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Troy Botanicals- A Watercolor Workshop

  • Hart Cluett Museum 57 2nd Street Troy, NY 12180 USA (map)

Troy’s gardens and landscaping have long been a source of beauty and pride for the city and its residents. The gardens of Troy’s 2nd Street are full of native and imported plants, some of which date back as far as their accompanied brownstones. In this workshop Kayla Jolin will guide you through a watercolor painting experience inspired by the nature found within the city. During the first hour of class you will learn about watercolor techniques, practice mark making and how to implement them when painting botanicals. In the second hour, the class will take a field trip down the streets of Troy on a treasure hunt for beautiful plants to paint. After taking photos of found inspo, class will return to the studio to create a series of botanical paintings. Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk about two or three city blocks.

Open to all experience levels, students do not need any prior knowledge of painting or botany. All materials provided, but wear comfy walking shoes and bring your phone for taking photos.

Pre-registration required!

Registration and materials- $45

Scholarships available! Reach out to Amanda at airwin@hartcluett.org or 518-272-7232 x 115

Kayla Jolin is a multimedia artist with a BFA in painting, seven years of teaching experience and a passion for encouraging creativity in everyday life. Their goal in teaching watercolor workshops is to help adults tap back into their playful and experimental side. Their classes encourage exploration, creative problem solving, and most of all, play!!

Join Kayla for this three-hour class where they guide you through an overview of mark making, color mixing, brush technique and more! You may leave with a love for watercolor painting, a new friend, or a piece of art your mom will love, but regardless it's bound to be a good time!

 

THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS:

The Arts Center of the Capital Region

Arts Thrive and Grow has been funded by New York State, Kathy Hochul, Governor. We thank Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins for her extraordinary commitment and leadership, and our elected officials who represent our grantmaking region: Senators Jake Ashby and Neil D. Breslin; Assemblymembers Scott H. Bendett, Patricia Fahy, John T. McDonald III, Angelo Santabarbara, Phil Steck, and Mary Beth Walsh.