Summer Art Programs Selection Guide

Select Program
by Level

For existing students, click the "+" in your current level to see available programs.

CCA

CCA students can choose the following summer programs:

• Summer Art Camps for Ages 5 to 9
• Regular summer art class (CCA)
• For those ages 8 or 9, Digital Art and Animation can also be an option.

DS1-Basics

DS1-Basics level students can choose the following programs:

• Summer Art Camps for Ages 5 to 9
• Regular summer art class (DS1B)
• Digital Art and Animation camp
• For those ages 10 or older, summer art workshops that are marked "All" or "Beginner" can also be considered

DS1

DS1 level students can choose the following programs:

• Digital Art and Animation camp
• ​Summer art workshops that are marked "All" or "Beginner" Level
• ​Open Studio

DS2B or DS2

DS2B or DS2 students can choose the following programs:

• Digital Art and Animation camp​
• ​Summer art workshops that are marked "All" or "Beginner" Level
• ​Open Studio
• Summer art workshops with level "Int./Adv" can be considered if prerequisites are met.​
• Digital Art Track esp. "Digital Art for Beginner/Intermediate" workshop is recommended if you want to join our Digital Art for Beginner class this fall quarter.

DS23 or DS3

DS23 or DS3 students can choose the following programs:

• Summer Art Workshops with Level "All", "Beginner", "Int/Adv", "Adv".
• Summer Art Workshops with Level "Portfolio" for DS3, optional for DS23.
• Color Series Track esp. Oil Painting is highly recommended if you want to start oil painting this fall quarter.
• Digital Art Track esp. "Digital Art for Beginner/Intermediate" workshop is recommended if you want to join our Digital Art for Beginner class this fall quarter.

AP Art Prep

Students at AP Art Prep can choose the following programs:

• AP Art Boot Camp
• ​Summer Art Workshops that are marked "All", "Beginner", "Int./Adv.", "Adv." or "Portfolio"
• ​Digital Art and Animation camp esp. "Advanced Procreate Animation"

Art Portfolio for AP or College Application

Students what will be taking AP Art in 2023-2024 school year, or who are rising seniors may consider taking these programs:

• AP Art Boot Camp (to work on your AP Art portfolio or college art portfolio production
• Private lessons if you are aiming for top art colleges and majors
• Any Summer Art Workshops esp. those credited courses. 

For new students, please request a free trial class to have your level assessed. You can then select summer programs based on your level.

Request a free trial class

Select Program
by Interests and Needs

2022 Summer Art Workshops

• Our workshops are grouped into 5 tracks, allowing you to easily identify your interests and needs. ​Click the links below to explore.
• Credits are offered for certain workshops. 

Drawing and Sketching
​Track

Color Series and Painting Track

Digital Art and Animation Track

Career Exploration Track

Art Portfolio Track
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Steps to Registering

To register for our summer art programs, please follow these steps:

1. Complete the online registration form for the Fremont or Pleasanton campus, save it as a PDF file, and email it to the appropriate office:  Fremont Office: ​jessica@ichenartacademy.com; Pleasanton Office: pls-office@ichenartacademy.com
2. We'll send you an invoice once we receive your registration.
3. To secure your spot in the program, please make an online payment within three days of receiving the invoice.  (See instructions on how to make a payment)

Photos and Videos of Past Summer Workshops

View summer camp albums from 2016 to 2022