Easy Landscapes

Nan Wright

Four-Week Class

May 5, 12, 19, 26

1 pm - 4 pm, Tuesday Afternoons

Tuition $220 Non-Members / $180 Members

With a minimum of drawing, landscapes will be explored with attention to atmospheric perspective, color harmony, value, and texture.

This is a guided class — but individual expression is celebrated!

STUDENT SUPPLY LIST:

1.  The best paper you can afford (hopefully 100% cotton!!!) — minimum size 9x12”.

2.  Masking tape and boards (if not working on a block.) …We will be completing two paintings each day. (Necessary: two different paper set-ups, as we will be working on pieces simultaneously.)

3. Palette with large flat mixing surface -- old, white dinner plate works well too.

4.  Mid-sized (#6-8) cheap, STIFF fan brush

5.  Old toothbrush

6.  Winsor & Newton Designer's Gouache, Permanent White

7.  Masking tape

8.  Exacto knife.

9.  A couple of craggy NATURAL sea sponges

10.  An artist notebook (or the back of old paintings) for exercises.  (Cotton not necessary for this item.)

Nan Wright’s work is shaped by a lifelong habit of close looking. Her creative path began as a globe-trotting photographer, documenting everyday life across Asia, Europe, North Africa, and South America. That experience continues to inform her watercolor paintings, where light, texture, composition, and small visual surprises remain central concerns.

Today, Nan works in watercolor, trading pixels for pigments while maintaining the same observational discipline developed behind the camera. She is drawn to moments that feel familiar yet slightly unexpected—places where structure meets looseness, and clarity gives way to atmosphere. Her approach balances control and spontaneity, allowing the medium’s inherent unpredictability to play an active role in the final image.

Nan’s paintings have been featured annually on the Winter Park Art Trail and in Plein Air @ Altitude in Winter Park, Colorado, since their 2021 beginnings. She has also exhibited in Galveston, Steamboat, Avon, Breckenridge, and with Arts for Rural Texas in Fayetteville, and has received six invitations to the prestigious Bayou City Art Festival in Houston.  Nan was a recipient of the 2025 artist residence for "Westbound Art" on the California Zypher train.

In addition to exhibiting her work, Nan teaches watercolor classes at the 600-member Watercolor Art Society of Houston, where she also volunteers her time.

She is a member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Watercolor Art Society–Houston, Outdoor Painters Society, Women in the Visual and Literary Arts, Women in Watercolor, and Fraser Valley Arts.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

Watercolor Boot Camp for Beginners

Cheryl Evans

One Day Workshop

Saturday, May 9

9:30 am- 3:30 pm

$85 Regular Tuition

$75 Member Tuition

Watercolor Boot Camp will get you started with all the tools and techniques you need to set you on the trail for a successful journey as a watercolorist.

We will learn all the basic techniques (wet-on-wet, flat wash, graded wash, radual wash, gradual wash, dry brush, lifting), color mixing and application and special effects.  We will investigate materials and supplies.  

In the afternoon we will put all the watercolor tools together to create a finished painting that will have you saying, "Wow, I did that!"

The goal is to get you started on the right foot and build your confidence.

Art Supply List for Watercolor Boot Camp for Beginners – Cheryl Evans

Graphite Pencils:     #2

Watercolor brushes – 1in. flat

#8 round

#10  or #12 round

Watercolors of any brand (tubes)

            New Gamboge

            French Ultramarine Blue

            Cerulean Blue

            Alizarin Crimson

palette,  with large mixing area

140 Lb. Arches  ½ sheet for the finished painting 15x22

Light weight Drawing Board large enough to hold the ½ sheet paper (22x15)

Masking tape or blue painter’s tape

Sketchbook or note pad for notes

Bring a roll of paper towels.

THIS IS MAKE-UP CLASS.

REGISTRATION REQUIRES

A CODE. 

AN EMAIL HAS BEEN SENT TO YOU WITH THE CODE TO REGISTER IF YOU ARE MAKING UP THIS CLASS.

MAKE-UP CLASS:

Bringing it all together!

