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Art Portfolio Building (ages 11+)

Portfolio Building, Tweens/Teens





Students wanting to improve their fine art skills, those intrigued and have never taken an art class
or for those that want to build work for portfolio's (high school and beyond), this class is for you.
Taught on a VERY individual basis, each child will be astounded what they can accomplish with some guidance.
For those wanting to build a portfolio we will focus on these:



    Visual Art – Painting / Drawing / Sculpture:
  • A portrait, in any medium
  • A still life, in any medium
  • Something from your imagination, in any medium
  • A painting using color
  • A photograph or slide of a 3-D work, in any medium
  • 2 – 5 other pieces that exhibit the best and most interesting aspects of your work

Studio 4 Art instructors will give demonstrations on painting (oil, acrylic, encaustic and water),
drawing (charcoal, conte crayon, pencil, inks and fine art markers), clay (wheel throwing and sculpting),
printmaking (screen, monotype and linocut), and fabric. Studio 4 Art will explain a variety of approaches to all projects.

  • Monday*
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm
  • $220.00 6 sessions - all materials included.**
  • *Once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. Ongoing and you may start at any time.
  • **Large work welcomed, additional fees may apply for canvas and/or clay


Space is limited. Call (415) 596-5546 or
email studio4artmarin@gmail.com
to preregister now!


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