Summer Workshops

Only $50

All Supplies Included!

Beginning Artists Welcomed

How to See to Draw for Young Artists

Wednesdays 1 – 3 pm
1 Session Left!
August 19
Young artists learn classic drawing and illustration techniques with interactive exercises and worksheets, application and practice, and opportunity to explore and expand.
Registration Open for Remaining Session

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!

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Master Realism

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Introduction to Colored Pencils

Don’t miss my next workshop coming December 2026.

Learn the basics of colored pencils and create a simple realistic painting.

Hair of the Dog

Coming in Winter – Spring 2027

Explore techniques to create fur, and realistic details to paint animals.

Paint with Watercolor Pencils

Coming Winter – Spring 2027

Paint uninhibited with watercolor pencils. Draw with a pencil and paint with a brush!

Explore Pastels

August 31, 6 – 8 PM (Ages 18+)

Mixed medium with water based pastels and colored pencils.

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.

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!

Read what new artists are saying …