Location: Oregon Art Center (OAC), 2185 SW Park Pl, Portland, OR. Date & Time: Wednesdays, June 3, 2026 through July 15, 2026, 6:00-8:00pm. (7 sessions in total). Cost:$280 for OSA members. $350 for non-members. Click here to register.
Learn the fundamentals of drawing in this 7-session class. We'll learn how to draw in a representational way, using close observation. Working from still life, we will learn essential concepts such as: perspective, composition, line, texture, positive & negative space, how to draw simple and complex objects. We'll work with mediums like charcoal, pencil, and some pen. Each session will involve teacher demos, occasional slideshow presentations, and lots of hands-on drawing time. Students receive a new handout every week, detailing that week’s lesson, which include exercises, vocab, and resources. Students will also be encouraged to foster a sketchbook habit, which we will discuss in class.
Some feedback from previous students:
“You did an amazing job of presenting a massive amount of info in just a few classes! Seriously, I learned a lot about teaching/coaching by being here. Doing art scare me at first but you made it feel safe and accessible.” –Student, Intro to Drawing, Winter 2026
“Loved it! Jenna was a tremendous teacher! 10 out of 10 would take again.” –Student, Intro to Drawing, Winter 2026
“Jenna was great! Very encouraging and I’m happy that by the end of the class, I have a few sketches I like. I appreciate from the beginning she mentioned wanting students to start a sketchbook habit.” –Student, Intro to Drawing, Winter 2025
“I found this class to be well organized, the exercises are really useful, and you offer a lot of supplemental things to help us learn. It has exceeded my expectations, and is one of the better art classes I have taken.” –Student, Intro to Drawing, Summer 2025
“I learned so much and it was a great introduction to drawing. You are a thorough, prepared, talented and patient teacher. Your presentations and handouts were impressively detailed. I will refer back to them. I’ll remember and appreciate this class for many years!” –Student, Intro to Drawing, Fall 2025