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.