Online Class: Abstracting Florals in Watercolor Part 1

Follow Georgia O’Keeffe’s creative process from start to finish in this 2-part class to develop skills in abstraction, composition, and color. Feel free to join 1 or both parts to enhance your art journey.

In Part 1 of this class (September 10, 6–8 PM MT), experiment with selective sketching to create various design structures in preparation for a final painting design. Participants will also spend time diving into color by experimenting with color schemes and possible palettes.

In Part 2 (September 17, 6–8 PM MT) create a final artwork using planning from Part 1 and your decided composition and color palette. Experiment with watercolor characteristics to emphasize elements of your design.

If you wish to complete this course in a different media, you are welcome to use your media of choice. The instructor will be teaching with watercolor. 

Note: While this workshop consists of two parts, they are structured as two separate online events. To take both parts, participants will need to register for each separately. If participants would prefer to only take one of the two classes, that is also welcome. Simply register for the session you wish to join. 

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This class is suitable for youth ages 12 and up. Children are welcome to participate alongside their adults.

Space is limited, reservations required.

This program will take place via the video conferencing app – ZOOM. Details for accessing the Zoom meeting will be with your receipt upon registering and again sent via email the day prior. Please register in advance in order to access the program. Note that all program times are in Mountain Time.

Online classes are not recorded. Online classes are offered only as a live and interactive experience.

Supplies needed for this class:

• Pencil
• Sketchbook or drawing paper 
• Watercolor paper (2-3 sheets around 8x10inches) 
• Watercolor paints 
• Watercolor palette 
• Paper towel 
• Paintbrushes (any watercolor or acrylic)
• Cup of water

About the Instructor:

A passionate artist and experienced educator, Morgan Jones has spent the last 9 years developing these crafts. She seeks to explore how art can serve as a medium to move us both individually and communally. Her time teaching in public schools, juvenile detention, and community centers has deepened her belief that art is a fundamental means of knowing, connecting, and transforming. In addition to Fine Arts, Morgan studied Art Education at Texas State University as well as Criminal and Social Justice at the College of the Rockies in BC, Canada. Morgan’s professional painting practice focuses on plein-air landscape assemblage and multiple exposure oil paintings that call into question ideas of impermanence, memory and conservation. After spending a year living on the road, developing her art from her mobile travel trailer studio, she has settled in Santa Fe to split her time between teaching and creating. 

This class is being offered on a sliding scale.

$10 minimal fee.

$20 covers the cost of the class.

$30 covers the cost of the class, plus a contribution to support educational programs.