Teen Portfolio Building Workshop
@Cherry Street Pier
Located at Cherry Street Pier Studio #12
​121 N. Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia PA 19106 
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Saturdays 11:30am-1pm
Cost: $60/ 4 class session
Ages: 11-17
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These four week long workshop series are designed to help teens build a portfolio of work for school or personal use. Each weekly workshop will focus on a different portfolio requirement needed to apply to the Creative and Performing Arts High School and Benjamin Rush School. The workshops will allow students to expand their artistic skill sets as well as to investigate their individuality and unique identities. Students will be introduced to local and international artists while exploring different materials and techniques used in traditional and contemporary art making.

Each week of the month will be dedicated to a different portfolio requirement. Projects differ from months prior, so students are encouraged to remain in the program for several months. 
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Week 1: Still Life
  • Each month change type of objects and mediums used

Week 2: Self Portrait
  • Each month choose a different media
  • Students should work from a mirror
  • You can change the process, approach, or technique
  • Backgrounds could provide opportunities for creativity/ imagination
  • Students can choose different vantage points for variety

Week 3: Figure Drawing
  • Combination of quick studies and long poses 
  • Different choices of drawing materials available

Week 4:  Creative Piece
This can be any project that demonstrates an alternative process, concept, approach or idea. Some examples could include:
  • 3D, Mixed Media, Printmaking etc...
  • ​Abstract or nonrepresentational 
  • A work of art that speaks to personal identity
  • Works that tackle big idea themes
  • Works created using unconventional materials or processes
  • ​Design based work such as an ad or movie poster

Goals for this course
  • To build a portfolio of work for school or personal use.
  • ​Understand different art forms, materials and techniques. 
  • Learn about the curatorial process and prepare work to be exhibited in a professional art show.
  • Gain knowledge of artists and their art forms.

All skill levels are welcome to join this class. No prior arts background needed. 

Types of art forms covered in this course
  • Self portrait drawing
  • Still life drawing
  • Painting
  • Sculpture 
  • Digital Photography​
Spring 2021 Sessions:
March 27th - April 17th
April 24th - May 15th
May 22nd - June 12th 
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Parent Responsibilities 
  • Must check in with Art Instructor upon drop-off 
  • On time drop off and pick up  
  • Call if you are running late for pick up or drop off
  • Deadline to enroll is the Friday before the program start date. Parents must enroll and pay online by then.​

​*Masks are mandatory at Cherry Street Pier must be worn at all times except when eating or drinking.