Come join us and explore the fascinating qualities of watercolor! At the beginning of the class, I’ll begin with a demonstration that showcases the various techniques used in watercolor painting. Don't worry if you're new to this, as I’ll provide personalized lessons on different tips and techniques to enhance your painting skills. Not only will you learn and improve your artistic abilities, but you'll also have the chance to meet new people and create lasting memories. So come and join us for a delightful and enriching experience in the world of watercolor! All levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies or rent a Lender's Kit from the instructor for $15.00.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Gerilyn Gaskill
Cost: $42 ($35 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Capture scenes with lively ink lines and watercolor pencil washes in this two-day workshop with Fernando Porras at The New Studio for the Visual Arts in Jupiter, Florida. Explore quick sighting shortcuts, gesture-driven marks, and loose sketching techniques for travel journals, urban studies, and everyday observations. Practice simplifying what you see and moving beyond rigid outlines and perfectionism. The focus is on faster, expressive sketching rather than detailed rendering. Students bring their own supplies; paper towels are provided. Review the supply list before attending.
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Fernando Porras
Cost: $375 for both days
Sponsor: The New Studio for the Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

Come join us and explore the fascinating qualities of watercolor! At the beginning of the class, I’ll begin with a demonstration that showcases the various techniques used in watercolor painting. Don't worry if you're new to this, as I’ll provide personalized lessons on different tips and techniques to enhance your painting skills. You'll have the opportunity to explore and paint to your heart's content. Not only will you learn and improve your artistic abilities, but you'll also have the chance to meet new people and create lasting memories. So come and join us for a delightful and enriching experience in the world of watercolor!
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Gerilyn Gaskill
Cost: $125 ($100 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Dive into the vibrant world beneath the waves and discover the magic of watercolor like never before! Join acclaimed Minnesota-based artist Julie Schroeder for an immersive three-session workshop that will transform the way you approach watercolor painting. Working on half sheets of Arches 140lb cold press paper, you'll explore exciting mixed media techniques to create a stunning undersea coral reef scene bursting with life and color. This isn't your traditional watercolor class—prepare to splash, fling, drip, and splatter paint in gloriously loose, wet-into-wet applications that capture the fluid beauty of ocean life. Through step-by-step demonstrations and personalized instruction, Julie will guide you in developing a more spontaneous and confident painting style.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $180 + $30 supply fee
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Get into the holiday spirit while creating beautiful, handmade mixed media cards perfect for the season! In this festive workshop, you'll explore charming winter and Christmas landscapes using a delightful combination of traditional watercolors, watercolor pencils, glitter, stamps, and stencils. Through live demonstrations and hands-on practice, you'll learn techniques for painting enchanting seasonal scenes—from snowy landscapes to cozy holiday imagery. Whether you choose to work with classic watercolors alone or embrace the full mixed media experience with watercolor pencils, sparkle, and decorative stamps, you'll have the creative freedom to follow your inspiration. Students should bring $20 cash to pay instructor for materials, which will all be provided for you to use during the workshop.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Julie Schroeder
Cost: $50
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Discover the beauty of Tonalism in a dynamic 1-day workshop with instructor Robert Wortmann! Explore this evocative American art style, known for its atmospheric landscapes and poetic use of color. Dive into inspiring examples from masters like Whistler and Innes, enjoy a live demonstration, and create your own artwork with personalized guidance. All mediums are welcome, and the day wraps up with a supportive group critique. This course is open to all levels of students.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Robert Wortmann
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Members of the Art League of Ocean City are invited to utilize a shared space to collaborate on individual artworks. All mediums are welcome with the exception of pottery. Participants should be prepared with all materials. Registration is required.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Cost: Free to members
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

The purpose of this class is to study and learn the techniques of the masters. Like the copyists at the National Gallery of Art (NGA), students will literally copy a masterpiece and each work will then “be available beyond museum walls.” Students are encouraged to attend the December bus trip to NGA, learn about the copyist program and research an image. Or, research can be done online. There are thousands of master images free to download and print. The instructor will share her knowledge to help decode a painting and reconstruct it with satisfaction. Students are expected to bring their own images to work from including drawing/painting supplies. Acrylics or watercolors are preferred. Some master reproductions will be provided.
 
