Name: The Arts at Taliesin West: Abstract Watercolor Workshop with Aimee Ollinger
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24

It's time to go beyond. Follow trails that reveal mighty mountaintops. Wander among iconic landscapes beneath picture-perfect skies. Let the Sonoran Desert be your guide to limitless adventure.

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Join artist [Aimee Ollinger](https://www.aimeeollinger.com/) during this 3-hour, beginner-friendly watercolor class. This class will focus on abstract designs, pulling on the organic shapes of the Sonoran Desert for inspiration. The class will include a brief highlights tour of Taliesin West. All materials will be provided.

The Arts at Taliesin West: Abstract Watercolor Workshop with Aimee Ollinger

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The Arts at Taliesin West: Abstract Watercolor Workshop with Aimee Ollinger

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