Instructor: Bill Lewis
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Biography: Bill Lewis is a professional artist and retired art instructor with over forty years of experience in the public and community education systems in Oregon and Washington. He teaches drawing, watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, abstract, non-objective painting, design as well as craft classes in metal tooling, stained glass, mixed-media collage, print-making, leather tooling, jewelry, macramé, ceramics, and sculpture. In addition to his classes for COCC, he also teaches at several retirement facilities in Bend and provides private instruction. |
Classes by this instructor
Calligraphy Simplified 1
This introductory class explores a brief history of calligraphy, essential tools of pen, ink, and paper. The focus is on learning one classic style, guiding you through each stroke. Practice time ensures you'll gain confidence and skill, setting a strong foundation for your calligraphy journey.
Friday, September 26, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Madras
Drawing: Perspective Simplified 2
It is better to learn one-point perspective after taking Perspective Simplified 1 because it makes the concepts easier to understand. This technique relies more on horizontals, verticals, and different points of view. All skill levels are welcome. Pencil or ink techniques will add to the interest of your two finished projects. All skill levels are welcome. All materials are provided. Perspective Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required.
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Redmond
Drawing: Perspective Simplified 3
This exciting class teaches you how to put one-point and two-point perspective into one finished drawing using pencil, ink, or colored pencils. Subjects you choose can be outdoor buildings and landscape, cityscapes, or interior rooms. Perspective Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required.
Friday, November 21, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Redmond
Visual Arts Youth Camp

August 18-21, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
Watercolor Simplified 1
Learn the simplicity and the joy of watercolor for all levels of experience. Discover simple techniques to create three small paintings with the use of ink to accent and define shapes. These techniques are easy and fun with step-by-step instructions. All materials are provided. The Watercolor Simplified courses build on technique and experience. It is recommended that the courses be taken in order, but it is not required.
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Redmond
Friday, October 3, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Madras
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Prineville
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Redmond
Friday, October 3, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Madras
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Prineville
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Redmond
Watercolor Simplified 2
Discover more watercolor techniques in the second class to create texture and depth in your paintings using salt, plastic wrap, spray bottles, and masking fluid. No experience is required for the two projects. Watercolor Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required.
Friday, October 17, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Redmond
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Redmond
Watercolor Simplified 3
Using the techniques learned in Watercolor Simplified I and 2, you will discover how value and blending are key elements in giving depth and volume to a finished painting. Students will complete a painting 8x10, 9x12, or 11x15 inches. All materials are provided. The Watercolor Simplified courses build on technique and experience. It is recommended that the courses be taken in order, but it is not required.
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 9:00am-4:30pm PST | Redmond
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 9:00am-4:30pm PST | Redmond