With its roots in traditional woodcut, scratchboard is an accessible etching technique where ink is applied to clay-board and then scraped away to form interesting textures creating images with depth and striking contrast. Join James Adams and Layor Art and Supply in an exploration of this unique art form in an introductory class. Start by learning how to create a variety of textures using different tools then sketch out and begin a scratchboard piece of your own.

Thursday, October 28th 
5:00pm -6:30pm
 

Our Field Sketching class meets and explores a new and unique Central Oregon location at every meeting. All locations are within an hour’s drive of Downtown Bend. Each class begins with exploration and discussion of the location’s history and natural history. We will then discuss and demo (time permitting) key techniques to further study landscape features present (i.e., rivers, mountains, trees, rocks, clouds).  Supplies for field sketching are included, but you are welcome to bring your own field sketching/plein air painting supplies if you’d like. Suitable for adults 18 and older. 

Take your art to the street. We will begin our Urban Sketching class with an introduction to the supplies you will be using as well as a few techniques to utilize while out exploring urban subjects. Next, we will venture out into the Downtown Bend area and spend some time exploring the life of our lovely cityscape through art. We will meet at a predetermined location and debrief our experiences, lessons learned and share our work. The class has a focus on watercolor, along with pen & ink and graphite. Suitable for adults 18 and older. 

Is it watercolor, acrylic, oil….? This often-overlooked medium is a perfect complement to acrylic, oil and watercolor artists alike. Opaque in nature like oil/acrylic, yet water-soluble like watercolor, this dynamic and freeing medium is a great tool to have in your artistic toolbox. This class will focus on introducing the medium, with time spent conducting studies. You will also have the opportunity to begin a more finished piece that you can take with you and complete as you continue to explore this exciting and rich medium. Class is suitable for adults and children accompanied by adults. 

Tuesday, October 12th
5:00pm -7:00pm

Thursday, November 11th
5:00pm -7:00pm

Thursday, December 9th
5:00pm -7:00pm

In this two-part class, we will be learning all about block printing from its long and rich history to the techniques employed. In our first meeting, we will discuss the process of carving the blocks, tools used and how to use them. In our second meeting, we will focus on the printing process. Our goal at the end of our second session will be to have a firm understanding of this ancient medium, the skills to continue the journey on your own and a block print designed, carved and printed by you. 

Monday, October 11th &
Monday, October 25th
8:30am -10:00am

Class Session is 1.5 Hours.
$40.00 per person.
In-person instruction at Layor Art+Supply

All supplies for this class are provided.

Class Session is 1.5 Hours.
$40.00 per person.
In-person instruction at Layor Art+Supply

All supplies for this class are provided.

Wild About Clayboard

Join Sondra Holtzman in exploring the ultimate mixed media panel, Clayboard! Go wild with various mixed media techniques that can be used on this unique, velvety smooth surface! You can even scratch through it to add contrast, texture, and fine details!


Tuesday, December 14th
5:00pm -6:30pm