September 18, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $45/ticket | $40.50/member
Brighten your artistic skills in our Watercolor Sunflower Class! This course is designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, focusing on capturing the vibrant beauty of sunflowers. You’ll learn fundamental techniques for painting the bold petals, intricate details, and rich textures of sunflowers. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, you’ll create stunning floral artwork while practicing essential watercolor skills. Paint, paper, and sunflower specimens will be available for use.
Meet your instructor, Liz!
Liz Gatto is a new face at the Botanical Gardens, joining our team in April of 2023 as our Educator and Program Coordinator. Liz graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History with Museum Studies from Niagara University. She is passionate about museum education and is excited to bring her creativity to the Botanical Gardens. Prior to joining the team, Liz worked in the department of Art and Family Programs for several years at Artpark in Lewiston, NY and has interned with multiple galleries including the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Liz is also an artist herself, her love for botany and nature shines through her personal artwork. She is very much looking forward to getting the public inspired by the gardens and offering creative workshops. In her spare time Liz enjoys drawing, painting, traveling, drinking coffee, visiting museums, and taking care of her many houseplants!
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