Plein-Air Workshop Plein-Air Workshop
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Plein-Air Workshop
CHF 60.00 CHF 80.00

Plein-Air Watercolor Workshop on Lake Zurich

Join me for a plein-air watercolor workshop along the shores of Lake Zurich. Designed for painters of all levels, this outdoor class emphasizes observation, and loose, expressive brushwork, perfect for capturing the light, reflections, and atmosphere of the lake and its surroundings.

What to expect

  • A guided demo focusing on techniques for wet-in-wet washes for capturing the water.

  • Exercises in composition and value to simplify complex scenes quickly on location

  • Time for independent painting with instructor feedback and group sharing.

Who it’s for

  • Beginners wanting practical, hands-on instructions.

  • Intermediate and advanced artists seeking to refine plein-air techniques and speed.

  • Anyone who enjoys painting outdoors and learning to translate atmosphere and light into watercolor.

Pricing and registration

  • Payment secures your spot; full refund offered with 48h notice, 50% with 24h notice.

  • All materials are included.

When and where: June 21st, 2026

THE EXACT TIME & PLACE ARE TO BE DETERMINED.

The current price is an early bird deal.

Watercolor Plein-Air Workshop in Old Botanical Garden Watercolor Plein-Air Workshop in Old Botanical Garden
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Watercolor Plein-Air Workshop in Old Botanical Garden
CHF 60.00 CHF 80.00

Spend a focused day painting outdoors in the historic Old Botanical Garden in Zürich. This workshop is designed for watercolorists of all levels who want to develop skills for working on location: capturing light, composing quickly and capturing both the atmosphere and botanical details.

What you’ll learn

  • Quick, effective sketching and value studies to plan a painting on site.

  • Color mixing for natural foliage, flowers, stone, and sky.

  • Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques suited for plein air conditions.

  • Simplifying complex scenes into clear shapes and focal points.

  • Managing changing light and weather, and working with limited time.

Who should attend

  • Beginners who have some basic familiarity with watercolor and want to learn outdoor painting methods.

  • Intermediate painters seeking to refine composition, speed, and color control.

  • Anyone interested in botanical subjects, landscapes, and urban greenspaces.

Pricing and registration

  • Payment secures your spot; full refund offered with 48h notice, 50% with 24h notice.

  • All materials are included.

When and where: July 5th, 2026

THE EXACT TIME & PLACE ARE TO BE DETERMINED.

The current price is an early bird deal.

Testimonials

  • "Alena, you made me do what I was always scared of: water and tonal studies before doing final painting. You made me realize it's all in my mind and I can do it. And I am so proud of my work. Thank you so much for this 🙏 and for teaching how to free yourself from reference and play on your own."

    Shalini Rana

  • "Alena, you are a gifted teacher and an artist! I learned a lot from your lesson (tonal studies, wetting the paper, not being afraid to try and just going for it). Best of all, you commented and answered all the burning questions with kindness and love! Thank you ❤️"

    Suzette Worsley

  • "Alena, you are a wonderful teacher, never thought I would enjoy painting waves so much. Your advice to wet paper front and back was a game changer. I also now understand the importance of tonal studies. Thank you for sharing your knowledge."

    Rutuja Lawand

  • "This has been a wonderful month with Alena’s fantastic tutorial as a guide to learning, experimenting and challenging oneself... so many new techniques!!! I have tried in the past to capture waves myself but never could and had given up. Your teaching really pushed me out of my comfort zone. Thanks so much"

    Tamala Sudheer

  • "I honestly feel like learning about tonal studies to be equally, if not more, important than learning how to waves! Thank you, Alena, for teaching us about them and how to create beautiful evocative waves and strokes! You are an excellent teacher."

    Denise McMahon