Welcoming summer with watercolor fun

With COVID-19 restrictions lifting and warm weather approaching, it is a great time to bring the Pierce College community together and enjoy the outdoors.

Pierce could host an outdoor watercolor painting event for the community and for students to de-stress.

The event could be hosted at Rocky Young Park on a weekend morning or afternoon. Tables for painting could be set up, or people could bring blankets and sit on the grass. It could be hosted right before spring finals week or after finals week as a way for students to relax. Admission could be free.

Arizona State University held an hour-long outdoor watercolor event. Watercolor sets were provided and students were encouraged to invite friends.

Pierce’s Art Department could provide such supplies for this event or students could bring supplies from home.

Los Angeles City College held a two-hour watercolor painting session for students. The instructor of this class taught concepts, including color theory, brush strokes and blending techniques.

Pierce art professors or local artists could volunteer and give novice painters tips. Pierce could have a selection of