Ink & Watercolor Sketching En Plein Air
A full-day workshop at Oregon Society of Artists
Do you want to sketch outside, but not sure where to start? In this fun and informative one-day workshop, we will sketch and paint "en plein air," French for "in the open air."
Details
Friday, September 19, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
On-site at Oregon Society of Artists
Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 18 year+
Ink and watercolor sketch I made outside at Tillamook Spit, Oregon.
What you will learn
We will cover how to create a portable plein air sketching kit, and a process for sketching with pencil, ink, and watercolor. You will also learn tips for sketching common outdoor subjects like flowers, trees, and simple streetscapes. Including:
How to assemble a plein air sketching kit that works for you
How to sketch, ink, and paint your sketch with watercolor in 20-30 minutes
How to annotate your sketch with meaningful notes
Who can take this workshop?
This workshop is held at the Oregon Society of Artists in Portland. OSA members receive a discount to this workshop, but it is open to anyone. Skill level is beginner to intermediate.
Class supply list is available here.
Cost & Registration
This one-day workshop is $200 ($175 for OSA members).
This workshop is open for registration through the Oregon Society of Artists at the link below.