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Student Comments
  • "It was fun!"
  • "I learned that there are lot's of different types of paint."
  • "I learned wet in wet was cool and effective and how many strategies there are to watercolor."
  • "Thank you, I had a great day and will be back soon."
  • "I learned how to make a tree with a sponge."
  • "It was really fun and great to be able to use my creative mind.
  • "I learned how to mix different colours and how to paint with different textures and brushes."

Watercolor Workshops and Classes

Beginner Workshops for all Ages (All supplies provided)

2 Hour Workshops - Up to 15 students: Reviewing primary, secondary and complementary colors, working with color wheels and mixing colors, beginning brush work with 3 different kinds of brushes, learning basic watercolor techniques including washes, wet into wet, and salt. Students will complete 3 small paintings and a color wheel.


4 Hour Workshops - Up to 15 students: Reviewing primary, secondary and complementary colors, working with color wheels and mixing colors, beginning brush work with 3 different kinds of brushes, learning basic watercolor techniques including flat wash, graded wash, sponge, wet into wet, and salt. The beginning stages of planning and sketching a painting are also covered. Students will complete 1 large painting, 2 small paintings, 6 sample squares, and a color wheel.


Beginner classes (Paper provided, all other supplies must be purchased by students)

Weekly Classes - Up to 5 students (Usually Six Consecutive Weeks) – Adult and Youth 2.5 hours, Children 1 to 1.5 hours: Classes would cover the same material as the 4 hour workshop with more depth, detail, and individual work and teaching. Students will also learn how to take care of paper, paints, brushes, and paintings. Students will complete several paintings, some assigned and some of their own choosing. Work at home between classes will be expected.


Intermediate and Advances classes (Paper provided, all other supplies must be purchased by students)

Weekly Classes – Up to 5 students (Usually six consecutive weeks) – Adult and Youth 2.5 hours, Children 1 ot 1.5 hours: prior watercolor experience similar to the beginning class required. Students will learn advanced techniques and composition and will be primarily working on paintings of their own choosing.