Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Watercolors Nocturnes at Franklin Park Conservatory

Create an expressive evening landscape in watercolor paint. In this one-time workshop, we’ll practice painting flowing, colorful skies to create beautiful or even spooky scenes. We will introduce students to making art with watercolors in a relaxed atmosphere. This class is appropriate for painters of any level—no prior experience required!

Saturday, October 24. 1:00pm - 3:00pm. $50 per student ($45 for FPC members). For adults and teens.

1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203

Watercolor Postcards at Franklin Park Conservatory

Send your loved ones something beautiful. In this one-time workshop, we will practice basic watercolor techniques and use watercolor and drawing materials to create festive postcards. Each participant will take home their own set of hand-made cards with no prior art experience needed. All supplies provided by the instructor.

Sunday, November 15. 2:00 - 4:00pm. $45 per student ($40 for FPC members). For adults and teens.

1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203

Koi Fish Watercolor at Franklin Park Conservatory

Dive into watercolor painting. In this one-time workshop with instructor Michelle Boerio, we will practice basic watercolor techniques and paint colorful koi fish. No experience with art is required; this class welcomes all skill levels. All supplies are provided by the instructor, but students are welcome to bring their own paints and brushes if desired.

Sunday, January 1/21. 11:00am - 1:00pm. $50 per student ($45 for FPC members). For adults and teens.

1777 E. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43203

Start Strong: Create Vibrant, Layered Acrylic Paintings

Learn how to give your paintings a strong foundation by starting with a one-color underpainting in this virtual, on-demand class. Instead of being intimidated by a blank canvas, beginning with a one-color or tonal underpainting gives you a head start with the layout of your painting and helps create harmony with your colors. We’ll demystify this traditional painting technique and use it to create vibrant acrylic paintings.

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