Allerton Park & Retreat Center

Experience Level: Beginner (All Ages 13+) 

Learn basic drawing and watercolor techniques at Watercolor Birds on Sunday, June 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Allerton Mansion Dining Room. 

Instructor Shannon Percoco will lead students in a simple drawing technique to create a graphic transfer of a bird. Students will then learn some basic watercolor techniques to give their drawings life. At the end of the class, students will leave with two completed watercolor birds 

Students are encouraged to bring the following items*: 
— a watercolor pallet 
— watercolor brushes in various sizes 
— pencil and ink pens 
— paper or sketchbook suitable for watercolor 

*Students can choose to use Allerton supplies for a $10 use fee at registration. 

$60/person. Register here. Registration closes June 7 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. 

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at 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 

Shannon Percoco is a local art teacher with almost 30 years experience. She is a current UIUC professor who teaches aspiring art teachers. Shannon earned her BFA in Painting from UIUC and has experience painting with watercolors, acrylics, and oils.