Department of Parks
Birgit O’Connor Holding Floral Workshop at John James Audubon State Park

HENDERSON, Ky. – John James Audubon State Park will host artist Birgit O’Connor for a four-day workshop on watercolors called “Big Bold Beautiful Flowers.”

The workshop will be Sept. 24-27 at the park museum. O’Connor, who specializes in florals and landscapes, is an award-winning artist from Bolinas, Calif.

In this workshop, O’Connor will guide you step-by-step through the painting process and will share her techniques of how to simplify a flower. Learn how blend and mix color to give the illusion of depth by using a limited pallet.

This class is open to all skill levels but knowledge of watercolor is helpful. Beginners are welcome and are encouraged to attend. The workshop fee is $300 and must be paid upon registration. To register, contact Kim McGrew at the John James Audubon Museum by calling 270-827-1893 or email her at Kim.mcgrew@ky.gov. The deadline is Sept. 10.

John James Audubon State Park is the site where Audubon studied and painted birds from 1810-1819. The park is equipped with cottages and a campground, and offers many recreational opportunities, including a nine-hole golf course, 6 miles of hiking trails, fishing and more. It also has a museum and nature center that interprets Audubon’s life through a collection of his paintings and memorabilia. For more information, visit www.parks.ky.gov or call 1-270-826-2247. 

The park is located on U.S. 41 in the northern outskirts of Henderson, ½  mile south of the U.S. 41 bridge over the Ohio River.