Learn basic watercolor techniques in this class and paint a series of mushrooms, taught by illustrator Jenna Lechner. Location: Canby Public Library (220 NE 2nd Ave, Canby, OR). Date and time: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 1-3pm PT. Cost: Free. But registration is required, and limited. Registration opens at 1pm PT on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Click here to read more and register.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Luscher Farm, students will develop essential observational skills while learning the artistic foundations of botanical drawing: line weight, line value, shading, and texture techniques. Location: Luscher Farm (125 Rosemont Rd) West Linn, OR. Date & Time: Sunday, July 26, 2026, 9:00am-12:00pm. Cost:$140. Register by clicking here. Click this event to learn more.

Learn the basics of watercolor in this 2-hour class. Class is free, although registration is required (and limited). We will do an exercise at the beginning of class, then move on to a finished painting later in the class, of fruit and vegetables. Date and time: Saturday, July 25, 2026. 2-4 pm PT. Location: Gladstone Public Library (525 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR). Cost: Free; registration will open in mid June. Call the library to register: 503-655-8540.

Learn drawing in a supportive environment! This class will advance students from beginner to a more intermediate of artistic knowledge. We’ll draw from a variety of sources, including objects and sceneries. We will discuss maintaining a sketchbook practice in class, to help encourage you to explore the world around you and build your skill. Students will focus on building a body of work, and finding a way of working that they enjoy. This class is great for someone who has taken at least one art/drawing class before, specifically Intro to Drawing at OAC. It’s also good for those who feel like they need a refresher, and/or they’re not quite ready yet to dive into more complicated subjects like figure drawing & color. Click this event to learn more. Location:Oregon Art Center (OAC), 2185 SW Park Pl, Portland, OR. Date & Time: Tuesdays, July 21, 2026 through September 1, 2026, 6:00-8:00pm. (7 sessions in total). Cost:$280 for OSA members. $350 for non-members. Click here to register.

Learn the basics of watercolor in this 2-hour class. Class is free, although registration is required (and limited). Date and time: Saturday, July 18, 2026. 2-4 pm PT. Location: Oak Lodge Public Library, Oak Grove, OR (3811 SE Concord Road, Milwaukie). Cost: Free, although registration is required. Registration will open in June. Register by calling the library, (503) 655-8543

Join me for a free crafting demo with the art supply company Pentel! I’ll be working on a new textile project, and talking more about what’s in the Pentel Crafts Pro Kit, which I curated! Location: Online. Date and time: Thursday, May 28, 5pm PT. Cost: Free. Click here to RSVP.

Learn the basics of watercolor in this 2-hour class. Class is free, although registration is required (and limited). Date and time: Saturday, May 23, 2026. 2-4 pm PT. Location: Gladstone Public Library (525 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR). Cost: Free; registration will open in April.

In this 3-hour class you will create 1-3 trivets, sized 3.5''x4'', in a hexagonal open weave pattern. Working with commercial reed, we’ll learn how to weave in three directions (triaxial weaving) to create a hexagonal pattern. Your finished woven piece works well as a coaster/trivet, an art object, or a small wall decoration. This hex weave design is popular in many countries, specifically made popular in the U.S. by the religious group the Shakers, and is also common in Asian countries, especially Japan. It’s a clever design, in that it provides a strong and sturdy weave, but is also lightweight and uses less material than most plaiting methods. Making a small project in this weave is a great introduction to this hex weave design; once you’ve mastered it at the small scale, you can venture into making larger baskets. Click this event to learn more & sign up.

Learn the basics of watercolor in this 2 hour class. We’ll discuss: paper type, brush types, and more. We’ll start with a sampler, and end by creating a more finished piece. Date and time: Saturday, May 16, 2026. 2-4 pm PT. Location: Oak Lodge Public Library, Oak Grove, OR (3811 SE Concord Road, Milwaukie). Cost: Free, although registration is required. Registration will open in April. Register by calling the library, (503) 655-8543

Students will develop essential observational skills while learning the artistic foundations of botanical drawing: line weight, line value, shading, and texture techniques. The class combines hands-on drawing practice with an introduction to plant morphology, helping students understand not just how to see plants, but how to truly observe their intricate structures and relationships. Click this event to learn more. (Photo by Micah Fischer, courtesy of WildCraft Studio). Location: WildCraft Studio School (1439 NW Marshall St), Portland, OR. Date & Time: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6:00-9:00pm. Cost:$140. Register by clicking here.

Students will dive into the fascinating world of triaxial weaving, learning to weave in three directions to create the distinctive hexagon pattern. Led by local artist and educator, Jenna Lechner, this class will cover essential basketry skills including how to 'upset' a basket and master the art of basic lashing around the rim. Jenna will also share insights on sourcing materials and maintaining the traditional integrity of this remarkable design. Click this event to learn more (photo by Micah Fischer, courtesy of WildCraft Studio). Location: WildCraft Studio School (1439 NW Marshall St, Portland, OR). Portland, OR. Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10:00-4:00pm. Cost: $195. Register by clicking here.

Join me and artist Jennifer Kapnek for our opening reception, meet-and-greet for our shows at the Lan Su Chinese Garden. Image courtesy of the Lan Su Chinese Garden. Location:Lan Su Chinese Garden (239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR.).Date & Time: Sunday, November 9, 2025. 1-3pm.

Enjoy the amazing smell and textural experience that comes from working with cedar bark! In this 3-hour class you will create a 2" tall x  3.5" diameter basket, in a hexagonal open weave pattern. Working with western red cedar bark (Thuja plicata), we’ll learn how to weave in three directions (triaxial weaving) to create a hexagonal pattern, and how to do a basic rim around the basket.

Location: Multnomah Arts Center, Room 30. (7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR). Student skill level: All levels. Date and time: Monday, September 29, 2025. 6:30-9:30 pm PDT. Cost: $26.00. Class is full & registration is closed.

In this 4-hour class, instructor Jenna Lechner will teach you how to create a 2.5" tall, 7" diameter basket, in a hexagonal open weave pattern. Working with flat reed, we’ll learn how to: weave in three directions (triaxial weaving) and do a basic lashing around the rim of a basket. Location:Makerspace Sellwood (1520 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland, OR 97202).Date & Time: Sunday, September 21, 2025. Cost: $130. Register by clicking here and selecting the class for check out.