Beginner Watercolor: Dahlia Dell Special Edition
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A seasonal watercolor program rooted in observation, presence, and what is in bloom now. — Saturday, September 5, 2026 (special edition; typically last Saturday of each month) 10am-12pm Conservatory of Flowers — Dahlia Dell (meet in front of Conservatory) 12 participants max About the Program This special edition of Paint What’s in Bloom invites you to paint the spectacular dahlias in bloom at the Dahlia Dell in Golden Gate Park, next to the Conservatory of Flowers. This one-off workshop celebrates one of San Francisco’s most vibrant seasonal displays. Everything is designed to help you begin with ease. All materials are included , and you’ll be provided with a pre-drawn sheet of watercolor paper featuring the day’s subject. You can step directly into color, water, observation, and expression from the first brushstroke. This is a beginner-friendly class, but it is also for anyone who wants to spend time in the garden in a more attentive, creative way. About the Instructor Marco Flavio teaches these sessions as a working watercolor artist. He trained in classical painting in Italy and printmaking in Japan, and he teaches art both privately and publicly throughout the Bay Area. Marco practices painting from life, a way of seeing that shapes everything he creates—slowing down, noticing what matters, and responding to what is in front of him. You can learn more about Marco through his website, Out There Watercolors . — Gardens of Golden Gate Park Members may attend this event at
