Art doesn’t have to be intimidating! That’s the theme of this creative painting class with artist Michael Friedland. Spend a day immersed in Yosemite’s autumn beauty while learning the basics of working with watercolor, including how to compose a scene and mix hues.
As you practice new skills and capture your surroundings on paper in elegant brushstrokes, you’ll be amazed at the shades and shapes you can produce from just a few different colors and a cup of water. You’ll end the day with a personal painting to take home — and a new appreciation for how much fun creating art can be.
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.
