Jen Smith - Reception and Workshops

Sky Hunters

Jen Smith's "Sky Hunters" features stunning raptors in both charcoal and pastel. The show will be in the Marcia & Bob Ross Gallery at the World Center for Birds of Prey from June 11 through August 31. Reserve your free tickets for the Artist Reception on June 11th.

Join the fun on June 9th at Jen's live drawing demonstration booth at the Snake River Raptor Fest at Indian Creek Winery. (Follow the link for Raptor Fest details and ticketing.)

Hone your charcoal drawing skills and reserve your seat for a one-day drawing workshop with Jen Smith as she takes you through several drawing exercises at the World Center for Birds of Prey. Walk away with a tool belt of drawing skills and a finished work of art. The Nest Drawing Workshop is on June 14 and Drawing an Owl from Still Life on June 15, 2025.

Reserve Your Tickets!

June 11 - Artist Reception

Reserve your free tickets for an evening Artist Reception for Jen Smith's Sky Hunters exhibit in the Marcia and Bob Ross Gallery at the World Center for Birds of Prey. Join us on June 11th, 6:30 - 8:30pm!

June 14 - Nest Drawing Workshop

In this Nest Drawing Workshop Jen Smith will conduct 3 hours of charcoal drawing instruction. She will teach basic charcoal drawing techniques. Students will walk away with a tool belt of drawing skills and a finished work of art. Drawing materials and paper will be provided. We suggest that you bring a sketchbook or journal to take notes.

In this immersive class, students will draw an actual nest.

June 15 - Drawing an Owl from Still Life

In this class Drawing an Owl from Still Life Jen Smith will conduct 3 hours of charcoal drawing instruction. She will teach basic charcoal drawing techniques. All students will get a chance to develop a tool belt of drawing skills and will walk away with a finished work of art. All drawing materials and paper will be provided. We suggest that you bring a sketchbook or journal to take notes.

A taxidermy owl will be the model that students will draw from. Jen will go over how to use the charcoal drawing techniques to capture details in feathers, eyes, talons, and overall body proportion.