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Watercolor Workshop: Splotch Monster Basics

with Artist-in-Residence Steve Loya
2026-06-14 10:00:00 2026-06-14 11:30:00 America/New_York Watercolor Workshop: Splotch Monster Basics Learn to create imaginary creatures from watercolor paint splotches, taking inspiration from observation and your own imagination. Sterling Library - Meeting Room A + B

Sunday, June 14
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-06-14 10:00:00 2026-06-14 11:30:00 America/New_York Watercolor Workshop: Splotch Monster Basics Learn to create imaginary creatures from watercolor paint splotches, taking inspiration from observation and your own imagination. Sterling Library - Meeting Room A + B

Sterling Library

Meeting Room A + B

Learn to create imaginary creatures from watercolor paint splotches, taking inspiration from observation and your own imagination.

Learn more about Steve Loya's art here. 

Drop by the makerspace from June to August to meet the artist, watch him at work, and maybe even join him in creating art. Check with staff for session times.

Loya will be leading three programs at Sterling Library:

Watercolor Workshop: Splotch Monster Basics on Sunday, June 14 at 10 a.m. 

Watercolor Workshop: Splotch Monster Lettering on Sunday, July 12 at 10 a.m.

Watercolor Workshop: Splotch Monster Dragons on Sunday, August 16 at 10 a.m.

Click here to view details for all programs.

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs - for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Make/Create |

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