Get ready for studio-art Saturdays
Established in 1922, Herron's Saturday School offers high-quality art instruction to children and adults who want to learn or improve their technical skills, explore new art forms, and build a portfolio.
General information
Saturday School is held in October/November and March/April. Enrollment is divided into four categories: students in grades 1 through 4, students in grades 5 through 8, students in grades 9 through 12, and ages 18 and up.
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Saturday School is held in October/November and March/April. Fall and spring classes are held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for students in grades 1 through 8, and from 1 to 4 p.m. for students in grades 9 through 12 and ages 18 and up.
All sessions will take place in Eskenazi Hall, 735 W. New York St., on the IU Indianapolis campus.
Fees are as follows:
- Fall: $200 per person
- Spring: $200 per person
To be enrolled, you must register by the following deadlines:
- Fall: October 1
- Spring: March 1
Enrollment is not guaranteed until full payment is received.
Scholarships: Scholarships are available for students in grades 1 through 12. To apply, please email sschool@iu.edu for details.
Discounted rates: Indiana University affiliates and Indiana educators receive a 10% discount on all summer programming enrollments. Please email sschool@iu.edu for the discount code.
Students in grades 4 or 8 who wish to "test out" of their current grade level and into a higher group should submit a portfolio of work to sschool@iu.edu for consideration.
A culminating student art show is held in Eskenazi Hall rooms HR 259 and HR 269 at the conclusion of Saturday School. Stop by and show your support.
Eskenazi Hall is located on the IU Indianapolis campus at 735 W. New York St. Check-in for Herron's Community Learning Programs takes place immediately after entering the building's main doors on the west side.
Parking is available in the Sports Complex Garage (875 W. New York St.), adjacent to Eskenazi Hall, or on levels 5 and 6 of the Riverwalk Garage (245 University Blvd.), southwest of the building.
