Sketch and paint in any medium you prefer: pencil, pastel, ink, water media, oils, journaling, etc., at two iconic Hillsboro parks, Shute Park and Dawson Creek Park (behind Brookwood Library).

  • Capture the essence of a scene in a rapid value sketch
  • Master design and composition for more exciting, dramatic paintings
  • Essential drawing and painting lessons shared in a friendly atmosphere
  • Demos with notes for efficient methods and techniques
  • All skill levels welcome, with individual attention and constructive critiques

First Series of two Monday classes, Sep 28 and Oct 5, noon to 2:30 pm: $90

Second Series of two Monday classes, Oct 12 and 18: $90

Discounted to $160 total if enrolled in both Series.

Remit via cash, check, etc.; email Ed for arrangements. Or, PayPal (credit card). Select individual series, or both.

Receipt and complete information, location maps, and suggested supply list sent upon registration.

Don’t delay, class size is limited.

Sep 28 and Oct 5
Oct 12 and 19
Both Series, 4 Classes

Classes at Portland Community College,

Continuing Education

Students benefit from a lifetime of knowledge compressed into just two sessions, with demos, notes, personal attention, and constructive critiques.

Prior experience helpful, and expected in advanced courses.

Classes are on Saturdays at the PCC Rock Creek campus, Beaverton, Oregon, and weekdays at the Willow Creek campus.
Review all classes at https://www.pcc.edu/staff/edward-labadie/

Enroll Online at https://www.pcc.edu/community/registration or phone 971 722-8888.
Sorry, Continuing Ed does not offer a wait list; I recommend that you register two weeks prior to beginning of each new Term, or monitor site for openings if full.

Note 50% discount for age 62+ at PCC. Apply at 971 722-8888 after enrollment.

Sketch & Paint in Hillsboro Parks
 

Land and Sea Painting

Two Saturdays, Sep 26, Oct 3, 9:30 am to 2:50 pm. CRN 43057, Rock Creek campus

Learn to master traditional landscapes, seascapes, or any celebration of nature in watercolors or acrylics in two comprehensive sessions. Capture light and atmosphere; explore essential design and composition lessons; discover the similarities and techniques of both mediums. Prior experience helpful.

Stop Dithering, Start Creating

Two Saturdays, Oct 10 and 17, 9:30 am to 2:50 pm, CRN 44305, Rock Creek campus
Celebrate imagination and creativity with novel tasks and experiments; overcome temptation to obsess over inconsequential details. Stimulating exercises present pathways for inspiration, new directions, and personal creative growth. Acrylic or watercolor. Expect encouragement, demos, practical painting techniques. Prior experience helpful.

Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor Techniques

Two Thursdays, Oct 22 and 29, 9:30 am to 2:50 pm., CRN 44306, WILLOW CREEK campus
Master advanced watercolor techniques: masking, large washes, wet-into-wet techniques, layering (glazing) to build values, refine colors, and define subjects. Also, analysis techniques to evaluate works in progress to expose shortcomings, edit distractions, add refinements, make corrections. Prior experience required.

 

Advanced Acrylics

Two Thursdays, Nov 12 and 19, CRN 43741, 9:30 to 2:50 pm, at WILLOW CREEK campus

Elevate your skills in the full range of this dynamic medium: washes, glazing and layering, opaque brushstrokes. Demos, personal attention, and essential design principles. Prior experience expected. Open to all styles.