Bird Illustration & Anatomy with Bird Castro
Hosted by ARTspot
Saturday, March 7 & Saturday, March 14th OR Saturday, June 6 & Sunday, June 7th (Puget Sound Bird Fest)
6:00-7:30 PM
What makes a bird look like a bird? In this workshop we will take on avian anatomy and how to break down the unique shapes and proportions of birds in art, complete with a live bird model for students to draw!
Day one dives into all things avian, learning how their bodies are built and how to break those forms down into drawable shapes.
Our second class will use what we’ve learned to bring our bird illustrations to life and to capture the personality of the bird you choose to draw.
Open to all skill levels and whatever chosen art medium you want to use, Bird is here to help you develop how YOU want illustrate avians both wild and domestic. Using his own personal examples from a wide range of physical, traditional, and digital art mediums, this class is to help you figure out your own personal approach to illustrating birds.
Aimed at teens & adults, but capable tweens welcome. Ages 12-13 welcome with paying adult.
Painting Birds in Watercolor w/ Denise Cole
Hosted by Cole Gallery
Saturday, May 30
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
All levels welcome, including beginners!
Bird Fest is just around the corner and we invite you to celebrate the beauty of nature in this joyful watercolor class. Denise will guide you step by step in creating charming paintings of a variety of birds in their natural environments.
With over 26 years of teaching experience, Denise makes watercolor approachable for all skill levels, sharing favorite tips and techniques along the way. Students will leave with one or two finished paintings and a deeper appreciation for how simple, fun, and rewarding watercolor can be. Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters—come build your skills and share the joy with family and friends!
