August 07 & 08 (Friday & Saturday)
Instructor: Sarah Kelly Hansen
Sarah is a Milwaukee based artist and an avid wanderer of Wisconsin’s woodlands. Hansen holds a BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD), where she also teaches as an Adjunct Instructor. She has continued her artistic development through the Milan Mastery Program. Working in oil and mixed media, Hansen creates paintings inspired by botanical forms and sunlit environments. Her work sits between representation and abstraction, where recognizable blooms soften into expressive shapes and color. Her paintings have been exhibited at the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA), in galleries across the United States and Canada, and are held in private collections around the world.
The Course:
Step into the meadows and forests of the field station for a hands-on watercolor experience. In this workshop, you’ll explore the colors, textures, and light of the natural world, translating what you see and feel onto paper. Guided techniques and imaginative prompts will help you capture the essence of things like wildflowers, leaves, and sunlight. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you’ll take home not just your own watercolor creations, but also a deeper connection to the patterns, energy, and beauty of the wild spaces around you.
Useful materials to bring:
Field clothing, including sturdy hiking boots and rain gear and a water bottle. Boots for wet and muddy areas are strongly suggested. Insect and tick repellent could be helpful, especially a head net.
Lodging Accommodations & Food:
The workshop fee does not include overnight accommodations. However, tent camping space on the property is available at no charge. Participants wishing to stay overnight in our Farmhouse may reserve a bed in a shared space at a cost of $20 per night. Bed space is limited so be sure to reserve early. Alternatively, the Saukville Field Station can also provide you with a list of nearby places to stay. An optional catered lunch is provided at cost for an additional charge and will include vegetarian and gluten free options. Meal plan should be ordered at the time your registration is submitted. Contact fieldstn@uwm.edu for more information.
Workshop fee: $135. Available for 1.4 CEU. Not offered for college credit. Course fee includes sketch book, graphite pencil and travel set of basic watercolors and brush.
Registration: Registration is now open! Click the link here to register using a credit card. For other payment options please contact sceinfo@uwm.edu.