Sunday, April. 19th 9am-12pm
$70/per person
Hedgerow Farms | 21905 Co Rd 88, Winters, CA 95694
Workshop Description: Join local artist Jennifer Peart for this unique watercolor workshop painting outside together at Hedgerow Farms. This is an outdoor, plein air watercolor workshop. “Plein air” is a French expression meaning "in the open air," referring to the practice of painting landscapes or subjects outdoors on-site to directly capture natural light, atmosphere, and spontaneity. We will be painting the California Arroyo Lupin wildflowers/ Arroyo Lupin wildflower fields at the farm.
This workshop will cover compositional sketching, color-mixing, brush work, layers, shading, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry watercolor techniques to make your watercolor paintings lifelike.
In this outdoor workshop, we'll explore:
Techniques for capturing the intricate details of foliage and flowers using various watercolor techniques
Understanding the interplay of light and shadow in rendering lifelike subjects
Step-by-step guidance on painting various types of leaves, flowers, and foliage
Insightful tips and tricks for enhancing your observational skills and noticing the subtle nuances of nature
Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, this workshop welcomes all skill levels. Please know this workshop is designed for adults. And each attendee needs to purchase their own ticket. If you have questions or would like your mature teenager to attend, please contact Jennifer ahead of time at hello@jenniferpeart.com.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN:
Refillable water bottle
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Close-toe walking/hiking shoes/boots
Outdoor/camping pop-up chair
All watercolor supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any of your favorite art supplies. Extra water and light snacks will also be provided.
A little about Hedgerow Farms:
Our class will be held at Hedgerow Farms, a 300-acre property in Winters, CA dedicated to native seed production and preservation. As a leader in ecological restoration, the farm features meticulously cultivated plots of California native wildflowers and grasses. As part of our workshop, we will be walking the property to find our perfect painting spot and touring with Hedgerow Farms’s Restoration Ecologist, Dr. Julia Michaels. Julia describes the work they do as “creating their own superbloom.” Hedgerow Farms collects small amounts of wild seed with permission from natural habitats, then amplifies them into thousands of pounds for restoration projects across the state. These seeds play a critical role in post-wildfire recovery, floodplain stabilization, and creating healthy habitats for pollinators and wildlife. All workshop participants will be painting outdoors surrounded by the diverse textures and colors of over 400 native species, offering a unique opportunity to capture the intersection of agriculture, art, and conservation. Learn more at https://www.nativeseedgroup.com/who-we-are/hedgerow-farms
If this workshop fills up, you’re welcome to email Jennifer at hello@jenniferpeart.com to be added to the waitlist and be the first to know if a spot opens.
Sunday, April. 19th 9am-12pm
$70/per person
Hedgerow Farms | 21905 Co Rd 88, Winters, CA 95694
Workshop Description: Join local artist Jennifer Peart for this unique watercolor workshop painting outside together at Hedgerow Farms. This is an outdoor, plein air watercolor workshop. “Plein air” is a French expression meaning "in the open air," referring to the practice of painting landscapes or subjects outdoors on-site to directly capture natural light, atmosphere, and spontaneity. We will be painting the California Arroyo Lupin wildflowers/ Arroyo Lupin wildflower fields at the farm.
This workshop will cover compositional sketching, color-mixing, brush work, layers, shading, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry watercolor techniques to make your watercolor paintings lifelike.
In this outdoor workshop, we'll explore:
Techniques for capturing the intricate details of foliage and flowers using various watercolor techniques
Understanding the interplay of light and shadow in rendering lifelike subjects
Step-by-step guidance on painting various types of leaves, flowers, and foliage
Insightful tips and tricks for enhancing your observational skills and noticing the subtle nuances of nature
Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, this workshop welcomes all skill levels. Please know this workshop is designed for adults. And each attendee needs to purchase their own ticket. If you have questions or would like your mature teenager to attend, please contact Jennifer ahead of time at hello@jenniferpeart.com.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN:
Refillable water bottle
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Close-toe walking/hiking shoes/boots
Outdoor/camping pop-up chair
All watercolor supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any of your favorite art supplies. Extra water and light snacks will also be provided.
A little about Hedgerow Farms:
Our class will be held at Hedgerow Farms, a 300-acre property in Winters, CA dedicated to native seed production and preservation. As a leader in ecological restoration, the farm features meticulously cultivated plots of California native wildflowers and grasses. As part of our workshop, we will be walking the property to find our perfect painting spot and touring with Hedgerow Farms’s Restoration Ecologist, Dr. Julia Michaels. Julia describes the work they do as “creating their own superbloom.” Hedgerow Farms collects small amounts of wild seed with permission from natural habitats, then amplifies them into thousands of pounds for restoration projects across the state. These seeds play a critical role in post-wildfire recovery, floodplain stabilization, and creating healthy habitats for pollinators and wildlife. All workshop participants will be painting outdoors surrounded by the diverse textures and colors of over 400 native species, offering a unique opportunity to capture the intersection of agriculture, art, and conservation. Learn more at https://www.nativeseedgroup.com/who-we-are/hedgerow-farms
If this workshop fills up, you’re welcome to email Jennifer at hello@jenniferpeart.com to be added to the waitlist and be the first to know if a spot opens.
