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Date(s) - October 18, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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In this workshop, learn the fundamentals of drawing while discovering the wonders of plant biology. Over the course of three hours and about 1 mile, students will learn fundamental drawing techniques, apply them by drawing trees and other plants around Hoyt Arboretum, and then see how the plant structures they observe have evolved over millennia to suite ecological niches. Whether you are a drawing beginner, want to strengthen your foundations, or tell people you “can’t even draw a stick figure,” you are welcome in this class. Leave the class with the confidence to start a sketchbook, draw your travels, or take more art classes with Hoyt Arboretum Friends.
- Space is limited; please register online
- Registration closes Sunday, October 18th at 10:00am
- Class details will be emailed closer to the program date
About the Instructor: Meriwether Schroeer-Smith is lifelong visual artist and illustrator living in Portland, Oregon. In addition to selling original artwork locally, Meriwether is passionate about teaching art and using creation as a way to engage with nature and local communities. Using her education in Environmental Science and Botany, she develops curricula around foundational drawing exercises to demonstrate educational topics. She has taught scientific field sketching at West Yellowstone School, presented art-integrated tree ID lessons in schools, and led art programming for all ages in Missouri Headwaters and Madison Buffalo Jump State Parks in her home state of Montana. Meriwether believes that art is not an innate talent that some are born with, but rather a skill that can be cultivated through practice.
Hoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:
Read our adult education policies HERE.
If you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program, please email [email protected] for details about further discounted program rates.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates, please click HERE.