Sather Tower - Picnic & Watercolor Workshop
Sunday, September 6, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM · 20
Memorial Glade
Sather Road, Berkeley, CA 94720
20
What to Expect
Spend your afternoon painting Berkeley's most iconic view in a fun, relaxed, and welcoming outdoor watercolor class.
Take Home
A handpainted card of the Sather Tower and the space surrounding it.
About This Event
About the Workshop
Let’s paint the Campanile!
Spend your afternoon painting Berkeley's most iconic view in a fun, relaxed, and welcoming outdoor watercolor class. This outdoor workshop balances clear, guided instruction with a deeply relaxed, social atmosphere. Designed as a creative escape from the weekly grind, the session invites you to slow down, connect with your surroundings, and translate the city’s beauty onto paper through the fluid medium of watercolor.
The Experience
Facilitated by local artist and community builder Jean, this workshop is structured to be as effortless as it is fun. Jean curates a warm, inclusive energy right from the start, offering clear step-by-step guidance on watercolor fundamentals while giving you the freedom to explore your own artistic style.
The environment is completely flexible. You can chat and share laughs with fellow creators or simply lose yourself in your painting, soaking up the park vibe and the California sunshine. Jean will be floating around to offer helpful tips, thoughtful inputs, and encouragement whenever you need it.
What is Included & What to Bring
- All professional painting materials, watercolors, brushes, and paper are included in your ticket.
- All you need to bring is your own cozy setup to sit on, such as a favorite picnic blanket, a lawn chair, or a cushion!
Who Is This For? This workshop is entirely beginner-friendly! Whether you haven't picked up a paintbrush since grade school or you paint regularly and just want to enjoy a creative afternoon in the community, you are welcome here. It is the perfect solo date, weekend activity with a close friend, or way to meet fellow local creatives.
Weather & Logistics
Because this is a fully outdoor experience designed to let us enjoy the natural beauty of the city, the event is weather-dependent. In the rare case of heavy rain or unsafe weather conditions, all participants will be notified at least 24 hours in advance with a rain date or rescheduling option.
About the Artist
Jean
@studio.jellybeanJean at Studio Jellybean provides engaging, hands-on art experiences designed to spark creativity, build skills, and boost confidence. Serving schools, companies, and communities across the Bay Area, the studio offers everything from after-school enrichment and summer camps to custom private events.
Jean is an arts educator and small business owner specializing in creative programming for schools, corporations, and community spaces. With a background in journalism from the University of Washington and over three years of dedicated classroom experience, Jean designs inclusive, skill-based curriculums that make art accessible to all levels.
Beyond her work in student enrichment, she instructs adult art workshops in local parks and is a familiar face at East Bay street fairs. Driven by a passion for helping others find their creative voice, Jean focuses on building meaningful connections through hands-on making and imaginative play.
About the Host
Memorial Glade
@ucberkeleyofficialMemorial Glade is a central 25,000-square-foot green space at UC Berkeley framed by Doe Library and offering iconic sunset views of Sather Tower (the Campanile).
Sather Road, Berkeley, CA 94720, Berkeley, CA
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