Carla Gauthier, Instructor

Saturday, May 16 

9:30 am- 3:30 pm

This class is designed with beginners in mind, but all are welcome to join. Participants will also earn five credits toward our Beginners Watercolor Academy program.

Refine your watercolor skills in this class -- tie everything together that you've learn in our core classes—drawing, composition, color, texture, and technique. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll plan, sketch, and complete a finished watercolor painting that reflects your personal style and vision.

Photos can often feel overwhelming—so many shapes, colors, and textures—but any subject can be broken down into manageable steps. In this class, you'll learn how to analyze your reference photo and translate it into a clear, structured painting plan. Whether you're working with a landscape, floral, or portrait—and whether your style is abstract, impressionistic, or realistic—you’ll gain techniques that empower you to paint with confidence.

We’ll focus on creating unified, harmonious compositions with strong focal points. A guided exercise will help reinforce these concepts, giving you tools you can take back to your studio practice.

What to Bring:

• Your usual watercolor supplies

• Pencil and watercolor paper (about 11" x 15", or quarter sheet)

• One or two reference photos you love but feel unsure how to approach

If time allows, we’ll review your reference photos together and discuss strategies for turning them into successful paintings.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Watercolor Secrets and Basics 

Linda Vanek, Instructor

Thursday, May 21

9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Member 

Get off to a great start in your painting adventure or come to refresh your painting skills!  Teacher demos will include instruction about paper and water control, painting techniques with flat & round brushes, mixing luminous color and how to avoid muddy color, and having a great time painting together! Individual time with each artist includes instruction based

Click HERE is view the student supply list.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Monday, May 25

Lake Houston Wilderness Park, 25840 FM 1485, New Caney, TX 77357

This Plein Air event will focus on Trees, Lake, Nature Scenes.

Additional information is emailed to those who register.

Join us for a creative escape surrounded by towering trees, serene lake views, and the tranquility of nature. Perfect for artists of all levels, this event invites you to capture the essence of the park’s lush landscapes and reflective waters in your unique style. Bring your watercolor supplies and let the soothing natural environment inspire your creativity!

This Plein Air event will focus on trees, lake, and nature scenes.

Click here to see the supply list for watercolor painting in Plein Air

Below are some helpful YouTube video demos to practice at home before going to this event on location. With YouTube videos, I usually first watch the entire demo to see the result and make notes of important points. Then, I start the video again and paint along. I like the convenience of YouTube demos that can be paused, and so I can paint and learn at my pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting trees, lake, and nature scenes in Plein Air!

How to Paint Trees in Watercolor by Paul Clark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygV5PuvzjE4

Trees Reflecting on Water Using Watercolor by Lucy Akins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQw0mmnvksM

5 Tips for Painting Trees in Watercolor by Paul Clark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMVEuCfSVbs

How to Paint Sunlight Through the Trees in Watercolor by Paul Clark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx_5Yrm8XFo

Mastering Water Reflection with Pablo Ruben

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8VW_MsIwLE

How to Paint a Lake in Watercolor by Matthew White

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTKsv9Mn6F8

Lois’ Simple Beginners Easy Clouds and Lake Watercolor Landscape by Lois Davidson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7MgOIZhM90

How to Paint a Misty Lake in Watercolor by Paul Clark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68oslNandIo

Watercolor Painting Tutorial: Calm Lake by Javid Tabatabaei

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfDX4SLwki8

Introduction to Watercolor

Katherine Rodgers

Five-Week Class

May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23

6 pm - 9 pm, Tuesday evenings

Tuition $325 Regular / $270

Members

Starting at the very beginning, this introduction to watercolor course will go over brushes, paper types, the use of water, negative space, glazing, types of washes, composition strategies, color mixing, and more. Using a limited palette, learn the basics of watercolor painting and develop your own personal painting style in a small group setting. Katherine will teach you shadows, form, and the principles of art.

