PNCA Community Education

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With options in design, independent media, creative technology, and studio art, there’s a Pre-College program at Pacific Northwest College of Art for every creative ages 14-18.

Love illustration? Don't miss Observational Drawing on September 5 and Illustrative Drawing on September 12 at PNCA! 🌟Th...
08/25/2026

Love illustration? Don't miss Observational Drawing on September 5 and Illustrative Drawing on September 12 at PNCA! 🌟

The deadline to bundle and save 15% or register for just Observational Drawing is THIS Sunday, August 30! ⌛

Need-based scholarships are also available.

Observational Drawing 🖼️✍️
Saturday, September 5, 10am-4pm
Apply light logic to add depth and volume to your work and explore drawing as a communicative practice and tool for observation and interpretation.

Illustrative Drawing ✏️🫈
Saturday, September 12, 10am-4pm
Develop your illustration skills by crafting interesting characters and narratives and building your own personal style.

📷 Featured photo is of gesture drawings created and exhibited by a Pre-College student this summer.

Meet Fry!Fry (she/they) is Pre-College instructor and member of PNCA's faculty. She's a graphic recorder, illustrator, a...
08/20/2026

Meet Fry!

Fry (she/they) is Pre-College instructor and member of PNCA's faculty. She's a graphic recorder, illustrator, and educator who believes images are a powerful tool for creating positive change. Fry's interest in visual work is founded in an appreciation for deeper levels of listening, cultivating new mindsets, and allowing space for people to be creative. ✨

This fall, Fry is teaching two Pre-College Illustration classes: Observational Drawing on September 5 and Illustrative Drawing on September 12. These classes are a great way to develop your portfolio, expand your drawing skills, and build your creative confidence. 🧑‍🎨

🌟 Take just one, or bundle both to save 15%! Additional need-based scholarships are also available. 🌟

Observational Drawing 🖼️✍️
Saturday, September 5, 10am-4pm
$250 before scholarship or bundle discount *

Apply light logic to add depth and volume to your work and explore drawing as a communicative practice and tool for observation and interpretation. You will leave this class with an observational drawing piece to add to your portfolio, if you wish.

Illustrative Drawing ✏️🫈
Saturday, September 12, 10am-4pm
$250 before scholarship or bundle discount *

Develop your illustration skills by crafting interesting characters and narratives and building your own personal style. You will leave this class with an illustration to add to your portfolio, if you wish.

The Pre-College fall class schedule is live! 🎨Work with professional artists, add to your portfolio, and develop your cr...
08/19/2026

The Pre-College fall class schedule is live! 🎨

Work with professional artists, add to your portfolio, and develop your creative confidence. Pre-College Saturday Classes are open to all students ages 14-18. Scholarships are available!

Bundle discounts are also available! Email us at [email protected] to bundle and save on multiple classes.

Class details below. Visit the link in our bio to learn more & register!

✏️ ILLUSTRATION SERIES ✏️
Bundle and save 15%!

Observational Drawing with K. Fry
Sat., September 5, 10am-4pm, $250*
Practice drawing from life and create a piece for your art portfolio

Illustrative Drawing with K. Fry
Sat., September 12, 10am-4pm, $250*
Practice developing characters and stories to illustrate from your imagination

🫟 PRINTMAKING SERIES 🫟
Bundle two and save 15%, or bundle three and save 20%!

Risograph Zines with Flo von Grote
Sat., October 3, 10am-2pm, $180*
Use layers and lightboxes to create an edition of 10 two-color risograph printed zines

Linocut Patches with Grace Hartley
Sat., October 10, 10am-2pm, $180*
Use block printing techniques with linoleum to create a custom stamp and fabric patches

Monotype Prints with Grace Hartley
Sat., October 17, 10am-2pm, $180*
Use ink and plexiglass to create your own one-of-a-kind monotype prints

🐦‍⬛ STOP-MOTION ANIMATION SERIES 🐦‍⬛
Bundle and save 15%!

Puppet Building with Adina Cohen
Sat., November 7, 10am-2pm, $180*
Learn to build basic puppets with Adina Cohen, an armaturist on LAIKA’s Wildwood

Animation Effects with Adina Cohen
Sat., November 14, 10am-4pm, $250*
Learn tricks of the trade to create practical animated effects using industry-standard software

🍂 PNCA Pre-College Fall Schedule 2026 🍂Bundle and save!✏️ Illustration Series: Bundle two and save 15%🫟 Printmaking Seri...
07/30/2026

🍂 PNCA Pre-College Fall Schedule 2026 🍂

Bundle and save!
✏️ Illustration Series: Bundle two and save 15%
🫟 Printmaking Series: Bundle two and save 15%, Bundle three and save 20%
🏃 Stop-Motion Series: Bundle two and save 15%

If you'd like to purchase a bundle deal, email:
[email protected]

Scholarships and payment plans available. Questions? Reach out to our team at: [email protected] to learn more about Fall Intensives!

👉 PNCA Pre-College frequently asked questions. More FAQs can be found on our website (Link in bio) 👈❓ If you have a que...
06/23/2026

👉 PNCA Pre-College frequently asked questions. More FAQs can be found on our website (Link in bio) 👈

❓ If you have a question that isn't answered here or on our website's FAQ please reach out ❓

👀 Follow PNCA Pre-College socials to stay updated! 👀

06/15/2026

🏃 Spring 2026 at PNCA Pre-College Character Design Showcase 🏃

Thank you to all the students who came out and drew such amazing characters!

👀 Missed Character Design this spring? Keep your eyes peeled for Spring 2027! 👀

If you're interested in more opportunities like this, follow us and get updated on upcoming classes and sessions!

✍️ Grow your portfolio and skills at PNCA Pre-College ✍️Learn real-world creative skills, and create art perfect for col...
06/09/2026

✍️ Grow your portfolio and skills at PNCA Pre-College ✍️

Learn real-world creative skills, and create art perfect for college and professional portfolios.

👉 Follow to stay posted on upcoming events, classes, and info!

🧶😸 Showcase of our Spring 2026 Sessions: Tufting and Character Design 😸🧶Thank you to all the students and instructors wh...
06/06/2026

🧶😸 Showcase of our Spring 2026 Sessions: Tufting and Character Design 😸🧶

Thank you to all the students and instructors who came out for these classes, and we look forward to seeing all the amazing things these young artists accomplish.

👉 Follow for updates on future Pre-College Sessions, information, and more!

🌟 Learning and getting inspired at PNCA Pre-College! 🌟Learn from professional artists and build your art and design port...
06/01/2026

🌟 Learning and getting inspired at PNCA Pre-College! 🌟

Learn from professional artists and build your art and design portfolio. Pre-College is the perfect opportunity for young artists of all kinds.

👉 Follow to stay posted on upcoming events, classes, and info!

🌟🦸Character Design 2026🦸🌟Thank you to everyone who came out for our Spring Character Design Session this year! We had so...
05/15/2026

🌟🦸Character Design 2026🦸🌟

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Spring Character Design Session this year! We had so much fun creating and sharing everyone's unique characters.

👀 Want to try this but missed it this year? Keep your eyes peeled for next year's session of rug tufting! 👀

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511 NW Broadway
Portland, OR
97209

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Monday 7am - 2am
Tuesday 7am - 2am
Wednesday 7am - 2am
Thursday 7am - 2am
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 2am

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