Location: Ocean City, Maryland
Instructor: Joanne Guilfoil
Cost: $120 ($100 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Ocean City
Website, email, (410) 524-9433

Painting is a balance between intentional seeing, thoughtful design, and spontaneous discovery. In this six-week course, we'll explore how to move beyond simply observing our subject to recognizing what we find meaningful and what we want our painting to communicate. Beginning with the architecture of a painting through the development of a strong value structure, we'll explore how shapes, patterns, color, and expressive mark-making work together to create a unified and dynamic painting. Equally important is the creative process itself—allowing the application of paint, intuitive decisions, and unexpected discoveries to influence how we see and respond to our subject. Weekly instructor demonstrations, discussion, and hands-on painting with individual guidance, as students develop paintings that are expressive, painterly, and uniquely their own.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Fred Jackson
Cost: $295
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Unleash your creativity in a welcoming, relaxed studio environment with Dennis Lake, a longtime favorite instructor known for his expertise in realism across a variety of mediums. Whether you prefer oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, or colored pencil, you’ll have the freedom to explore your favorite materials, begin new projects, or bring unfinished works to life. Enjoy personalized, one-on-one guidance tailored to your interests and skill level, along with inspiring mini demonstrations, practical technique tips, and thoughtful critiques to help you refine your skills and grow as an artist. This class is appropriate for all levels. The main purpose of this course is one-on-one assistance from the instructor with whatever you need help with (fixing, composition, specific subjects, etc.).
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Dennis Lake
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Unlock the Power of Color! Ever mix the perfect color in your head, only to end up with something dull or muddy on your palette? Understanding how colors interact can transform the way you paint—and give you much more confidence when mixing and choosing color. While many of the principles explored in this class apply across a variety of artistic mediums, this particular class will use watercolor as we explore the fascinating world of color. In this hands-on two-week class, you’ll discover the incredible range of colors that can be created from the primary colors, learn how to mix cleaner, more vibrant hues while avoiding unwanted grays and mud, and discover how to intentionally create beautiful neutrals.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Joanna Chalson
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Discover the freedom and spontaneity of loose watercolor painting in this fun, relaxed class! This course focuses on letting go of perfection and embracing the unpredictable beauty of watercolor. You'll learn techniques for painting with soft edges, vibrant color blends, and expressive brushwork—without getting caught up in too many details. Working from your own photo references, we’ll explore subjects like florals, landscapes, and everyday scenes, while gaining confidence in your own unique style. If you’d like to break out of a tight, controlled approach, this class will help you loosen up and enjoy the process.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Anne Whalon
Cost: $245
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This class with instruction by Alice Meyer Wallace will focus on classic watercolor techniques - Sargeant, Homer, Rodin, Nolde, and particularly Charles Demuth, from Lancaster, PA. Come enjoy this fun and relaxed class! The class will work predominantly from still life but on occasion, the instructor will lead the class in painting from the model (2 times) and there will be an option of experimenting with watercolor and collage.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Alice Meyer-Wallace
Cost: $245
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Whether it is portrait, still life, landscape or abstracts, the presence of light against shadow gives the subject form and dimension. Bring your own inspiration to class and with this principle in mind, watch your paintings come to life! Composition and color mixing will be a focus in this class. All mediums and skill levels are welcome!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Stefanie Lieberman
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Instead of getting caught up in tiny details, we focus on making big, bold strokes with large, juicy brushes. By loading our brushes with a generous amount of water and pigment, we can let the colors mingle and flow across the paper in exciting and unpredictable ways. It’s a messy, joyful experience that helps students overcome the fear of a blank page and discover the unique magic of watercolor as a medium. This approach encourages a playful mindset and results in vibrant, expressive paintings that are full of life and movement.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Paulette Staley
Cost: $245
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

