How to See to Draw for Young Artists
Wednesdays 1 – 3 pm
July 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19
Young artists learn classic drawing and illustration techniques with interactive exercises and worksheets, application and practice, and opportunity to explore and expand.
Register Now. Payment is not due until June 30, 2026.
Youth Drawing Classes
Creative Thinkers Wanted
Ages (10 – 12)
6 Sessions for $150 (Best Deal)
$30 per session
Materials and supplies are provided. This includes graphite pencils, paper, erasers, and pencil sharpeners. And some fun surprises!
How to See to Draw teaches young artists how to draw what we see – not what we think we see. Children are naturally creative thinkers!
Summer Workshops
at the
1007 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Beginning Artists Welcomed!
Colored pencil does not require an art background. Budding creatives to professional artists are welcomed. Whatever your artistic style, it can be achieved with colored pencils!
Master Realism
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Introduction to Colored Pencils
July 14, 6 – 8 PM (Ages 18+)
Aug 3, 1-3 PM (Ages 10+ with registered adult)
Learn the basics of colored pencils and create a simple realistic painting.
All Supplies Included.
Hair of the Dog
June 11, 1- 4 PM (Ages 10+ with registered adult)
Aug 25, 6 – 8 PM (Ages 18+)
Explore techniques to create fur, and realistic details to paint animals.
All Supplies Provided!
Paint with Watercolor Pencils
July 20, 1 – 3 PM (Ages 10+ with registered adult)
July 28, 6 – 8 PM (Ages 18+)
Paint uninhibited with watercolor pencils. Draw with a pencil and paint with a brush!
All Supplies Provided!
Explore Pastels
August 11, 6 – 8 PM (Ages 18+)
August 17, 1 – 3 PM (Ages 10+ with registered adult)
Mixed medium with water based pastels and colored pencils.
All Supplies Provided!
Easy Landscapes
August 31, 6 – 8 PM (Ages 18+)
Explore techniques to create textures and details paint landscapes.
All Supplies Provided!
Paint with Colored Pencil Series
Paint with Colored Pencils Series
In this 6-week Painting in Colored Pencil series, you will learn fine art principles to create realism using colored pencils.
Learn the Fine Art of Colored Pencils
6 Sessions
theARTScentered, 1007 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Learn fine art principles to create realism from a photo reference using colored pencils. You are guided step by step through the various techniques and then apply these techniques to paintings of various subjects. These simple techniques provide the foundation to create realism and detail in portraiture, landscapes, still life, animals, pets, botanicals or whatever your creative mind desires. Includes exclusive YouTube videos.
Beginning Artists Welcomed!
Colored pencil does not require lots of expensive or messy art supplies, a large studio or dedicated spare bedroom. Colored pencil does not require a background in art. Budding creatives to professional artists are welcomed.
Whatever your artistic style, it can be achieved with colored pencils!
Introduction to Colored Pencils
Learn the basics of colored pencils and create a simple realistic painting.
Mastering Color Selection
Learn how select the correct colored pencils among hundreds of colors.
Mastering Textures & Details
Explore techniques to create textures and add realistic details for painting animals.
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