Painting Backyard Wildlife in Watercolor Pencil
About this event
Connect with nature by drawing a range of backyard wildlife using watercolor pencils. Step by step instructions and tips on techniques that result in softly blended or bold colors created by mixing watercolor pencils and water. A different creature will be the subject for each class. Materials needed for class: a set of watercolor pencils, graphite pencil, jar of water, watercolor paper pad no smaller than 8" x 10". Suggested books that are helpful but not necessary: The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds by John Muir and Drawing Animal Portraits in Coloured Pencil by Lisa Ann Watkins. Class Limit: 8
Instructor Cynthia Dias is a watercolor artist who has taught art and historically based classes for a number of years. In addition to her artwork that features scenes of Maine and England, she creates textiles that are handwoven at her home in Newcastle. She has worked as a curator and director of various museums.
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Location
on Zoom - Zoom link will be sent by email close to the start of the first class
USA
Event Contact(s)
Cynthia Dias
Instructor
Registration Info
Registration is required and it opens Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
You must be an active CSC member to register for this course.
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Cancellation Policy:
A member may cancel a course registration up to 3 days prior to the start of class and will receive a course credit that can be used for a future registration. No refunds will be given.
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