BPC ART STUDIO  2026 Summer Art Program

June 8 – August 9, 2026

Located in Palo Alto, California, BPC Art Studio provides high-quality visual art education with an emphasis on strong artistic foundations, creative development, aesthetic sensitivity, and individualized instruction.

In today’s rapidly evolving AI era, originality, artistic thinking, and aesthetic judgment have become increasingly important and irreplaceable. As technology continues to transform education and creative industries, our teaching philosophy also continues to evolve — placing greater emphasis on human creativity, visual intelligence, personal expression, and artistic sensibility.

Our 2026 Summer Art Program is designed to provide students of different ages and skill levels with a structured and intensive artistic learning experience. The program supports students in developing technical skills, creative confidence, and strong portfolio-quality artwork, while encouraging deeper artistic observation and independent thinking.

The summer program also includes advanced guidance for:

  • High school AP Art students

  • Students preparing college-level Art Portfolios

  • Students applying to top universities and art/design schools

  • Students interested in Fine Arts, Design, Illustration, Architecture, Animation, and related creative fields

Over the years, many of our students have been accepted to top universities and art/design schools, including:

Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, Carnegie Mellon (CMU), Columbia, University of Chicago, Cornell, UPenn, Rice, UCLA, UC Berkeley, RISD, Parsons, ArtCenter, SAIC, CalArts, Pratt, MICA, and others.

The program is directed by a former professor from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

SUMMER SCHEDULE

6/8 – 8/9, 2026

Weekly Class Schedule

Monday ………………….… Closed (Except Monday, June 8)

Tuesday – Friday……………1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturday………………………10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Sunday…………………………9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Drawing (6/8 – 6/28)

This section is suitable for beginning, intermediate, advanced students, as well as students preparing college-level art portfolios.

Course content includes:

  • Still life drawing

  • Landscape drawing

  • Figure drawing

  • Gesture sketching

  • Perspective

  • Structure and proportion

  • Light and shadow

  • Spatial understanding

  • Observational training

Students will develop stronger observational skills, structural understanding, and personal artistic expression through demonstrations, critiques, and guided studio practice.

Color & Painting (6/30 – 7/12)

This section includes:

  • Oil painting

  • Acrylic painting

  • Watercolor

  • Colored pencil

  • Creative painting studies

Suitable for beginning through advanced students, including students preparing portfolio-level artwork.

Students will explore:

  • Color theory

  • Composition

  • Material techniques

  • Personal expression through color

  • Master studies in painting

Instruction includes demonstrations, critiques, and analysis of historical and contemporary artworks.

Design / Mixed Media / Printmaking (7/14 – 7/26)

Students will:

  1. Learn the foundations of digital drawing and graphic design

  2. Explore mixed media techniques and experimental materials

  3. Study printmaking processes and thematic visual development

Topics may include:

  • Mixed media composition

  • Pen & ink

  • Collage

  • Printmaking

  • Digital illustration

  • Visual storytelling

  • Creative design thinking

This section is especially valuable for students interested in:

  • Illustration

  • Design

  • Animation

  • Communication Design

  • Portfolio development

Creative Development & Portfolio (7/28 – 8/9)

Students will explore:

  • Personal artistic voice

  • Creative concept development

  • Visual storytelling

  • Experimental media

  • Independent project development

Students are encouraged to investigate various artistic styles, themes, and methods of expression while developing stronger conceptual and portfolio-quality work.

Class critiques and discussions will include analysis of master artists and contemporary creative practices.

ART APPRECIATION & MUSEUM STUDIES

Students may participate in museum visits and on-site art studies. Through guided discussions and analysis, students will learn:

  • Artistic techniques

  • Historical context

  • Visual language

  • Composition and aesthetics

  • Personal interpretation of artwork

Museum visit schedules will be announced separately.

ONLINE & IN-PERSON OPTIONS

This summer program offers Hybrid participation: Students may choose in-person instruction or online instruction, depending on their schedules and individual needs.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

High school students are strongly encouraged to use the summer months effectively to develop high-quality portfolio work.

Additional makeup sessions or individualized scheduling may be arranged under special circumstances.

OPEN STUDIO (Weekend Program)

Weekend sessions operate as Open Studio.

Students may continue projects developed during the week while receiving:

  • Individual critiques

  • Technical guidance

  • Portfolio advising

  • Creative direction

This is especially beneficial for advanced students and portfolio preparation.

Saturday…………………10:00 AM – 12:00 PM,  1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Sunday……………………9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

SCHOOL POLICIES

  1. The summer program runs from June 8 – August 9, 2026. Students may choose flexible attendance periods depending on their schedules. Advance notice is required for planning purposes.

  2. Tuition is due upon registration.

  3. Schedule adjustments may occur depending on enrollment. Families will be notified in advance if changes are necessary.

TUITION

$25 per hour. Minimum payment block: 20 hours

PAYMENT METHODS

Zelle: zimeigui2003@gmail.com

Venmo: @ningzeng

Checks payable to: BPC Art Studio

 Open studio:    

Open creative time, targeted guidance from teachers (especially suitable for portfolio preparation) Course features               ✅ Dual-mode teaching Supports free switching between online and offline                                                            ✅ Art museum practice class On-site interpretation of master techniques                                                             ✅ Portfolio special Art schools and comprehensive universities      ✅ Flexible tutoring Special circumstances can be negotiated and adjusted  

Special tips:

Students who focus on portfolio preparation will no longer follow the regular Fall course schedule, but will study according to the personalized tutoring plan provided by the instructor. 

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