SATURDAY PORTFOLIO PROGRAM
SATURDAY PORTFOLIO PROGRAM
This program offers quality classes for artistically driven teens interested in developing their creative talents while exploring different approaches to art-making and creating an art portfolio for future endeavors. Portfolio classes are taught by professional Teaching Artists and take place on the RISD campus every Saturday from 10am - 1pm during the school year. In addition to Saturday classes, teens are welcome to participate in additional opportunities such as Open Studios, summer classes, field trips, workshops and much more!
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Teens attending a public high school or public charter school in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, or Woonsocket/ OR teens who live in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, or Woonsocket and attend a public Rhode Island high school.
Have a strong interest in creating + learning about art and the drive to improve your creative abilities.
Can commit to weekly Saturday morning classes throughout the school year. (School breaks, holidays, etc. excluded
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Teens receive RISD IDs, which allow free transportation to classes on RIPTA and access to RISD's Museum of Art, Fleet Library, + Nature Lab.
Open Studio times at the POD studio during the week. Free art materials and snacks.
Participate in free summer programming + workshops, field trips, college visits, + more!
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Complete our online application and interview with our staff so we can get to know you + see your artwork!
Applications for the 26/27 school year are now open!
Recruiting for 9th +10th grade only!
Past Saturday Portfolio Classes
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Another I/eye: The Photographic Memory and Imagination
Creating Comics
Jack of All Trades - Fashion Design
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Intro to Industrial Design
Jewelry Journey
Creative + Observational Drawing
Paper Making
Sculptural Origami
Intro to Illustration
Intro to Stop-Motion Animation
New Media + Design Studio
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Zines + Artist Books
Figure + Observational Drawing
Multi-Media Textile Exploration
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“I enjoy seeing my friends outside of school and trying new techniques of art I didn’t know existed or hadn’t tried. I think opportunities to learn new skills or art mediums is very important to expanding someone's range and skills in art.”
— Lane M., POD Teen