Catlin Adult Community Programs
In 2019 when Catlin Gabel acquired the OCAC campus, we committed to continue the community arts legacy of the college. We invite you to explore and sign up.
COVID-19 Safety Requirements
We are requiring all students and teachers to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for Fall term 2021. Proof of vaccination will be required. Please take a photo of your vaccination card (CDC card or record from health care provider) and email it to Barb Rawls. We will not store a copy of the record. For those with a medical or non-medical exemption to the vaccine requirement, we ask that you take special precautions to protect yourself and others in the classrooms. Masks are required in all indoor classes and settings on campus until further notice.
Fall 2021: September 20-November 19
Fall Workshops
- Ceramic Surface Decoration Using Silkscreen Underglazes (Oct 2, Oct 9)
- Hand-Built and Textured Clay: Form and Surface (Nov 1-5)
Ceramic Surface Decoration Using Silkscreen Underglazes (Oct 2, Oct 9)
Two Saturdays, 4 hours each, Hands-On
Instructor: John Driscoll
Dates: October 2, October 9
Day and Time: Two Saturdays, 1-5p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tuition: $175 (includes materials and supplies)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Introduction to the silkscreen process as it applies to ceramic decoration. Learn how to create silkscreens from original designs, preparing and forming clay, using underglaze and applying designs through the silkscreen process to clay surfaces. Participants will print individual ceramic tiles for firing using screen and glaze provided. You should bring your own personal ceramic tools and aprons to the sessions. You will have one Open Studio session the week following each Saturday workshop to complete work that is created during the workshop. You will get 5 lbs. of clay each for the workshop.
Have questions? Please email John Driscoll.
Hand-Built and Textured Clay: Form and Surface (Nov 1-5)
5 Consecutive Days, 4 Hours Per Day, Hands-On
Instructor: Roberta Lampert
Dates: November 1-5
Day and Time: Monday-Wednesday, 9a.m.-1p.m., Thursday-Friday 12-4p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tuition: $280
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Explore hand building using hump mold, hollow form, and slump mold, added slab sides and coils, spouts, handles, feet and lids. Use of carved, pressed, and added surface texture to enhance surface and glazes, methods of applying slips, glazes, and oxide washes will be part of the class. Each day includes a demonstration and individual studio practice. The week progresses with easiest processes first, moving to more complex construction and surface, ending with glaze application. Demonstrations, paired with conversation, will include making patterns for slab pieces, measuring, joins, interior and exterior textures, and how different types of molds suit specific results. Each student will receive 25 lbs of clay with the workshop. Students will have 8 hours in Open Studio outside of the workshop to complete and glaze workshop projects. No additional work may be made after the workshop week. Bring your own clay tools, apron and mask.
Have questions? Please email Roberta Lampert.
Fall Weekly Classes
- Calligraphy: 4th-8th Century Uncial (Sept 20-Nov 15)
- Transparent Watercolor Painting: from Landscape to Abstraction (Sept 22-Nov 17)
- Layers and Colors - Acrylics (Sept 24-Nov 19)
- Drawing 1 (Sept 21-Nov 16)
- Monotype (Sept 22-Nov 17)
- Beginning Pottery (Sept 20-Nov 15)
- Hand and Wheel (Sept 24-Nov 19)
- Intermediate Pottery (Sept 24-Nov 19)
- Dinner Party (Sept 23-Nov 18)
- Maker Space Ceramics (Sept 20-Nov 19)
Calligraphy: 4th-8th Century Uncial (Sept 20-Nov 15)
9 Week Class, 2.5 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Marilyn Zornado
Dates: September 20-November 15
Day and Time: Mondays, 6-8:30p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All levels
Tuition: $297
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, Room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Did you know that practicing writing is good for your brain? This nine-week class will help you nurture your mind while learning an elegant pen and ink style you can use in everyday life! The Uncial calligraphic style was used from the 4th to 8th centuries in medieval manuscripts. Although it looks complicated, it is one of the easiest calligraphy styles to learn, so you will soon be impressing your friends. As an entry-level style, it is often referred to as “habit-forming,” but it is beloved by calligraphers of all skill levels. We will study from historical examples and modern adaptations. We will also learn the Greek Alphabet, cut a reed pen, and write on papyrus. We’ll cover proper positioning for good ink flow and minimum hand stress, seeking elegant and consistent lettering. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
Marilyn Zornado, Instructor, Calligrapher, Animator, and Book Artist, Marilyn Zornado combines a love of beautiful lettering and quirky movement in her work. She has been doing calligraphy since she was 16 years old. Marilyn holds a BA in Graphic Design and MFA in Computer Animation.
Supply List: All supplies are available at Columbia Art & Drafting or John Neal Brooks.
Have questions? Please email Marilyn Zornado.
Transparent Watercolor Painting: from Landscape to Abstraction (Sept 22-Nov 17)
Nine Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Ronna Fujisawa
Dates: September 22-November 17
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 1-4p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Tuition: $337
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor, Room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
One of the most engaging characteristics of watercolor painting is the transparent quality. The layered washes, luminous glazes, and subtle colors are what makes watercolor so appealing. In this course we will look at ways to amplify this transparency by contrasting with areas of opacity using watercolors and gouache. We will start with the basic fundamentals of landscape painting which will lead to abstract compositions based on the landscape. Come join Ronna Fujisawa, a long time watercolor/ mixed media painter, educator, and MFA graduate in Applied Craft and Design/OCAC and PNCA. Recommended supplies for this class are fine watercolor and some gouache paints, good quality paper such as Arches, and a variety of watercolor brushes. Supply list will be provided upon registration.
Have questions? Please email Ronna Fujisawa.
