Interested in visual or performing arts or creative writing? The Putney School has exactly what you're looking for!

 The Putney School Summer Program offers rising freshman – rising seniors an opportunity to engage in visual and performing arts and creative writing workshops over the summer. The following workshops are available at The Putney School:

Arts Workshops:

Animation, Audio Art, Ceramics, Chamber Music, Dance, Drawing, Fashion Design, Filmmaking, Glass Arts, Graphic Novel and Printmaking, Metal Jewelry, Music Composition, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Songwriting, Textile Design & Fiber Arts, Theater and Vocal Ensemble

Creative Writing workshops

Fiction Writing, Poetry Writing, Playwriting, Poetry Writing and Writing Intensive

Applications are currently being accepted!

Applications are available and completed applications should include a Teacher’s Recommendation.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to apply early!

Financial aid is available! The deadline to apply for financial aid is March 1 and aid is awarded based on the financial needs of the family, the ability of the student, the enrollment needs of the program and the resources available in the financial aid fund. Students who are applying for financial aid must have their program applications completed by February 22. Please contact Mr. Cotton for the financial aid forms.

Have an interest in visual or performing arts or creative writing? The Putney School has what you're looking for!

The Putney School Summer Program offers students an opportunity to explore the visual arts, performing arts, and creative writing, as well a Farm Program. The following workshops are available over the summer at The Putney School:

Arts workshops
Visual Arts includes animation, ceramics, drawing, filmmaking, glass arts, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textile design & fiber arts
and wearable arts.

Performing Arts includes theater, modern dance, audio art, chamber music, music composition, songwriting and vocal ensemble.
Students work with professional artists, dancers, actors and musicians in intensive workshops and studios.

 

Creative Writing workshops
Creative writing students work with authors to create, critique and publish poems, short stories and plays. The Creative Writing workshops focus on Fiction Writing, Poetry Writing,
Playwriting and Writing Intensive.

Farm Program
Students have an opportunity to learn about sustainable agriculture on The Putney School's working farm which includes a dairy herd, small animals (pigs, sheep, turkeys and chickens) and vegetable gardens. Students can also learn about horsemanship.

Applications are currently being accepted!

While The Putney School is currently accepting applications, there is no application deadline. However, applications are accepted on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to apply early!

Financial aid is also available. The deadline for applying for financial aid is March 1! Aid is awarded based on the financial needs of the family, the ability of the student, the enrollment needs of the program, and the resources available in the financial aid fund. Please contact Mr. Cotton (202-248-7773) if you would like a financial aid form.