PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) encourages artists of all skill levels to discover the beauty of wildflowers at the Los Alamos Nature Center’s Wildflower Watercolor Workshop June 7, 2024.
The workshop will be held 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. The cost is $15 per member or $20 per non-member.
Participants will have the unique opportunity to delve into the botanical wonders of the gardens with a guided tour highlighting the exquisite penstemons and other native blooms.
Explore the natural splendor of wildflowers in an immersive and hands-on watercolor workshop hosted at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Participants will have the unique opportunity to delve into the botanical wonders of the gardens with a guided tour highlighting the exquisite penstemons and other native blooms.
The workshop invites you to let your creativity bloom as you capture the intricate beauty of the flowers through watercolor painting and pencil sketching. Learn about flower anatomy and enhance your artistic skills while immersed in the serene outdoors. The event is designed to accommodate all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned artists. All necessary materials will be provided.
Workshop Highlights:
- Garden Tour – Begin with an educational tour of the gardens, focusing on penstemons and native flowers;
- Artistic Creation – Use watercolors and pencils to portray the vibrant beauty of the blooms; and
- Educational Insights – Gain knowledge about flower anatomy in a stunning natural setting.
About the Presenter
Ken Nebel, a working artist and art material expert, will lead the workshop. Nebel owns Village Arts, a small frame shop and art supply store in Los Alamos—located in New Mexico’s high desert—a region that has fueled the creativity of countless artists. Constantly inspired by the characters and animals that surround him, Nebel shares his passion through the Los Alamos Life Drawing Group. He holds a BFA with an emphasis in Illustration and Art History and has a wealth of experience in teaching arts, directing a regional arts organization, and curating more 70 juried group and solo exhibitions over the past 12 years.
Admission Fee:
- Members: $15
- Non-Members: $20
Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature and discover your inner artist. Join PEEC at the Los Alamos Nature Center for an enriching experience to remember. To learn more about this event and other PEEC programs, visit www.peecnature.org.
