Online Class: Botanical Watercolors

Join us for a special exploration grounded in nature! In this class we will be introduced to botanical drawing and painting through the meditative and rich medium of watercolor. Participants will explore color and tonal compositions inspired by fauna as seen in our environment, personal home collections, and the endlessly thought and emotion-provoking art of Georgia O’Keeffe. In a combination of technique demonstration and practice, this workshop is great for anyone looking to build skills in watercolor, already maintains a watercolor practice, enjoys basking in the beauty of plants, and/or is looking for a freeing and fluid experience.

Supplies you will need: 

• Watercolor paint set. All types are welcome!
• Watercolor paper. All types are welcome!
• A few varied watercolor, acrylic, or ink brushes

• A sharpened pencil (HB or harder works well)
• A white gum eraser
• A few paper-towels
• A container with clean water
• Masking fluid for experimentation (not required)
• A plant to paint from life (not required, a photograph will be provided)

About the Instructor 

Gal Senderowitsch is a Santa-Fe based multimedia artist who draws inspiration from nature, dreams, and the human condition. She graduated with her BFA in printmaking from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia and is currently pursuing her MA in Art Therapy in Santa Fe, NM. Her media of choice are aqueous media, monotypes, woodcut printmaking, charcoal and pastel drawing, and oil painting. She is a recipient of various awards from prestigious art institutions and groups in Philadelphia, including the Print Center, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and the Color Print Society. Gal has exhibited her work in various locations, such as Abington Art Center, Chestnut Hill Gallery, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Plastic Club, Old City Jewish Arts Center, Greenpoint Gallery, and the Canvas in New York City.

This class is suitable for participants 16 and up. 

This program will take place via the video conferencing platform Zoom. Details for accessing the Zoom meeting will be sent to participants by email the day before the class takes place. Please register in advance in order to access the program. 

Note that all program times are in Mountain Time Zone.

This class is being offered on a sliding scale:

$10; minimum fee

$20; covers the cost of the class

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