Layers and Colors - Acrylics (Sept 24-Nov 19)
9 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: William Hernandez
Dates: September 24-November 19
Day and Time: Fridays, 10a.m.-1p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner and intermediate students
Tuition: $337
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, Second floor, Room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
This painting class is taught by renowned artist William Hernandez. He will introduce still life painting, composition and color, drawing exercises, figures and portraits and landscapes. Since moving to Portland in the early 2000s, he’s dedicated himself to introducing art to the wider community. He has been an artist-in-residence for the Milagros Theater, held workshops through the Portland Art Museum, and teaches painting classes for all ages, including for immigrant workers at VOZ Worker Rights Education Project in Portland. “I want students to learn to trust their own voices and be honest without worrying about making mistakes. I try to show them the ‘big picture’ of the amazing process of making art.”
Have questions? Please email William Hernandez.
Drawing 1 (Sept 21-Nov 16)
9 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Kat Mergens
Dates: September 21-November 16
Day and Time: Tuesdays, 9a.m.-12p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner Accessible
Tuition: $337
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, Second floor, Room 205/206
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Using traditional materials - paper and charcoal - students will learn foundational drawing skills using composition, contour, line, value, shape, volume, and perspective. This class is designed to aid students in developing their individual language of mark-making from a series of still life sessions. Students will learn to use sighting and measurement techniques to render what they see accurately within dynamic and organized compositions. Kat Mergens is an artist, small business owner, and educator who holds a Pictorial Arts MFA from San José State University. Her research driven and craft based practice encompasses printmaking, bookbinding, pigment foraging, and oil and watercolor painting.
Have questions? Please email Kat Mergens.
Monotype (Sept 22-Nov 17)
9 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Kat Mergens
Dates: September 22-November 17
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 9a.m.-12p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner Accessible
Tuition: $337
Class Size: 6 minimum, 10 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, Second floor, Room 202
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
While most printmaking techniques prize reproducibility, monoprints are one of a kind, painterly works that have the depth of etchings. With an emphasis on experimentation, this class will cover additive and reductive techniques, stenciling, gesture, and experimental drawing with different mediums. After exploring a variety of mark-making strategies, students will create a final series of monoprints that relate through concept, subject, and material. Kat Mergens is an artist, small business owner, and educator who holds a Pictorial Arts MFA from San José State University. Her research driven and craft based practice encompasses printmaking, bookbinding, pigment foraging, and oil and watercolor painting.
Have questions? Please email Kat Mergens.
Beginning Pottery (Sept 20-Nov 15)
9 Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL Labelle
Dates: September 20-November 15
Day and Time: Mondays, 6-9p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner
Tuition: $437 ($337 + $100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
This class will highlight the basic tenets of function regarding utilitarian pottery, while covering the three basic shapes. Projects will include the mug, the bowl, and the plate. Basic glaze demonstration will include application and discussion. This course is geared toward beginners with little to no experience. With the materials/firing fee each student gets 4 bags of clay and glazing/firing of pieces. Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons and masks. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided.
Have questions? Please email WiL Labelle.
Hand and Wheel (Sept 24-Nov 19)
Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.
9 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Dale Rawls
Dates: September 24-November 19
Day and Time: Fridays, 9a.m.-12p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginner and intermediate students
Tuition: $437 ($337 + $100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
A beginning level class for students new to pottery and a review for returning potters. All levels welcomed. Handbuilding techniques will include; slab, coil and press-molds. Throwing techniques will include; basic throwing, trimming, and introduction to appropriate potter’s tools. Surface design will focus on slips, oxides, underglazes and stoneware glazes and application. No prior experience is necessary. Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons and masks. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided. With the materials/firing fee each student gets 4 bags of clay and glazing/firing of pieces.
Have questions? Please email Dale Rawls.
Intermediate Pottery (Sept 24-Nov 19)
9 Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL Labelle
Dates: September 24-November 19
Day and Time: Friday, 6-9p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All Levels
Tuition: $437 ($337 + $100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
This Class will explore more advanced projects such as: Teapots, Pitchers, altered vessels, and lidded jars, while incorporating slab and coil techniques. Students attending this course should be proficient on the wheel; able to center and throw cylinders and bowl forms with regularity. We will focus on increasing efficiency, expanding ability, and developing instincts for the medium. With the materials/firing fee each student gets 4 bags of clay and glazing/firing of pieces. Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons and masks. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided.
Have questions? Please email WiL Labelle.
Dinner Party (Sept 23-Nov 18)
9 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Dale Rawls
Dates: September 23-November 18
Day and Time: Thursdays, 9a.m.-12p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All Levels
Tuition: $437 ($337 + $100 materials/firing fee)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Have you ever been so impressed with the table ware that you almost didn’t notice the food? Let’s look at how to make table ware that shares a continuity with process, craft and design. And what if, on the other side of the table we make a work like the artist Judy Chicago? She invited 39 different artists that created clay table settings that celebrated women, feminism and made wonderful social statements. What if we each chose a theme or idea to celebrate? Let’s make work that makes a statement. Some previous experience with clay is required. Work can be wheel thrown or hand-built. Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits, aprons and masks. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided. With the materials/firing fee each student gets 4 bags of clay and glazing/firing of pieces.
Have questions? Please email Dale Rawls.
Maker Space Ceramics (Sept 20-Nov 19)
9 Weeks of Open Studio Time, Hands-On
Instructor: No Instructor, must have Studio Manager approval for sign up
Dates: September 20-November 19
Day and Time:Monday 2-6p.m., Tuesday 2-6p.m., Wednesday 3-7p.m., Thursday 12-4p.m., Friday 12-4p.m. (Days and Times subject to change)
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Experienced artists, intermediate to advanced
Tuition: $365 ($340 + $25 materials/firing fee)
Participant Size: TBD
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Maker Space participants work in a self-directed course of studio (no teacher). Artists need to have appropriate training, understand how a clay studio functions and fully understand clay and glazes.
