Build Your Own Portfolio Website Workshop

This course is designed for photographers and artists who want to get their work online—without the stress of complicated web design.

Over two sessions, one week apart, you will be guided through the process of creating a beautiful digital portfolio using an accessible website platform built for beginners.

No prior web design experience is needed—just a desire to showcase your work professionally.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a fully functional, professionally presented portfolio website—ready to show potential clients, galleries, or collaborators. Whether you choose to continue refining it or keep things simple, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to manage your site independently.

Date & Time

Saturday 1 & 8 August, 2026

10 am to 4 pm both days at photo access

30 Manuka Circle, Griffith ACT 2607

Program

Session 1, Saturday 1 August, 10 am – 4 pm
Introduction to Format, Website Basics & Designing Your Portfolio

In this session, you’ll be introduced to intuitive, easy-to-use website-building tools. You’ll learn how to set up an account, choose a template, and navigate the platform. We’ll cover the foundations of structuring your site, from the homepage to gallery pages, and how to add essential elements like your bio and contact details.

Then it’s time to bring your vision to life. We’ll focus on customising your template and uploading your images. You’ll learn how to organise your work into categories, optimise images for web display, and adjust design elements such as colours and fonts to reflect your personal style.

Session 2, Saturday 8 August, 10 am – 4 pm
Curating Your Images, Final Touches & Going Live

In this session, we’ll share our draft galleries for peer review and explore the value of editing and curating your images. This collaborative process offers a valuable opportunity to receive feedback and refine your presentation.

Next, we’ll add the finishing touches. You’ll learn how to craft a compelling About page, apply basic SEO techniques to help your site get found, and ensure your contact details are clear and accessible. Finally, we’ll walk through how to publish your site so you can proudly share your work with the world.

What to bring

• Your own laptop and charging cords (if you do not have your own, please email [email protected] to organise the reservation of one)
• A USB (and any associated adaptors) with a selection of your own images to use
• Your lunch and snacks

The Fine Print

Enrolments for this workshop close at 4 pm Wednesday 29 July 2026. As a not-for-profit, our financial margins are narrow and classes require a minimum number of participants to run. In the event that photo access cancels a workshop, refunds will be paid in full or a transfer allowed free of charge. If a class is postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule at a time convenient to enrolled participants.

photo access will happily refund or transfer workshop fees up to 7 days prior to the start date of the workshop. If less than 7 days’ notice is given, photo access can offer a partial refund of 50%. Alternatively, enrolment can transfer to another workshop with a 50% transfer credit. If less than 48 hours are given, no refunds or transfers can be given.

If you are unwell and unable to make the course, please give us at least 24 hours’ notice. If you are absent from the class and have not notified us beforehand, no refunds or transfers can be given.