Workshop: Portfolio Kickoff -- Middle School Edition

In partnership with SF Rec and Park Department and Barbara Pollak-Lewis
Thursday, 10/2/2025
5:00 - 6:00
Children's Creative Center - 2nd Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400
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Develop artistic skills and start building a portfolio for applying to visual art high schools. In this eight-week workshop series, Bay Area artist and illustrator Barbara Pollak-Lewis guides young artists through still life, figure drawing and other key exercises designed to strengthen technique and creativity. For ages 11–14. Space limited. Reservations required: sign up on Eventbrite. Participants are expected to commit to attending all sessions.

Connect: Barbara Pollak-Lewis - Website

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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