Portfolio Club – Develop Skills & Build a Creative Portfolio

Ages: 8–16 years
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (2 hours)

📅 Autumn Term 2026

9 September – 9 December 2026
🚫 No session on 28 October (Half-Term Break)

All Dates

9 September
16 September
23 September
30 September
7 October
14 October
21 October
🚫 28 October – Half-Term
4 November
11 November
18 November
25 November
2 December
9 December

✅ Total: 13 sessions

🎨 About the Portfolio Club

The Portfolio Club is a structured, skill-based art programme for children and young people aged 8–16 who want to take their creativity to the next level and build a strong, meaningful body of work.

Many students progress into the Portfolio Club after attending our Juniors Art Club, where they develop creative confidence and explore a range of materials. This programme builds on those foundations, moving towards focused skill development, creative discipline, problem-solving and independent thinking.

Young artists work on longer, project-led pieces, often developed over two or three sessions, allowing time for experimentation, refinement and completion.

🎨 What Students Will Explore

• Observational drawing and composition

• Painting techniques and colour theory

• Mixed media and layered artwork

• Printmaking techniques

• Sculpture and 3D making

• Textiles and surface design

• Creative research and sketchbook development

• Personal project work and portfolio building

Consistent attendance allows students to develop stronger technical skills, creative confidence and a high-quality portfolio.

🎯 Opportunities

Students will:

• Build a strong creative portfolio

• Develop technical and creative skills

• Learn to plan and complete longer-term projects

• Strengthen problem-solving and independent thinking

• Gain confidence in expressing their own creative ideas

• Prepare work suitable for future creative opportunities and qualifications

💷 Pricing

£20 per session

Full Autumn Term (13 Sessions)

£260

🎟 20% Full-Term Discount: £208

Block of 7 Sessions

£140

🎟 10% Discount: £126

✔ Attendance dates must be booked in advance.

Flexi Pass (Minimum 12 Sessions)

£240

🎟 10% Discount: £216

✔ Flexible attendance across the term
✔ Up to 3 sessions may roll over into the following term (subject to our Flexi Pass policy).

✔ Sibling discount available

📌 Booking & Securing Your Child's Place

• Portfolio Club does not operate as a drop-in class due to its structured, project-based learning.

• Parents should apply to secure a place.

• Once a place is confirmed, payment may be made per session or as a full-term booking.

We strongly recommend full-term enrolment to:

• Support continuous skill development

• Complete longer-term projects

• Build a strong and cohesive portfolio

⏰ Attendance & Commitment

Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.

Inconsistent attendance may affect:

• Completion of artwork

• Skill progression

• Portfolio development

✔ What's Included

• All art materials provided

• Professional artist tuition

• Structured, skill-based learning

• Individual guidance and feedback

• Inclusive and supportive environment

• Portfolio-focused creative development

👉 Secure Your Child's Place

Support your child's creative journey, build confidence, develop advanced artistic skills and create a portfolio they can be proud of through consistent, high-quality art education at Barkingside Art Club.