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Botanical Doodles in Watercolor and Ink: Potted Cacti + Succulents | ZOOM

  • Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ, 85712 United States (map)

September 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

ZoomOnline class participants will receive a Zoom link for the live class two hours before the class begins.

This class is a great introduction to mixed media, watercolor and ink. We will explore cacti as our subject but with a playful, whimsical, and creative approach. In the first 20 min of the workshop, we will explore basic watercolor and ink techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion of the class will be focused on creating fun potted cacti and succulents. 

Main Concepts:

  • Basics in watercolor color and ink application & techniques

  • Explore creative ways to use two beloved mediums together

Materials Needed:

  • 2H or 4H, & HB pencil, eraser (Streader), kneaded eraser

  • 140lb 9”x12” hot press watercolor paper

  • Pens (Copic Multi-liners or Micron) #.1, .3, & .5

  • Watercolor – Winsor & Newton Assorted Colors 12pk (Any variety of watercolor brand and colors is okay)

  • Brushes: #3 & #4 long round brushes, #3 or #5 synthetic inexpensive brush for mixing

  • 2 water jars/cups, towel, or paper towel

  • Mixing palette 

  • Photo of cacti and succulents

  • Optional – Colored Pencils 

  • Optional – Small spray bottle or eye dropper  

$30 Non-Member / $24 Member

Materials not included in the price of the class. See list of materials needed below description.