Supply list

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Secrets of Mixing Amazing Colors

Linda Vanek, Instructor

Thursday, May 28

9:30 am- 4:00 pm

Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Members 

Take the next exciting step into the secrets of mixing amazing colors! Discover why some color combinations make muddy color and how to avoid them! This color adventure will teach you which colors mix well to create beautiful bright colors, rich muted colors such as a variety of greens for landscapes, and restful neutral colors. Demos will include color mixing, painting techniques, and individual instruction for each artist based on their level of experience. Great for any artist with some color experience & those wanting to refresh color mixing skills and gain greater color knowledge.

Click HERE is view the student supply list.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Four-Week Class

June 4, 11, 18, 25 

9 am - 12 pm, Thursday MORNINGS

Tuition Non-Members $220 / $180 Members

Do you want to push your painting, define your style, and create a body of work that is cohesive and personal? This will be a student-driven class, with more of a coaching/critique vibe, helping each artist work towards a simple goal – to find their “path” whether it be realistic or abstract, portraits, landscapes, still-life based….. whatever it is that inspires you. This class is not a “how-to” class. We will discuss concepts, artistic principles, techniques, color schemes that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject and often paint together to learn a new technique. Ideally, we become a consistent group, whose input is varied and meaningful. The idea is that you will focus on a subject and approach to carry your ideas forward in a connected way. Work outside class is essential.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

Please bring regular watercolor supplies, palette, brushes, paper, paper towels, pencil, eraser, sponges, water sprayer etc.

Be prepared to paint outside of class, so that we can critique during class time and keep your painting goals on track.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Four-Week Class

June 4, 11, 18, 25 

1 pm - 4 pm, Thursday AFTERNOONS

Tuition Non-Members $220 / $180 Members

Do you want to push your painting, define your style, and create a body of work that is cohesive and personal? This will be a student-driven class, with more of a coaching/critique vibe, helping each artist work towards a simple goal – to find their “path” whether it be realistic or abstract, portraits, landscapes, still-life based….. whatever it is that inspires you. This class is not a “how-to” class. We will discuss concepts, artistic principles, techniques, color schemes that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject and often paint together to learn a new technique. Ideally, we become a consistent group, whose input is varied and meaningful. The idea is that you will focus on a subject and approach to carry your ideas forward in a connected way. Work outside class is essential.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

Please bring regular watercolor supplies, palette, brushes, paper, paper towels, pencil, eraser, sponges, water sprayer etc.

Be prepared to paint outside of class, so that we can critique during class time and keep your painting goals on track.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Fundamentals of Watercolor

Dr. Mohammad Bhatti

Four-Week Class

June 5, 12, 19, 26

Friday afternoons

1 pm - 4 pm

Tuition $260 Regular / $220 Members

Learn the fundamentals of watercolor in this beginner-friendly class! Learn essential techniques including water control, color mixing, and creating washes—flat and gradated—while exploring soft versus hard edges. Hands-on exercises will help you gain confidence and control, turning your brushstrokes into expressive, vibrant artwork.

Student Supply List

Affordable, student-grade supplies are perfectly suitable.

• Watercolor Paper: Arches 140 lb (300 gsm) Cold-Pressed
• Graphite Pencils: HB, 2B (preferable)
• Round Brushes: Size #6 to #10 (synthetic or natural)
• Flat Wash Brush: 3/4 inch (for laying larger washes)
• Light weight Drawing Board 
• Watercolor Paints:
• Palette: White ceramic or plastic mixing palette
• Paper Towels or Cotton Rag
• Eraser – masking tape

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Watercolor Rainbow Trout

Mei Chang

One-Day Workshop

Tuesday, June 16

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Member 

This Rainbow Trout one-day watercolor workshop will teach students a step-by-step process of painting a Rainbow Trout watercolor, including exercises to help you better understand materials and techniques for blending transparent watercolors and brushes using.

You are invited to explore the world of watercolor and most of all, have fun!

For beginners and intermediate painters.

Here is the student supply list: Chang, Mei - Student Supply List 2026.jpg

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Friday, June 19

11 am - 3 pm

Hindu Temple

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple, 1150 Brand Ln, Stafford, TX 77477

This Plein Air event will focus on a sculpture outdoors

Additional information is emailed to those who register.

