Supply list below | Scholarships Available
Hoffman Center for the Arts
594 Laneda Avenue | Manzanita
Stop and smell the roses… then paint them! In this botanical illustration workshop, the Hoffman Center’s Wonder Garden will be the subject of our sketchbook studies using ink and watercolor. We’ll explore simple shapes, loose lines, and splashy color while practicing a gentle kind of mindfulness in nature, no perfection required.We’ll start by making simple pencil sketches from what we see in the plants in the garden, focusing on shapes and gestures. Then, you’ll learn how to trace your drawing with ink using a variety of easy, expressive lines. From there, we’ll add watercolor to bring your illustration to life, exploring color, layering, and simple ways to create depth.
Expect a relaxed, curious atmosphere, plenty of room to experiment, and a lovely handmade keepsake to take home. All levels welcome.
Some snacks will be provided but please feel free to bring your own snacks or lunch as desired!
About Molly
Molly Chidsey is an artist, illustrator, and art educator based in Portland, Oregon. She creates with watercolor, illustration, and hand-lettering – sometimes all three. Molly’s passion is helping you tell your story through illustration. She is also a creative planning coach, helping others to realize their creative goals. She is also the creator of the Tarot of These Times deck (anticipated for release in 2026).
Originally from Cleveland, Molly has called Portland, Oregon home for over 20 years. She studied painting and illustration at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
Before she was an artist, Molly worked as a social change agent and project manager for 25 years. When she doesn’t have ink on her hands, Molly likes to play with her dog Milo, gardening, and watching movies with her family.
Supply list below | Scholarships Available
Hoffman Center for the Arts
594 Laneda Avenue | Manzanita
Stop and smell the roses… then paint them! In this botanical illustration workshop, the Hoffman Center’s Wonder Garden will be the subject of our sketchbook studies using ink and watercolor. We’ll explore simple shapes, loose lines, and splashy color while practicing a gentle kind of mindfulness in nature, no perfection required.We’ll start by making simple pencil sketches from what we see in the plants in the garden, focusing on shapes and gestures. Then, you’ll learn how to trace your drawing with ink using a variety of easy, expressive lines. From there, we’ll add watercolor to bring your illustration to life, exploring color, layering, and simple ways to create depth.
Expect a relaxed, curious atmosphere, plenty of room to experiment, and a lovely handmade keepsake to take home. All levels welcome.
Some snacks will be provided but please feel free to bring your own snacks or lunch as desired!
About Molly
Molly Chidsey is an artist, illustrator, and art educator based in Portland, Oregon. She creates with watercolor, illustration, and hand-lettering – sometimes all three. Molly’s passion is helping you tell your story through illustration. She is also a creative planning coach, helping others to realize their creative goals. She is also the creator of the Tarot of These Times deck (anticipated for release in 2026).
Originally from Cleveland, Molly has called Portland, Oregon home for over 20 years. She studied painting and illustration at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
Before she was an artist, Molly worked as a social change agent and project manager for 25 years. When she doesn’t have ink on her hands, Molly likes to play with her dog Milo, gardening, and watching movies with her family.
