Summer Program: Architectural Sketching (Grades 9–12)

This program is SOLD OUT. Add yourself to the waitlist here.

Time 9am–4pm daily. With a focus on free-hand sketching, this course develops drawing skills with architecture as the inspiration. Students are introduced to a range of drawing techniques, including one- and two-point perspectives and methods for shading and rendering different building materials. Students sketch using graphite, charcoal, watercolor pencils, and dry pastels.

The course is largely spent outdoors at notable sites around New York City to practice observational on-site sketching, which can help students create work for their portfolios. Please note: Participants should expect extended periods of walking, standing, and traveling by subway between drawing sites.

Need-Based Scholarships: The Scholarship Application deadline is May 1. Maximum 1 application per student. Need-based partial scholarships are available. Upon completing program registration as a “scholarship applicant,” you will automatically receive a confirmation email which includes a link to the Scholarship Application. Your registration is complete once you submit the Scholarship Application. If you are selected to receive a scholarship, you will be notified by email within two weeks of the due date. At that time, balance payment will be due.

Terms & Conditions: By registering for this program, you are accepting our 2026 Summer Programs Terms & Conditions. CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration for all programs is non-transferable. Within four weeks of the program's start date, program fees are non-refundable. If cancellation is made at least four weeks prior to the program’s start date, and we are able to fill the space from our waitlist, we will refund all fees minus a $100 administrative fee for each cancelled week. If we are unable to fill your space, we will not be able to provide any refund. There are no exceptions to this policy. The Center for Architecture does not provide make-ups or refunds for days missed as a result of vacation plans, scheduling conflicts, illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control.

PHOTO RELEASE: I agree to allow the Center or its agents to photograph or record the student during their programs. Questions? Check out our Summer Programs FAQs or email [email protected].