Beatrix Raven

Spring & Summer Classes 2026

To register, or for more information, click on the Contact page and email me

Watercolor Practice

Friday afternoons, April 3, 10, 17, and Saturday afternoon April 11 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

$295

Registration ends March 20

Prerequisite: Beginning Watercolor or equivalent

There’s only one way to become comfortable working with watercolor: Get lots of practice. Don’t struggle by yourself! Take this opportunity to improve your skills in the company of a friendly, supportive group. Focused, dedicated time spent on painting, combined with help and group discussions will move you further along the learning curve and increase your confidence with your brush.

Pen, Ink, and Brush

Friday and Saturday mornings, May 22, 23, 29 and 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

$295

Registration ends April 1

Prerequisite: Yes, You Can Draw, or the equivalent

Ink is a beautiful, rich, and expressive drawing medium — and it’s also fun to use. Whether or not you’ve worked with ink before, this class will allow you plenty of time to practice with both dip pen and brush. The techniques you’ll learn will help you improve your skill and confidence with handling line and value.

Yes, You Can Draw!

Saturday afternoons, May 2, 9, 23, and 30, and June 6 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.

$355

Registration ends April 15

Prerequisite: None — Absolute beginners and more experienced students who need a refresher are welcome

Drawing is for everyone! If you’ve ever said, “Oh, I can’t draw,” or if you love art and wish you could do what artists do, this class is for you. This introductory class will walk you through the basics in a friendly, no-stress manner. Our focus will be on doing, not on perfection. This class is relaxing, fun, and designed to take the fear out of touching pencil to paper. No experience necessary and no apologies for what you can or can’t do. We’ll start wherever you are.

Drawing Practice: Value with Water Soluble Materials

Friday afternoons May 22 and 29, and June 5 from 2:00 to 4:30.

$230

Registration ends May 8

Prerequisite: Some drawing experience is helpful. This class is a good next step after Yes, You Can Draw!

Understanding how to handle value is a key skill for any artist, but many people struggle for years to learn it. This session of Drawing Practice will focus on increasing your understanding of how to handle value, using water soluble materials. In this class, you’ll receive individual help with mastering this important skill so that you can further develop your confidence and artistic eye.

Meditative Drawing (online)

2 Sections — Different content each day, sign up for one, or both

These classes will meet on live on Zoom and will not be recorded

Section One:

Friday, June 12 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.

$75

Registration ends May 29

Prerequisite: None — Absolutely no experience needed

Section Two:

Saturday, June 27 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.

$75

Registration ends June 13

Prerequisite: None — Absolutely no experience needed

Drawing can be a form of meditation and a good way to quiet the mind. Take some time purely for yourself, and you’ll discover the restorative power of this timeless practice. You don’t need any drawing experience to benefit from this class. This is not about having talent or being an artist. It’s about the simple, proven fact that the physical act of drawing is a healthy way to relieve stress. Creativity has always been a survival strategy for human beings. It connects us. It gives us power. Join me for a relaxing afternoon of mark making!

Yes, You Can Draw! (online)

Saturday mornings, July 11, 18, 25, and August 1 and 8 from 9:30 to noon

This class will meet live on Zoom and will not be recorded

$355

Registration closes June 25