Join us for an inspiring day of art and creativity at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Temple. The temple materials and sculptures were carved out of Italian marble and Turkish limestone by 3,000 craftsmen in India, and then shipped to Houston for building this magnificent mandir. It is composed of 33,000 pieces of marble and limestone that were fitted together in tongue-and-groove fashion like a three-dimensional puzzle. The entire structure, including the foundation, does not contain a single piece of iron or steel. The details in the columns and walls include carvings of deities, dancers, musicians, elephants, horses, flowers and geometrical designs. 

This Plein Air event will focus on painting a sculpture in an outdoor setting.

Click here to see the supply list for watercolor painting in Plein Air

Below are some helpful YouTube video demos to practice at home before going to this event on location. With YouTube videos, I usually first watch the entire demo to see the result and make notes of important points. Then, I start the video again and paint along. I like the convenience of YouTube demos that can be paused, and so I can paint and learn at my pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting an open-air artwork in Plein Air!

Watercolor Glazing Technique by Liron Yanconsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1CZSbWk1fTQ&t=0s

Watercolor Painting Tips and Techniques: Sculpture by Achintya Hazra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=C_6XAzmFSik&t=0s

How to Paint a Statute Bust in Watercolor by Paint Basket

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHkOmSZRK-8

Expressive Watercolor painting Tutorial: Stone Sculpture by Gee Massam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZDFAANLRM0c&t=0m23s

Getting the Right Contrast in Watercolor: Angel Statue by Liron Yanconsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74C8A1Ya29s

Watercolor Hummingbird

Mei Chang

One-Day Workshop

Tuesday, June 23

10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Member 

This Hummingbird one-day watercolor workshop will teach students a step-by-step process of painting a Hummingbird watercolor, including exercises to help you better understand materials and techniques for blending transparent watercolors and brushes using.

You are invited to explore the world of watercolor and most of all, have fun!

Student Supply List (right click to open in a new tab for a larger view)

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Acrylic Abstracts: Developing Your Own Style with Creativity & Design 

Linda Vanek

One-Day Workshop

Saturday, June 27

9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Members

Want to enhance your creativity and develop your own personal style in acrylic Abstracts? This class will take you to the next level as we explore painting techniques, textures, color & movement on a full sheet of watercolor paper, divided into 4 sections. We will use the smaller paintings as inspiration to develop a new abstract painting or to incorporate the small paintings into one large abstract. This is a fun way to explore new ideas and let creativity flow more easily!

Beginners with painting experience, & Intermediate and Advanced levels

Student Supply List:

Enhancing Creativity & Design: Acrylic Painting Supply List

Paints: Acrylic Paint Matte Finish (no satin finishes) Sources: Michael’s, Hobby Lobby or any brand of acrylic paint,(example Liquitex) that you like will work great for this class.

Paper: Arches Watercolor paper, Cold press, 2 sheets 30 x 22, 140 lb. weight, Bright White

Paint Colors: Black or Navy, White, and 6 colors your choice. (Think of colors that will work well together).

Brushes: Any brushes for acrylic paints or craft paints will be fine. ½” to 1”, and 1.5” wide flat brushes, and one or two round brushes. (You do not need to buy expensive brushes for Acrylic painting) and a brayer to smooth areas.

Plastic gloves: we will be using our hands for some painting and blending

Palette: to mix paints or you can use a plastic or plexiglass surface

Water containers: at least 2

Normal painting supplies, such as paper towels, sponge, water spray bottle, notebook for taking notes.

Crayons, watercolor pencils

Note: Texturing and mark making materials will be provided for the class. You may also bring any materials you personally like to use for your painting.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

Joan Fullerton, 4-Day Major Workshop

Paint Yourself Free: An Acrylic Workshop

June 29 - July 2, 2026

9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Thursday

Tuition Non-Members $600 / Members $550

Join Joan to learn unique techniques of laying acrylic paint using daily demonstrations, lectures, encouragement and practice with two compositions per day. You’ll learn how to coax hints of reality from an abstract background, how to control values and colors for emotional emphasis, and how to suggest rather than delineate. 

