Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Jack London State Historical Park
All Levels
18 and older
Registration Cost:
$75
Materials Fee:
$10
Total Registration Cost:
$85
Paint plein air watercolor landscapes at Jack London State Park while learning composition, color, and depth through guided practice.
About the Class
Spend a day immersed in plein air watercolor landscape painting while taking in the sweeping vistas of Jack London State Historic Park.
Participants will explore both watercolor technique and the core
principles of landscape painting, including composition, color
temperature, and atmospheric perspective. Learn to create movement and
depth in your painting, and gain a new appreciation for the beauty of
your surroundings through the process of close observation and careful
rendering.
We’ll start the class with quick thumbnail sketches,
then select one composition to focus on throughout the day. Through
demonstration and individual instruction, you’ll learn color mixing and
watercolor technique while building your painting step by step.
Bring
a picnic lunch to enjoy while taking a break, and a lightweight folding
chair if you have one. Otherwise seating is at picnic tables and park
benches or on the ground. All other materials are provided.
After
the workshop, you’re invited to continue exploring the park—take a
hike, visit the museum, or stroll to the evocative ruins of the Wolf
House.
All levels of experience are welcome!
Important Note
There is a Vehicle Entry Fee of $10. After the kiosk, veer to the right and proceed to the parking lot. All students will meet the instructor in the parking lot and walk together to the workshop area.