This series of three classes will dive into watercolor. Learn techniques and how to begin your very own watercolor painting. Participants will work from provided photos of birds beginning with a drawing and continuing on to watercolors. The class will begin with a brief watercolor tutorial then participants will have time to draw their subject and explore the medium at their own pace with opportunities for feedback. We will touch on color theory and how it applies to birds. Participants will create a drawing from provided photographs then transfer their drawings to watercolor paper for a more finished painting. We will learn about how birds get their beautiful colors and how that applies to painting them. A great way to practice drawing, expand your painting skills and learn about the beautiful colors of birds!

Charlotte Holden is a local artist and illustrator who has worked with Bedford Audubon for several years, initially running our first Paint Night while still a student at RISD, and a series of introductory workshops earlier this year.

Each class will be two hours, and participants will register for the full series of three workshops. The fee will help offset our cost of this series and includes all art supplies and materials.

Saturdays October 26, November 9 and 23, 10am-12pm. Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (or anyone from the first drawing workshop). Cost:$135 per person for all three workshops: the fee will help offset our costs and includes all art supplies and materials. Class size is limited to 10 participants, and we cannot take registrations for individual classes.

Public Lecture Series: Raptor Extravaganza –2024 Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch Report.

Bedford Audubon participates in the global network of hawk watches that, annually, compile hemispheric-wide population indexes of all migratory raptors. As we near the end of this year’s count period, come hear about the season’s highlights from Board President John Hannan, Lead Counter Rich Aracil, and Naturalist Tait Johansson who will share highlights and data from the season, and insights in how our HawkWatch integrates into the broader network across the Americas spanning from Quebec in Canada to the pampas in Argentina. Enjoy raptor imagery and info as we celebrate the end of the season and the volunteers who helped make it a success.

Wednesday, November 20, 7:00pm, Katonah Village Library. Cost: Free.Advance registration is not required; all are welcome. Please join us for refreshments at 6:30pm ahead of the presentation at 7:00pm.

Join Naturalist Tait Johansson in marking the passing of the seasons and changing of birds on our monthly Third Thursday’s Bird Walk in the Cross River Dam area of Katonah. We’ll be on the lookout for Bald Eagles and waterfowl such as Common Merganser and Bufflehead that should be starting to arrive from the north; we may also see lingerers like Eastern Towhee and Ruby-crowned Kinglet. This is an easy and friendly walk, great for beginners and experienced birders alike.

Thursday, November 21, 7:30-9:30am. Cost: Free. Level of Difficulty: Easy. Please register with Susan: info@bedfordaudubon.org

This series of three classes will dive into watercolor. Learn techniques and how to begin your very own watercolor painting. Participants will work from provided photos of birds beginning with a drawing and continuing on to watercolors. The class will begin with a brief watercolor tutorial then participants will have time to draw their subject and explore the medium at their own pace with opportunities for feedback. We will touch on color theory and how it applies to birds. Participants will create a drawing from provided photographs then transfer their drawings to watercolor paper for a more finished painting. We will learn about how birds get their beautiful colors and how that applies to painting them. A great way to practice drawing, expand your painting skills and learn about the beautiful colors of birds!

Charlotte Holden is a local artist and illustrator who has worked with Bedford Audubon for several years, initially running our first Paint Night while still a student at RISD, and a series of introductory workshops earlier this year.

Each class will be two hours, and participants will register for the full series of three workshops. The fee will help offset our cost of this series and includes all art supplies and materials.

Saturdays October 26, November 9 and 23, 10am-12pm. Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (or anyone from the first drawing workshop). Cost:$135 per person for all three workshops: the fee will help offset our costs and includes all art supplies and materials. Class size is limited to 10 participants, and we cannot take registrations for individual classes.