Instructor: Carolyn Parker
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Biography: Carolyn Parker, an instructor for the Health and Human Performance Department at COCC since 2016, teaching the Yoga and Pilates programs for HHPA, is also a dedicated art teacher. She teaches art for adults and youth in the Community Education program at COCC. A graduate of the University of Washington and a lifelong student of the Arts, attending school abroad in New Zealand and now working toward a new notch on her belt, at COCC, by obtaining a Certificate in Digital Illustration. At COCC continuing education, she leads adults in multi-week courses including Figure Drawing and Coloring with Copic Markers, in addition to providing fun and learning for youth in art camps including, Manga Drawing and Stop Motion Animation. 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 exercise. |
Classes by this instructor
Coloring with Copic Markers: Full Series
Learn to use Japanese copic markers! Learn basic skills in the first workshop, then expand your creativity and techniques in week two. Students can for the weekly stand-alone sessions, or register for the two week series at a discounted rate. Materials are required for this course. You can view this information in the "Bulletin" section of the online course listing or on your e-mail Confirmation Letter sent after registration. You can also request by e-mail at ceinfo@cocc.edu.
May 10-17, 2025 | 1:30pm-4:30pm | Bend
Coloring with Copic Markers: Level 1
Learn to use Japanese copic markers! This class is an introduction to alcohol-based copic markers and how they blend to create beautiful color artwork. You will learn what copic markers are, what the letters and numbers on the markers mean, and how copic markers are different from other kinds of markers. You will also get plenty of hands-on time to practice copic art techniques like blending, shading and layering, using multiliners, and drawing on different kinds of paper. During class, you will create a piece of copic artwork using what you have learned. Materials are required for this course. You can view this information in the "Bulletin" section of the online course listing or on your e-mail Confirmation Letter sent after registration. You can also request by e-mail at ceinfo@cocc.edu.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 1:30pm-4:30pm | Bend
Coloring with Copic Markers: Level 2
Expand your skills and take your Copic coloring to the next level! This class is an extension of the level 1 class. Create beautiful artwork, with plenty of hands-on time to practice Copic art techniques like blending, shading and layering, using multiliners, and drawing on different kinds of paper. During class, you will create a piece of Copic artwork using what you have learned. Expand your creativity with alcohol-based Japanese Copic markers. Materials are required for this course. You can view this information in the "Bulletin" section of the online course listing or on your e-mail Confirmation Letter sent after registration. You can also request by e-mail at ceinfo@cocc.edu.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 1:30pm-4:30pm | Bend
Figure Drawing Open Lab
Be part of a community of beginning and professional artists as you practice drawing/painting the human figure. This course offers a structured studio environment with nude and clothed models.
April 4, 2025 to May 16, 2025 | 4:15pm-6:15pm | Bend