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Allerton Park & Retreat Center

Beginning Watercolor

with Sally Walsh

$65

Experience Level: Beginner

Learn the foundational skills of watercolor at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio.

 Instructor and former art educator Sally Walsh will walk students through new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes, flowers, fruit, glass and special effects.

 $65/person*. Registration will close Oct. 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

*Students should bring:
— 140 lb. watercolor paper pad (spiral bound is best)
— 16-color oval pan watercolor paint set (Students can choose to borrow a watercolor pallet and brushes for a $10 fee, which can be applied at registration).
— Minimum of three brushes with pointed bristles: large (No. 10-12), medium (No. 6-8) and small (No. 4-6)
— Pencil, clear ruler, kneaded eraser

(Students can borrow a watercolor pallet and brushes for a $10 fee, which can be applied at registration).

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu.

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.

About the instructor

Sally Walsh is a retired art teacher from Richland Community College in Decatur. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has led previous art classes at Allerton.

  • Oct 14th, 2025
    Tue for 4 weeks from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

The Studio

217-333-3287

501 Old Timber Road
Monticello, IL 61856 Get directions

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