

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nature's Colors: Watercolor Basics for Nature Journaling
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: In this series of very beginner-friendly classes, students will learn the basics of mixing and painting with watercolor paints in popular colors for nature drawings. Using just a few paints, we will focus on creating a range of nature-inspired colors using the three primaries of red, yellow and blue, as well as learning techniques for applying paint to paper. Each week will be dedicated to creating a range of hues within a color family: gorgeous greens, beautiful blues, vibrant reds and oranges, and luminous neutrals.

Suggested supply list: A basic selection of watercolor pigments in red, yellow and blue hues (Windsor and Newton Cotman watercolor travel sets are great), a journal or pad of watercolor paper, size 8 and 10 round watercolor brushes, pencil, eraser and waterproof pen, such as a Pigma Micron size 08 marker.

Class size is limited, please register in advance 
Registration includes four Friday dates: April 3, 10, 17 and 24
Registration closes Thursday, April 2 at 4:00pm

About the instructor: Elizabeth Higgins is a watercolor artist and arts instructor who develops and facilitates classes and workshops connecting people to nature, mindfulness and creativity. She is known for her calm, supportive teaching style, and her approach is centered on the beliefs that both nature and creative expression are necessary components of human well-being. Learn more about Elizabeth on her website www.elizabethmhiggins.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/natures-colors-watercolor-basics-for-nature-journaling/200029791827133
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/natures-colors-04-03-26/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=portland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97221
- **lat**: 45.51642
- **long**: -122.71582
- **full address**: 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97221

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Hoyt Arboretum (https://allevents.in/org/hoyt-arboretum/5081104)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97221
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Hoyt Arboretum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Nature's Colors: Watercolor Basics for Nature Journaling ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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