Watercolor Painting Workshop, Whychus Canyon Preserve

Fall is in the air. Get out and explore! Photo: Darlene Ashley.
Fall is in the air. Get out and explore! Photo: Darlene Ashley.

**This is a 2-day workshop!**

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and botanical illustrator, Rebecca Brown-Thompson, for a two-day workshop on watercolor painting. We will spend the first day in the studio covering the nuances of using watercolor to illustrate natural subjects. The second day will be spent at Whychus Canyon Preserve practicing painting techniques in the field and and expanding on what we learned. This two-day workshop is open to adults of all skill levels. Both days will run from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.

  • Outing Details + Route

    Hike Rating: The first day will be indoors, and the second day will be an easy 1-2 mile hike along trails at Whychus Canyon Preserve.

    Route: This hike will follow the trails at Whychus Canyon Preserve.

    Elevation gain/loss: This hike is easy, with little to no elevation gain/loss.

  • What to Bring

    Snacks/Lunch, water, watercolor painting supplies (list will be sent prior to the workshop), sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather.

  • About the Property

    Whychus Canyon Preserve is a 930 acre Preserve on Whychus Creek near Sisters, Oregon. It was first established by the Deschutes Land Trust in 2010 and an additional 480 acres was added in 2014. The Preserve contains four miles of Whychus Creek, high quality grasslands, old growth juniper, cottonwood and aspen stands. With such a diverse range of habitats, Whychus Canyon Preserve is home to a variety of fish and wildlife.