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Sold Out – Summer Florals in Watercolor
In this 6-week course, learn foundational watercolor techniques painting summer flowers from life and photos. All levels welcome; supplies included.
program overview
In this six session course, students will learn a unique approach to watercolor, intended to address the frustration that many feel with this challenging medium. The class will focus on strengthening one’s observational skills, while learning a watercolor technique that teaches the artist to see value and color.
Throughout the course, we will work on 3 paintings, progressing through simpler to more complex forms. With a mix of demonstrations and individualized instruction, students of all experience levels will develop new skills and have a meaningful creative experience.
Our unifying subject will be florals, an endlessly inspiring subject matter for drawing and painting. Their colors and shapes are immediately enticing, but as you sit and paint them, their unique underlying structures reveal themselves, and you uncover a world of detail in the beauty you have always appreciated.
This class will work both from life and photos, practicing observational drawing, in addition to watercolor technique. With six class sessions, participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills and build muscle memory with a medium that often feels like it has a mind of its own.
Beginning artists and repeat students are welcome. All materials are provided.
instructor Overview
Hannah Day
Hannah Day is a Sonoma County artist who works primarily in the paper arts. She received her MFA from UH Manoa in printmaking, and her etchings are internationally shown and collected. Her personal practice also includes paper cutting, graphite, watercolor, and mixed media.
https://www.hannahdrawstrees.com/
Membership Has It’s Benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
Membership helps support our programs, events, and financial aid programs.
Become a member today and find community, connection, and creativity.
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
Fridays Weekly · 6 Weeks
July 24 – August 28, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday, July 24, 2026 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Experience Level
All-Levels, Beginning, Intermediate and AdvancedAge(s)
18-overRegistration Cost:
$260
Materials Fee:
$30
Total Registration Cost:
$290
