Allerton Park & Retreat Center

Experience Level: Beginner

Learn some easy and fun painting techniques at Watercolor Bluebells on Saturday, May 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House.

Instructor Emily Tackitt will walk students through the process of creating a beautiful watercolor painting featuring one of our spring favorites: bluebells! The flowers will be sketched on paper beforehand to make this a fun and creative experience. Materials will be provided but students are welcome to bring their own paint palettes and brushes.

$70/person. Register by April 30. 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 Bunting 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

Emily Tackitt is a mixed-media artist based in Monticello whose passion for creating art began as a young girl. She has taught watercolor classes and also teaches drawing techniques through her YouTube Channel, where she walks viewers through watercolors, acrylics and markers to create fun and beautiful artwork.

“I love using my emotions to create my artwork, and find it very therapeutic,” Tackitt said. “In my free time, I like to exercise, binge-watch art tutorials and play with my grandchildren.”

You can find out more about Tackitt on YouTube, Bluesky or by emailing her at emilysartjourney@yahoo.com.