How do we move beyond simply making a successful painting and begin to develop work that feels personal? This class will focus on building a personal language in painting through individual exploration, experimentation, and group discussions. Students are welcome to work with any subject matter and in any medium, from realism to semi-abstraction. We will consider how choices involving color, composition, edges, paint handling, and simplification can contribute to a more individual and cohesive body of work. Rather than following a single approach or formula, students will be encouraged to identify what genuinely interests them and to strengthen the qualities in their existing work. Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Claudia Rilling
Cost: $540
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this intermediate-advanced painting course students will work from personal family photographs (historic or contemporary) to cultivate a deeper connection with one's family history, or simply to create a strong painting based on photographs that have been stashed away for years in family archives. We will address issues such as the head, proportion, simplification, and color mixing. Students will work from full color images or in sepia- this will be determined based on the references used. Students work at their own pace and will receive one-on-one instruction. Lessons will be supplemented by discussions of notable figurative painters. Any painting medium may be used (instructor works in oil paint).
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Claudia Rilling
Cost: $540
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Working from your own reference material, we will spend each week focusing on a particular aspect of landscape painting. Individual techniques will be held each session in a supportive atmosphere. Syllabus will be provided. Please bring painting materials to the first class. All mediums welcomed.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Bonnie Mettler
Cost: $540
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Using your own inspiration e.g., photos, tablets, still life objects etc., you will learn different techniques to give your paintings life and energy. Composition, value, color mixing and technique will be the main focuses of this class. All mediums and skill levels are welcome!
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Stefanie Lieberman
Cost: $585
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

This class with instruction by Alice Meyer Wallace will focus on classic watercolor techniques - Sargeant, Homer, Rodin, Nolde, and particularly Charles Demuth, from Lancaster, PA. Come enjoy this fun and relaxed class! The class will work predominantly from still life but on occasion, the instructor will lead the class in painting from the model (2 times) and there will be an option of experimenting with watercolor and collage.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Alice Meyer-Wallace
Cost: $490
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Workshop participants will begin by learning to handle watercolor materials: papers, paints, brushes, palettes, and more. From the bold application of washes to fine detail, we’ll explore specifics: how to begin a watercolor and how to conclude a work, wet-in-wet to dry-brush, what to put in and what to leave out. The skillful use of the elements of composition and the simplification of form will provide a means to achieving dynamic results. We’ll also explore ways of creating a sense of light and mood in a watercolor, through the use of structured tone. The class will be looking at the watercolors by J. S. Sargent, Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth critically.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Ernie Norcia
Cost: $210
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Watercolor is a versatile medium, which can be both transparent and opaque. Using a variety of subject matter, some techniques explored will be drawing for watercolor, painting without drawing, wet-in-wet watercolor, glazing with watercolor washes, the use of gouache and other aqueous media with watercolor. The instructor will start each class with a demonstration or an explanation of the technique for the day. Students will be encouraged to work in their own personal style. Each class will end with a group critique with the emphasis on constructive criticism.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Wendy Scheirer
Cost: $210
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

In this beginner’s guide, we will explore the world of watercolor and delve into its many techniques! Chris will have 2 paintings prepared (floral & island landscape) to demonstrate the basics and more advanced techniques. Chris will guide you through the techniques and help you develop skills needed to produce beautiful paintings. He will not only tell you how, but also show you! Learn this intricate medium with this step-by-step approach. With just a few simple tools – water, pigments, brushes, and paper. For more information about Chris, visit his website at www.dreyerdesign.com. Students should bring $20 cash to pay for materials, all of which will be provided for you.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Chris Dreyer
Cost: $100
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Life Drawing, or Figure Drawing, is a foundational practice for artists to study the human figure through observation. During Art League Life Drawing sessions, a model poses for a variety of lengths, from quick 2-minute gesture poses to longer 20–30-minute poses. Short poses help loosen up and build confidence, while longer poses allow for more attention to anatomy, proportion, and detail. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your preferred medium—charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, pastels, acrylics, oils, or whatever you enjoy—and use the session as an opportunity to practice, experiment, and grow.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $50 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

If you’ve always wanted to paint with watercolors but were afraid to try, this very beginning class will introduce you to the joys of creating beautiful, glowing watercolor paintings. Using the elements and principles of design and composition, you’ll learn the following techniques: color mixing, wet-on-wet wash, wet-on-dry techniques, glazing, color charging, tricks with salt, oozles, scaping and much more. This class is designed for those with no watercolor experience, or those who have tried watercolor painting but need a refresher. There will be a printed handout with each class.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Nancy Carney
Cost: $300
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

This class will focus on each individual student and help them to learn, pickup and polish their watercolor skills. Each student will paint from their own reference. They will be helped step by step to accomplish their own painting. Attention and focus on individual growth at the students’ own pace will be central in this class. Learn to paint watercolors in a free, fun and fluent manner. Discover and nurture your own personal style of expression. All levels welcome.
 
