Escape to Paradise Watercolor Sketch Workshop with Thea Ernest

As Rhode Islanders we are lucky to have the ability to sketch quaint New England scenery and festive foliage. With this workshop you escape to paradise with a guided sketch session as if you were in the tropics! Enjoy warm environment with plants from all around the world with expert instruction from RISD graduate, Thea Ernest.

Two sessions available from 10am-12pm and from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Participants may sign up for one session or for both and are permitted on The Botanical Center grounds/greenhouses for the entire day 10am-4:00pm.

The first session from 10am-12pm will take place inside The Conservatory which features 45’ ceilings, tropical plants, bubbling fountains, and an array of magnificent palm trees.
The second session from 12pm-2pm will take place inside The Mediterranean Room which showcases orchids, begonias, cacti, koi fish, and carnivorous plant bog.

Materials: Please bring your art supplies, sketchbooks/paper. To respect the property, we ask that you limit supplies to charcoal pencils, graphite, colored pencils, pastels, or watercolor (please, no oils or acrylics). Participants will have access to a chair but are invited to bring an easel or any other equipment you need. It will be warm inside the greenhouses so please dress accordingly and bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. Participants will need to wear a mask and maintaining social distance when possible while inside the greenhouses.