Classes
Tuesdays in May 2023, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
May 2, 9, 16, and 23
Hoyt Arboretum is home to a global collection of over 2,200 species of trees from all around the world. Join Elizabeth on the trails each week to visit many of these species as you explore their unique textures and colors. Close examination of bark, cones, seeds, fruit and leaves will bring new and exciting challenges to your art practice each week. Bring your love of learning and creativity; no previous nature drawing experience is required.
Learn more and register here:
https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/nature-journaling-05-02-23/
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Watercolor Explorations: Virtual Classes
Friday mornings on Zoom 10:00 – 11:30 AM PST
April Session: 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 & 4/28 (4 sessions) $70
Basic watercolor skills required. In these weekly classes, Elizabeth will demonstrate various watercolor techniques and talk about color and design, while mapping out an exercise for participants to finish after class at their own pace. Students will have access to a Flickr photo-sharing group that will allow them to post images of their work and receive comments and feedback from Elizabeth and other students. $70 includes all 4 live sessions, all recordings, and access to the Flickr sharing album. RECORDINGS ONLY OPTION: $40 includes access to all 4 class recordings, without the Flickr sharing option. Class size for LIVE sessions is limited to 16 participants.
Please contact Elizabeth to register and ask any questions: e.m.higgins@comcast.net
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Winter – Spring 2023: In person classes on Wednesday evenings
I will be teaching beginning and intermediate level watercolor classes Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Walter’s Cultural Arts Center in downtown Hillsboro. Check their website for complete details and registration.
Watercolor for the Very Beginner, February 1 – March 1, 2023
Watercolor Explorations, March 8 – April 5, 2023
Watercolor: Next Steps, April 12 – May 10, 2023
Walter’s Cultural Arts Center Classes
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Personalized 4 – 6 session plans for artists seeking guidance, resources, accountability and support in developing their art-making or other creative career. Available in-person or virtually on Zoom. Contact Elizabeth for more information and to schedule at e.m.higgins@comcast.net
4 hourly sessions: $240
6 hourly sessions: $350
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Gather your friends wherever they may be and connect via ZOOM to have fun creating together, while apart! Elizabeth can design a custom event for your family members, group of friends, or kids’ birthday celebration. Choose from painting, nature journaling, collaging, and/or drawing. Elizabeth will set your group up on a Zoom meeting, provide you with a basic list of necessary supplies, and guide you through an interactive art experience suitable for all ages and skill levels. Rates start at $85 for an hour-long activity for up to eight people. Contact Elizabeth at e.m.higgins@comcast.net to bounce ideas and get further information.

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In-person private lessons are available at my downtown Hillsboro studio and classroom, conveniently located in the heart of the Cultural Arts District on 2nd and Main. The cost for 90 minutes of private instruction for one person is $75. Contact Elizabeth at e.m.higgins@comcast.net to schedule one or more lessons to fit your needs.