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Indira Cariappa
Cost: $410
Sponsor: Wayne Art Center
Website, email, 610-688-3553

Chris will demonstrate multiple paintings (seascape, floral, & island theme) from beginning to completion. Areas of demonstrations and techniques will include, design, drawing, color, value, washes, glazing, wet in wet, masking, dry brush, lifting out and more. Chris will guide you through the techniques and help you develop skills needed to produce beautiful watercolor paintings. He will not only tell you how but also show you! For more information about Chris, visit his website at www.dreyerdesign.com.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Chris Dreyer
Cost: $200
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Discover the beauty of loose, expressive watercolor painting inspired by fresh flowers in the studio. Janet Rogers will guide students through playful exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized instruction while exploring vibrant color, intuitive composition, and techniques that preserve the freshness of watercolor. Learn to capture the essence of each bloom with confidence, avoid muddy colors, and let the medium lead the creative process. A supportive Show & Tell session concludes the workshop, offering the opportunity to share and celebrate your work. Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this inspiring workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels. Plein Air inspiration—indoors!
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Janet Rogers
Cost: $475
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

Explore a fresh, expressive approach to painting portraits and figures in watercolor with Janet Rogers. Through engaging demonstrations, creative exercises, and individualized instruction, students will learn to create luminous flesh tones, expressive facial features, dynamic shadow shapes, and convincing three-dimensional form. Work from your own photographs or Janet's reference collection while developing confidence in seeing and interpreting your subject with greater spontaneity and energy. Drawing aids are available for beginners, making this workshop welcoming to artists of every experience level. Discover how to paint people with personality, authenticity, and confidence—no fear, just paint!
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Janet Rogers
Cost: $475
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

Life Drawing, or Figure Drawing, is a foundational practice for artists to study the human figure through observation. During Art League Life Drawing sessions, a model poses for a variety of lengths, from quick 2-minute gesture poses to longer 20–30-minute poses. Short poses help loosen up and build confidence, while longer poses allow for more attention to anatomy, proportion, and detail. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your preferred medium—charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, pastels, acrylics, oils, or whatever you enjoy—and use the session as an opportunity to practice, experiment, and grow.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $50 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join Sue Archer, NWS, AWS, TWSA, for Textures for Watercolor and Watermedia Painters, a technique-focused workshop exploring creative ways to achieve texture. Through demonstrations, lectures, projects, and critiques, participants will explore pigment qualities, masking, lifting, stamping, underpainting, imprinting, painted patterns, alternative surfaces, and more. Part 1: February 27–28, 2027 | 9:30 AM–4:00 PM | $375. Part 2: March 6–7, 2027 | 9:30 AM–4:00 PM | $375. Lessons are progressive, and Part 1 is required to participate in Part 2. One year of watercolor experience is recommended. Finished paintings are not the objective; the focus is on learning techniques and processes that artists can incorporate into their own work.
 
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Instructor: Sue Archer
Cost: $375 for first 2 days - $750 for all 4 days
Sponsor: The New Studio For The Visual Arts
Website, email, 561-295-5712

3-Day Watercolor Course: En Plein Air! Discover the joy of painting outdoors with Vladislav Yeliseyev! Immerse yourself in the Yeliseyev Method, a proven approach to watercolor that simplifies the painting process and inspires artists worldwide. Explore beautiful Sarasota settings, develop your artistic skills, and gain confidence in composition, value, and expressive color through demonstrations and personalized instruction. Bonus: Enjoy complimentary access to two video workshops covering essential drawing skills and perspective to help you prepare for your plein air experience. Perfect for artists of all skill levels, this intimate master class offers three inspiring days of painting, learning, and creative discovery with an internationally acclaimed watercolorist. Space is limited—register today!
 
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Instructor: Vladislav Yeliseyev
Cost: $650
Sponsor: Renaissance School of Art
Website, email, 941-330-6865

Life Drawing, or Figure Drawing, is a foundational practice for artists to study the human figure through observation. During Art League Life Drawing sessions, a model poses for a variety of lengths, from quick 2-minute gesture poses to longer 20–30-minute poses. Short poses help loosen up and build confidence, while longer poses allow for more attention to anatomy, proportion, and detail. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your preferred medium—charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, pastels, acrylics, oils, or whatever you enjoy—and use the session as an opportunity to practice, experiment, and grow.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $50 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Life Drawing, or Figure Drawing, is a foundational practice for artists to study the human figure through observation. During Art League Life Drawing sessions, a model poses for a variety of lengths, from quick 2-minute gesture poses to longer 20–30-minute poses. Short poses help loosen up and build confidence, while longer poses allow for more attention to anatomy, proportion, and detail. All skill levels are welcome! Bring your preferred medium—charcoal, graphite, pen and ink, pastels, acrylics, oils, or whatever you enjoy—and use the session as an opportunity to practice, experiment, and grow.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Cost: $50 ($25 for members)
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

