Summer Foundation Program
A summer for strong art foundation
Available spots
Service Description
Grades 6+ June 29 - July 24, 2026 Monday-Friday | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM The Summer Foundation program is the definitive prerequisite for the Portfolio Intensive. By strengthening your artistic fundamentals in a focused environment, we help you secure a head start and build the confidence necessary to lead in advanced portfolio tracks. [PHASE 1] The Bedrock: Precision & Control - Tool mastery - proper use of pencil and eraser - Line control and pressure training - 10-step value scale, hatching and blending - Basic geometric form shading - Accuracy training (symmetry and grid method practice) [PHASE 2] Materiality: Mastering Surface & Light - Metal, glass, fabric, and wood textures - Simple still life (white drapery + objects) - Transparent materials and natural objects - Mid-program review and critique [PHASE 3] Spatial Intelligence: Composition & Depth - Structural analysis (shapes into forms) - 3-5 object still life composition - Composition and layout practice - Light source and shadow control -Visual Research &. Concept Sketching [FINAL WEEK] Final Project & Development - 1:1 mentoring for final project concept - Creative Application - Individual portfolio-style drawing project - Student progress review and feedback - Parent progress report available ! Please Note: The total number of completed works may vary depending on the student's pace, the complexity and scale of the concepts, and the specific mediums chosen for each project. What Makes This Program Different? A 50-hour intensive, academy-style program designed to build elite technical skills from the ground up. 1. Professional Instruction - Expert Leadership: Led by artists from distinguished art institutions. - Phased Curriculum: From tool mastery to complex structural analysis. - Accuracy Training: Systematic focus on line control, value scales, and symmetry. 2. Advanced Technical Skills - Texture Rendering: Master metal, glass, fabric, and wood surfaces. - Composition & Light: Advanced training in layout, 3D forms, and light control. - Professional Critique: Continuous feedback through our studio-style critique system. 3. Personalized Outcomes - 1:1 Mentoring: Individualized direction for a final portfolio-style project. - Progress Reports: Direct feedback for students and progress reports for parents. - Professional Documentation: Includes a professional photography session of completed works.
Cancellation Policy
Enrollment Terms & Policies 1. Semester Enrollment & Payment Daart Studio operates on a semester-based enrollment system: 17 weeks in the Fall and 18 weeks in the Spring. Enrollment reserves a student's place for the entire semester. Total semester tuition is divided into five equal monthly payments. The first payment is due at registration, and subsequent payments are automatically processed on the 1st of each month. Monthly tuition remains the same regardless of the number of class sessions in a particular month. 2. Withdrawal & Refund Policy Withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing to hello@daartstudio.com at least 30 days before the next scheduled payment date. Because Daart Studio operates on a semester-based enrollment system, withdrawal is not permitted after 50% of the semester has been completed. No refunds or credits will be issued for the remainder of the semester. Therefore, withdrawal is not permitted beginning on the date of the third installment payment. For the Fall 2026 semester, the final withdrawal request date is October 1, 2026. Students who submit a withdrawal request on or before this date may continue attending classes through October. No withdrawals, refunds, or credits will be granted after this date. 3. Make-Up Class Policy Students who provide at least 24 hours' notice of an absence may receive one make-up class credit per calendar month, subject to availability. Make-up classes are offered in a regular class for the same or a similar age group, and the lesson or curriculum may differ from the missed class. Make-up credits must be used within four weeks of the missed class and may not be extended or carried over. Make-up requests must be submitted by a parent or guardian to hello@daartstudio.com at least 24 hours in advance. Daart Studio determines the date and class placement for make-up classes based on availability. If a student misses a scheduled make-up class, the credit is forfeited. 4. Registration Fee A non-refundable Registration Fee is charged at the time of enrollment to secure the student's place and process registration.
Contact Details
502 North Kentucky Street, McKinney, TX, USA
daartmanager@gmail.com