Monday through Friday; 9am-3pm

All art materials are included.

Studio Foundations is a week-long summer camp for students ages 7–13 designed to introduce the core principles of academic art in an engaging and supportive environment. Throughout the week, students build fundamental skills in drawing and painting while learning how artists organize form, understand proportion, and observe light and color.

Each day includes structured studio exercises alongside opportunities for creative exploration. In addition to focused drawing and painting projects, students participate in hands-on craft activities that encourage imagination and personal expression.

Several week-long sessions are available throughout the summer. Students may participate in as many as they like!

 All materials are included.

Sibling discount and bring a friend discounts available! Email us at iowa@princetonacademyofart.com for more info.

Monday through Friday; 9am-3pm

All art materials are included.

STEAM Studio Camp is a week-long program that integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through the lens of visual art. Designed for curious and creative students, the camp emphasizes structured art instruction while introducing hands-on problem-solving across disciplines.

Students apply art principles to STEAM-based projects that connect artistic thinking with simple engineering challenges, material experiments, and design processes. Activities may include building small structures, exploring patterns and symmetry, studying natural forms, and experimenting with mixed media.

Art remains central to the program. Painting, sculpture, and drawing projects reinforce core principles such as balance, form, color relationships, and construction. Students learn how careful planning and visual organization support both artistic and scientific thinking.

Sibling discount and bring a friend discounts available! Email us at iowa@princetonacademyofart.com for more info.

Monday through Friday; 9am-3pm

All art materials are included.

Welcome to PAA’s new home in Clive! We are delighted to welcome kids to our Nature & Art Camp this summer. This one-week camp will allow students to explore the intersection of art and nature, from “indoor camping” to drawing creatures from life. Students will use their creativity and imagination to learn about the world while developing their fundamental art skills. Each day will be a combination of nature-related activity and thematic art projects. Students will do drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and more! This thematic camp will allow students to develop their artistic and social skills.

Students should bring:

• Refillable water bottle
• Lunch
• Any required medication or medical devices

There are several sessions available. This camp is suitable for kids ages 6 to 13. Campers will be divided into age groups during their sessions.

Sibling discount and bring a friend discounts available! Email us at iowa@princetonacademyofart.com for more info.

Dates: September 25, 26, & 27

Times: 9:00am-12:00pm

Join visiting artist Andrew Sjodin for a three-day workshop exploring the practice of alla prima still life painting. Working from carefully arranged still life setups, participants will focus on observational skills and working in the alla prima style.

Andrew will guide students through the process of organizing a painting, establishing strong color relationships, simplifying complex forms, and creating convincing effects of light and atmosphere within a limited timeframe. Emphasis will be placed on observation, paint handling, edge control, and maintaining unity throughout the painting process.

Due to the workshop's condensed format, students will complete a series of focused studies designed to strengthen technical skills and improve decision-making at the easel. The workshop meets Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and is appropriate for intermediate to advanced painters seeking to deepen their understanding of traditional still life painting methods.

Please bring your own materials. A full material list and course overview can be found here.

Learn more about our visiting artist & instructor, Andrew Sjodin, here.

Dates: September 25, 26, & 27

Times: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Join visiting artist Andrew Sjodin for a three-day intensive workshop focused on the fundamentals of alla prima figure painting and drawing. Beginning with a live demonstration covering palette organization, color relationships, drawing, proportion, gesture, and value structure, students will gain insight into the process of creating a complete figure study in a single sitting.

During the remaining sessions, participants will work from a live nude model while receiving individualized critiques and instruction. Suitable for both painters and draftsmen, this workshop is designed for artists of all experience levels seeking to strengthen their observational skills and understanding of direct painting and drawing from life.

Please bring your own materials. A full material list and course overview can be found here.

Learn more about our visiting artist & instructor, Andrew Sjodin, here.

Dates: September 25, 26, & 27

Times: 5:00pm-8:00pm

Join nationally recognized painter Andrew Sjodin for a three-day workshop focused on the fundamentals of alla prima portrait painting and drawing. The first session will feature a demonstration and discussion covering palette organization, color relationships, drawing, proportion, gesture, and value structure. During the remaining sessions, students will work from a live model, completing sustained portrait studies in a single sitting while receiving individualized instruction and critique.

Designed for artists of all experience levels, this workshop provides a practical introduction to direct observation and efficient methods for creating a convincing portrait from life.

Please bring your own materials. A full material list and course overview can be found here.

Learn more about our visiting artist & instructor, Andrew Sjodin, here.