Bird Journals: Birds and Their Surroundings, Simplified with Jude Siegel

Join Jude to learn to paint birds and their surroundings! Leaving out most of the details, we will learn ways to create a feeling of the place, as well as the essence of the birds. Simple exercises will promote relaxation, trust in the process of training our eye/hand to see, and get out of the perfection trap. We’ll practice the art of drawing and simple watercolor.

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A watercolor painting of a Red-winged Blackbird.

Bird Journals: Drawing Birds for Beginners

In this class, you’ll learn that your way of interpreting a bird is enough! We’ll practice simple exercises in observation, drawing and fun ways to add some watercolor, with relaxation, acceptance, and a way to get some birds on those journal pages!

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A Golden-crowned Kinglet flutters its wings while perching on top of a branch.

Words about Birds Poetry Workshop

In this creative birding workshop, we’ll practice observing birds and crafting poetry from our experiences. Together, we’ll write, draw, and learn about nature and the winter birds around us.

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In-Person Watercolor Painting with Ronna: The Northern Flicker *FULL*

In this class, students will paint a fun close up of a Northern Flicker, learning how to mix neutral colors, as well as techniques of layering colors to create various feather patterns. Your instructor, Ronna Fujisawa of Salty Water Art, will be your guide through the step-by-step process of painting birds in watercolor.

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