This program will be available for sale to the general public starting on February 7, 2026.Want to register before then? Become a member today, or if you are already a member, log in to register for this program. Springtime Sketching in the Smithsonian Gardens - In Person 2 Session Weekend Studio Arts Course 2 sessions from April 19 to May 3, 2026 Upcoming Session: Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET List All session dates #1 April 19, 2026 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET #2 May 3, 2026 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. ET Code: 1E0AKA Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center1100 Jefferson Dr SWMetro: Smithsonian (Mall exit) Select your Registration $130 Member $155 Gen. Admission Materials for this program Supply List Resize text By Sue Fierston April and May are magical in the Enid A. Haupt Garden. Sketch there using watercolors to capture the changing light of the season. Learn about urban sketching and get comfortable painting outdoors. Meet at the Ripley Center for instruction in drawing and painting, then go outside. Sketchbooks are provided; please bring your own travel watercolor kit for painting outdoors and dress for the weather. See supply list for details. Special Program Information The instructor is Sue Fierston. This program includes 2 sessions, 3 hours each. NOTE: Registration will close for this program at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, April 17, 2026. General Information This studio arts program is in person and will not be recorded. Please refer to the "Materials for this program" section for any applicable supply list information and/or special documents for this program. Please note our Health and Safety guidance for this in-person program. View Common FAQs about our Studio Arts programs.