An attitude of “play” in this workshop will allow for greater innovation as we become relaxed and receptive to the small voice of intuition and imagination.

Joan is particularly skilled at helping students discover their unique artistic voice. A multitude of approaches and techniques give beginners confidence, while more advanced students will benefit from Joan’s insightful solutions to their artistic challenges.

MATERIALS LIST:  HERE

Biography: Joan holds BFA and MFA degrees in painting from the University of Wyoming. She was awarded the Outstanding Teaching Award while a college art instructor at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming, from 1990 to 2003.  In 2003, she made the leap of faith to relocate and paint full-time in Taos, NM.  Following several successful exhibitions during her eight years in Taos, Fullerton made her mark and established her reputation as a respected artist and teacher.  In 2010, she moved to the Denver area, where she enjoys painting in the studio when not traveling to teach.

Joan's work has been in galleries, juried shows, and museums since the early 70's and has been internationally in Italy and Japan.  She is published in the 2010 edition of Open Studios Press, Visual Journeys, Art for the 21st Century, and Journeys to Abstraction #3, featured in Acrylic Artist Spring 2017, and the New Edition of the Encyclopedia of Acrylic Painting Techniques by Hazel Harrison.  She is the author of "Paint Yourself Free," an online painting course, and is a contributing author of the Amazon Bestseller, Radical Self-Love: How to Create Your Life Through Creativity.

Cancellation Policy for Major Workshops: Refunds must be requested in writing at least 3 weeks prior to the start of Workshop. A $100 administrative fee will be charged and reduced from the refund amount. If a refund is requested in writing later than 3 weeks prior to the start of Workshop, no refund will be given. However, if the seat is filled with another enrollment, the late refund request may be considered for refund, less the $100 administrative fee. 

Drawing Fundamentals

Myke Venable

Two-Week Class

July 6 and 13

9 am - 12 pm

Tuition $130 Tuition / $110 Members 

This workshop sets aside time to develop, practice, and refine your drawing skills!  Students will explore the fundamentals of drawing through various hands-on activities and discussions.  This workshop will touch upon observation, shape, volume, value, line, and texture. The workshop is intended for students with little or no previous drawing experience or those who want to sharpen their fundamental skills.

Level: No experience, Beginner

Supply List: 

• Paper: Canson (or other brand) drawing book 9" x 12" in. 100 lb. Smooth surface
• Staedtler Graphite Pencils (set of 12):  6B-4H
• Pencil Sharpener:  2 hole with canister
• Eraser:  Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser (White or Pink)
• Eraser Caps: Helix White Eraser Caps 10 pack

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Four-Week Class

July 9, 16, 23, 30

9 am - 12 pm, Thursday MORNINGS

Tuition Non-Members $220 / $180 Members

Do you want to push your painting, define your style, and create a body of work that is cohesive and personal? This will be a student-driven class, with more of a coaching/critique vibe, helping each artist work towards a simple goal – to find their “path” whether it be realistic or abstract, portraits, landscapes, still-life based….. whatever it is that inspires you. This class is not a “how-to” class. We will discuss concepts, artistic principles, techniques, color schemes that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject and often paint together to learn a new technique. Ideally, we become a consistent group, whose input is varied and meaningful. The idea is that you will focus on a subject and approach to carry your ideas forward in a connected way. Work outside class is essential.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

Please bring regular watercolor supplies, palette, brushes, paper, paper towels, pencil, eraser, sponges, water sprayer etc.

Be prepared to paint outside of class, so that we can critique during class time and keep your painting goals on track.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Four-Week Class

June 4, 11, 18, 25 

1 pm - 4 pm, Thursday AFTERNOONS

Tuition Non-Members $220 / $180 Members

Do you want to push your painting, define your style, and create a body of work that is cohesive and personal? This will be a student-driven class, with more of a coaching/critique vibe, helping each artist work towards a simple goal – to find their “path” whether it be realistic or abstract, portraits, landscapes, still-life based….. whatever it is that inspires you. This class is not a “how-to” class. We will discuss concepts, artistic principles, techniques, color schemes that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject and often paint together to learn a new technique. Ideally, we become a consistent group, whose input is varied and meaningful. The idea is that you will focus on a subject and approach to carry your ideas forward in a connected way. Work outside class is essential.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

Please bring regular watercolor supplies, palette, brushes, paper, paper towels, pencil, eraser, sponges, water sprayer etc.

