Our Summer Portfolio Intensive is a focused five-day studio experience for students preparing portfolios for art and design programs. Each day combines demonstrations, extended studio work, structured critique, and guided revision within a dedicated studio environment. Students strengthen observational skills, produce new portfolio-ready work, and develop greater clarity around their ideas and process. By the end of the week, each student leaves with meaningful progress and a clear plan for continued portfolio development. Two-week enrollment is recommended for students seeking deeper portfolio development and sustained project refinement.* Ages 15+
KEY INFO
Session 1
June 29 - July 3 (2026)
Monday - Friday
10 am - 4 pm
Session 2
July 6 - July 10 (2026)
Monday - Friday
10 am - 4 pm
MADE WEST PHILLY: 4719 Pine St, 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 5-10 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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Our Summer Portfolio Intensive is a focused five-day studio experience for students preparing portfolios for art and design programs. Each day combines demonstrations, extended studio work, structured critique, and guided revision within a dedicated studio environment. Students strengthen observational skills, produce new portfolio-ready work, and develop greater clarity around their ideas and process. By the end of the week, each student leaves with meaningful progress and a clear plan for continued portfolio development. Two-week enrollment is recommended for students seeking deeper portfolio development and sustained project refinement.* Ages 15+
KEY INFO
Session 1
June 29 - July 3 (2026)
Monday - Friday
10 am - 4 pm
Session 2
July 6 - July 10 (2026)
Monday - Friday
10 am - 4 pm
MADE WEST PHILLY: 4719 Pine St, 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 5-10 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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