This watercolor class will begin in The Morton Arboretum’s Fragrance Garden, observing and sketching pollinators at work. Then, we’ll return to the classroom to continue drawing and painting our subject.
Under the guidance from the instructor, participants will focus on essential watercolor techniques such as:
- Color mixing and blending
- Color washes using wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry painting techniques
- Color layering, brushwork, and composition
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Jill Adzia, artist and educator
Age: 16 and older
Course number: A340
Instructor
Jill Adzia, artist and educator
Jill Adzia has been teaching a variety of art classes since 2007 and received certification from The Morton Arboretum in botanical art and illustration in 2001. She began blending art and nature study at a young age, taught by her artist mother, Ruth. She is the past president (2010–2012) and an active member of the Nature Artists’ Guild. She continues to exhibit and demonstrate techniques at shows and events and is represented in private collections throughout the United States and in Normandy, France.
What to Know
All materials are included in the course fee.
Students of all experience levels are welcome, although some drawing experience will be helpful.
Program Schedule
This program meets the following four times.
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center (Parking Lot 21), West Side
