Date/Time
Date(s) - June 6, 2026
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Description:
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
Addition information:
- Class size is limited and pre-registration is required
- Registration closes Friday, June 5th at 4:00pm
- Details will be emailed closer to the program date
- Suggested supply list
About the Instructor: Molly Chidsey is an artist, illustrator, and educator based in Portland, OR. She specializes in watercolor, illustration, drawing, hand-lettered calligraphy, and digital skills that combine all of these mediums.
Hoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:
Read our adult education policies HERE.
If you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program, please email [email protected] for details about further discounted program rates.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates, please click HERE.