Watercolor Magic: Historic Portraits - In Person

Watercolor Magic:
Historic House Portraits - In Person

Registration for this program has closed.

Next Session:

December 2, 2025 - 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET

6 sessions from September 16 to December 2, 2025 Upcoming Session:
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET

Code: 1E00ZZ

Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center
1100 Jefferson Dr SW
Metro:
Smithsonian (Mall exit)

Please Note:
Updated class schedule applies (in light of multiple session postponements).

Paint historic homes in the Washington, D.C., area. Choose from Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, Monticello, Highland, the White House, or your own home. Learn about the principles and elements of design as you compose your “portrait” of a historic house, whether nationally significant or personally meaningful.

The instructor demonstrates her favorite color palette: split-primary. Using just six pigments, students become familiar with the new language of watercolor materials, making personal choices for their portraits of these historic buildings. Some images are provided, and participants may bring their own images.

• The instructor is Sharon McKittrick Boyle
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• This program includes 6 sessions, 3 hours each.
• Class will not be held on September 23 and November 11. October 14, 21, and 28 sessions were postponed (sessions rescheduled between November 18 and December 2 in the end).

• This studio arts program is in person and will not be recorded.
• Please refer to the "Materials for this program" section for any applicable supply list information and/or special documents for this program.