Botanical Watercolors w/ Addie Hirschten

Class Title: Botanical Watercolors

Instructor: Addie Hirschten

Cost: $98

Time and date(s): May 30 & 31 from 2:00PM-5:00PM

Location: 3D Lab in Art Lab’s lower level (stairs-access only)

Skill level: Any

Audience: Adult

Description: Painting the delicate details of plants has a long and interesting tradition in the art world. In this class we will learn how to draw and paint plants in the classic botanical painting style. Beginners will learn basic drawing techniques and advanced students will sharpen their skills. Supplies are provided.

About the Instructor:

Addie Hirschten is a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author of several books and host of the Studio Alchemy Podcast. When working as an art instructor, Hirschten enjoys helping others to develop their own style and artistic voice, not just copy the instructor.  While developing curriculum for the art classroom Hirschten wrote the book, “The Alchemy of Art: Stories for the Classroom,” a collection of folktales and true stories about artists.  Other books written by Hirschten include “The Alchemy of Painting: Developing Your Style and Purpose,” “Start Selling Your Art: A Guide to Starting a Professional Art Business” and “The Alchemy of Symbols.” Hirschten has recently moved to Abingdon and is renovating an old church to be a home and art studio.

Find out more at: www.studioalchemy.art