Portfolio & Teen

PRE-COLLEGE PORTFOLIO classes are for upper level high school students who are considering applying to art school and are developing their 2-D portfolios. All Portfolio classes are taught by local college art instructors.
TEEN classes are for students ages 13 - 15 who want to explore art concepts, materials and techniques in a creative art school environment.
If you are interested in Portfolio or Teen classes, you may also be interested in becoming a Teen Docent. Click here for more details.
You may register via mail, fax, phone (508.620.0937), or register online.
Watch this page for special Portfolio offerings during the fall, including Portfolio Nights and additional workshops.
Note: High School students can take adult classes with permission of instructor. Please call the Museum School office if you have any questions (508.620.0937).
Portfolio
Classes for Upper Level High School Students

This class is for upper level high school students who have taken one or more drawing classes and who want to continue exploration of basic concepts and strengthen techniques. Focus will be on creating finished drawings from observation for use in portfolios. Please bring an 18 x 24" drawing pad to first class. Tuition includes 2 sessions with portrait models.
| Instructor: | TBA |
| F8PC12A6 | Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| September 20 - November 22 | |
| (M) $221 (NM) $246 |
Work with college instructor Wilber Blair to complete a fully modeled still life drawing to add to your college portfolio. Bring 18" x 24" drawing paper, soft vine charcoal and an eraser.
| Instructor: | W. Blair |
| F8PC13B7 | Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m. |
| September 21 | |
| (M) $30 (NM) $45 |

Prospective art school students will review their portfolios with college instructor Robert Collins. Each student should bring in a portrait drawing, a still life drawing, a painting, a clothed figure drawing, a drawing of a bicycle or single object, and other pieces they plan to include. Class will discuss what schools look for in a portfolio, presentation, and areas for improvement. 2-3 hours, depending upon enrollment.
| Instructor: | R. Collins |
| F8PC11B6 | Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| November 1 | |
| (M) $50 (NM) $75 |
Note: High School students can take adult classes with permission of instructor. Please call the Museum School office if you have any questions (508.620.0937).
You may register via mail, fax, phone (508.620.0937), or register online.
Teen
Classes for
ages 13 - 15
Learn to draw the fashion figure and render fabrics like fur and leather. Discover unique sources for clothing designs, find out about famous fashion designers past and present, and more.
| Instructor: | C. Carter |
| F8TC12B6 | Saturday 1 - 4 p.m. |
| September 20 - November 22 | |
| (M) $237 (NM) $262 |
Explore formal elements and principles of art and design while looking at trends and innovations of graffiti and street art. Students will develop understanding of lettering, graffiti art production, making stencils and logo design. For high school students.
| Instructor: | R. Mehigan |
| F8TC13A6 | Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| September 20 - November 22 | |
| (M) $237 (NM) $262 |
You may register via mail, fax, phone (508.620.0937), or register online.
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