In this four-week watercolor class for beginners at The Morton Arboretum, students will paint a simple and beautiful flower. Working under the guidance of the instructor, students will:
- learn about watercolor paint brushes, paper, and paints,
- practice color mixing,
- create color washes using wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry painting techniques,
- explore perspective and composition, and
- complete several small pieces throughout the class.
By the end of the class, students will have a solid understanding of the basics of watercolor painting. Develop your skills with this popular and well-loved medium in a supportive environment. All supplies will be provided. If students have their own watercolor supplies, they are welcome to use them.
Foundational drawing skills are required.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Jill Adzia, artist and educator
Age: 16 and older
Course number: A317
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 past president (2010–2012) and active board 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
Foundational drawing skills are required.
All art supplies will be provided.
This program meets indoors.
Program Schedule
This program includes the following four meeting dates and times.
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 27, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 3, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center, West Side
