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SUMMARY:Birding and Art at Sweetwater Wetlands with Alex Patia and Laura Milkins
DESCRIPTION:Saturday, November 21, 2026\nJoin your friends from Tucson Bird Alliance and The Drawing Studio for a one-of-a-kind experience that blends birding, art, and creativity. No prior birding or artistic experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and enjoy a fun morning celebrating the beauty of birds through both observation and art.\nExplore the Sweetwater Wetlands with watercolor bird artist Laura Milkins. You’ll learn how to quickly sketch a bird in the water or on a branch and then add watercolor for a fun effect. Simple, step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process. Bring a chair and a water bottle so you can sit, sketch and paint.\n\n\n\nSupplies:\n\n\n6-piece watercolor water brush set, refillable pens\n\n\n6×8 Mixed Media sketch pad\n\n\nStaedtler Water-Soluble Tinted Graphite Pencils, Watercolor Artist Set\n\n\nNo. 2 pencil\n\n\nChair\n\n\nWaterbottle\n\n\n\n\nLimited to 12 participants.\nLeader: Alex Patia (apatia@tucsonbirds.org ( mailto:apatia@tucsonbirds.org )) and Laura Milkins\nHeader Image: Cactus Wren by Laura Milkins\nBody Image: Hummingbird by Laura Milkins\n\n
URL:https://tucsonbirds.org/?mec-events=birdsandart11-21-26
ORGANIZER;CN=Alex Patia:MAILTO:apatia@tucsonbirds.org
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Field Trip
LOCATION:2511 W Sweetwater Dr, Tucson, AZ 85705
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