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Plein Air Painting at the Vineyards

Celebrate the beauty of Monticello’s gardens through art in this special floral watercolor workshop at Jefferson Vineyards.

A person holds a variegated hosta leaf while painting its watercolor likeness, with a paint palette and sketchbook on a lap desk.
  • Non-Members $40
  • Members $35

About the Event

Join Monticello’s Flower Gardener and local artist Debbie Donley for a special floral watercolor workshop. Inspired by the beauty of Monticello’s gardens in the golden light of late afternoon, you'll learn the fundamentals of botanical drawing and watercolor painting while enjoying a relaxed and scenic setting at Monticello's Jefferson Vineyards. 

Designed for both beginner and intermediate painters, this hands-on class includes personalized instruction, all art supplies, and the opportunity to create your own botanical masterpiece to take home. 

Light food & beverages, including our award-winning wine, is available for purchase.

Note, in the event of inclement weather, this program will be rescheduled to the following day (9/28 and 10/8). Participants will be alerted via email the morning of by 10am.

A woman seated on a folding chair paints watercolors of pink peonies blooming in a garden.
A row of Jefferson Vineyards 2012 Viognier illuminated for behind.

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