This class is a great introduction to watercolor and ink. We will explore cacti with a festive theme along with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 20 min of the workshop, we will explore basic drawing and watercolor techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion of the class will be focused on creating holiday cacti with leaning into watercolor and ink applications. Bonus: These can make great holiday postcards!

Main Concepts: Basics in watercolor color application and ink techniques.

List of recommended art materials:

•            2H, 4H, or Color pencil w/ eraser, eraser (Streader), kneaded eraser & ruler

•            Any Size, 140lb, cold press watercolor paper. (4”x6” make great postcard)

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

•            Watercolor – Winsor & Newton Assorted Colors 6-12pk (Any variety of watercolor brand and colors are okay)

•            Paint Brushes: #4 Long Round, #6 Long Round, & Synthetic inexpensive brush for mixing.

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

•            Mixing palette

•            A few reference photos will be sent out before class begins

•            Optional: colored Pencils, small spray bottle or eye dropper 

Instructor - Adela Antoinette

Adela Antoinette (She/Her) is a published illustrator, designer and makeup artist. As a southwest born desert dweller, Antoinette’s work primarily centers on Sonoran Desert flora but fluctuates within botany through visiting different regions across the states. She specializes in various traditional mediums including her favorite, watercolor in which she has taught in workshops and classes at the Denali Education Center and The Drawing Studio. Her work has been displayed in various galleries in Arizona, Alaska, and California. Antoinette studied illustration and design at the University of Arizona, receiving her degree in Visual Communication. She is a Tucson, Arizona artist currently living in New York City.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.