Saturday | February 28, 2026 | 10:00 am-5:00 pm (1-hr lunch break) | all levels (adults) | $190 | oil (acrylic, watercolor, pastel welcomed also) | Falls Church Arts Gallery

Join Teresa Oaxaca for an immersive day of floral painting from life! In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn how to observe, interpret, and render beautiful flowers with confidence and expressive color.

We’ll focus on:
• Drawing and composition — setting up your floral arrangement for the strongest impact
• Color mixing and value relationships — understanding how to capture hue, light, and depth
• Brushwork and mark-making techniques that bring petals and foliage to life
• Creative process strategies to help you make artistic choices with clarity

Fresh flowers will be provided so you can paint directly from life. You’ll watch a live demonstration where your instructor will walk you through how she sees, chooses, and paints flowers step-by-step, explaining key decisions as the piece evolves. Then it’s your turn — with plenty of guidance, Q&A, and constructive feedback to support your painting.

Whether you’re new to floral painting or want to deepen your understanding of observation and color, this workshop will help you grow your skills and confidence.

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Teresa Oaxaca

Teresa Oaxaca is an accomplished American artist based in Washington, D.C., known for her captivating oil paintings that blend human and still life elements. With a prestigious four-year diploma from the Angel Academy of Art in Florence, Italy, and further studies in Norway and Virginia, her work has been celebrated by institutions like the Portrait Society of America and the Museu Europeu D’Art Modern in Barcelona. Oaxaca teaches workshops across the U.S. and Europe, takes on diverse portrait commissions, and has founded a fashion company, House of Oaxaca. Actively engaged in the D.C. arts community, she is a member of the National Art Education Association and an ambassador for the Da Vinci Initiative, promoting skill-based art education.