
Botanical Painting for Beginners (4-sessions)
Beginner-friendly botanical watercolor class exploring brushwork, washes, layering, and texture as you paint leaves and flowers. All supplies are provided, and you’ll take home in-progress or finished artwork after each of the four Tuesday sessions.
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A hands-on watercolor painting session focused on playful, low-pressure technique building for adults. Expect guided practice with washes, color mixing, and simple compositions in a quiet public library setting.

A hands-on watercolor painting session focused on playful, low-pressure technique building for adults. Expect guided practice with washes, color mixing, and simple compositions in a quiet public library setting.
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Hands-on plein air painting instruction set among the NC Arboretum’s gardens, with guidance from artist Erika Busse. Create an original Appalachian inspired outdoor artwork while learning composition, color, and brushwork in natural light.

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Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.

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Hands-on mycology walk through garden trails focused on identifying common Southern Appalachian mushroom groups and their key field marks. Expect seasonal fungi spotting, safety-minded ID tips, and naturalist-style discussion in an outdoor setting.

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Hands on printmaking class exploring intaglio methods paired with collage layering to build richly textured, inked impressions. Expect step by step instruction in a cozy venue setting, with take home prints and foundational technique practice.

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