Portfolio Website Building

This beginner-friendly three part class guides artists through building a professional portfolio website using the AI platform Antigravity—no coding experience required.

Designed for artists who want an affordable alternative to costly web designers or subscription platforms, this three-session course walks students step-by-step from concept to launch. In Session 1, students design a custom website template inspired by contemporary portfolio platforms, establishing a clear visual direction. Session 2 focuses on content integration—organizing projects, refining layout, adjusting fonts and formatting, writing effective AI prompts, and even building a simple online shop if desired. The final session covers publishing and hosting options, including low-cost platforms and free self-hosting pathways, while ensuring students understand how to update and maintain their site long-term.

Peer feedback is built into the course through collaborative review and final website presentations. By the end of the workshop, each artist will have a live, functional portfolio website ready to share.

Students should bring a laptop, charger, organized digital portfolio files, and written materials (artist statement, project descriptions, pricing if applicable). WiFi and workspace are provided.

Other information: Your computer has to have at least 8GB of RAM and is running Windows 10/11, macOS 12+, or Ubuntu 20.04+ (Linux), to operate Antigravity efficiently. However, Linux and macOS offer a smoother experience compared to windows.

If you have any questions, email celiaherdic98@gmail.com

Student Financial Investment (outside of CHAW tuition):

• Antigravity subscription: $20/month (used during website creation not forever; students sign up at the start of class)

• Hosting service (after publishing): typically $4–15/month depending on provider

• Free hosting options available: $0/month (with ads or self-hosting options explained in class)

NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Please contact photography@chaw.org with any questions!