{"product_id":"aug-9-geometric-watercolor-painting","title":"Aug 9 - Geometric Watercolor Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlow down and explore the fundamentals of watercolor painting with this beginner-friendly painting workshop. You'll learn essential watercolor techniques such as brush control, color mixing, layering, and how to create smooth washes of paint. We will practice these techniques while painting simple geometric patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe repetitive process encourages focus and relaxation, and allows you to focus on colors and pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ideal introduction to watercolor for anyone looking to learn something new or build on existing painting skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll materials will be provided. No need to bring anything except yourself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8k24i-0-0\"\u003eAll workshop participants will also receive \u003cstrong\u003e10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e any retail purchases made on the day of the class.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8k24i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSunday, August 9, 2026\u003cbr\u003e2:00 - 4:00 PM\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8k24i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8k24i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThe Local Hand\u003cbr\u003e1912 Dorchester Ave\u003cbr\u003eDorchester, MA 02124\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8k24i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout your instructor: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichaela Flatley is a local artist, designer, mother, and owner of The Local Hand.  A lifelong painter, her work centers on the motif of the grid.  She draws inspiration from traditionally craft-based forms such as quilting, weaving, embroidery, and mosaics -- mediums historically marginalized due to their associations with femininity and domestic labor.  In addition to her artwork and her business, Michaela is a committed community organizer and currently serves as Board President of Greater Ashmont Main Street.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8k24i-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWorkshop tickets are non-refundable, because we purchase all supplies ahead of time based on headcount. If you cannot make it, consider sending a friend in your place! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the event that a workshop is canceled due to instructor illness, inclement weather, low enrollment, or other unforeseen circumstances, we will notify all participants via email as soon as possible and issue a full refund.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"2:00 PM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55343814377794,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0409\/4786\/files\/IMG_4733.jpg?v=1785182289","url":"https:\/\/thelocalhand.shop\/products\/aug-9-geometric-watercolor-painting","provider":"The Local Hand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}