Portfolio Preparation Class - ONLINE
This multi-date expanded class is required for students who have completed all coursework toward one of our certificates and who wish to apply for final portfolio review and graduation. New this year includes an additional instructor-led final review session, and a professional practice session to help wholistically ground your creative practice. Students who have one or more courses to take may still register for Portfolio Preparation class so long as all required coursework will be completed by December 2025.
Required Session – Portfolio and Graduation Overview:
Online: Wednesday, July 23, 6–7:30 p.m.
A discussion of portfolio requirements, important deadlines and Q&A session.
Required Session – Portfolio Review (Note: attend only one)
A low-pressure group learning critique to review and discuss your five botanical illustration plates (in whatever state they are in).
Onsite: Saturday, August 9, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Online: Saturday, August 23, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Optional Session – Final Review:
One last opportunity to check in with an instructor about lingering questions prior to submitting your botanical illustration plates.
Online: Saturday, September 27, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Required Session – Professional Practice:
A discussion session about writing artist statements and professionalizing your art practice.
Online: Wednesday, October 15, 6–7:30 p.m.
Prerequisites: All required course work to complete a Foundational or Advanced Certificate in Botanical Illustration.
Fee: $200 member, $240 non-member