Rediscovering Green:
A Watercolor Wander Among the Trees
Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon
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Think green is just… green? The forest has a few tricks up its leaves. 🍃 Join this playful, hands-on watercolor workshop where we’ll explore the many moods of green—from mossy and muted to bright and electric—right in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.
Hosted by Hoyt Arboretum Friends, this experience begins with a relaxed introduction to color theory, where you’ll paint a watercolor color wheel and mix your own custom greens. Then we’ll step outside and wander into the arboretum, sketchbooks in hand, to capture the incredible variety of greens found in leaves, needles, ferns, and more.
Whether you’re a watercolor beginner, a tree enthusiast, or just looking for a fresh way to connect with nature, this workshop invites you to slow down, observe closely, and maybe even turn over a new leaf in your creative practice.
You’ll leave with new painting skills, a deeper appreciation for the forest, and a whole new way of seeing green on your next hike!
What you will learn
Play with color and see how hues shift and set the mood
Mix a watercolor color wheel inspired by forest greens
Notice the range of green, from bright chartreuse to deep viridian
Sketch trees and plants on-site with simple watercolor techniques
Details
Please bring your own art supplies. See here for the art supply list.
Feel free to bring your own snacks or lunch as desired!
Part of this workshop is outdoors, so please dress appropriately (hat, sunscreen, good shoes, etc).
Registration
Cost is $55 for members of Hoyt Arboretum Friends, $65 for non-members
If you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rates.
Class size is limited and pre-registration is required
Registration closes Friday, June 5th at 4:00pm
Register through the Hoyt Arboretum Friends website, link below.
Ink and watercolor sketch in The Grotto, NE Portland. Molly Chidsey 2023.