Feathered Friends:
Inspired by Amy Tan's The Backyard Bird Chronicles
taught by Jo Johnson
In this hands-on adult art class, students will explore drawing and painting birds through a variety of approachable techniques, inspired by Amy Tan’s The Backyard Bird Chronicles. We’ll begin by practicing sketching basic bird shapes using pencil, then move into expressive brush and ink work. Students will follow a step-by-step watercolor demonstration to paint a bird, enhancing details and texture with colored pencils. Drawing inspiration from Tan’s observations and artistic journaling, each student will select one of their bird studies to transform into a mixed media collage, combining drawing, painting, and layered materials for a unique final piece. No prior experience is necessary—just curiosity, creativity, and a love of birds.
Find the book, Amy Tan's The Backyard Bird Chronicles here:
https://www.northshire.com/book/9780593536131
All supplies will be provided.
1 session class, Tuesday, April 14 from 1 pm-4 pm
$42.50 member/$50 non-member
Price breakdown:
$37.50 member/$45 non-member plus $5 supply fee