We are doing a subtle redirection with Maker Space. Sign up is no longer contingent on who signs up first. The goal is to encourage studio-members to describe a thesis, their skills, training and studio histories. To that end, the Maker Space Application will guide the selection of Maker Space participants. You must have the Studio Manager’s ok, to work in Maker Space. You will need to complete an application for Maker Space Ceramics and turn it in by email to the Studio Manager by September 12, 2021. There is a mandatory Maker Space meeting, Monday, September 20 at 2p.m.
Please note that fees do not cover materials. All materials must be purchased through the Ceramics Studio Manager. Any materials being brought in by students must have prior approval for use. No outside glazes and clay bodies can be used unless they are tested and approved for use in the studio. Failure to do this may result in loss of studio access. Maker Space Ceramics is not available for outside firing or production work due to limited kiln space.
Registration is contingent upon meeting the criteria in the Maker Space Application and upon Studio Manager’s approval. Do not register online, please contact Studio Manager, Dale Rawls to receive the Maker Space application which is due September 12, 2021.
Summer 2021
Summer Workshops
- Ceramic Surface Decoration Using Silkscreen Underglazes (July 17, July 24)
- Hand-Built and Textured Clay: Form and Surface (July 19 - July 23)
- Trace Monotype (August 5- 6)
Ceramic Surface Decoration Using Silkscreen Underglazes (July 17, July 24)
Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.
Two Saturdays, 4 hours each, Hands-On
Instructor: John Driscoll
Dates: July 17, July 24
Day and Time: Two Saturdays, 1-5p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tuition: $150 (includes materials and supplies)
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Intro to the silkscreen process as it applies to ceramic decoration. Create silkscreens from original designs, preparing and forming clay, mixing underglaze and applying designs through the silkscreen process to clay surfaces. Participants will print individual ceramic tiles for firing using screen and glaze provided. The studio has a limited supply of tools and sponges for use, but you should bring your own personal ceramic tools for the second session.
Have questions? Please email Dale Rawls.
Hand-Built and Textured Clay: Form and Surface (July 19 - July 23)
5 Consecutive Days, 4 Hours Per Day, Hands-On
Instructor: Roberta Lampert
Dates:July 19-July 23
Day and Time: Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-1p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Tuition: $280
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Explore hand building using hump mold, hollow form, and slump mold, added slab sides and coils, spouts, handles, feet and lids. Use of carved, pressed, and added surface texture to enhance surface and glazes, methods of applying slips, glazes, and oxide washes will be part of the class. Each day includes a demonstration and individual studio practice. The week progresses with easiest processes first, moving to more complex construction and surface, ending with glaze application. Demonstrations, paired with conversation, will include making patterns for slab pieces, measuring, joins, interior and exterior textures, and how different types of molds suit specific results. Students will have time to complete several pieces through greenware. Bisque and glaze fire will need to be scheduled later. Bring your own clay tools, apron and mask.
Have questions? Please email Roberta Lampert.
Trace Monotype (August 5- 6)
2 Days, 3 Hours Per Day, Hands-On
Instructor: Marcy Baker
Dates: August 5-6
Day and Time: Thursday-Friday, 1-4p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All levels
Tuition: $90
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
This hand-pulled printmaking process beautifully captures expressive drawing styles. After inking a plexiglass plate with a dark color, paper is placed on top of the inked plate and an image is drawn on the back of the paper. The paper is then lifted to reveal a print with an intriguing combination of line and tonal qualities. Trace monotypes are ideal papers for collage and this is a great opportunity to build on your collection. Some materials are provided, additional supply list will be provided upon registration.
Have questions? Please email Barb Rawls.
Summer Weekly Classes
- Italic Calligraphy & Handwriting (July 12-August 16)
- Transparent Watercolor Painting: from Landscape to Abstraction (July 14-August 18)
- Beginning Pottery (July 12-August 16)
- Raku Firing (July 13-August 17)
- Maker Space Ceramics (July 12-August 20)
Italic Calligraphy & Handwriting (July 12-August 16)
Six Week Class, 2.5 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Marilyn Zornado
Dates: July 12-August 16
Day and Time: Mondays, 6-8:30p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All levels
Tuition: $200
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Did you know that practicing writing is good for your brain? This six-week class will help you nurture your mind while learning an elegant pen and ink style you can use in everyday life! Italic calligraphy was developed during the Renaissance and revived by Lloyd Reynolds here in Portland. For use in schools, Inga Dubay and Barbara Getty developed an Italic handwriting style as well. In this class covering both styles, students will learn to write with edged pens and ink on paper. We'll cover proper positioning for good ink flow and minimum hand stress, practice achieving elegant and consistent lettering, and even how to cut a quill pen and write with iron gall ink the old-fashioned way.
Marilyn Zornado, Instructor, Calligrapher, Animator and Book Artist. Marilyn combines a love of beautiful lettering and quirky movement in her work. She has been doing calligraphy since she was 16 years old. Marilyn holds a BA in Graphic Design and MFA in Computer Animation.
Supply List
- Gilbert Bond Practice Pad : 11x17 inch
- Pilot Parallel Pen: 3.8mm (green cap)
- Speedball Calligraphy Nib: C-2
- Speedball Plastic Pen Holder
- Straight edge - 18"
- Pencil with eraser
- Masking tape
Please note, supplies are available at Columbia Art & Drafting or John Neal Brooks.
Have questions? Please email Marilyn Zornado.
