August 23rd, 2025 • 1:30 PM- 3:30 PM

As we wind down summer and embrace the change of seasons, we will explore a blooming August flower, the sunflower.

Our class will focus on mastering the radial shape of sunflowers and the cluster of petals around their iconic center. We will work with minimal sketches and a limited color palette, focusing on creating a sunflower study of a single flower and its leaves while capturing its essence. 

We will discuss layering, glazing, and detail-driven techniques, illustrated through watercolor painting, during class. Students will work with warm-up exercises and progress toward completing an 8x10 floral study to take home. 

Students will receive a workbook to follow with the instructor during the class!

This class is a great building block for those students who have taken beginning floral watercolor classes and are interested in exploring a new floral in Watercolor painting.

Level:

Although this is a beginner-friendly class, it is also excellent for those who consider themselves at the intermediate level, have a basic understanding of brush control and the power of wet-on-dry painting, and would like to push toward a more detailed, planned, and advanced composition.

Age:

This class is suitable for individuals aged 18 and above.

Supplies:

All supplies needed for this class are included in the $45 ticket price.

This list is a great starting point for students interested in continuing their practice outside of class and in the supplies used in class. These items are hand-picked and recommended by me:

Class Supplies Include:

• Sap Green

• Yellow Ochre

• Lemon Yellow

• Burnt Sennia

• Paynes Grey

• Suggested Brushes Set • (#8 Round Brush, #2 Liner Brush, #4 Filbert Brush)

• Canson XL Watercolor Pad 9x12

• Folding Watercolor Travel Tray (8 "x4”)

If you would like to purchase the supplies we will use during this class, please use the links below to browse my recommended supply lists.

Location:

This class will take place at Hyatt’s All Things Creative

I will be in Hyatt’s classroom for a teacher meet and greet, where I'll have the opportunity to help students with supply questions, browse my work, and shop the massive Hyatt’s store.

1941 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207