Be prepared to paint outside of class, so that we can critique during class time and keep your painting goals on track.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Basics of Flower Painting 

Mohammad Bhatti

Four-Week Workshop

July 10, 17, 24, 31

1 pm - 4 pm

Friday afternoons

Tuition $260 Regular / $220 Members

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of watercolor flower painting! This class is designed to help you unlock the beauty and versatility of flowers through the magic of watercolor. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you’ll learn how to create stunning floral artwork that bursts with color and life.

In this class, you will explore:

• The fundamentals of watercolor techniques like washes, wet-on-wet, and layering.
• How to paint different types of flowers, from bold blooms to delicate petals.
• Techniques for blending colors, creating texture, and capturing light and shadow.
• Step-by-step guidance to help you achieve fluid, expressive flowers with depth and movement.

By the end of the class, you’ll have the confidence to create your own beautiful watercolor flower paintings, ready to bloom on paper with vibrant color and graceful form!

Watercolor Blue Crab

Mei Chang

One-Day Workshop

Tuesday, July 14

10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Member 

This Blue Crab one-day watercolor workshop will teach students a step-by-step process of painting a Blue Crab watercolor, including exercises to help you better understand materials and techniques for blending transparent watercolors and brushes using.

You are invited to explore the world of watercolor and most of all, have fun!

Student Supply List (right click to open in a new tab for a larger view)

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Symbolic Journey to the Moon and Back

Jami Bevan

Three-Day Class

July 18, 19, 20

10am - 4pm, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Tuition $325 Regular / $270 Members 

We will explore several methods for including symbolism in art to help establish deeper meaning and communication while also learning acrylic techniques. Attendees will learn one method for prepping a canvas, paint a sky with clouds, block in background and paint a simple composition that includes at least one item of

symbolic meaning that is not the main focal point. Instructor will bring items to spark creativity along with other reference materials. Attendees are also encouraged to bring images that hold symbolic meaning to them. Attendees will paint dark to light,

using glazing techniques when applicable and leave with a better understanding of “shape painting” while working background to foreground. 

Be prepared to come away with a complete or almost complete acrylic painting rich in symbolism as we explore methods for diving deeper.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Watercolor Bird of Paradise

Mei Chang

One-Day Workshop

Tuesday, July 21

10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Members 

This Bird of Paradise one-day watercolor workshop will teach students a step-by-step process of painting a Bird of Paradise flower watercolor, including exercises to help you better understand materials and techniques for blending transparent watercolors and brushes using.

You are invited to explore the world of watercolor and most of all, have fun!

Student Supply List (right click to open in a new tab for a larger view)

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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DRAW! Birds

Myke Venable

Two-Week Class

August 3 and 10

9 am - 12 pm

Tuition $130 Regular / $110 Members 

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Bird drawing and painting can be traced back hundreds of years to the ancient Chinese masters to a more present era with John James Audubon.  What makes artist gravitate to this genre is most likely the beauty and variety of these birds.  This class will present images throughout history of artworks with birds as the theme.  We will then work from photographs to make our own wonderful art using birds as the central subject.  If this sounds like your cup of tea, please sign up today.

Supply List: 

• Paper: Canson (or other brand) drawing book 9" x 12" in. 100 lb. Smooth surface
• Staedtler Graphite Pencils (set of 12):  6B-4H
• Pencil Sharpener:  2 hole with canister
• Eraser:  Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser (White or Pink)
• Eraser Caps:  Pentel or Helix Hi-Polymer Eraser Caps 10 pack
• Prismacolor Col-Erase Color Pencils (pk of 24 or more)

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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