Transparent Watercolor Painting: from Landscape to Abstraction (July 14-August 18)
Six Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: Ronna Fujisawa
Dates: July 14-August 18
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 1-4p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning and Intermediate
Tuition: $225
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, 2nd Floor
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
One of the most engaging characteristics of watercolor painting is the transparent quality. The layered washes, luminous glazes, and subtle colors are what makes watercolor so appealing. In this course we will look at ways to amplify this transparency by contrasting with areas of opacity using watercolors and gouache. We will start with the basic fundamentals of landscape painting which will lead to abstract compositions based on the landscape. Come join Ronna Fujisawa, a long time watercolor/ mixed media painter, educator, and MFA graduate in Applied Craft and Design/OCAC and PNCA. Recommended supplies for this class are fine watercolor and some gouache paints, good quality paper such as Arches, and a variety of watercolor brushes. Supply list will be provided upon registration.
Have questions? Please email Ronna Fujisawa.
Beginning Pottery (July 12-August 16)
Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.
Six Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL Labelle
Dates: July 12-August 16
Day and Time: Mondays, 6-9p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning
Tuition: $255
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
This class will highlight the basic tenets of function regarding utilitarian pottery, while covering the three basic shapes. Projects will include the mug, the bowl, and the plate. Basic glaze demonstration will include application and discussion. This course is geared toward beginners with little to no experience. Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits and aprons. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided.
Have questions? Please email WiL Labelle .
Raku Firing (July 13-August 17)
Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.
Six Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL Labelle
Dates: July 13-August 17
Day and Time: Tuesday, 6-9p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: All Levels
Tuition: $255
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
This course will explore Raku as an alternative firing, and vessels as ornament. Lessons will include wheel thrown forms, trimming, and burnishing. Finishing techniques such as horsehair, post firing glaze reduction, and naked raku slip will be covered. Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits and aprons. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided.
Have questions? Please email WiL Labelle .
Maker Space Ceramics (July 12-August 20)
Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.
6 Weeks of Open Studio Time, Hands-On
Instructor: No Instructor, must have Studio Manager approval for sign up
Dates: July 12-August 20
Day and Time:Monday 2-6p.m., Tuesday 2-6p.m., Wednesday 3-7p.m., Thursday 1-4p.m., Friday 1-4p.m. (Days and Times subject to change)
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Experienced artists, intermediate to advanced
Tuition: $225
Participant Size: 6 minimum, 12-15 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Dream it, make it. Come explore the world of making in a creative and collaborative environment! Our studio will provide a community of members that feed inspiration and support making. Maker Space Ceramics is designed for experienced artists and makers who have the independent skills necessary to bring their ideas to fruition. You will have access during Open Studio hours. After approval of your Maker Space request from the studio manager, you will be given an orientation on policies, equipment safety and clean-up to ensure success in our studios.
Please note that fees do not cover all materials. Materials must be purchased through the Ceramics Studio Manager. Any materials being brought in by students must have prior approval for use. Maker Space Ceramics is not available for production work due to limited resources. Class time accessibility is by teacher permission only. Equipment availability is dependent on studio needs. Participants are required to bring their own towels, aprons and tool kits. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided.
Prerequisites: Students must have taken at least two ceramics classes and have a positive reference from an Instructor. Students must be at an intermediate/advanced skill level and be self-sufficient. Students are selected based on skill level, safety, responsibility and project ideas.
To register for Maker Space, please contact Studio Manager, Dale Rawls or Program Manager, Barbara Rawls. Registration is contingent upon approval and space availability.
Spring 2021
- Abstract Mixed Media and Collage (March 29-June 7)
- Layers and Colors - Acrylics (April 2-June 4)
- Functional Pottery on the Wheel 1 (March 29-June 7)
- Hand and Wheel (April 2-June 4)
- Maker Space Ceramics (March 29-June 4)
Abstract Mixed Media and Collage (March 29-June 7)
10 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Ronna Fujisawa (Salty Water Art)
Dates: March 29-June 7 (10 classes, no class May 31)
Day and Time: Mondays, 1p.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning and intermediate students
Tuition: $375 for 10 classes
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, second floor
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Explore color, play with pattern, build up texture and add design elements with mixed media painting and collage. Using water-based paints, ink, and thrifted materials, this course will bring freedom and understanding to your creative practice. Whether you are a beginner or have worked in mixed media, this is for anyone who wants cultivate a nourishing creative painting practice and explore a range of mixed media techniques.
Materials explored: acrylic paint, watercolor, ink, pastels, pens, gold leaf, collage, stitching, and more. Taught by Ronna Fujisawa, MFA, Applied Craft and Design 2019 (OCAC/PNCA). She is a long-time watercolor painter and mixed media fiber artist and art educator.
Have questions? Please email Ronna Fujisawa.
Layers and Colors - Acrylics (April 2-June 4)
10 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: William Hernandez
Dates: April 2-June 4
Day and Time: Fridays, 10a.m.-1p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning and intermediate students
Tuition: $375 for 10 classes
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, second floor
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
This painting class is taught by renowned artist William Hernandez. He will introduce still life painting, composition and color, drawing exercises, figures and portraits and landscapes. Since moving to Portland in the early 2000s, he’s dedicated himself to introducing art to the wider community. He has been an artist-in-residence for the Milagros Theater, held workshops through the Portland Art Museum, and teaches painting classes for all ages, including for immigrant workers at VOZ Worker Rights Education Project in Portland. “I want students to learn to trust their own voices and be honest without worrying about making mistakes. I try to show them the ‘big picture’ of the amazing process of making art.”
Have questions? Please email William Hernandez.
