Workshop: Tropical Underwater Scenes with Watercolor

Saturday, 11/14/2026
2:00 - 3:30

Suitable for:

Adults

Explore the fun versatility of watercolor by painting a tropical underwater scene with Filipina illustrator, Vica Lew! This class is perfect for both beginner and intermediate learners who want a better grasp of the medium or who simply have a love for vibrant sea life and color. In this class, Vica will walk you through different techniques that you can apply in creating your underwater illustrations, including learning how to blend colors, getting different effects and textures through layering paint and adding details with colored pencil.

By the end of the class, you’ll learn how to paint different coral and sea life inspired by the beautiful Philippine seas. This workshop aims to arm you with the basics and the confidence to keep painting more projects with watercolor!

Space limited. Reservations required: (415) 355-5757.

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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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