Our high school summer intensives include Theater, New Media, Media Arts, and Visual Arts studios. Each program gives students the opportunity to develop their creative skills, and collaborate with their peers. Open to currently enrolled students in good standing, entering 9th-12th grade in Fall 2025. All intensives are Monday – Friday, 1pm – 6pm. Optional lunch provided at 12:30 pm.Please note that each studio has different dates. Pay what you can: Our high school summer programs are tuition free, but not free to operate. Staffing each studio with our experienced teaching artists costs $100 per student per week. If you are willing and able, we invite you to pay what you can and support summer intensives at SAY Sí. You can still register your student without a financial contribution, but all donations are appreciated. PAY WHAT YOU CAN Read below to learn more about what each program offers! VISUAL ARTS INTENSIVE (June 9 – 28)Collaborative Ceramic SculptureHigh school students will design and create large-scale ceramic work while learning about different firing techniques. The final sculpture will be installed in the SAY Sí pollinator garden, creating a lasting impact on our space. This workshop emphasizes Texas native plants, wildlife, and environmental stewardship, combining art with ecology to inspire creativity and awareness.Studio Director: Michael Foerster REGISTER NOW MEDIA ARTS INTENSIVE (June 9 – 28)Mystery Film IntensiveThis summer, Media Arts students will embark on an exciting three-week filmmaking intensive centered around the art of mystery. From classic film noir to modern whodunits, students will analyze iconic mystery films, explore key cinematic techniques, and dissect the genre’s most compelling tropes. Through hands-on workshops, they’ll delve into scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, special effects, and working with actors. The workshop culminates in the creation of original short mystery films, where students will collaborate with their peers to bring their visions to life.Studio Director: Alex Ramirez REGISTER NOW HIVE NEW MEDIA INTENSIVE (June 16 – 28)AnimationStudents will design characters, learn about sequential storytelling, create storyboards and animate an animatic to complete a short narrative animation. Students will use Adobe Animate or their preferred digital drawing programs.Studio Director: Stevan Zivadinovic REGISTER NOW ALAS THEATER ARTS INTENSIVE (June 2 – 28)Our partnership with Grupo Ánimo returns for a second year! Registration is not open for this yet. Check back for more information or email amalia@saysi.org. Follow
