In this four-session watercolor class, find inspiration and celebrate the animals that call The Morton Arboretum home in the winter. Join nature artist Jill Adzia in a friendly, supportive environment to learn about the form and structure of these beautiful creatures and how to use composition and perspective to depict them in watercolors.
Working under the guidance of the instructor, participants will:
- Practice color mixing and blending
- Create color washes using wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry painting techniques
- Learn about color layering
By the end of the program, participants will have created several watercolor pieces that showcase the Arboretum’s winged and furry residents. All supplies will be provided. If you have your own watercolor supplies, you are welcome to use them.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Jill Adzia, artist and educator
Age: 16 and older
Course number: A060
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
This program meets indoors.
This is a beginner to intermediate program; some foundational drawing experience is recommended.
All materials will be provided. If you prefer to bring your own materials, see the supply list.
Program Schedule
This program meets the following four times.
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Thornhill Education Center (Parking Lot 21), West Side
