{"product_id":"workshop-paint-your-pet-watercolour-painting","title":"WORKSHOP | Paint your Pet Watercolour Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint Your Pet — Watercolour Workshop \u003c\/b\u003e🐾🎨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all know you have the cutest fur baby in the world, so why not spend an evening creating a watercolour painting of your beloved pal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fun, lighthearted workshop is designed to be \u003cb\u003ecompletely beginner-friendly\u003c\/b\u003e — yes, absolutely beginner-friendly! You'll explore loose watercolour painting techniques and learn how to create soft, airy and translucent brushstrokes while bringing your pet's personality to life on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make the experience relaxed and approachable, \u003cb\u003eyour pet's portrait will be pre-sketched for you before class.\u003c\/b\u003e This means you can arrive, settle in and focus on the fun part: painting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐾\u003cb\u003e Before Your Workshop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease email a clear photo of your pet to \u003ca href=\"mailto:negrecia@rogers.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003enegrecia@rogers.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e after registering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally, choose a portrait-style photo that clearly shows your pet's face. A well-lit, close-up image will give the artist the best reference and help us create a sketch that can comfortably be completed during the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour image will be sent to the artist ahead of time and \u003cb\u003epre-sketched onto your watercolour board\u003c\/b\u003e, ready for you when you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll you have to do is enjoy and paint!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Teacher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNegrecia D’Souza\u003c\/b\u003e is the Calgary artist behind The Growing Studios, where she teaches reuse-based art, food, craft, and watercolour classes. Her Paint Your Pet workshops blend loose, joyful watercolour with simple step‑by‑step guidance so everyone can leave with a portrait that actually looks like their animal. Negrecia loves working with rescued and ‘imperfect’ materials, and her classes are relaxed, encouraging spaces where beginners and experienced painters are both welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e About the Workshop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the class, you'll explore loose watercolour techniques and learn how layering, water and pigment can create beautiful translucent washes and expressive brushstrokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour instructor will guide you through colour selection, layering and painting techniques while helping you capture the character of your pet without worrying about creating a perfectly realistic portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll also chat about how these loose watercolour techniques can be carried into your everyday artwork and other creative projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll leave with your own finished watercolour portrait of your fur baby and some new painting skills to keep experimenting with at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALL LEVELS WELCOME. No previous painting experience required.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour pet portrait pre-sketched before class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll watercolour painting materials and supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided instruction and demonstrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatercolour techniques you can use in future artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour finished pet portrait to take home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/b\u003e Your pet photo must be submitted ahead of the workshop so the artist has enough time to prepare your sketch.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorkshop Dates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember SUNDAY 20th 3pm-6pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen booking your class, please double-check that you have selected the correct date and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorkshop Booking Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for registering for a workshop at The Botanist! We put a great deal of care into preparing each class, including purchasing materials and reserving your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCancellations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e7 days or more\u003c\/b\u003e before your workshop: Eligible for a full refund.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLess than 7 days\u003c\/b\u003e before your workshop: Eligible for a transfer to another workshop date or store credit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e48 hours or less\u003c\/b\u003e before your workshop: Non-refundable and not eligible for store credit or transfer, as materials have already been purchased and prepared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo-Shows\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants who do not attend their workshop without prior notice are not eligible for a refund, store credit or transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransfer Your Spot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkshop registrations are \u003cb\u003e100% transferable.\u003c\/b\u003e If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to send a friend or family member in your place. Please let us know before class so we can update our attendance list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorkshop Cancellations by The Botanist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the unlikely event that The Botanist needs to cancel or reschedule a workshop due to low enrolment, instructor illness, severe weather or unforeseen circumstances, you may choose a full refund, store credit or transfer to another workshop date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for supporting our small business! 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