“I came to Putney to push my limits as a writer and I left feeling confident in my ability as well as supported by my instructors and peers. The program and the people could not have been more perfect.”  Caitlin, student – Glencoe, IL

“I liked that there were no limits to what I could attempt. Everything was open to me.”  Sam, student

“What I liked best was meeting so many amazing new people with similar interests and learning as much as I did in my classes. I got all that I expected and more out of the workshops.”  Kate, student

“He not only gained from the structured art class but became part of a larger community of emerging artists…He enjoyed the relative independence that this program allowed while pushing him on his artistic boundaries.”  Cynthia, parent – Burlingame, CA

“Putney offers an intense program that pushes kids but does not create pressure and competition. The community aspect of the program is unique. She benefited from being held accountable, given responsibilities, and from receiving such amazing support when she struggled. She thrived.”  Miki, parent – Princeton, NJ

“The teachers and assignments really pushed me to take risks in my art and overstep my painting boundaries to become a more developed painter.”  Dennis, student – Burlingame, CA

“Lots of the kids found kindred souls for the first time at Putney.  It was great to see how they had bonded.”  Barbara, parent - Yardley, PA

“My teachers helped me see answers within me and to trust my instincts. I am now able to make my projects truly my own.”  Ally, student – Rye, NY

“I learned that all work is evolutionary. I learned to take a lot of chances and that everything is a learning experience.”

Jessy, student – Concord, NH

“It was a pure blessing to be able to send both of our children to Putney.”   Richard, parent - Houston, TX

“I think it is a very good program for students like me who don’t speak English very well. The teachers were fantastic and very, very kind.”  Luisa – ESL student

“I loved how we jumped right into painting and didn’t linger on color wheels or lengthy introductions. We painted a lot—many different subject matters, and I liked how we not only worked individually, but together on big murals. It was nice to see our Picasso reproduction hung during the readings; we actually contributed something to that community time, which was nice.”  Amanda, student

“I was surprised to learn how much you can grow through exploring language and prose. I learned how to write more clearly, but I expected that. What I didn’t expect was to learn so much about who I am and who the people around me are.”  Kat, student – Rehoboth, MA

“Putney helped me become an individual through my drawing by showing me that I have the answer within.”  Katherine, student – Williamsville, VT

“She was challenged, supported, and encouraged… It confirmed her sense of herself as a writer and has given her the confidence to pursue that path.” Lucy, parent -Foster, RI

“My teachers’ ability to drive and motivate me without making me too frustrated and continuing to encourage me [was most helpful].”  Katie, student

“What I did not quite expect was the great sense of community. I felt instantly accepted by both the faculty and students, and I met people from places that I could only imagine visiting. And besides all of the great things, the food was fantastic.”  Simon, student

“Virginia surprised us by delving into areas she had never explored before, such as sculpture, woodworking and blacksmithing.  I think she gained tremendous confidence in her new endeavors and she raved about her teachers.”   Courtenay, parent - Darien, CT

“I have never learned as much from any of my previous art teachers. From the basics to the nitty-gritty they helped so much.”  Beth, student

“The Summer Programs engendered in our daughter a joy of learning for its own sake; it pushed her where she needed to be pushed and nurtured her when that was called for.”  Barbara, parent – Concord, MA

“I enjoyed branching out of traditional photographic techniques and learning that giving your photo a different effect can really bring it to life for the viewer…My teacher did a fabulous job of motivating and productively critiquing while also catering to our own individual artistic expression.”  Katie, student

“It is the only place in the world that I know of that puts you in an entirely creative environment and allows you to express yourself artistically in totally new ways…I came home a better, happier and more artistically aware person than I had ever known I could be.”  Sam - student

“The program was professional, friendly and well-organized from the application process to final presentations and exhibitions!”  Lynne, parent – Brooklyn, NY

“The teachers gave us helpful tips and advice, but also allowed us to explore and discover the music on our own.”  Grace, student

“[The teacher] helped to provoke your own answers to your own questions, gave new insight into the technicalities of painting, and helped to create a work filled environment that was relaxed.”  Raelle, student

“I loved the amount of time we had, and what a privilege it was to be able to paint outside at different times of day and different light. Because we met for such a long time, we were able to explore many subjects in one day if so inclined.”  Ana, student

“I liked the trips because they are very fun but I could also listen to a lot of different people and I could improve my English.”  Sylvia, ESL student

"I loved every minute of last summer. It was my first experience going somewhere, not knowing anyone, and I was nervous. But Putney attracts a lot of people who have similar interests to mine and I ended up making a number of close friendships which I have continued since."  Stephen, student

“I didn’t think it was possible for our daughter’s third summer at Putney to be better than the first two, but it was.”   Mara, parent - Sudbury, MA

“She is better prepared for college…Where else but Putney could she be so accepted and nurtured, yet at the same time challenged?”  Pauline, parent - Newton, MA

“He is in a safe, nurturing, friendly and fun environment when he is at Putney. The various courses he has taken have been well taught and interesting and given him room to grow.  The instructors have all been great and the feedback they give is real, honest and valuable.  The students really look happy and friendly and willing to open up their groups to new arrivals, which is very impressive. The students are respectful of each other’s work and really seem to be proud of each other’s accomplishments.  Putney has built his confidence and given him a little taste of what college will be like when he can concentrate more fully on what he loves.”  Susan, parent - Dartmouth, MA

“We did not send Emma to Putney to “learn to paint” or “to learn to write a play” – we sent her to learn to see, to learn to express herself and to hear.”  Barbara, parent – Concord, MA

“Putney will be in her heart always.  She can’t wait to go back.”   Deborah, parent - Windham, NH