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Introduction to Watercolors in the Style of Rory McEwen

Learn basic watercolor techniques and create a painting in the style of Scottish botanical artist, Rory McEwen.

Content Detail

Learn techniques to mix and blend watercolors in the style of noted Scottish botanical artist, Rory McEwen. During this single-session program, students will tap into their creativity and practice working under the encouraging guidance of an instructor, artist Carrie Carlson

This class is a partner program for the Driehaus Museum’s presentation of Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature, an exhibition exploring the trailblazing career and legacy of Scottish artist Rory McEwen, open May 16, to August 17, 2025.

This program meets in person at the Arboretum.

Instructor: Carrie Carlson, artist

Age: 16 and older

Course number: A046

Instructor

Carrie Carlson, artist

Carrie Carlson earned an MFA in scientific illustration at the University of Michigan and an MA in printmaking from Governors State University. She is a full-time high school art teacher. In her free time, she loves to fill up travel sketchbooks and grow a rowdy garden.

What to Know

This program meets indoors.

This program is intended for all skill levels.

All materials are included as part of the course fee.

Program Schedule

Saturday, August 30, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to noon

Thornhill Education Center (Parking Lot 21), West Side

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