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Spring Botanical Journaling 1S22

Age Group: 
Teens, Adults

In this workshop we’ll sketch and paint the emerging buds, blooms, and leaves of the spring season as we explore the grounds of the Eliot School.

We'll focus on simple but fundamental botanical illustration and watercolor techniques, with an emphasis on observation, identifying plants, and capturing key details. Students will learn ways to draw their subjects with accuracy and apply watercolor washes to add color to their journals. The class will cover basic botanical illustration and watercolor techniques.

Students will also be provided with ideas for continued practice of these skills after the session.

Invite mom for a creative Mother's Day gift!

Vaccinations required.  Masks must be worn when indoors.

*Course requires some time outdoors, please dress accordingly.

*Materials kit may be provided by instructor for $25, paid in class.

 

The instructor was terrific!  She was qualified and communicated well.  Tara is fabulous!

I wanted to learn a new skill and was interested in watercolor.  The professor gave us a lot of information on the subject and after taking this class, my interest has been piqued to continue!

Tara is a fabulously knowledgeable teacher!

The instructor for this class will be announced soon.
Materials to bring to class:

- Watercolor sketchbook or journal (suggested: Canson Montval Artist Watercolor Journal 9x12 or 5.5x8.5 or Canson XL Watercolor Journal)

- Pencil and eraser

- A small set of watercolor paints* (suggested: Daniel Smith 6-pan Sketcher set or Winsor & Newton Sketcher’s Pocket Box)

- Size 4 or 6 round watercolor brush*

- 2 jars of water for painting

- a flat ceramic white dish or other flat palette for mixing paint

- paper towels (a few for each class)

* If you already have watercolor painting supplies you can use those for class. Please contact the instructor if you have questions on paint colors.

Brushes

OR

Instructor will provide kit for $25, paid to instructor at first class