Enjoy a creative day learning Asian brush painting techniques such as dry brush, wet-in-wet, and glazed brush painting strokes. Join us to learn both traditional and modern watercolor techniques and paint the following subjects on rice paper: vegetables with a basket, sweet corn, loquat fruit tree with birds, and grapes on a vine. You will also learn the calligraphy for each of the subjects taught. Bring your own supplies, or reserve and purchase a $25 supply kit from the instructor on the day of the class.

Instructor: Stella Dobbins, National Watercolor Society

Ages 18 and over (Adult)

This class will be held at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Sunday, April 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

We are currently following local public health guidelines, so masks/face covers are not required at this time.

Bring your own supplies, or reserve and purchase a supply kit from the instructor on the day of class. This registration form will allow you to select your supply preferences, or email RBenedict@cityofmadison.com with any questions.

Supplies needed for class:

• Bag lunch
• Rice Paper (roll or pad)
• Asian black ink
• Asian natural bristle brushes, one medium and one small
• Palette
• Felt (to place your rice paper)
• Set of watercolors: Chinese white, yellow ochre, Prussian blue, crimson, orange, burnt sienna; more colors are fine
• Paper weight (smooth rock is fine)