Discover how you can create realistic art with colored pencils.

Paint with Color Pencils

Is it pastel? Is it oils? Is it acrylics?
No! It's colored pencils!

Summer Workshops

Only $50

All Supplies Included!

Beginning Artists Welcomed

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.

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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!

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!

Master Realism

Discover how you can create realistic art with colored pencils.

Paint with Color Pencils

Is it pastel? Is it oils? Is it acrylics?
No! It's 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.

Beginning Artists Welcomed!

Whatever your artistic style, it can be achieved with colored pencils!

Read what new artists are saying …

The reviews are in...

Greg Santa Ana
Greg Santa Ana
First off thank you!!! This is great class and it showed the work you put into it with class presentations. And class materials all of this made for pleasurable experience. As you know I have done other forms of art. But colored pencils was completely new to me. It has provide a new perspective on creating art. The two areas that were eye openers were the techniques for color blending and matching. Something I have struggled with in the past and these techniques will be useful in other types of art. The other aspect was exploring methods for creating textures and blending of colors The unexpected part of colore pencils is it can done for reasonable cost and can be done any where. No need for an art studio I looking forward to explore what the possibilities with this medium. I stopped by Beard’s to thank Brent for recommending this class
Lisa Domico
Lisa Domico
I came into Lori’s beginner colored pencil class this October with no experience at all. ( I probably had my last art class in elementary school- I’m 61!). I’ve now signed up for my 2nd independent study course and am amazed at all that I have learned. Lori is a talented and knowledgeable instructor. Her patient, enthusiastic , and non judgmental approach keeps me coming back. Lori will go the extra mile to help you in your project approach. She’s always happy to answer questions. She finds ways to introduce new materials and techniques that make classes fun and interesting. I would highly recommend her courses for anyone , regardless of skill level.
Bradley B.
Bradley B.
Before working at the Artshub, I never considered myself an artist or one that can see art. After meeting Lori, she put me up to a simple task of imitating what I see from a photo-to-paper, using an eraser and a pencil. After that interaction and activity, it formed a new pursuit of studying and creating art. Since being exposed, it has changed the way I see nature and it has developed a new sense of perspective into my life. There is no correct way of doing art, it is all within yourself. - Bradley B. 4/30/26

REFUND POLICY – No Refunds or Future Credit

This is a non-refundable workshop. You may transfer your spot to another person if you are unable to attend. In the unlikely event that circumstances beyond my control warrant canceling the event, students will receive a full refund.

Paint with Color Pencils

Is it pastel? Is it oils? Is it acrylics?
No! It's colored pencils!