Description

This is primarily an exploratory drawing workshop, using the TREE as our subject matter. Each participant will immerse themselves in nature, selecting a grouping of trees, a single tree, or specific tree parts as their focus. Using diverse drawing materials and techniques, you’ll document your observations and emotions evoked by the tree’s presence. We’ll explore historical and contemporary representations of trees by artists, gaining inspiration. Ample time will be given to work and explore. The instructor offers tailored entry points to the process, fostering growth. Embrace exploration and play as you deepen your expressive potential in communion with the natural world.

About the Instructor

Bonnie has been an artist all her life, she holds a BFA from The Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from Portland State University

Bonnie has been an artist all her life, she holds a BFA from The Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from Portland State University. She works in a wide variety of materials and processes and runs Paisley Studios in Portland, OR a community studio providing grounding support to artists of all levels through classes and affordable memberships for womxn artists.

Learn More
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Materials List

You will need to bring:

9×12 inch spiral bound sketchbook of decent quality drawing paper (Strathmore, Canson, Bee Paper Co.)
Pencil or pen for writing
All students should prepare to spend time drawing outside.
If the student cannot stand or sit on the ground for a period of time, some sort of travel camp chair is useful.
Dress in layers for inclement weather and bring desired outdoor items such as a sun hat, bug spray, walking shoes, etc.
If a student has prior experience and is very fond of certain types of drawing materials, they are encouraged to bring them.

Provided by instructors:

Variety of Large paper and a wide array of wet and dry drawing materials