In this workshop designed for intermediate level watercolor students, you’ll begin to see the world through a new lens—learning how to transform everyday reality into expressive, impressionistic paintings that evoke mood and atmosphere. The focus is not on replicating every detail, but on capturing the essence of your subject. Keiko will guide you from that first spark of inspiration through a process of simplification, leading to a compelling painting rich in composition and meaning. Key topics covered in this class include: • Creating a strong preliminary drawing and composition • Exploring a range of watercolor techniques and brush handling • Understanding what makes a strong design • Mastering the relationship between light and dark values • Balancing planning with intuition • Learning how to simplify and edit complex visual information
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Keiko Tanabe
Cost: $650
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join renowned watercolor artist Jeannie Vodden in the magical art world of Santa Fe. Students will enjoy an in-studio experience each day painting a portrait of their choice, or following along as Jeannie demonstrates… and then will explore a wonderful area of Santa Fe each afternoon. Jeannie’s watercolors are marked by the use of a limited palette of staining transparent primary colors. She works from large gentle washes of color to more specific detail (large to small/general to specific, a technique known as indirect painting). Her use of glazing layer over layer gives a translucent lifelike feeling to her paintings, while her interest in luminescence guides her choice of subject matter and the quality of light in her work.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jeannie Vodden
Cost: $1,690
Sponsor: French Escapade
Website, email, 510-584-6919

Join us for 4 full days of sketching in beautiful Santa Fe! Sarah’s focus is primarily in travel sketching and plein air painting… her sketchbooks tell the story of her wanderlust. Painting and sketching on location is an incredible way to connect with the culture of a place, its architecture, even the food and music! Sarah will be demonstrating in gouache, though you could also use acrylic. Similar techniques apply to acrylics as gouache because it is opaque, so you are welcome to work in either medium. We will work in sketchbooks mostly. But if you prefer larger paper, that’s fine too. Whether you love watercolor, gouache or ink, the principle of travel sketching remains the same: joyful creation!
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Sarah Burns
Cost: $1,690
Sponsor: French Escapade
Website, email, 510-584-6919

Join us in Santa Fe for this plein-air workshop designed to help artists break through hesitation and discover the power of bold painting! Rehann Vazid will be our painting instructor. He is a Melbourne-based (AUS) watercolour artist & educator known for his colorful, light-filled landscape paintings. Through gestural brushwork, strong composition and unapologetic color, participants will learn to trust their instincts and find their visual voice in watercolor. Open to artists at all levels who want to level-up their technique and confidence. Beginners will discover essential watercolor basics; advanced painters will push into greater boldness and expression.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Rehann Vazid
Cost: $1,690
Sponsor: French Escapade
Website, email, 510-584-6919

Discover the beauty of painting landscapes that breathe with light, mood, and emotion. In this watercolor workshop, Keiko Tanabe guides artists on a journey from the foundation of structure to the expressive freedom of impression. Through clear instruction and intuitive insight, Keiko will demonstrate how to simplify complex scenes, design with purpose, and infuse your paintings with atmosphere and feeling. During her live demonstrations, she provides a running commentary, offering an inside look at her thought process – how she interprets the subject, makes compositional decisions, and chooses colors and brushstrokes to express mood and intention. For more information, visit ktanabefineart.com. Students will learn to balance control and spontaneity, creating paintings that are fresh, luminous, and deeply personal.
 
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Instructor: Keiko Tanabe
Cost: $630 Museum members/ $680 non-members
Sponsor: Huntsville Museum of Art
Website, email, 256-535-6372

Discover the Joy of Watercolor in Vermont! Escape to the peaceful charm of Vermont for a 4-day watercolor workshop at the historic Landgrove Inn, nestled in the Green Mountain National Forest. Join master watercolorist Vladislav Yeliseyev for an inspiring creative retreat and discover his signature Yeliseyev Method—a fresh, expressive approach to painting with freedom and confidence. Inspired by his book, Light and Color in the Watercolor Landscape, the workshop combines daily demonstrations, guided exercises, and personalized feedback to help you master composition, value, and color while bringing energy and movement to your paintings. Join us for four unforgettable days of painting, learning, and artistic discovery in the heart of Vermont. Reserve your spot today!
 
