Established in 1922, Saturday School is a visual arts education program offering quality art instruction to youth and adults on Saturdays—offered in both spring and fall.
Pay online for your class or workshop. Registration now open.
*Remember to submit your registration form via US Mail or fax and include your payment confirmation number.
REGISTER online, in person, U.S. Mail or fax: Use the link to the right to download a registration form and the most recent Saturday School class schedule
Eight Saturdays! February 16 – April 13 (No classes March 9 during IUPUI Spring Break)
Saturday School classes offer opportunities to improve art skills, try new art forms, and build a portfolio. Established in 1922, Saturday School offers quality art instruction to youths and adults each fall and spring. Classes take place in state-of-the-art facilities at Herron School of Art and Design’s Eskenazi Hall on the IUPUI campus and at Herron's Eskenazi Fine Arts Center, on the north edge of campus. Eight-week classes offer options for youths in grades 2 through 12 and adults.
Herron junior or senior students teach Saturday School classes. Class size is limited to allow for highly individualized instruction in a variety of media including ceramics, printmaking, drawing, painting and more.
Saturday School culminates with an Open House exhibition and awards ceremony held on the last Saturday afternoon of each session (no morning classes) and sponsored in part by The Great Frame Up and Prizm – The Artist’s Supply Store.
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February 16 – April 13 (No classes March 9 during IUPUI Spring Break)
Morning Session: 9 a.m. to Noon
Afternoon Session: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Open House: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on April 13
Tuition:
Youth $170
Adult $200
Enroll in 2 courses or enroll 2 household or family members for $320. (Submit registration forms together.)
Lab Fee:
$30 additional lab fee for some courses.
Parking:
$25 IUPUI parking permit for Saturday School semester
Options: Parents may wish to drop off/pick up students in designated areas or may choose to pay to park in Visitor Parking at an IUPUI parking garage (approx. $5 per class).
2-payment option available: pay half by first class and half by midterm (March 16); Payment may also be made in person on the first day of the Saturday School semester.
Students will be given a class supply/materials list a week before Saturday School begins and details about what to bring to the first class. Most classes have an additional lab fee of $30. Please see individual class listings for details. Lab fees may be paid at the time of registration or on the first day of class.
Parking permits are available the first day of classes for the reduced cost of $25.
Parents may wish to drop off/pick up students in designated areas or may choose to pay to park in Visitor Parking at an IUPUI parking garage for approximately $5 a class.
Registered students will be sent a confirmation packet at least a week before the start of Saturday School. The confirmation packet will include directions to Herron, a class syllabus and an emergency release form. Please bring the completed release to the first day of classes.
Two-Class Discount
Receive a discounted rate of $320 for two classes available to individuals taking two classes OR two students in the same family household. (Submit registration forms together.)
Teacher Recommendation Scholarship
A discount of $20 off the cost of tuition for one class per student per semester is available to students who are recommended by their art teacher or classroom teacher. Each school may recommend five students per semester for the award. *Check “Teacher Recommendation Scholarship” on the Scholarship Application and return with registration form.
Saturday School Outstanding Student Award Discount
Students previously presented with an Outstanding Student Award within the last year may return their award coupon with registration form to receive a 50% tuition discount for one Herron Community Learning Programs camp or class.
Tuition Scholarships
Unfortunately, scholarships for partial or full tuition scholarships are very limited. Students facing financial challenges or those recommended by local social services agencies may apply for partial or full tuition scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarships provided by Raymond James, Prizm-The Artist's Supply Store, Joseph Maley Foundation, Herron Alumni Society and individual gifts.
Cancellation or Transfer
If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, students will be called and may transfer into another Saturday School class.
First Class Audit
With advance permission from the Community Learning Coordinator, a student may attend the first day of any Saturday School class before deciding to officially enroll in the class.
Register Online
Online Registration form
Online registration is recommended.
Register by U.S. Mail
Download and send the registration form and payment to:
Herron School of Art and Design
Saturday School
735 W. New York St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Register by Fax
Download and fax the registration form to: (317) 278-9435
Attn: Susan Grade, Community Learning
Payment
Pay securely with a credit card online through IU Pay. Pay by mailing a check or money order made out to “Indiana University” or make payment the first day of Saturday School with check, charge or cash.
Make payment through IU Pay
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| Spring 2013 Schedule | 344.75 KB |
| Registration Form | 72.9 KB |
| Scholarship Application | 90.5 KB |