Classes
2026 SITKA Workshop: The Way of the Water
"The Way of the Water" A two-day workshop on September 8 - 9, 2026 Sitka Center for Art & Ecology, Otis, Oregon Explore the threshold of sand and sea at the nearby Salmon River Estuary and create an accordion-style journal that celebrates the essential element of...
April 2026: Nature’s Colors – Watercolor Basics for Nature Journaling
In-Person class at the Hoyt Arboretum Library Friday afternoons in April, 1:30 - 3:30 PM April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026 In this series of very beginner-friendly classes, students will learn the basics of mixing and painting with watercolor paints in popular colors for...
FEB-MARCH 2026: Mindful Nature Drawing & Watercolor ZOOM Class
NEXT SESSION STARTS IN FEBRUARY 2026 Tuesday mornings, 10:00 - 11:15 AM PST on Zoom Six sessions February 24 - March 31, 2026 Cost: $65 Recordings only option: $40 All sessions are recorded for the option of viewing later Simplicity, observation and creativity come...
APRIL 2026: The Art of Seeing
Join me on Monday afternoons in April at Lake Oswego Parks and Rec to connect with nature through watercolor journaling and drawing inspired by the Spring season. Some sessions will be held outdoors. Beginners encouraged; materials provided. Dates & Time: 1–3 p.m....
SPRING 2026 Classes at the Walter’s Cultural Arts Center
Spring 2026 - Registration opens Wednesday, December 10 I teach beginner level watercolor classes and nature journaling at the Walter's Cultural Arts Center in downtown Hillsboro. Spring classes will begin in April 2026. Check their website for complete details and...
Supply List: Mindful Nature Drawing
Suggested supplies for my Nature Drawing & Watercolor classes. A sketchbook or spiral-bound pad of drawing or mixed-media paper. My favorite is the Canson Mix Media 98 lb sketchbook measuring 9 x 12 inches (above). I also like the Canson Drawing Pad of 24...
October 2025: Mindful Nature Drawing & Watercolor ZOOM Class
Fall Session: October 14 - November 18 (6 weeks) Tuesday mornings on Zoom 10:00 - 11:15 AM PST Cost: $65 Recordings only option: $40 Simplicity, observation and creativity come together in this series of weekly drawing and painting classes inspired by...
Nature Journaling at Hoyt Arboretum – July 2025
Monday afternoons in July at Hoyt Arboretum July 7, 14, 21, 28 1:00 - 3:00 PM Nature connection and creative expression meet in these weekly Nature Journaling experiences led by artist Elizabeth Higgins, in-person and outdoors. With prompts and gentle guidance,...
Nature Journaling at Buxton Trestle – August 2025
Half-day nature journaling experience at the Banks-Vernonia State Trail Sunday, August 24, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Join me in Buxton, Oregon 30 minutes west of Portland to connect to nearby nature and other people who love to be outside and create in a nature journal. ...
May 2025: Watercolor Class – Four Women Artists (ZOOM)
4 Women Artists: Weekly Watercolor Class on Zoom Tuesdays, 10 - 11:30 AM PST May 6, 13, 20, 27 4 sessions $80 for live class plus recordings $40 to receive only the recordings Paint with me on Tuesday mornings in May and learn about 4 significant women artists of...
You can also take classes with Elizabeth at:
Ongoing classes are available to the community, and may be tailored to each specific organization where they are hosted. To see what classes are being offered and to sign up for a class through any of the three organizations below click on the logo to be redirected to the organizations website.
