Start your morning surrounded by light and greenery in the charming greenhouse at Calgo Gardens.

You’ll discover how this versatile medium blends the precision of dry drawing with the fluid, luminous beauty of watercolor when activated with a brush. Looking to masters like Monet’s shimmering gardens, Van Gogh’s vibrant strokes, and Georgia O’Keeffe’s bold florals, you’ll choose a piece to reinterpret. Along the way, you’ll build confidence in observational drawing, explore brush techniques, and work with professional-grade Derwent and CastleArts watercolor pencils. This class is designed for anyone—especially those who have never taken an art class before. You’ll come away with real observational drawing and painting skills, plus a finished piece that proves just how creative you can be when you let yourself try.

All works seen here were made by emerging artists and first timers.