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The Art of Tea & Watercolor (Level 2: Intermediate)

  • The Museum of Northern California Art 900 Esplanade Chico, CA 95926 United States (map)

Immerse yourself in a relaxing afternoon of creativity, flavor, and color through tea blending and watercolor painting.

Your experience begins at an interactive tea blending bar, where you’ll craft a personalized cup of tea from 30+ ingredients with assistance from Brittany of Lagom Infusions. Sip on your custom blend as our watercolor host, Jacqueline of Blueprint Creative, guides you through two painting exercises.

Throughout the event, you’re welcome to return to the tea bar to explore new blends and draw inspiration from the tea leaves themselves.

About Level 2 (Intermediate) Painting Exercises

The Level 2 (Intermediate) workshop is designed for those who want to build on the foundational skills. In this session, we’ll move beyond basic water control and explore layering, intentional color mixing, and brushwork that adds depth, movement, and personality to your painting.

You’ll learn how to work more deliberately with wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques and refine edges. With guidance, you’ll apply these techniques to create a more detailed watercolor painting, with a subject matter of your choice Using non-water-soluble ink pens and fine art watercolor pigments, you’ll be encouraged to experiment and develop your own style.

What You’ll Leave With

  • Foundational watercolor techniques you can continue using at home

  • A handcrafted watercolor greeting card featuring your finished teacup painting

  • A personalized tea blend you created at the blending bar (additional cost)

  • A relaxed, inspired feeling—and a deeper appreciation for tea and art

No prior tea or painting experience needed. Just curiosity and a love of sipping and making!

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The Art of Tea & Watercolor (Level 1: Beginner)