This six-week program supports sustained portfolio development through a steady hybrid rhythm of personalized virtual mentorship and in-person Studio Lab sessions. Students meet once weekly, alternating between focused 1:1 guidance and small-group studio time (max 5 students). Over the course of the cycle, students refine foundational skills, develop new portfolio-ready pieces, and receive clear direction for continued growth, ending with a thoughtful roadmap for next steps. Prior art experience is recommended but not required.* Ages 15+
KEY INFO
Program Structure
Six weekly sessions
4 virtual 1:1 meetings (60 minutes)
2 in-person Studio Lab sessions (2 hours, max 5 students)
Meeting Time
Virtual: Scheduled through Calendly
In-person: Sundays, 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Enrollment
Rolling admission based on availability.
In-Person Location
Made West Philly
4719 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
PROJECTS + OBJECTIVES
Establish a visual narrative that expresses who you are
Mark-making and surface applications
Observational drawing techniques and exercises
Still life and value studies
Mixed media and material exploration
Individualized final project
Learn how to document your work
Students will leave with 6-12 pieces to add to their portfolio
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
While every student’s chosen mediums may vary, this course will focus on using the following:
1 Canson XL Mix Media Pad, 60 pages white, 9"x12"
1 Drawing Pad, 30 pages white, 18"x24"
1 Drawing Clip Board, 23"x26"
1 Faber-Castell 9000 Set of 12 Graphite Pencils in different grades of softness and hardness
1 General's Charcoal Drawing Assortment (2 charcoal pencils, 3 compressed charcoal sticks, 4 willow charcoal sticks, sharpener, kneaded eraser)
1 Faber-Castell Goldfaber Studio Soft Pastel Set
1 pack of 4 Tortillons, medium (for smoothing and blending charcoal)
1 Staedtler 2-Hole Pencil Sharpener
1 Staedtler Mars White Plastic Eraser
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This six-week program supports sustained portfolio development through a steady hybrid rhythm of personalized virtual mentorship and in-person Studio Lab sessions. Students meet once weekly, alternating between focused 1:1 guidance and small-group studio time (max 5 students). Over the course of the cycle, students refine foundational skills, develop new portfolio-ready pieces, and receive clear direction for continued growth, ending with a thoughtful roadmap for next steps. Prior art experience is recommended but not required.* Ages 15+
KEY INFO
Program Structure
Six weekly sessions
4 virtual 1:1 meetings (60 minutes)
2 in-person Studio Lab sessions (2 hours, max 5 students)
Meeting Time
Virtual: Scheduled through Calendly
In-person: Sundays, 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Enrollment
Rolling admission based on availability.
In-Person Location
Made West Philly
4719 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
PROJECTS + OBJECTIVES
Establish a visual narrative that expresses who you are
Mark-making and surface applications
Observational drawing techniques and exercises
Still life and value studies
Mixed media and material exploration
Individualized final project
Learn how to document your work
Students will leave with 6-12 pieces to add to their portfolio
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES
While every student’s chosen mediums may vary, this course will focus on using the following:
1 Canson XL Mix Media Pad, 60 pages white, 9"x12"
1 Drawing Pad, 30 pages white, 18"x24"
1 Drawing Clip Board, 23"x26"
1 Faber-Castell 9000 Set of 12 Graphite Pencils in different grades of softness and hardness
1 General's Charcoal Drawing Assortment (2 charcoal pencils, 3 compressed charcoal sticks, 4 willow charcoal sticks, sharpener, kneaded eraser)
1 Faber-Castell Goldfaber Studio Soft Pastel Set
1 pack of 4 Tortillons, medium (for smoothing and blending charcoal)
1 Staedtler 2-Hole Pencil Sharpener
1 Staedtler Mars White Plastic Eraser
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