High School Portfolio Prep with Royce Deans (Traverse City, Winter 2025)

Details
Room
Visual Arts Classroom
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Begins
Ends
Time
Wednesdays, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Age Range

-

Grade Range
8th grade - 12th grade
Member tuition
$295.00
Non-member tuition

$345.00 (become a member)

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Description

14 sessions: Wednesdays, Jan. 15th – Apr. 30th, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

(NO session on 3/26 due to Spring Break. 3/19 is a make-up session only, if a previous class is canceled due to severe weather.)

For students in Grades 9-12. 8th Grade students may also be considered for the program, with a recommendation from an art teacher, mentor, CTAC faculty, and/or after a portfolio review. Contact michllebien@crookedtree.org for details. Homeschooled students are also welcome.

Are you an emerging artist who wants to take your creative development to the next level? Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to get ready for the art world! Our 14-week program is offered to students inter­ested in developing a strong art portfolio while building new skills and techniques. Sessions include:

  • Ample time and space to develop your own creative work
  • Critiques, both peer-to-peer and teacher-led
  • Professional portfolio reviews, along with group and one-on-one guidance
  • Live figure drawing
  • Guided practice in documenting and presenting your work
  • Lessons in art materials and methods, art history, and professional practices
  • AND a GROUP ART SHOW at Crooked Tree Arts Center!

All materials included; bringing your own supplies is also encouraged.

This class is taught by local artist and art instructor Royce Deans.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Need-based and merit-based scholarships are available. Scholarships may cover up to 80% tuition! To apply for a financial scholarship, click here. To be considered for a merit-based scholarship, contact Kristi Wodek at kristi@crookedtree.org to schedule a portfolio review and interview.

What are you waiting for??? Apply today - space is limited and we can't wait to hear from you!

SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
Supplies provided
Yes
Art Area
Visual Arts
Medium
Acrylic
Oil
Sewing
Printmaking
Photography
Pastels
Painting
Open Studio
Mixed Media
Clay & Pottery
Metalsmithing
Gouache
Glass
Free Play
Fibers and Textiles
Drawing
Design
Watercolor
Instructor(s)

Royce Deans

Instructor
CTAC Traverse City
http://www.roycedeans.com

Royce Deans was born of parents that understood the important role that art plays in society and how crucial exposure to and participation is to the development of a young person. He was raised in the western suburbs of Chicago with access to museums and concert halls of every variety. Graduating from the American Academy of Art in Chicago gave him the foundation to build a life in the arts.

“Moving to Traverse City some four decades ago set his art on a wonderful trajectory. He counts each artistic endeavor as a rich experience that has shaped him into the artist he is today. Northern Michigan is such an incredibly beautiful place, the landscape has, of course, become an overwhelming source of inspiration.

Royce’s love for teaching and art has allowed him to travel far and wide. His artwork is in collections public and private in the US and in many of the countries of Western Europe, Israel. Highlights of his travels have been presenting classes, workshops, and retreats.

 

Cancellation & Class Policies

Cancellation Policy for Traverse City Classes (In-Person)

Student Withdrawal
Requests for cancellation by the student at least seven (7) days prior to the first day of class will be honored (minus a $20 processing fee).  NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than seven (7) days in advance of the first day of the class.

Class Cancellations (Weather)
In the event of inclement weather, CTAC-TC will announce the cancellation on its website and phone system (231-941-9488). We will do our best to provide a make-up opportunity for the missed class. Refunds will not be given if the student is unable to attend the rescheduled session of class. Please note that CTAC-TC does not follow Traverse City Area Public School closings.

Student Absence
We are unable to offer refunds or make-up sessions for classes missed due to student absence.

Minimum Enrollment
Crooked Tree Arts Center reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the first class session. If a class is cancelled by CTAC for lack of enrollment, CTAC will offer a full refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)