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Experience Level

Easy

Hiking

0-1 miles

Elevation

4,000 feet

Registration Fee

$35

Take advantage of an opportunity to slow down, immerse in your surroundings, and observe nature during this four-hour Yosemite art class. With spring flowers and flowing falls adding color and texture to the already grand landscape, you’ll learn the basics of watercolor painting outside, en plein air. Artist Jim Kingwell will tailor his instruction to each student’s level, offering step-by-step guidance to beginners and providing helpful tips for more advanced painters. Whether you choose to focus on a sweeping scene or a specific springtime specimen, you’ll hone painting techniques that will come in handy for future projects. No matter your experience level, you’re sure to learn new skills, enjoy creative camaraderie, and take home a personal art piece that reflects your time in the park! 

  • Experience level: All levels welcome; no experience required! Participants must be ages 12+ and all participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • What’s included: Four hours of art instruction and all art supplies needed for the duration of class! 
    • Please note registration is only for a single day of class, but you may sign up for multiple days of class if you wish. 
    • Advanced registration required. 
  • Location: Happy Isles Art and Nature Center (Shuttle Stop 16). All workshops will be held outside, weather permitting.
  • Time: 9 am to 1 pm, with classes recurring Monday–Friday
  • Financial Aid: For those with a genuine need of financial assistance to enable their participation in an art class, please email [email protected].