Watercolor Basics with Birds: Simple Painting and Blending Techniques

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Femme Fatale DC | Washington, DC

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Mei Tomko of Post Nostalgia Prints will teach you two basic watercolor painting and blending techniques on pre-drawn bird drawings.
About this Event

Mei Tomko of Post Nostalgia Prints will guide attendees through a relaxed 2-hour workshop exploring simple watercolor painting and blending techniques: wet on dry and wet on wet. We will use these techniques to paint two pre-drawn bird doodles done by Mei that you will take home. Mei will demonstrate both technique and provide individualized support to each attendee.

You may also create your own illustrations to paint and bring home – all creativity is welcomed and encouraged!


No experience is needed. Just bring curiosity and an open mind!


*All materials provided


Agenda

đź•‘: 05:00 PM - 05:10 PM
Welcome & Introductions
đź•‘: 05:10 PM - 05:30 PM
Introduction to Using Watercolor

Info: Mei will provide a brief overview of watercolor and give you a chance to play with the watercolors and test the paint on scrap paper to get a sense of using the medium before beginning to paint the birds.


đź•‘: 05:30 PM - 06:10 PM
Painting & Blending Basics: Wet on Dry

Info: Mei will demonstrate the wet on dry painting technique, then guide you step-by-step on how to use it to paint your first bird, the Blue Jay. Mei will walk around to be available for questions and provide individualized support.


đź•‘: 06:10 PM - 06:40 PM
Painting & Blending Basics: Wet on Wet

Info: Mei will demonstrate the wet on wet painting technique, then guide you step-by-step on how to use it to paint your second bird, the Pigeon. Mei will walk around to be available for questions and provide individualized support.


đź•‘: 06:50 PM - 07:00 PM
Wrap Up

Info: Mei will ask to take photos/videos of attendees' works to use for social media and hand out plastic sleeves for you to safely take your bird home in.


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Where is it happening?

Femme Fatale DC, 3409 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States

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