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.
Use the dropdown menu below to learn more about Saturday School.
Each semester's Saturday School classes are as follows:
- Fall (6 sessions): Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, and Nov. 9.
- Spring (6 sessions): March 1, March 8, March 15, April 5, April 12, and April 19.
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 and capacities are as follows:
- Fall 2024: $200 per person, with a maximum of 15 participants.
- Spring 2025: $200 per person, with a maximum of 15 participants.
To be enrolled, you must register by the following deadlines:
- Fall: Registration is closed for fall 2024 classes
- Spring: March 1
While completing the online registration form secures a student's spot in a summer session, enrollment is not guaranteed until full payment is received.
Scholarships: Scholarships are available for students in grades 1 through 12. To apply, complete our online scholarship application form.
Discounted rates:All sessions are discounted for IU affiliates (including alumni and current staff members) and Indiana educators. 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.
Herron Community Learning Programs will host culminating exhibitions of student work in HR 259 and 269 of Eskenazi Hall as follows.
- Fall: Nov. 9, 2024
- 11:30 a.m. – Noon (Grades 1–8)
- 3:30 – 4 p.m. (Grades 9-12 and ages 18+)
- Spring: April 19, 2025
- 11:30 a.m. – Noon (Grades 1–8)
- 3:30 – 4 p.m. (Grades 9-12 and ages 18+)
Private and group art lessons are available during the fall and spring semesters, with scheduling and pricing tailored to each student's individual needs. Please email sschool@iu.edu if you have any questions.
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.
SPRING 2025
Elementary Studio Art
Students in grades 1 through 4 will engage in open-ended artmaking and work with various 2-D and 3-D media. Participants will weave their way through fiber arts, draw and paint with all types of materials, and build imagined worlds using cardboard and found objects.
Dates: March 1, March 8, March 15, April 5, April 12, and April 19
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 per semester
Junior High Studio Art
Students in grades 5 through 8 are supported in a choice-based studio environment where instructors introduce media, demonstrate techniques, and encourage the development of students’ ideas. Participants will print, paste, and paint as they make unique artwork honoring their interests and challenging their creativity.
Dates: March 1, March 8, March 15, April 5, April 12, and April 19
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 per semester
High School Studio Art
Students in grades 9 through 12 will be immersed in sustained creative investigations into traditional and contemporary studio practices through cultural and social lenses. Participants will share their enthusiasm for art-making with their peers, receive individualized feedback on their existing work, and receive instruction on processes and techniques in various media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and 3-D construction.
Dates: March 1, March 8, March 15, April 5, April 12, and April 19
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 per semester
18+ Saturday Studio
Adults ages 18 and up are invited to Eskenazi Hall on Saturdays for a semester of studio investigations examining traditional and contemporary art-making approaches. Drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and 3-D construction will be among the processes and techniques introduced to participants.
Dates: March 1, March 8, March 15, April 5, April 12, and April 19
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 per semester
Financial aid and tuition discounts
Herron provides needs-based scholarships to eligible students and families. Funds are limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply, complete our online scholarship application form.
Siblings and students of IU Indianapolis employees receive a 10% discount. Contact sschool@iu.edu for the discount code or questions about scholarships.
FALL 2024
Elementary Studio Art
Students in grades 1 through 4 will engage in open-ended artmaking and work with various 2-D and 3-D media. Participants will weave their way through fiber arts, draw and paint with all types of materials, and build imagined worlds using cardboard and found objects.
Dates: Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, and Nov. 9
Grades: 1 through 4
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 9 a.m. – Noon
Cost: $200 per semester
Registration is closed for all fall 2024 Saturday School classes.
Junior High Studio Art
Students in grades 5 through 8 are supported in a choice-based studio environment where instructors introduce media, demonstrate techniques, and encourage the development of students’ ideas. Participants will print, paste, and paint as they make unique artwork honoring their interests and challenging their creativity.
Dates: Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, and Nov. 9
Grades: 5 through 8
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 9 a.m. – Noon
Cost: $200 per semester
Registration is closed for all fall 2024 Saturday School classes.
High School Studio Art
Students in grades 9 through 12 will be immersed in sustained creative investigations into traditional and contemporary studio practices through cultural and social lenses. Participants will share their enthusiasm for art-making with their peers, receive individualized feedback on their existing work, and receive instruction on processes and techniques in various media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, and 3-D construction.
Dates: Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, and Nov. 9
Grades: 9 through 12
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 per semester
Registration is closed for all fall 2024 Saturday School classes.
18+ Fibers Class
Adults ages 18 and up are invited to Eskenazi Hall on Saturdays for a semester of studio investigations focusing on fiber arts. Students will learn batik and silk painting, two methods of applying dye and resist on cloth to create imagery or abstract designs. Additional topics such as natural dye, visible mending/embroidery, and upcycled garment construction/sewing machine basics may be discussed, depending on students’ interests.
Dates: Oct. 5, Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, and Nov. 9
Location: Eskenazi Hall
Times: 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 per semester
Registration is closed for all fall 2024 Saturday School classes.