Instructor: Bill Lewis

Bill Lewis
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


Have fun learning how to draw, even if you think you can't. This class shows you techniques to develop skills using geometric shapes which are then softened and rounded to draw anything. Beginning drawing is the basis for all fine art because it teaches you how to see objects in a different way. You will do a technique sheet and a finished drawing. Beginning Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series together, or register for any of the single sessions.
Friday, May 3, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Madras
Building on the information in Beginning Drawing 1, you will explore the importance of value (shading) which provides depth and perspective on a two-dimensional surface. Value is one of the main elements in drawing and painting, and adding charcoal makes it exciting. The projects include a pencil drawing and a charcoal drawing. Beginning Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series together, or register for any of the single sessions.
Friday, May 10, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 1:30pm-5:00pm | Madras
In session three of Beginning Drawing, you will investigate the advanced drawing techniques of pencil, ink, and charcoal. Bring a black and white photo of something you would like to draw that is approximately 8 by 10 inches. Beginning Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series together, or register for any of the single sessions.
Friday, May 17, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Have fun learning how to draw, even if you think you can't. This class shows you techniques to develop skills using geometric shapes which are then softened and rounded to draw anything. Beginning drawing is the basis for all fine art because it teaches you how to see objects in a different way. You will do a technique sheet and a finished drawing. Beginning Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series together, or register for any of the single sessions.
May 3-17, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Madras
Learn design techniques through the medium of calligraphy, and tri-tangles. Learn the basics of the beautiful art of elegant calligraphy writing, by exploring the differences in letter styles and numbers, proper spacing, and arrangement of words. Second session, you will create a masterpiece with using fun, stress-free way to create beautiful art. Using tri-tangles, dots, lines, curves, orbs, and many other shapes, you personalize patterns within a specific form to create delightful, artistic surprises. No experience is required except an open mind and the desire to have fun. Take the series of two, or register for either of the single sessions. No experience necessary.
April 19-26, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Learn the basics of the beautiful art of elegant writing. You will explore the differences in letter styles and numbers, proper spacing, and arrangement of words. Have fun creating personalized items for friends and family. This is a great class for the DIY person. Bring a quote, song lyric, or a short poem to create your work of art. Materials are provided. No experience is necessary.
Friday, April 19, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Create a masterpiece by using a fun, stress-free way to create beautiful art. Using tri-tangles, dots, lines, curves, orbs, and many other shapes, you personalize patterns within a specific form to create delightful, artistic surprises. First, you will experiment with a three-by-five paper tile using patterns or doodles. Your second tangle will be larger in a shape you choose provided from templates which include animals, buildings, shapes, and scenery. This relaxing technique will change a simple shape into an intricate and amazing piece of unique art. No experience is required. All materials are supplied.
Friday, April 26, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
It's fun and easy to learn two-point perspective with this step-by-step method. Perspective gives objects like houses, barns, office building, fences, etc. the appearance of going back in space in two directions which give depth and distance. A pencil is used for this technique which adds realism to your projects. This also teaches the use of measuring exact proportions. Perspective Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series of three, or register for any of the single sessions.
Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
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. Take the series of three, or register for any of the single sessions.
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
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. Take the series of three, or register for any of the single sessions.
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
It's fun and easy to learn one and two-point perspective drawing with this step-by-step method. Perspective gives objects like houses, barns, office building, fences, etc. the appearance of going back in space in two directions which give depth and distance. A pencil is used for this technique which adds realism to your projects. This also teaches the use of measuring exact proportions. Perspective Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series of three, or register for any of the single sessions.
April 27, 2024 to May 11, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Visual Arts Youth Camp
In this youth camp, students will experience four different visual arts media with lifelong art educator, Bill Lewis. Students will work in watercolor, soft pastel, drawing, and crafting and complete fun, easy, hands-on projects daily. No prior experience with art necessary. Join us for this fun-filled and interactive camp! For students aged 10-15.
July 15-18, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Redmond
July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Madras
August 12-15, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Prineville
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 instruction. All materials are provided. Watercolor series builds on techniques and experience. Take the series of three, or register for any of the single sessions.
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Prineville
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 instruction.
Friday, July 19, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Redmond
Friday, August 2, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Madras
Friday, August 16, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Prineville
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. All materials are provided. Watercolor Simplified Series should be taken in order. All materials are provided. Watercolor series builds on techniques and experience. Take the series of three, or register for any of the single sessions.
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 1:30pm-5:00pm | Prineville
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 8 by 10, 9 by 12, or 11 by 15 inches. All materials are provided. Watercolor Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series together, or register for any of the single sessions.
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Learn the simplicity and the joy of watercolor for all levels of experience. Discover simple techniques to create small paintings with the use of ink to accent and define shapes. These techniques are easy and fun with step-by-step instruction. All materials are provided. Watercolor Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series together, or register for any of the single sessions.
April 6-20, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Bend
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 9:00am-5:00pm | Prineville