Classes
August 2026 SITKA Workshop: Time in the Forest
"Time in the Forest: Watercolor Journaling as Nature Connection" A two-day workshop on August 10 - 11, 2026 Sitka Center for Art & Ecology on the Oregon Coast Nature connection, creativity and mindfulness come together in the practice of nature journaling in this...
August 2026 – Buxton Trestle 3rd Annual Nature Connection Celebration
A half-day nature journaling experience at the Banks-Vernonia State Trail Sunday, August 23, 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. ...
FALL 2026 Mindful Nature Drawing with Watercolor – ZOOM Class
FALL 2026 STARTS ON SEPTEMBER 15 Tuesday mornings, 10:00 - 11:15 AM PST on Zoom Six sessions September 15 - October 20, 2026 Cost: $75 Recordings only option: $40 All sessions are recorded for the option of viewing later Simplicity, observation and creativity come...
FALL 2026 – Watercolor Explorations ZOOM Class
Watercolor Explorations Friday mornings on Zoom 10:00 - 11:30 AM PST Fall 2026 Session: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, & 11/20 (5 sessions) $90 Recordings only option: $40 These classes will help you show up to paint each week and develop a habit to hopefully keep...
September 2026 SITKA Workshop: The Way of the Water (FULL)
"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...
FALL 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,...
Art Business Coaching
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...
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.
