Festive Hand-Painted Papercrafts with Tara Connaughton

In this half-day workshop, we’ll practice essential watercolor techniques while creating beautiful festive hand-painted paper crafts with a botanical theme that are perfect for seasonal  giving! Materials, demonstrations, and instruction will be provided to create one-of-a-kind gift tags, cards, patterned papers and more. We’ll discuss finding ideas and inspiration from nature and other sources, how to layout your own unique designs, and the basics of painting with watercolor including color mixing and brushwork. This workshop will spark your creativity whether you are new to watercolor or are an experienced artist in need of some playful no-pressure painting.

All levels are welcome and all materials including paints and papers will be provided. 

About the Instructor: Tara Connaughton

Tara Connaughton is an artist/illustrator & art instructor living near the coast in Scituate, MA. Her botanical and nature-inspired paintings have earned multiple awards, and she has exhibited her artwork through numerous local and regional galleries and venues around the Boston area. 

Tara teaches watercolor and botanical illustration through local workshops, privately, and at organizations around the Boston area and South Shore. She has a Certificate in Botanical Art & Illustration, and uses her passion for painting and love of nature to teach and inspire others to find their creative spirit and connect with the world around them.

Tara also creates custom art and illustration for clients across a wide range of subjects, with a focus on custom art for wedding invitations and stationery.