Introduction to Watercolor

Learn to use watercolor to capture the life cycle of a flower.

In this four-week watercolor class for beginners at The Morton Arboretum, students will paint a simple and beautiful element of winter’s flora: a pine cone, holly berries, crabapples, or winterberry branch. 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

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.

Questions about Registration
630-719-2468
Registrar-ed@mortonarb.org
Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Format
In person
Four Saturdays, January 20 through February 10, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Classroom E, Thornhill Education Center
A317
$153 member
$180 guest
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