Summer in the Studios!

Spend the Summer Making Art!

Berkshire Art Center’s summer programs engage 4–14-year-olds in visual art exploration alongside a local artist, introducing them to a variety of art-making materials and approaches. Each group is led by a faculty artist with the aid of a teaching assistant. Get messy and be inspired!

Berkshire Art Center Family Members can now register for Summer 2025 studio sessions! Scroll below to see all sessions by age group.

Tuition Assistance

Don't let the price of tuition stop you from making art! BAC provides scholarships based on financial need, discounts to EBT cardholders, and opportunities for work exchange. Please see Tuition Assistance.

Become a Member & Save

Become a “Family” Member and save 15% on tuition! Learn more about Berkshire Art Center Membership.

Health and Safety

Please review BAC’s Policies and information specific to our summer programs at the bottom of this page.

Ages 4-5

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Amazing Animals (4-5's) — Summer in the Studios (July 7-11)

$445.00

Instructor: Stephanie VanBramer
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 7, 2025
End Date: July 11, 2025
Location: Brothership Building, Pittsfield
Ages: 4-5’s

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Epic Underwater Adventure (4-5's) — Summer in the Studios (August 4-8)

$445.00

Instructor: Stephanie VanBramer
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: August 4, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Location: Brothership Building, Pittsfield
Ages: 4-5’s

Ages 5-7

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Travel the World (5-7's) — Summer in the Studios (June 23-27)

$445.00

Instructor: Johanna Merfeld
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: June 23, 2025
End Date: June 27, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 5-7’s

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Galaxy Quest (5-7's) — Summer in the Studios (June 30-July 3); no class on Friday, July 4

$356.00

Instructor: Kaily Ritz
Day & Time: Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-3:30pm; no class on Friday, July 4
Start Date: June 30, 2025
End Date: July 3, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 5-7’s

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Creating in 3D (5-7's) — Summer in the Studios (July 7-11)

$445.00

Instructor: Jody King Camarra
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 7, 2025
End Date: July 11, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 5-7’s

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Creature Palooza (5-7's) — Summer in the Studios (July 14-18)

$445.00

Only 1 available

Instructor: Lucie Castaldo
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 14, 2025
End Date: July 18, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 5-7’s

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Enchanted Kingdoms (5-7's) — Summer in the Studios (July 21-25)

$445.00

Instructor: Stephanie VanBramer
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 21, 2025
End Date: July 25, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 5-7’s

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Welcome to the Jungle (5-7's) — Summer in the Studios (July 28-August 1)

$445.00

Instructor: Kristin Grippo
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 28, 2025
End Date: August 1, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 5-7’s

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Inspired By...! (5-7's) — Summer in the Studios (August 4-8)

$445.00

Instructor: Johanna Merfeld
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: August 4, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 5-7’s

Candy Creations (5-7's) — Summer in the Studios (August 11-15)

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Candy Creations (5-7's) — Summer in the Studios (August 11-15)

$445.00

Instructor: Kaily Ritz
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: August 11, 2025
End Date: August 15, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 5-7’s

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Color Carnival (5-7's) — Summer in the Studios (August 18-22)

$445.00

Instructor: Jody King Camarra
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: August 18, 2025
End Date: August 22, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 5-7’s

Ages 5-10

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Make Your Own Games (5-10's) — Summer in the Studios (June 16-20); no class on Thursday, June 19

$356.00

Instructor: Kim Waterman
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm (no class Thursday, June 19)
Start Date: June 16, 2025
End Date: June 20, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 5-10’s

Ages 8-10

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Meowsterpiece (8-10's) — Summer in the Studios (June 23-27)

$445.00

Instructor: Kaily Ritz
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: June 23, 2025
End Date: June 27, 2025
Location: Center for Peace through Culture, 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA 01236
Ages: 8-10’s

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Circus Adventure (8-10's) — Summer in the Studios (June 30-July 3); no class on Friday, July 4

$356.00

Instructor: Johanna Merfeld
Day & Time: Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-3:30pm; no class on Friday, July 4
Start Date: June 30, 2025
End Date: July 3, 2025
Location: Center for Peace through Culture, 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA 01236
Ages: 8-10’s

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Funky Art Adventures (8-10's) — Summer in the Studios (July 7-11)

$445.00

Instructor: Kaily Ritz
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 7, 2025
End Date: July 11, 2025
Location: Center for Peace through Culture, 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA 01236
Ages: 8-10’s

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It's Raining Cats and Dogs (8-10's) — Summer in the Studios (July 14-18)

$445.00

Instructor: Kim Waterman
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 14, 2025
End Date: July 18, 2025
Location: Center for Peace through Culture, 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA 01236
Ages: 8-10’s

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Artists Around the World (8-10's) — Summer in the Studios (July 14-18)

$445.00

Instructor: Stephanie VanBramer
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 14, 2025
End Date: July 18, 2025
Location: Brothership Building, Pittsfield
Ages: 8-10’s

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What's Inside Us? (8-10's) — Summer in the Studios (July 21-25)

