Course Description: 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.

There are required materials for this class. You can view this information in the "Additional Course Information" section of the online course listing or in your e-mail confirmation letter sent after registration. You can also request by email at ceinfo@cocc.edu.

Course Resources
Example of a sketching kit that contains the pencils, eraser, Micron pen, and pencil sharpener required to bring to the class : You can buy these items separately, too.

Course Details: (seats remaining)

Schedule:

Every day, starting on 05/31/26 and ending on 05/31/26

Times:

09:00am-12:00pm PDT

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Price:

Class Price : $79.00

Additional Course Information

Please bring the following supplies to class. Required materials are available at the COCC Bookstore and other stores that sell art supplies.

- Sketch book of your choice
- Set of graphite pencils (i.e.; a basic Faber Castel graphite pencil set - or bring 2H, HB, 2B, and/or 6B pencils)
- Kneaded eraser

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Carolyn Parker

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.

Facility Detail

COCC Boyle Education Center

BEC 0152

2600 NW College Way

Bend, OR 97703

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.