Ignite your creativity.

Do you wish you had more time to make art?

Feeling creative but lacking the skills you need?

I feel you.

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I teach drawing, watercolor, and calligraphy to adults through in-person workshops, my online learning hub, and downloadable worksheets.

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  • Calligraphy in silver ink by Molly Chidsey, a poem "A Morning Offering"

    Calligraphy

    Modern calligraphy, made easy! From workshops to worksheets, start creating your own calligraphy lettering style today.

    Make It
  • A watercolor sketch painting of the beach in Hawaii, by Molly Chidsey. Blue ocean surrounds a reef.

    Watercolor Sketches

    Take your sketchbook with you to record what you see in the world around you.

    Make It
  • An illustrated journal of wintertime in ink and markers, by Molly Chidsey. A blue background with comic-book style drawings of a day in the life during the pandemic.

    Illustrated Journals

    Tired of journaling with words? Try drawing instead. Record your experiences, thoughts and feelings with ink and watercolor.

    Make It
Group of nine women smiling, holding up small illustrated sketchbooks or notebooks, in an indoor setting with a white wall and wooden shelves with plants and glassware in background.

Participants in my Travel Sketching with Watercolor workshop.

Gather some friends for a personal art retreat

Private art workshops

I offer private workshops for you and your friends in your own home or other community gathering space.

Designed for groups between 6-15 participants, choose from three different topics:

  • Watercolor (beginner to intermediate)

  • Modern Calligraphy (beginner to intermediate)

  • Botanical illustration (intermediate to advanced)

  • Create an illustrated travel journal (intermediate to advanced)

Offered throughout the greater Portland, OR area.

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Illustration workshop participant

“I enjoyed learning the basics, both discussed and demonstrated in class. Molly has a lovely teaching style and her enthusiasm is contagious.”

Art learning partners

I work with several venues around the Northwest to offer art workshops. Check out some of my current partners.

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Oregon Society of Artists &

Oregon School of the Arts

Portland, OR

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Sitka Center for Art and Ecology

Otis, OR

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Tokki Art Supply

Hood River, OR

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Cup of Tea Oregon

Clackamas, OR

Want me to come teach in your area?

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Participant testimonials

  • "A tantalizing introduction with just the right balance of hand-holding and inspiration."

    -Calligraphy workshop participant

  • "Thank you for breaking down the process into steps that are easy to follow."

    -Travel sketching workshop participant

  • “Molly is so approachable in accessing this info. Totally not intimidating!”

    -Watercolor workshop participant

  • "I like that this class gives the freedom to create with no judgement!"

    -Travel sketching workshop participant

  • "I enjoyed the imperfection of the illustration process, helpful since I am a beginner."

    -Botanical illustration workshop participant

  • “Molly’s energy and delight are obvious. Thoughtful materials and great flow.”

    -Calligraphy workshop participant