Sketching Adventures with Karen Sako: Part 4-Paper Collage Birds

Tue Apr 14 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC-04:00

5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, FL, United States, Florida 33982 | Punta Gorda

Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
Publisher/HostPeace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
Sketching Adventures with Karen Sako: Part 4-Paper Collage Birds
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Sketching Adventures: Part 4
Paper Collage Birds
🖼 Part 4 of Our 4-Part Artistic Series!
End your creative journey with a burst of color and texture! In this session, you’ll learn how to create vibrant bird silhouettes using decorative paper collage—a playful, hands-on technique that transforms simple shapes into stunning works of art.
This is your chance to mix patterns, experiment with color, and let your imagination take flight. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a fun, approachable project or an experienced artist ready to explore new mediums, this workshop is pure creative joy!
💡 Why you’ll love it:
Perfect for beginners—easy, relaxing, and rewarding!
Inspiring for seasoned artists—add collage to your creative toolkit.
The grand finale of our 4-part series—celebrate your progress with bold, beautiful designs!
📅 Don’t miss this colorful conclusion to your artistic adventure!

🌟 Meet your Teacher!
Karen Sako is a Chicago-based artist and educator whose award-winning work celebrates the energy of nature and the expressive power of mark-making. With over 30 years of teaching experience, she believes sketching is the gateway to seeing the world more deeply. Her background in graphic design and decades as a painter inform her dynamic approach, blending observation with creativity. At the Botanical Garden, Sako brings a welcoming, hands-on style that helps participants slow down, explore color and composition, and discover the joy of capturing the living landscape on paper.
Location: The Great Lawn
$20 for Members
$40 for Non-Members
Includes general admission to The Gardens & Full Access to the ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN exhibition!
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