Functional Pottery on the Wheel 1 (March 29-June 7)
10 Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL LaBelle
Dates: March 29-June 7 (10 classes, no class May 31)
Day and Time: Mondays, 6p.m.-9p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: For beginning students
Tuition: $325, Lab Fee: $100 (clay and glazes), 10 weeks
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
This class will highlight the basic tenets of function regarding utilitarian pottery, while covering the three basic shapes. Projects will include the mug, the bowl, and the plate. Basic glaze demonstration will include application and discussion. This course is geared toward beginners with little to no experience. Students are required to bring their own towels, tool kits and aprons. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided.
Have questions? Please contact WiL LaBelle.
Hand and Wheel (April 2-June 4)
Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.
10 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Dale Rawls
Dates: April 2-June 4
Day and Time: Fridays, 12 p.m.-3p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning and intermediate students
Tuition: $325, Lab Fee: $100 (clay and glazes), for 10 classes
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
A beginning level for students new to pottery and a review for returning potters. All levels welcomed. Handbuilding techniques will include; slab, coil and press-molds. Throwing techniques will include; basic throwing, trimming, and introduction to appropriate potter’s tools. Surface design will focus on slips, oxides, underglazes and stoneware glazes and application. No prior experience is necessary. Students are required to bring their own towels and tool kits and aprons. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided .
Have questions? Please email Dale Rawls.
Maker Space Ceramics (March 29-June 4)
10 Week Session, During Open Studio Hours
Instructor: No Instructor, must have Studio Manager approval for sign up
Dates: March 29-June 4
Day and Time: Monday 2p.m.-6p.m., Tuesday 1p.m.-5p.m., Wednesday 3p.m.-7p.m., Thursday 1p.m.-4p.m., Friday 9a.m.-12p.m. (Days and Times subject to change)
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Experienced artists, intermediate to advanced
Tuition: $350, Lab Fee: $25, for 10 weeks
Participant Size: 10 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Dream it, make it. Come explore the world of making in a creative and collaborative environment! Our studio will provide a community of members that feed inspiration and support making. Maker Space Ceramics is designed for experienced artists and makers who have the independent skills necessary to bring their ideas to fruition. You will have access during Open Studio hours. After approval of your Maker Space request from the studio manager, you will be given an orientation on policies, equipment safety and clean-up to ensure success in our studios.
Please note that fees do not cover all materials. Materials must be purchased through the Ceramics Studio Manager. Any materials being brought in by students must have prior approval for use. Maker Space Ceramics is not available for production work due to limited resources. Class time accessibility is by teacher permission only. Equipment availability is dependent on studio needs. Participants are required to bring their own towels, aprons and tool kits. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided.
Prerequisites: Students must have taken at least two ceramics classes and have a positive reference from an Instructor. Students must be at an intermediate/advanced skill level and be self-sufficient. Students are selected based on skill level, safety, responsibility and project ideas.
To register for Maker Space, please contact Studio Manager, Dale Rawls or Program Manager, Barbara Rawls. Registration is contingent upon approval and space availability.
Winter 2021
- Magical Watercolor Basics (January 6-March 10)
- Layers and Colors - Acrylics (January 8-March 12)
- Functional Pottery on the Wheel 1 (January 4-March 8)
- Hand and Wheel (January 8- March 12)
- Maker Space Ceramics (January 4-March 12)
Magical Watercolor Basics (January 6-March 10)
10 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Ronna Fujisawa (Salty Water Art)
Dates: January 6-March 10
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 1p.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning and intermediate students
Tuition: $375 for 10 classes
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, second floor
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Watercolor painting can be a wonderful adventure. Explore the properties of this unique medium and learn how to paint the landscape, plein air, botanicals, and birds. With an emphasis on loose, fluid, and intuitive style, this class offers skills for beginners and intermediate watercolor enthusiasts. These classes are taught by Ronna Fujisawa, a MFA graduate of OCAC: Applied Craft and Design. A long-time watercolor painter and mixed media fiber artist and art educator.
Have questions? Please email Ronna Fujisawa.
Layers and Colors - Acrylics (January 8-March 12)
10 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: William Hernandez
Dates: January 8-March 12
Day and Time: Fridays, 10a.m.-1p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning and intermediate students
Tuition: $375 for 10 classes
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, second floor
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
This painting class is taught by renowned artist William Hernandez. He will introduce still life painting, composition and color, drawing exercises, figures and portraits and landscapes. Since moving to Portland in the early 2000s, he’s dedicated himself to introducing art to the wider community. He has been an artist-in-residence for the Milagros Theater, held workshops through the Portland Art Museum, and teaches painting classes for all ages, including for immigrant workers at VOZ Worker Rights Education Project in Portland. “I want students to learn to trust their own voices and be honest without worrying about making mistakes. I try to show them the ‘big picture’ of the amazing process of making art.”
Have questions? Please email William Hernandez.
Functional Pottery on the Wheel 1 (January 4-March 8)
Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.
10 Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL LaBelle
Dates: January 4-March 8
Day and Time: Mondays, 6p.m.-9p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: For beginning students
Tuition: $325, Lab Fee: $100 (clay and glazes), 10 weeks
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
This class will highlight the basic tenets of function regarding utilitarian pottery, while covering the three basic shapes. Projects will include the mug, the bowl, and the plate. Basic glaze demonstration will include application and discussion. This course is geared toward beginners with little to no experience.
Students are required to bring their own towels and tool kits. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided.
This class is taught by WiL LaBelle who taught pottery at OCAC from 2013-2019. He has a BFA from Franklin Pierce College in Graphic Design Illustration, Sculpture and Pottery. Have questions? Please contact WiL LaBelle.
Hand and Wheel (January 8- March 12)
Class is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.
