUSAMA
K–2:
Teen Artist Instructor Princes from Queens, a 2020 graduate from the High School of Art and Design
See more video lessons presented by our teen artists.