Location: Landgrove, Vermont
Instructor: Vladislav Yeliseyev
Cost: $850
Sponsor: The Landgrove
Website, email, 802-824-6673

4-Day Watercolor Course & Retreat in Beautiful Wisconsin! Join us for four inspiring days of watercolor painting, artistic growth, and relaxation in Wisconsin’s scenic surroundings. Learn from master watercolorist Vladislav Yeliseyev and discover his signature approach to painting with freedom, confidence, and expressive brushwork. Through daily demonstrations, guided exercises, and personalized feedback, you’ll explore composition, value, and color while learning to simplify subjects and create fresh, lively paintings. Whether you want to refine your technique or develop a looser, more expressive style, this retreat offers the perfect opportunity to learn, experiment, and connect with fellow artists. Come paint, recharge, and find fresh inspiration in beautiful Wisconsin!
 
Location: Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin
Instructor: Vladislav Yeliseyev
Sponsor: Dillman's
Website, email, 715-588-3143

Michael is often called a “sunny watercolorist” – his airy, transparent artworks look as though they emit the sunlight. One of the most difficult and interesting tasks in watercolour is transferring moving figures onto paper. Using a combination of different techniques, we will learn to convey not only the movement, but also the emotional component of the dance. Even when working in several layers, we will keep the freshness and transparency of the watercolour.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Michael Solovyev
Cost: $2,500
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

Take your portraits to the next level with acclaimed artist Tony Armendariz in this engaging three-day workshop focused on creating depth, mood, and drama through light and shadow. While the instructor will be working in watercolor, students may work in other mediums as well! This workshop combines daily demonstrations and instruction with plenty of hands-on painting and individualized guidance. Learn how to simplify and interpret reference photos, establish strong values, and use light and shadow to create more compelling, expressive portraits. Students may work from photos provided by Tony or bring their own. Reference photos and preparation instructions will be provided in advance, allowing students to arrive with their drawings ready and maximize their painting time in class.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Tony Armendariz
Cost: $500
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Join Carol for five wonderful days painting in Sonoma, where you’ll discover the beauty of California wine country, surrounded by rolling vineyards, charming historic streets, and picturesque landscapes. Enjoy a creative getaway that combines artistic inspiration with gourmet food, local wines, and the pleasure of sharing the experience with fellow artists. Carol will share her unique watercolor technique, painting from background to foreground, using dynamic and inventive color. Visits include the main plaza featuring the historic Bear Flag Monument, Mission San Francisco Solano, the Sonoma barracks, and a Sonoma winery.
 
Location: Sonoma, California
Instructor: Carol Carter
Cost: $1,690
Sponsor: French Escapade
Website, email, 510-584-6919

Join Fabio Cembranelli for an intensive watercolor workshop focused on cultivating a loose, spontaneous, and deeply personal painting style. This course is designed to empower artists through intuitive techniques across various subjects. Learn to paint with wet-on-wet techniques (no preliminary sketch needed), make strong compositional choices, utilize the white of the paper, create attractive focal points, and suggest details with loose brush strokes. Explore negative painting and various background options. Learn how to depict the shapes of light, shadow and colors reflected on different surfaces. Apply principles of perspective and focal point. Discover how to capture the colors of the seasons, mix a wide array of shades of greens, and depict water reflections. Join us for an awesome watercolor retreat!
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Fabio Cembranelli
Cost: $2,500
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

There seems to be a never-ending quest to loosen up in watercolor and it’s probably the most common goal of students. My workshop will focus on using value studies from the outset to identify the large shapes in a scene. These large shapes provide the artist with opportunities for lost edges when painting in watercolor, which is essential if we are to take full advantage of the medium. Too often the 'found edges', or details, take over the painter's thinking process, and the result is a tight watercolor. We will move on toward color paintings using value studies as our guide, and complete color painting lessons together. Demonstration paintings will be done by Andy to reinforce the lessons.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Andy Evansen
Cost: $650
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738