Chinese Brush Painting - September 24 & 25, 7 - 9 p.m.

Learn and improve your watercolor painting skills in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. This class will cover a wide variety of brushstrokes and techniques. Through step by step instruction, students will create their own watercolor painting. Each technique will be demonstrated by the instructor. Students receive individual attention adapted to their particular skill level and interests. Beginners are welcome!

Instructor: The Arboretum is proud to offer this exciting introductory class taught by Peihong Dong Endris, one of China's most well -known artists. Peihong graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in China in 1959. She has worked as an art editor for the Beijing Review, a magazine of the China International Publishing Group. Peihong is one of the artists whose works have been collected in the Famous Paintings and Calligraphies in China. Rooted in Chinese traditions, Peihong paints with a vigorous style. Her paintings, carrying profound messages, have been exhibited both inside and outside China. In Houston, she has taught watercolor painting for twenty years, including classes at Houston's Glassell School of Art.

Class Dates: 2 sessions
Wednesday, September 24: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 25: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Cost:
$95 for Arboretum members
$125 for non-members

Sign up for 3 or more classes in a series (Exploring Nature, In the Garden, Natural Crafts & Food, or Photography) and receive a 10% discount off each class. Call Registrar at 713-366-0421 to register and receive discount. (Note: offer does not include Nature 101 classes or Health + Wellness classes)

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