Fly, Bird! : Movement & Water Control

Fly, Bird! is a full-day workshop exploring the beauty of movement through a high-contrast black-and-white bird painting. We’ll focus on

• The interplay of simultaneous wet and dry techniques to create fluid motion alongside crisp, intentional detail

• Attend carefully to HOW MUCH water is WHERE...and how to dial it in for purposeful strokes

• Look at long, smooth strokes that lean into the fluidity of our watercolor medium

Working primarily in nuanced shades of grey, you’ll learn to build depth, create texture by matching value shifts, and then elevate the piece with carefully placed pops of color for striking impact. Designed for artists ready to balance control with flow, this painting is both disciplined and expressive—where restraint meets movement, and simplicity becomes powerful.

Expect step-by-step demonstration, one-on-one coaching, plenty of space for practice.

WHO? This class is perfect for the new artist with exposure to watercolor, or the artist with experience and lingering questions.

Registration: $100 +supplies, see below

Supplies | Rent, Buy, Bring-Your-Own

Rent $5
All supplies are available to rent for just $5 for the day—simply let us know at registration. You can walk in worry-free; everything you need will be provided. My goal is to equip you with tools that support your growth as an artist. I understand that not every technique or style is the right fit for everyone, so this is a chance to try things out and see what resonates. If you love it, you can add those supplies to your own studio collection.

Buy $75

Basic supply kit: Tin palette, (14) Curated hand-poured Daniel Smith pigments, Raphael #10 round watercolor brush, ceramic mixing palette.

Bring-Your-Own Supplies

Download list above, for the complete list of provided supplies, and what you should bring if not renting supplies.