$445.00

Instructor: Lucie Castaldo
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 21, 2025
End Date: July 25, 2025
Location: Center for Peace through Culture, 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA 01236
Ages: 8-10’s

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Pathways Through Pattern (8-10's) — Half Day Summer in the Studios (July 21-25)

$185.00

Instructor: Katie Malone Smith
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-12pm
Start Date: July 21, 2025
End Date: July 25, 2025
Location: Brothership Building, Pittsfield
Ages: 8-10’s

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Pop Art Explosion (8-10's) — Summer in the Studios (July 28-August 1)

$445.00

Instructor: Kim Waterman
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 28, 2025
End Date: August 1, 2025
Location: Center for Peace through Culture, 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA 01236
Ages: 8-10’s

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Into the Multiverse (8-10's) — Summer in the Studios (July 28-August 1)

$445.00

Instructor: Kaily Ritz
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 28, 2025
End Date: August 1, 2025
Location: Brothership Building, Pittsfield
Ages: 8-10’s

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Earthly Delights (8-10's) — Summer in the Studios (August 4-8)

$445.00

Instructor: Lucie Castaldo
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: August 4, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Location: Center for Peace through Culture, 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA 01236
Ages: 8-10’s

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Giant Parade Puppets (8-10's) — Summer in the Studios (August 11-15)

$445.00

Instructor: Eric “Homeslice” Weiss
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: August 11, 2025
End Date: August 15, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 8-10’s

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Comic Cre8tors (8-10's) — Summer in the Studios (August 11-15)

$445.00

Instructor: Jackson Rodriguez
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: August 11, 2025
End Date: August 15, 2025
Location: Brothership Building, Pittsfield
Ages: 8-10’s

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Fashion Week (8-10's) — Summer in the Studios (August 18-22)

$445.00

Instructor: Johanna Merfeld
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: August 18, 2025
End Date: August 22, 2025
Location: Center for Peace through Culture, 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA 01236
Ages: 8-10’s

Ages 11-14

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Artful Anatomy (11-14's) — Summer in the Studios (June 23-27)

$445.00

Instructor: Lucie Castaldo
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: June 23, 2025
End Date: June 27, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 11-14’s

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Experimental Printmaking (11-14's) — Summer in the Studios (June 30-July 3); no class on Friday, July 4

$356.00

Instructor: Ian Prishwalko
Day & Time: Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-3:30pm; no class on Friday, July 4
Start Date: June 30, 2025
End Date: July 3, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 11-14’s

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Retro Remix (11-14's) — Summer in the Studios (July 7-11)

$445.00

Instructor: Katie Malone-Smith
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 7, 2025
End Date: July 11, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 11-14’s

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All About Music (11-14's) — Summer in the Studios (July 14-18)

$445.00

Instructor: Johanna Merfeld
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 14, 2025
End Date: July 18, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 11-14’s

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Tapestry Weaving and Nature (11-14's) — Summer in the Studios (July 21-25)

$445.00

Instructor: Robert Cohen
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 21, 2025
End Date: July 25, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 11-14’s

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Experimental Photo Lab (11-14's) — Half Day Summer in the Studios (July 21-25)

$185.00

Instructor: Katie Malone Smith
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 1pm-3:30pm
Start Date: July 21, 2025
End Date: July 25, 2025
Location: Brothership Building, Pittsfield
Ages: 11-14’s

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All About Animation (11-14's) — Summer in the Studios (July 28-August 1)

$445.00

Instructor: Stephanie VanBramer
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: July 28, 2025
End Date: August 1, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 11-14’s

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Mini Masterpieces (11-14's) — Summer in the Studios (August 4-8)

$445.00

Instructor: Kaily Ritz
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: August 4, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 11-14’s

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Pop Culture Creations (11-14's) — Summer in the Studios (August 11-15)

$445.00

Instructor: Johanna Merfeld
Day & Time: Monday–Friday , 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: August 11, 2025
End Date: August 15, 2025
Location: Center for Peace through Culture, 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA 01236
Ages: 11-14’s

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This is Puppetry (11-14's) — Summer in the Studios (August 18-22)

$445.00

Instructor: Eric “Homeslice” Weiss
Day & Time: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: August 18, 2025
End Date: August 22, 2025
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Ages: 11-14’s

Health & Safety

We aim to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff and will follow guidance from the CDC, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and local public health officials.

Each young artist is required to have a current Health and Emergency Contact Form on file with Berkshire Art Center. Please fill out this form for each child that will be attending a Berkshire Art Center program. Health forms are due as soon as possible at the time of registration and no later than one week before a program begins. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with our Camp Handbook.
Please ensure that your child brings a snack and non-refrigerated lunch with them each day. Berkshire Art Center’s programs are peanut-free AND tree nut-free due to allergy concerns.
Session sizes are limited to 12-student groups and sessions will be open to 4-14 year olds.
Berkshire Art Center reserves the right to require any students exhibiting signs or symptoms of COVID-19 or other illness to be picked up early for the day and return only after no longer exhibiting symptoms.

In the event that the program cannot be conducted safely in-person, it will be moved to online and conducted via Zoom.