Summer Creative Lab: A 3-Week Creative Media Program

Summer Creative Lab is a three-week program for students entering 8th grade and up, held inside a working gallery in Northport Village and led by student instructors alongside the Kasher Gallery & Studios team.

Choose Your Creative Track

Photography • Videography • Digital Art & Illustration • Animation • Graphic Design—or mix and match!

Week 1: Explore

Tuesday, August 11–Thursday, August 13

Experiment with every creative track through hands-on stations covering camera basics, iPad drawing, Canva design, introductory animation and more. Supervised photo walks through Northport Village will offer additional inspiration. By Thursday, each student will select the project they would like to develop.

Week 2: Make

Tuesday, August 18–Thursday, August 20

Students will receive dedicated studio time and one-on-one mentorship as they begin developing their chosen projects. Creative prompts will help keep ideas flowing, with optional peer critiques available for students who would like feedback.

Week 3: Show

Tuesday, August 25–Thursday, August 27

Students will complete their pieces and, with the group, learn how to mat and frame their work at no additional cost. Their finished pieces will then be displayed in a real gallery exhibition!

The program concludes on Thursday, August 27, with a community reception celebrating the students’ work. Families and friends are warmly invited to attend.

Program Schedule

• Nine total sessions
• Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
• August 11–27, 2026
• 1:00–4:30 PM
• Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport Village
• Includes a 30-minute break during each session

What to bring: An iPad is ideal, but all devices are welcome. Phones work great for photography, and we have point-and-shoot cameras to share. All other materials provided.

What's included: All nine sessions, materials, framing for the exhibition, and the closing reception.

A note for parents:

Sessions run 1:00–4:30 with a 30-minute break. Supervised village walks are part of the program: Northport is our subject matter. Students are never required to exhibit or present; we celebrate process as much as product.

Program Attendance, Forms & What to Bring

Three-Week and Prorated Registration

The complete three-week experience is strongly recommended, as each session builds upon the skills and projects introduced during the previous week. However, we understand that summer schedules can be busy! Prorated registration is available for students who cannot attend all three weeks.

Please email hello@studiokash.com before registering to arrange prorated pricing and confirm availability for your selected week or weeks.

Medical Information and Welcome Packet

Following registration, each family will receive a welcome packet containing required emergency contact and medical information forms. All forms must be completed and returned before the student’s first session.

Please let us know about any allergies, dietary restrictions, medications, medical needs, or other information that will help us safely support your student.

Snacks and Materials

Creative materials, program equipment, and snacks will be provided. When registering, please email hello@studiokash.com with any food allergies or dietary restrictions so that we can plan accordingly.

Students should bring:

• A refillable water bottle
• Comfortable clothing suitable for hands-on creative activities
• Any personal items identified in the welcome packet

Additional program details, forms, and arrival information will be included in the welcome packet sent after registration.