Looking to gain fluency with pencil on paper? Are you stuck in a rut and ready to feel inspired? Does making art appeal to you, but seem daunting at the same time?

Do you just want to enjoy art-making again?

These monthly workshops are for you! They’re “a la carte” because you can come once or come regularly—you decide.

I’ll begin each session with some discussion and a warm-up exercise. Then I’ll offer prompts and ideas so you can begin your own work. The bulk of the workshop will consist of “studio time,” meaning time to work independently on a project of your choice. During this time I’ll be available to offer individual feedback and help trouble-shoot as needed.

While building concrete skills, we’ll also address our critic voice and other obstacles that prevent us from practicing what we love.

Whether you gravitate toward the realism of drawing or the freedom of doodling, you’ll find a foothold here. I normally teach these two activities separately, but we’re going to experiment with letting them mingle, at least in the room, if not on your page. 😉 Join me with curiosity and your sense of adventure, and let’s see what happens!

“Doodle & Draw” sessions will take place on the third Thursday of the month, from 1:30 - 4:00 pm in my NE Portland studio. Registration is now open for:

👉🏽 Thursday, Jan 15th
👉🏽 Thursday, Feb 19th
👉🏽 Thursday, Mar 19th
👉🏽 Thursday, April 16th

Use the drop-down menu to choose a date. Again, you may come once, twice, or every month!

Who are these workshops for?
🖍️ Beginners looking to start an art* practice;
🖍️ Folks whose skills have gotten rusty from lack of use (no judgment!);
🖍️ Past students of mine who want to keep practicing;
🖍️ People of any skill level trying to carve out time for making art*.
🖍️ The workshops are intended for adults and teens age 16 and up. Children ages 10 - 15 may enroll with an also-enrolled guardian.

*Can’t yet call what you make “art?” Don’t worry, you’re still qualified!

Basic Option: You bring your own paper and drawing/doodling tools, but may use objects and artwork found in and around my studio as subjects for your drawings. You may also make light use of my collection of materials.

Materials Fee Option: You arrive empty-handed! For a materials fee of $15 (payable in class) I’ll set you up with everything you need.

The form at check-out will ask which option you prefer.

Maximum capacity = 8 students.