Free summer class!
Teen Portfolio Development
(Photo) - Week 1
with Christina Hopkins | Ages 13–18
A strong portfolio is essential for art students applying to colleges. Learn the magic of film processing and darkroom development of your own photos. Preparation for a college portfolio review is explored through critiques and a visit from the Pratt Munson College of Art and Design admissions counselors. Best suited for rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Materials provided.
July 13 to July 17
Monday–Friday, 9–11:30 a.m.
5 classes | 12.5 contact hours | Location: 503 William Street, Studio Building, Room 130
IMPORTANT: Limit 1 summer class per student.
Please do not register if not planning to attend the full week or course.
Space is limited.
Please cancel your registrations if plans change. To ensure the age appropriateness of the curriculum, children must meet the age requirement listed with each course description by the beginning of class.
Meet your instructor, Christina!
She/Her
CHRISTINA HOPKINS has spent over 20 years doing what she loves – teaching art and guiding students as they discover their own creative voices. As an art educator, and Fine Arts Department Chair at Proctor High School in the Utica City School District, she shapes curriculum and culture through developing an environment where students learn to see, think, and create with purpose. She also teaches Art & Design education majors at Pratt Munson, mentoring the next generation of art teachers – a role that she finds especially meaningful. Her own creative practice aligns with telling stories through the lens of a camera and the tactile, hands-on nature of ceramics. For Christina, teaching and creating coexist, and this philosophy is woven into everything she does. In her free time, Christina loves hiking and is an aspiring Adirondack 46er. She also enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Kids art classes are free of charge this summer! Anyone can take part, regardless of economic circumstances, and we hope to welcome many new participants. Help support tuition-free classes and make a donation!
Have Questions?
Funding for summer arts classes for kids and teens is generously sponsored by MetLife Foundation. Additional funding has been provided by Sheila and Ron Cuccaro and by the Karam Mandour Fund at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
