Instructor: Carolyn Parker

Biography: Carolyn Parker is a dedicated art teacher who teaches adult and youth art classes with Community Education, as well as with degree-seeking students at COCC. A graduate of the University of Washington and a lifelong student of the Arts, Carolyn also attended school in New Zealand and obtained a Certificate in Digital Illustration from COCC. She is involved in the greater Central Oregon community and uses the beautiful backdrop of the High Desert for her professional and personal adventures in art and her other love: exercise. Carolyn is also an instructor of Yoga and Pilates!

Classes by this instructor

Drawing: Beginning Charcoal Foundations

Explore the bold, expressive world of charcoal drawing in this beginner-friendly course. Learn the fundamentals of working with charcoal as you experiment with the tools, techniques, and concepts needed to create expressive, dynamic work. No prior charcoal experience is necessary, just a willingness to experiment and explore. All materials are provided and students will leave the class with their own starter kit of charcoal materials to continue to work with at home.
February 6-7, 2027 | 9:00am-11:30am PST | Bend

Drawing: Sketching Central Oregon Trees

Central Oregon is surrounded by natural beauty including a variety of trees common in the High Desert. From towering Ponderosa pines and aromatic Junipers to beautiful quaking Aspen, there's loads to observe and capture in our own backyard. This class focuses on shape, texture, foliage and creating depth through light and shadow, and is appropriate for the beginning sketcher, or those looking to add to their existing skillset. All materials are provided and students will leave the class with their own starter kit of sketching materials to continue to work with at home.
Saturday, March 13, 2027 | 9:00am-12:00pm PST | Bend

Drawing: Sketching Wildflowers of Oregon

Nature has already done the designing. We will simply learn how to draw it in Sketching Wildflowers of Oregon! Designed for curious beginners and those who may have some drawing experience but want to learn about botanical structure, this class will help students understand the details that give each wildflower its distinct personality. All materials are provided, and students will leave the class with their own starter kit of sketching materials to continue to work with at home.
Sunday, March 14, 2027 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

Drawing: Feathered Forms: Sketching Birds

Feathered Forms is a hands-on drawing class designed to demystify the complex shapes of avian subjects. You'll learn to look beyond the intricate details of feathers and focus on the fundamental proportions, posture and underlying structure that give birds their unique character.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 5:30pm-8:30pm PST | Bend