10 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Dale Rawls
Dates: January 8-March 12
Day and Time: Fridays, 9a.m.-12p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning and intermediate students
Tuition: $325, Lab Fee: $100 (clay and glazes), for 10 classes
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
A beginning level for students new to pottery and a review for returning potters. All levels welcomed. Handbuilding techniques will include; slab, coil and press-molds. Throwing techniques will include; basic throwing, trimming, and introduction to appropriate potter’s tools. Surface design will focus on slips, oxides, underglazes and stoneware glazes and application. No prior experience is necessary. (Students are required to bring their own towels and tool kits and aprons. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided).
This class is taught by Dale Rawls, a NW artist who has taught ceramics and visual arts at Catlin Gabel School for 30 years. Have questions? Please email Dale Rawls.
Maker Space Ceramics (January 4-March 12)
10 Week Session, During Open Studio Hours
Instructor: No Instructor, must have Studio Manager approval for sign up
Dates: January 4-March 12
Day and Time: Monday 2p.m.-6p.m.,Tuesday 9a.m.-1p.m., Wednesday 3p.m.-7p.m., Thursday 9a.m.-12p.m., Friday 12p.m.-3p.m. (Days and Times subject to change)
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Experienced artists, intermediate to advanced
Tuition: $350, Lab Fee: $25, for 10 weeks
Participant Size: 10 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Dream it, make it. Come explore the world of making in a creative and collaborative environment! Our studio will provide a community of members that feed inspiration and support making. Maker Space Ceramics is designed for experienced artists and makers who have the independent skills necessary to bring their ideas to fruition. You will have access during Open Studio hours. After approval of your Maker Space request from the studio manager, you will be given an orientation on policies, equipment safety and clean-up to ensure success in our studios.
Please note that fees do not cover all materials. Materials must be purchased through the Ceramics Studio Manager. Any materials being brought in by students must have prior approval for use. Maker Space Ceramics is not available for production work due to limited resources. Class time accessibility is by teacher permission only. Equipment availability is dependent on studio needs. (Participants are required to bring their own towels, aprons and tool kits. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided).
Prerequisites: Students must have taken at least two ceramics classes and have a positive reference from an Instructor. Students must be at an intermediate/advanced skill level and be self-sufficient. Students are selected based on skill level, safety, responsibility and project ideas.
To register for Maker Space, please contact Studio Manager, Dale Rawls or Program Manager, Barbara Rawls. Registration is contingent upon approval and space availability.
Fall 2020
- Magical Watercolor Basics (September 9-October 28)
- Hand and Wheel (September 11-November 13)
- Maker Space Ceramics (September 11-November 16)
- Functional Pottery on the Wheel 1 (September 14-November 16)
Magical Watercolor Basics (September 9-October 28)
8 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Ronna Fujisawa (Salty Water Art)
Dates: September 9-October 28
Day and Time: Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning through advanced students
Tuition: $300 for 8 classes
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, second floor
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Watercolor painting can be a wonderful adventure! Explore the properties of this unique medium and learn how to paint expressively with lessons taught by MFA graduate of OCAC, Ronna Fujisawa, a longtime watercolor artist of plein air landscapes and birds. She emphasizes loose, fluid and intuitive styles of painting of landscapes, botanicals, birds and more. A supply list will be sent upon registration.
Have questions? Please email Ronna Fujisawa.
Hand and Wheel (September 11-November 13)
Hand and Wheel is now full. Not accepting any additional registrations.
10 Week Class, 3 hour Hands-On
Instructor: Dale Rawls
Dates: September 11-November 13
Day and Time: Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Beginning and intermediate students
Tuition: $325, Lab Fee: $100 (clay and glazes), for 10 classes
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
A beginning level for students new to pottery and a review for returning potters. All levels welcomed. Handbuilding techniques will include; slab, coil and press-molds. Throwing techniques will include; basic throwing, trimming, and introduction to appropriate potter’s tools. Surface design will focus on slips, oxides, underglazes and stoneware glazes and application. No prior experience is necessary. (Students are required to bring their own towels and tool kits and aprons. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided).
Open Studio Hours Available for Students enrolled in Hand and Wheel:
Days and Times: Monday 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Friday 12 p.m.-3 p.m., please contact Barb Rawls for Open Studio sign-up, rawlsb@catlin.edu.
This class is taught by Dale Rawls, a NW artist who has taught ceramics and visual arts at Catlin Gabel School for 30 years. Have questions? Please email Dale Rawls.
Maker Space Ceramics (September 11-November 16)
Maker Space Ceramics is now full. Not accepting any additional requests.
10 Week Session, During Open Studio Hours
Instructor: No Instructor, must have Studio Manager approval for sign up
Dates: September 11-November 16
Day and Time: Monday 3 p.m.-6 p.m.,Tuesday 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Friday 12 p.m.-3 p.m. (Days and Times subject to change)
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: Experienced artists, intermediate to advanced
Tuition: $310, Lab Fee: $25, for 10 weeks
Participant Size: 8 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, Oregon (previously OCAC)
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Dream it, make it. Come explore the world of making in a creative and collaborative environment! Our studio will provide a community of members that feed inspiration and support making. Maker Space Ceramics is designed for experienced artists and makers who have the independent skills necessary to bring their ideas to fruition. You will have access during Open Studio hours and select equipment, following all policies and procedures required for the studio. After approval of your Maker Space request from the studio, you will be given an orientation on policies, equipment safety and clean-up to ensure success in our studios.
Please note that fees do not cover all materials. Materials must be purchased through the Ceramics Studio Manager. Any materials being brought in by students must have prior approval for use. Maker Space Ceramics is not available for production work due to limited resources. Class time accessibility is by teacher permission only. Equipment availability is dependent on studio needs. Participants are required to bring their own towels, aprons and tool kits. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided.
