Build your skills and learn the steps needed to create beautiful landscapes! Learn about everything from composition to color from artist Lauren Hefty.

No experience necessary; however, taking Crash Course: Acrylics (or an equivalent class) is recommended.

Students are encouraged to bring their own reference photo for inspiration!

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Relax and play while learning to draw one of the Bog’s most entertaining critters: the Canada Jay! Students will learn the basics of drawing birds then experiment with pan pastels, ink, colored pencils and more to bring them to life! All materials will be provided for this course by the instructor.

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In this reimagining of the Dutch still life, students will learn to paint modern, richly colored florals in acrylic paint. We will brush up on basic color theory, composition as well the history of Dutch still life painting.

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Build your skills and learn the steps needed to create beautiful landscapes! Learn about everything from composition to color. No experience necessary; however, taking Crash Course: Acrylics (or an equivalent class) is recommended.

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Looking to begin painting outside but are unsure where to start? This workshop is for you! We will begin by spending a little time talking about safe handling practices of paint and supplies in the wild, along with responsible observation practices. We will then head for the Taiga Board Walk to apply those practices to real life study. The outdoor portion of this class is student-lead and is designed for beginner/intermediate students looking to further their skills in plein air painting. The instructor will meet each student’s skills where they are at and assist them in painting their chosen subjects. 

Materials List: Students are asked to bring the following: 

• Mason jar or old water bottle with watertight lid (for rinsing paintbrushes) 

• Watercolor paper pad of choice

• Watercolor travel set of choice

• Brushes of choice

• Small travel stool, chair or bucket for sitting (if desired or needed) 

There is a limited number of art supplies available to rent from the instructor. Rented supplies must be arranged in advance no less than 24 hours before the beginning of class.

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Learn to illustrate warblers using graphite to capture their delicate forms, subtle markings, and lively character. You’ll learn how to observe proportions, build soft tonal values, and use line and shading to suggest feather texture and movement.

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Learn to paint detailed floral illustrations in watercolor in this focused, skill-building class. We’ll cover techniques like precise brushwork, color mixing, and layering to help you create refined flowers and foliage. Ideal for beginners and anyone looking to strengthen their watercolor skills.

$10 material fee payable to instructor at the time of class.

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