Take a fun romp through the basics of watercolor in this four-hour workshop in Yosemite Valley. Your instructor, artist David Riddles, will demystify watercolor painting by explaining and demonstrating simple techniques that will put you at ease with a medium that can often seem daunting.
Enjoy a pressure-free learning atmosphere and relaxing natural surroundings, as you build your watercolor skills and create your own painting.
Beginner level: Little to no experience required, ages 12+. (Adult supervision required for participants under age 18.)
Registration: $20 per day per visitor.
• Advance registration recommended; capacity is 15 people per class. Drop-ins are welcome as space is available.
• Lunch and supplies are not included in the registration fee. Please bring your own lunch and snacks, as needed. See below for details on supplies.
• Advance registration recommended; capacity is 15 people per class. Drop-ins are welcome as space is available.
• Lunch and supplies are not included in the registration fee. Please bring your own lunch and snacks, as needed. See below for details on supplies.
Location: Meet at Happy Isles Art and Nature Center (park at Curry Village and take the shuttle to stop #16).
• Workshops are held outside, weather and medium permitting. During inclement weather, classes are held indoors at Happy Isles.
• Your instructor will choose the day’s location based on preference, medium, technique, season, accessibility and proximity to shuttle stops.
• Please note that while restrooms are located throughout the park, there might not be one near the class location.
• Workshops are held outside, weather and medium permitting. During inclement weather, classes are held indoors at Happy Isles.
• Your instructor will choose the day’s location based on preference, medium, technique, season, accessibility and proximity to shuttle stops.
• Please note that while restrooms are located throughout the park, there might not be one near the class location.
Time: 10 am to 2 pm, Monday through Saturday. Please arrive at 9:45 am to purchase supplies. Please 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.
• Participants are welcome to bring any personal art materials and equipment to use during the class.
• 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.
• Participants are welcome to bring any personal art materials and equipment to use during the class.
