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Chantilly (703) 996-9105 / Vienna (703)-822-7766

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    • Home
    • About
      • About Our Founder
      • Locations
      • School Policies
      • Testimonials
    • Classes
      • Class Schedule & Calendar
      • Schedule a Trial Class
      • Weekly Art Classes
      • Portfolio Preparation
      • Portfolio Day
      • Tuition & Fees
      • Cancellation Policy
    • Summer Programs
      • Urban Sketch Workshop
      • Outdoor Drawing Workshop
      • Large Canvas Workshop
      • Digital Art Workshop Two
      • Digital Art Workshop One
      • Live Model Drawing
    • Gallery
      • College Admission Results
      • Art Contest Winners
      • Beginner Level
      • Foundation Level
      • Advanced Level
    • Contact
      • Recommendation Letters
      • Employment Opportunities
    • Parents
      • Pay Fees Online
      • Parent Portal
      • absence/makeup policy
US Arts Center

Chantilly (703) 996-9105 / Vienna (703)-822-7766

  • Home
  • About
    • About Our Founder
    • Locations
    • School Policies
    • Testimonials
  • Classes
    • Class Schedule & Calendar
    • Schedule a Trial Class
    • Weekly Art Classes
    • Portfolio Preparation
    • Portfolio Day
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Cancellation Policy
  • Summer Programs
    • Urban Sketch Workshop
    • Outdoor Drawing Workshop
    • Large Canvas Workshop
    • Digital Art Workshop Two
    • Digital Art Workshop One
    • Live Model Drawing
  • Gallery
    • College Admission Results
    • Art Contest Winners
    • Beginner Level
    • Foundation Level
    • Advanced Level
  • Contact
    • Recommendation Letters
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Parents
    • Pay Fees Online
    • Parent Portal
    • absence/makeup policy

Artventure: Urban Sketching Workshop

How to Register

Summer Workshop: For Rising 9th - 12th Graders Building Their Art Portfolios

Urban sketching is when artists go to a location and draw what they see in front of them, such as buildings and people. If your high schooler is applying for college and is interested in being an art, engineering, architecture, or interior design major, then they’ll need to build up their college art portfolios with structural and outdoor drawings. 


Seating is limited to only 13 students, so make sure to reserve your high schooler’s spot today! 

How to Register

Why Your Teen Should Take Our Urban Sketch Workshop

Dynamic Drawing Improves Problem-Solving Skills and More!

Drawing in a dynamic public space with ever-changing subjects and scenery fosters quick decision making, time-management and adaptability. Ultimately, this cultivates problem-solving skills and helps you to become more of a decisive artist. This will reduce your procrastination and increase productivity. 


Detailed Instructions & Real Time Feedback  

Our instructor will guide you on how to form an analysis of the space and capture the composition quickly.  She will give real time feedback and critique throughout all drawing sessions.  


Interesting Locations 

Our curated locations offer opportunities to draw open and unique areas with dynamic structure and perspective. The locations cater to the criteria sought by art admissions. Students can potentially use their pieces for their portfolio.  Our locations are also carefully chosen with consideration to our students' comfort and to the weather during the workshop.   


Transportation Isn't A Hassle!

Parents will drop students off/pick up at our VIENNA location. We will provide transportation for our students to and from the drawing locations.   

    Location

    Location

    Location

    US Arts Center - Vienna

     2236C Gallows Rd,

    Vienna, VA 22182 


    Drop Off & Pick Up Location:

    US Arts Center  - Vienna

    2236C Gallows Rd

    Vienna, VA 22182 

     

    Schedule

    Location

    Location

     Monday - Friday

    August 11 - August 15, 2025

    9:30 AM - 3:30 PM


    Extended Care Hours

    9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

    3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

    Ready to register?

    Space is limited! Reserve your high schooler's spot for our Urban Sketch summer workshop.

    How to Register

    Tuition & Fees

    Tuition: $545 

    Material Fee: $15

    Extended Care: $30 per day

    How to Register

    1. Complete the registration form.

    2. Fill out the trip consent form.

    3. Pay tuition here. Select Vienna.

    4. Email forms and payment confirmation: USArtsVienna@Gmail.com

    Discounts

    • $15 off per student if registered before June 15, 2025. 
    • The early discount can not be applied after June 15, 2025.

    Cancellation Fee & Policies

    •  No refunds and no make-up for absences. Detailed Cancellation Policy can found here.

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