Using flowers and plants as subject matter, create watercolor paintings that are vibrant, delicate, and luminous. Open to students ages 16 and above. Course descriptionWork directly from observation at the University of Minnesota’s College of Biological Sciences Conservatory as well as from photographs and imagination to create translucent works using this versatile medium.Learn traditional and non-traditional approaches to watercolor painting, including how to layer colors, how to describe floral details, and execute washes and blends. Traditional techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, and dry brush are taught through demonstration. Students are also welcome to try experimental techniques all while spending time in an indoor tropical, magical, visual, and fragrant biosphere. Class time is spent on demonstrations, lectures, work time, and critiques. / Materials fee of $12 and facilities fee of $46 are included in course tuition.Open to students ages 16 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.Class meeting detailsThis course meets on site at the University of Minnesota's College of Biological Sciences Conservatory, 1538 Gortner Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108PrerequisitesPrevious drawing experience is helpful, but not required.Required materialsSupplies for first classpen or pencilnotebook or sketchbookHB pencileraserspaper towelscontainer for watermasking tapeXacto knifewatercolor paint brush(es) Number 4 round and or any other oneswatercolor paint tubes (red, blue, yellow, plus any other colors you can get)watercolor pallet (the bigger the better, white plastic, like a big square one, not a little circle one)watercolor paper (ideally sheets that are 22 x 30”) 140lbruler or straightedgewatercolor Art Masking Fluid (optional)Students should expect to spend up to approximately $100–$200 on supplies in addition to tuition.What to wearClothes appropriate for messy creativity.Class savingsRegister on or before January 19 and save $25.Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).Additional savings. Are you eligible?QuestionsContact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $290.50 Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens January 5. Date: Wed, Mar 25, 2026 - Wed, Apr 22, 2026 Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m. CT Day(s) of the week: Wednesday Ages: Open to students ages 16 and above. Term: Spring 2026 Instructor: Michael Gaughan Location: In Person SKU: CSFA 9328 01 SP26 Prerequisites: Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required.