*Yosemite Conservancy has made the difficult decision to cancel this art program due to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). For more information about our response to COVID-19, please click here.*
Take a rewarding and intentional excursion into the art of watercolor painting with esteemed artist and educator Robert Dvorak. This four-hour class is for beginners with a serious interest in developing the skills to create high-quality paintings.
As Robert explains, drawing and painting prompt people to focus on the creative process, activate powers of observation beyond those required to snap and save a photo with a smartphone, and internalize experiences.
With his guidance, you’ll learn how to set intentions for your artwork, and explore watercolor techniques to bring scenes to life on paper. Dvorak starts the class indoors at Happy Isles, with a watercolor demonstration and a lesson in basic painting skills, and then coaches students through a thoughtful plein air experience outside in Yosemite Valley.
After a day of instruction, practice and painting, you’ll end the class feeling refreshed, inspired and well-prepared to continue honing your craft.
- Beginner level: Little to no experience required, ages 12+.
- Registration: $20 per day per visitor. Advanced registration recommended; drop-ins welcome as space is available.
- Location: Happy Isles Art and Nature Center. Park at Curry Village, and take the shuttle (shuttle stop #16). Workshops are held outside, weather and medium permitting.
- Time: 10 am–2 pm, Monday–Friday. Please arrive at 9:45 am to purchase supplies, and plan for extra time when taking the shuttles.
- Materials: Supplies are not included in the registration fee. Supply lists are sent to registered participants once payment is received. Additional supplies are available for purchase at Happy Isles Art and Nature Center. All purchases benefit the park! Materials available for use free of charge: field easel, field stool, hardboard, water containers and paper towels.
● Lodging arrangements are the responsibility of the participants.
