The pages of a sketchbook are a place where artists can explore new ideas without judgement. A well used sketchbook is one filled with drawings, thoughts, and secret plans, all centered around the intention of propelling your artistic practice forward and avoiding artist block. What sketchbooks aren’t necessarily filled with are perfect drawings. As potters we are rooted in thinking about shapes in three dimensions. But regardless of medium, a sketchbook is perhaps the most essential tool for every artist.

In this class, you will learn how to develop your practice of working in a sketchbooks to support the further development of you as an artist. Some of the topics we will explore include drawing from ceramics of the past, observational drawing, gathering information, and connecting ideas into new work.

Date: TUESDAYS, April 28th - May 19th, 2026

Time: 6pm - 9pm

Location: Classes hosted in my home studio in Portland, Oregon’s Foster Powell neighborhood. Exact address provided via email.

Class size up to 5 people

Pricing:

Standard class price $250

Optional material pack add-on for $30.

• Midori MD A5 Notebook

• Erika’s favorite pen and pencil for drawing, and three water base markers

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Sign up before the end of JANUARY and save 10% off!

Class Policies:

• There are no refunds for student canceled lessons.

• Lessons cannot be rescheduled or refunded, but with seven day notice, will receive credit that can be applied to future classes and / or online shop.

  • Classes are transferable with prior approval.

• Please arrive on time. Lessons cannot be extended. If arriving more than 30 minutes late, lesson will be canceled without refund.