Play with Pilot V5 ink pens while illustrating a Sonoran Desert animal in a whimsical style! Our animals will wear winter scarves, winter hats, and hold cups of hot cocoa and tea! We’ll unite drawing from observation and drawing from imagination in this fun, accessible class.

Please provide your own art materials. Recommended art supplies:

-Pencil and eraser of your choice

-Pilot Precise V5 water soluble pen

-Size 10-12 round brush, soft-haired, taklon or other watercolor brush

-140 lb smooth hot press watercolor paper, or a smoother cold press such as Strathmore, cut 6 pieces that are 6×8 inches

-Rag or paper towels

-Cup for water

Instructor

Saraiya Kanning is a Tucson artist with a passion for animal subjects. She works across multiple mediums, including ink, watercolor, and silk painting. Saraiya’s art is often characterized by bold, vibrant colors and stylized mark-making. When teaching, she seeks to make art enjoyable and accessible to all. 

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.