Prerequisites: Students must have taken at least two ceramics classes and have a positive reference from an Instructor. Students must be at an intermediate/advanced skill level and be self-sufficient. Students are selected based on skill level, safety, responsibility and project ideas.
To register for Maker Space, please contact Studio Manager, Barbara Rawls. Registration is contingent upon approval and space availability.
Functional Pottery on the Wheel 1 (September 14-November 16)
10 Week Class, 3 Hour Hands-On
Instructor: WiL LaBelle
Dates: September 14-November 16
Day and Time: Mondays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: For beginning students
Tuition: $325, Lab Fee: $100 (clay and glazes), 10 weeks
Class Size: 6 minimum, 12 maximum
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Building
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
This class will highlight the basic tenets of function regarding utilitarian pottery, while covering the three basic shapes. Projects will include the mug, the bowl, and the plate. Basic glaze demonstration will include application and discussion. This course is geared toward beginners with little to no experience.
Students are required to bring their own towels and tool kits. Studio equipment such as wheels, buckets, bats, and shelf space will be provided.
Open Studio Hours Available for Students enrolled in Functional Pottery 1
Days and Times: Monday 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Friday 12 p.m.-3 p.m., please contact Barb Rawls for Open Studio sign-up, rawlsb@catlin.edu.
This class is taught by WiL LaBelle who taught pottery at OCAC from 2013-2019. He has a BFA from Franklin Pierce College in Graphic Design Illustration, Sculpture and Pottery. Have questions? Please contact WiL LaBelle.
Summer 2020
- Let’s Draw (JUNE 25)
- Handbuilding with Clay (June 26)
- Bird Art: Watercolor Painting- Cedar Waxwings (July 24)
- Bird Art: Watercolor Painting- Robins ( July 31)
- Bird Art: Watercolor Painting- Woodpeckers (August 7)
- Bird Art: Watercolor Painting- Ravens (August 14)
Let’s Draw (JUNE 25)
3 hour Hands-On Workshop
Instructors: Barbara Rawls and Dale Rawls
Date: Thursday, June 25, 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Tuition: $50
Class Size: 12 max
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, second floor
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
For beginning and intermediate students
A three hour hands-on workshop that introduces ways of seeing and drawing as a chance to discover your own visual language. We will work from still lifes, using different pencils, paper tablets, different drawing media, and some water-based washes.
Bring these materials to class (materials are readily available at Blick or Columbia Art Supply):
- 12"x 18", 80 lb. Drawing Pad
- (1) Prismacolor Ebony Jet Black Pencil 6325
- (1) Charcoal Pencil, 6-B, extra soft
- (1) Eraser
- (1) Soft Bristle Brush, or used watercolor brush, #6 or #8
- Pint size water container
Have questions? Please email Dale or Barbara Rawls.
Handbuilding with Clay (June 26)
3 hour Hands-On Workshop
Instructors: Barbara Rawls and Dale Rawls
Date: Friday, June 26, 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Tuition: $55
Class Size: 12 max
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Ceramics Studio
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
For beginning and intermediate students
A three hour hands-on workshop that introduces handbuilding techniques and a brief introduction with surface design that includes slips, stencils, and sgraffito techniques. Demonstrations will include coil and slab building, cylinders, slump molds, and boxes. We will present how to combine attachments, such as extruded parts and forms. Participants will then have the opportunity to practice the techniques.
For use during class, each participant will be provided with a clean set of individual tools for the day, apron, and clay.
Have questions? Please email Dale or Barbara Rawls.
Bird Art: Watercolor Painting- Cedar Waxwings (July 24)
3 hour Hands-On Workshop
Instructor: Ronna Fujisawa (Salty Water Art)
Date: Friday, July 24, 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: For beginning and intermediate students
Tuition: $50
Class Size: 9 max
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, second floor
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Birds are among us in our daily lives with their songs, bright colors and energy. In this workshop we will learn how to create watercolor paintings of local birds. Various techniques of drawing, watercolor painting, rendering, and surface design will be taught by Ronna Fujisawa, an avid bird lover, art educator, and multi-media artist with MFA in Applied Craft and Design (PNCA, OCAC).
This workshop will focus on cedar waxwings. The teacher will supply photocopies of birds as reference. Students are welcome to bring their own reference materials.
Have questions? Please email Ronna Fujisawa.
Supplies:
Bring what you already have and what you think you’ll need. Only buy what you think you’ll use again (available at Blick or other online art supply store)
- Sketching pencils (2B or softer)
- kneadable/white eraser
- Brushes- #2, #4, wash brush, cat tongue, dagger OR your favorite soft brushes
- Paper- 140lb loose watercolor paper 22"x30" (will work mostly on 11"x15" quarter sheets)
- Watercolor paint in tubes with palette or Prang Oval 16 colors
- Titanium white watercolor tube or gouache
- Painting rags (or paper towels)
- Gator board (something to support paper)
- Water pot (a yogurt container works)
- Scissors
- Tape (blue painters tape is great)
- Notebook or sketchbook where you can both sketch and take notes
- Tracing or carbon paper (will have extra for everyone to use)
Optional:
- Watercolor crayons
- Waterproof ink pen (or walnut ink, black or white india ink and pen points with holder)
- Gel pens (Uni-Ball Signo) in black, white, gold or silver
- Permanent black marking pen (Sharpie) extra fine and fine
- Acrylic matte medium for treating the surface of paper
- Hair dryer or hot air gun for quick drying (will have few to use)
Bird Art: Watercolor Painting- Robins ( July 31)
3 hour Hands-On Workshop
Instructor: Ronna Fujisawa (Salty Water Art)
Date: Friday, July 31, 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: For beginning and intermediate students
Tuition: $50
Class Size: 9 max
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, second floor
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Birds are among us in our daily lives with their songs, bright colors and energy. In this workshop we will learn how to create watercolor paintings of local birds. Various techniques of drawing, watercolor painting, rendering, and surface design will be taught by Ronna Fujisawa, an avid bird lover, art educator, and multi-media artist with MFA in Applied Craft and Design (PNCA, OCAC).
