London Art Portfolio helps you develop a successful art and design portfolio for university applications, professional interviews, or personal growth. Located near Tower Bridge and St. Katherine Docks in Wapping, our studios offer an inspiring environment for creative exploration.
Founded in 2008 by Julia Dennis, our studio has a rich history in Central London’s Wapping area, just a ten-minute walk from Tower Bridge. Wapping’s vibrant past, once a bustling maritime hub, now features riverside homes and studios along the Thames. With its proximity to iconic landmarks and cultural hubs like the Whitechapel Gallery, Tate modern and the Tower of London, our studio is situated in a dynamic setting.
Julia Dennis, with over 30 years of experience as a professional artist and educator, leads our team. Offering bespoke portfolio preparation courses, we cover various disciplines, including fine art, design, and architecture. Our courses cater to all skill levels, providing intensive support for mastery in different art fields.
Our portfolio programs range from 1 to 24 weeks, with flexible options to suit your needs. We also offer short Taster courses in painting, drawing and design. With small class sizes and experienced tutors, we ensure individualised attention and support for each student. Whether you’re aiming for university admissions or career advancement, London Art Portfolio equips you with the skills and guidance to succeed.
Join us and unleash your creative potential in the heart of London’s artistic hub.
Monday – Thursday 10 am – 4 pm
Tuition: 10 am – 1 pm
Lunch: 1 pm – 2 pm
Free studio access and desk space: 2 pm – 4 pm for Independent Study
London Art Portfolio prepares students for different art and design development levels through ongoing portfolio support and direction, dissertation research advice and presentation. As well as preparing students for Foundation, Degree courses and career development, Julia, with her team, also provides support for IB, AS and A2 Level students, aiming to improve their grades in Art-based subjects, equally for those looking for guidance in arranging and selecting material for their professional interview portfolios.
For committed students, this can also lead to receiving a very supportive reference from London Art Portfolio for your Foundation, UCAS Undergraduate or Masters applications. We prepare students for the University of the Arts London, University of Creative Arts London, London College of Fashion, Goldsmiths, Brighton Art School, UCA Epsom, University of Edinburgh, Oxford Brookes, Ravensbourne and many more art and design education institutions!
Students come to London Art Portfolio to prepare for international applications outside the UK—our successes include Parsons Paris School of Art & Design, ESMOD Paris, Polimoda Florence Fashion School, Istituto Europeo di Design Milano-Torino-Roma, Istituto Marangoni Italy and London, Otis College of Art & Design Los Angeles, Dramatislea Hogskola Stockholm, Design School Koldingand, The Royal Danish Academy, The Royal School of Antwerp and many more!
Quay 430, 18 Cape Yard, Kennet Street, Wapping, London E1W 2JU
julia@londonartportfolio.com
