Magical Menagerie - Creating Fantasy Animals in Watercolor with Aly Parrott

About this event

Step into a world of myth and imagination as you design your own fantastical creatures in watercolor. From gryphons and kelpies to krakens and jackalopes, this workshop invites you to explore the creatures that have shaped fantasy art and storytelling for generations. Working from a curated pool of nature books, magazines, and digital references, you’ll learn how to combine real‑world anatomy with imaginative elements to create creatures that feel both magical and believable. Through guided drawing exercises and focused watercolor instruction, you’ll refine your line work, strengthen your composition, and build richly detailed environments that bring your creations to life.

Students are encouraged to arrive with an idea of the creature they’d like to make so the instructor can help shape and support your vision. This workshop is perfect for artists ready to push their creativity, experiment boldly, and develop more advanced watercolor and drawing techniques. Supplies are not included. A PDF supply list is available in the workshop description.

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Class or Workshop: Workshop

In Person/Online: In Person

Name Of Class/Workshop: Magical Menagerie - Creating Fantasy Animals in Watercolor

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026,

Time: from 12 to 3 pm

Instructor: Aly Parrott

Location: Arlene’s Artist Materials, Inc

Semester: FALL 2026

LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED

Materials List: Supplies not included —see description for list.

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