Drawing Bird Portraits
September 24 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member
Celebrate some of southeastern Arizona’s most iconic birds in this fun all-levels pencil drawing class. We’ll learn some basic bird anatomy while using a variety of drawing techniques that help hone our skills of observation. Our subjects will include Gila woodpeckers, Phainopepla, and Gambel’s quail.
Art materials not provided, please provide your own. Recommended art supplies:
- 2B graphite pencil
- pencil sharpener
- kneaded eraser
- drawing paper (or any blank paper will do!)
- reference photos will be provided by the instructor via email
Instructor
Saraiya Kanning
Saraiya Kanning is a Tucson artist with a passion for animal subjects. She works across multiple mediums, including ink, watercolor, and silk painting. Saraiya’s art is often characterized by bold, vibrant colors and stylized mark-making. When teaching, she seeks to make art enjoyable and accessible to all.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.
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