This workshop will focus on robins. The teacher will supply photocopies of birds as reference. Students are welcome to bring their own reference materials.
Have questions? Please email Ronna Fujisawa.
Supplies:
Bring what you already have and what you think you’ll need. Only buy what you think you’ll use again (available at Blick or other online art supply store)
- Sketching pencils (2B or softer)
- kneadable/white eraser
- Brushes- #2, #4, wash brush, cat tongue, dagger OR your favorite soft brushes
- Paper- 140lb loose watercolor paper 22"x30" (will work mostly on 11"x15" quarter sheets)
- Watercolor paint in tubes with palette or Prang Oval 16 colors
- Titanium white watercolor tube or gouache
- Painting rags (or paper towels)
- Gator board (something to support paper)
- Water pot (a yogurt container works)
- Scissors
- Tape (blue painters tape is great)
- Notebook or sketchbook where you can both sketch and take notes
- Tracing or carbon paper (will have extra for everyone to use)
Optional:
- Watercolor crayons
- Waterproof ink pen (or walnut ink, black or white india ink and pen points with holder)
- Gel pens (Uni-Ball Signo) in black, white, gold or silver
- Permanent black marking pen (Sharpie) extra fine and fine
- Acrylic matte medium for treating the surface of paper
- Hair dryer or hot air gun for quick drying (will have few to use)
Bird Art: Watercolor Painting- Woodpeckers (August 7)
3 hour Hands-On Workshop
Instructor: Ronna Fujisawa (Salty Water Art)
Date: Friday, August 7, 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: For beginning and intermediate students
Tuition: $50
Class Size: 9 max
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, second floor
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Birds are among us in our daily lives with their songs, bright colors and energy. In this workshop we will learn how to create watercolor paintings of local birds. Various techniques of drawing, watercolor painting, rendering, and surface design will be taught by Ronna Fujisawa, an avid bird lover, art educator, and multi-media artist with MFA in Applied Craft and Design (PNCA, OCAC).
This workshop will focus on woodpeckers. The teacher will supply photocopies of birds as reference. Students are welcome to bring their own reference materials.
Have questions? Please email Ronna Fujisawa.
Supplies:
Bring what you already have and what you think you’ll need. Only buy what you think you’ll use again (available at Blick or other online art supply store)
- Sketching pencils (2B or softer)
- kneadable/white eraser
- Brushes- #2, #4, wash brush, cat tongue, dagger OR your favorite soft brushes
- Paper- 140lb loose watercolor paper 22"x30" (will work mostly on 11"x15" quarter sheets)
- Watercolor paint in tubes with palette or Prang Oval 16 colors
- Titanium white watercolor tube or gouache
- Painting rags (or paper towels)
- Gator board (something to support paper)
- Water pot (a yogurt container works)
- Scissors
- Tape (blue painters tape is great)
- Notebook or sketchbook where you can both sketch and take notes
- Tracing or carbon paper (will have extra for everyone to use)
Optional:
- Watercolor crayons
- Waterproof ink pen (or walnut ink, black or white india ink and pen points with holder)
- Gel pens (Uni-Ball Signo) in black, white, gold or silver
- Permanent black marking pen (Sharpie) extra fine and fine
- Acrylic matte medium for treating the surface of paper
- Hair dryer or hot air gun for quick drying (will have few to use)
Bird Art: Watercolor Painting- Ravens (August 14)
3 hour Hands-On Workshop
Instructor: Ronna Fujisawa (Salty Water Art)
Date: Friday, August 14, 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 18 and Up
Skill Level: For beginning and intermediate students
Tuition: $50
Class Size: 9 max
Location: Catlin Gabel East Campus, Vollum Building, second floor
COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own mask.
Birds are among us in our daily lives with their songs, bright colors and energy. In this workshop we will learn how to create watercolor paintings of local birds. Various techniques of drawing, watercolor painting, rendering, and surface design will be taught by Ronna Fujisawa, an avid bird lover, art educator, and multi-media artist with MFA in Applied Craft and Design (PNCA, OCAC).
This workshop will focus on ravens. The teacher will supply photocopies of birds as reference. Students are welcome to bring their own reference materials.
Have questions? Please email Ronna Fujisawa.
Supplies:
Bring what you already have and what you think you’ll need. Only buy what you think you’ll use again (available at Blick or other online art supply store)
- Sketching pencils (2B or softer)
- kneadable/white eraser
- Brushes- #2, #4, wash brush, cat tongue, dagger OR your favorite soft brushes
- Paper- 140lb loose watercolor paper 22"x30" (will work mostly on 11"x15" quarter sheets)
- Watercolor paint in tubes with palette or Prang Oval 16 colors
- Titanium white watercolor tube or gouache
- Painting rags (or paper towels)
- Gator board (something to support paper)
- Water pot (a yogurt container works)
- Scissors
- Tape (blue painters tape is great)
- Notebook or sketchbook where you can both sketch and take notes
- Tracing or carbon paper (will have extra for everyone to use)
Optional:
- Watercolor crayons
- Waterproof ink pen (or walnut ink, black or white india ink and pen points with holder)
- Gel pens (Uni-Ball Signo) in black, white, gold or silver
- Permanent black marking pen (Sharpie) extra fine and fine
- Acrylic matte medium for treating the surface of paper
- Hair dryer or hot air gun for quick drying (will have few to use)
