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Steep & Paint: Peony with Morgan McGuirk
May 22 @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Enjoy a blossom-filled afternoon at the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden with the return of Steep & Paint. With all materials provided and admission included, all you need to bring is yourself!
We’re bringing this series back by popular demand and newly reimagined in partnership with the Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA). This immersive afternoon experience invites you to slow down, look closely, and connect with plants through tea, conversation, and hands-on art-making. Our May 22 Peony session with Morgan McGuirk will use watercolor as the medium.
Each session weaves together horticulture, tea culture, and botanical art in a relaxed, welcoming setting:
- Learn the plant up close: A Lan Su gardener leads a close-up botanical show-and-tell, sharing seasonal plant facts, cultural stories, and growing insights.
- Taste the season: Enjoy a sampling of seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse.
- Create botanical art: An OBA artist guides a full botanical art class inspired by the featured plant.
Whether you’re returning to Steep & Paint or joining for the first time, this refreshed program offers an even richer way to experience Lan Su. Bring a friend with you and let’s Steep & Paint together!
Meet the Instructor: Morgan McGuirk
Morgan McGuirk is a Portland-based watercolor artist and instructor who has been teaching beginner-friendly classes for the past year in NE Portland and at a retirement home in Milwaukie. She enjoys helping students of all levels build confidence with watercolor.
Morgan specializes in realistic pet portraits and also creates landscape and abstract work. As a professional pet sitter, her love of animals deeply inspires her art and commissioned pieces.
Meet Our Partner: Oregon Botanical Artists (OBA)
Oregon Botanical Artists is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting contemporary botanical art while honoring its long-standing traditions. Founded in 2012, the organization supports a diverse community of artists who celebrate the beauty and diversity of plant life through detailed and scientifically informed artwork. Oregon Botanical Artists is affiliated with the American Society of Botanical Artists as an Artists Circle.
Instructor | Tickets | Series Schedule | Parking
Steep & Paint Need to Know
Each class session is independent — participants are welcome to register for any individual class without attending others.
Registration fee includes full-day admission to Lan Su Chinese Garden.
Get Tickets
- Lan Su Members & Guests: $56.95
- General: $66.95
Note: A $0.95 service fee is reflected in each paid ticket
Full Series Schedule
Set a new monthly Friday tradition, or treat someone special to an amazing afternoon of creativity!
Parking & Directions
Free Lan Su Parking
There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets.
