Summer Pre-College Portfolio Development Program | Session 3: 8/13-8/16

Summer Pre-College Portfolio Development Program | Session 3: 8/13-8/16

Pre-College | Available

107 East Deer Park Road Dix Hills, NY 11746 United States

Studio 7

All Levels

8/13/2024-8/16/2024

10:00 AM-3:00 PM EDT on Tue Wed Th Fri

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550.00 USD

Member Discount Available

New to The Art League Summer Portfolio Program is our 1 week, 20 hour figure drawing marathon. Immerse yourself in a dynamic artistic journey with our intensive figure drawing course tailored for high school students aspiring to strengthen their college portfolios. This transformative experience spans a week of immersive learning, covering essential techniques such as gestural drawing, mastering short and long poses, exploring a diverse range of mediums, and encouraging creative experimentation. Culminating in a formal critique session, participants will not only refine their technical skills but also develop a keen understanding of the expressive power of figure drawing. Elevate your artistic prowess and leave with a portfolio-ready collection that reflects your dedication and passion for the visual arts as well a sophisticated understanding of human anatomy.

  • SUPPLY LIST:

    The Art League will supply most of the materials for the Pre-College Portfolio Development

    Program. Students are required to supply the following:

    - Sketchbook of any size - whatever they use at home

    - 16” x 20” Chip Board

    - Black Vine Charcoal

    - Set of Graphite Drawing pencils(2B, HB, 6H)

    - Kneaded Eraser

    - Ruler

    - Micron Ink Pen Set

    - ***optional*** Watercolor set, palette, and brushes (do not buy, only bring if you already

    have at home)

    These required materials can be found on Amazon with prime shipping or at Blick Art Materials.

Folk, Stephanie

Stephanie Folk received her BFA from Syracuse University and her MS in art administration from Drexel University, graduating with honors. She has exhibited in shows throughout the east coast, and has commissioned work hanging in restaurants and private homes.
Stephanie spent many years working in the NYC gallery industry as a Director and working her way to Proprietor. In 2008 Stephanie made a career change to focus solely on creating and educating. Since then, she has taught all levels of art in various mediums focusing on portfolio development. Stephanie currently works at North Shore Hebrew Academy HS as the AP (Advanced Placement) and Studio Arts teacher. Prior to her position at North Shore, she was an adjunct professor at the University of Tampa in the College of Arts and Design. Stephanie is
active in the Huntington art community and organizes monthly figure drawing nights and offers private lessons to students creating a college art portfolio which includes support for their personal statements and making a digital portfolio.
You can find her work hanging in Huntington as well as other creative spaces on Long Island and in Brooklyn. Check out her instagram @slysartandstuff for upcoming exhibitions and new work.