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: Dan Danielson, artist and educator
Age: 16 and older
Course number: A340
Instructor
Dan Danielson, artist and educator
After studying under renowned Irving Shapiro at The American Academy of Art, Daniel Danielson continued on to an exciting career as a creative director in Chicago. Soon after retiring, he began painting and teaching full time. Dan’s painting style captures the fresh, transparent, and fluid qualities of watercolor, while his teaching style makes painting fun. He is an award-winning Signature Member of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and a board member of the Illinois Watercolor Society.
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
