Learn a new skill and relax with a fun class!
At Scrappy Elephant, you’ll find a range of art classes for all ages. From weekly toddler art time to adult only classes, there’s something for everyone. There’s never been a better time to learn a new skill at an affordable cost!
Is there a class you’ve been eyeing? Sign up as soon as you know you want to attend so our teachers can be prepared and we can avoid canceling classes due to low registration numbers.
Interested in teaching a class at Scrappy Elephant? Email us at info@scrappyelephant.com to learn more!
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Want to give the gift of a new skill? Purchase a gift card in store or call us at a (434) 207-2106 to purchase over the phone for the creatives in your life to put toward a Scrappy Elephant class!
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Sketchbook Magic
Join Heather to discover the joy of building a consistent, deeply personal creative practice from the ground up!
Whether you’ve never picked up a sketchbook before, paint purely for your own pleasure, or want to sharpen your artistic skills, this class is for you. A sketchbook is so much more than a book of sketches—it’s a private sanctuary to feed your creative soul, play with new materials without pressure, and gently draw out your own unique style. Over time, it becomes a beautiful living record where you can chart your growth and celebrate your progress as an artist.
In this six-session series, she’ll share low-pressure methods to help you approach the blank page without fear, using your sketchbook as a tangible tool for mindfulness and everyday discovery. To set you up for success, she’ll be providing clear, short tutorials on how to mix and paint with watercolors alongside other incredibly useful sketching tools like ink.
Both absolute beginners and experienced makers are welcome! Come prepared to create, learn, and discover how a sketchbook can transform the way that you see the world around you.
How to Join: Each session is intentionally designed to build seamlessly upon the last, guiding you toward a sustained studio practice. However, every class is also fully self-contained as a standalone workshop. Feel free to immerse yourself in the full six-week journey or drop in for individual sessions as your schedule permits.
Session Syllabus:
Session 1 (November 9): Sketchbook Creation
We begin at the very beginning: the vessel itself. In this first session, you will learn how to design and bind your own custom, lay-flat sketchbook using watercolor paper and foundational bookbinding techniques. Creating a custom book from scratch is a deeply rewarding, grounding skill that allows you to endlessly tailor your creative space to your own tactile preferences for the remaining sessions and your future practice.
Session 2 (November 13): Bypassing the Blank Page
We’ve all been there: you finally carve out a quiet moment, your supplies are laid out, and suddenly your inspiration vanishes—leaving you staring at a daunting, empty white page. In this session, we will quiet the inner critic and learn how to bypass the pressure of perfection. You’ll be guided through gentle, practical sketchbook exercises designed to kickstart your creative flow, whether you’re returning from a long artistic break or just feeling stuck after a busy week. Using simple prompt-based mark-making, intuitive watercolor washes, and quick-start drawing games, you’ll transform blank-page fear into pure, low-stakes creative joy.
Session 3 (November 16): Tiny Worlds & Pockets of Time
You don’t need hours of uninterrupted free time or large, imposing page spreads to make meaningful art. In this session, we’ll explore the liberating power of working small. Dividing your sketchbook page into tiny, playful grids and thumbnail boxes eliminates the overwhelm of blank paper. Using a simple grid-based approach, you’ll learn how to turn open pages into inviting spaces for mindful, five-minute creative pauses. We’ll experiment with warm-up sketches, intuitive color studies, repetitive pattern ideas, and tiny watercolor landscapes—perfect for building a sustainable, daily sketching habit.
Session 4 (November 20): Fearless Color: Mixing with Joy and Intention
If you’ve ever stared at your palette and felt unsure of which colors to combine or how to start, you’re definitely not alone! This session takes the mystery out of color theory by emphasizing practical, joyful experimentation. Through hands-on sketchbook exercises, you’ll learn the fundamentals of building color harmony and mixing hues with confidence. We’ll play with watercolor washes to create personal palette guides, explore how to fix various issues that arise with color, and discover how to capture the vibrancy of the world around us. You’ll leave with pages of rich color explorations and the freedom to fill your sketchbook without overthinking.
Session 5 (November 30): Intuitive Collage: Letting Go of the Plan
Sketchbooks are meant for raw ideas, messy notes, and pure play—not pristine collections of finished masterpieces. In this session, we’ll fully let loose by using collage and mixed media to help us break free from perfectionism and train ourselves to think differently. We’ll practice various challenges designed to train ourselves to think differently—such as adding elements one piece at a time under a gentle time limit to prevent overthinking. You’ll learn how to begin a page intuitively, gathering a diverse collection of paper scraps and letting colors and textures guide your hand rather than a rigid plan.
Session 6 (December 4): The Reflective Sketchbook: Problem-Solving & Layouts
Taking on new concepts in your art can feel challenging, but your sketchbook can be the ultimate tool for navigating those hurdles. This final, inquiry-based session will give you strategies for transforming your pages into dynamic problem-solving hubs. We’ll explore how to design diverse page layouts that combine quick thumbnails with written notes to break down complex ideas and improve your technical skills. You’ll learn how to apply this reflective method to daily warmups, composition planning, and value studies. By mastering this mindful practice, you’ll leave this sketchbook series equipped to explore independently, solve creative problems with confidence, and make more authentic artwork over time.
Sign up here!
Landscapes for Beginners
Learn the basics of painting landscapes in pastel, watercolor and gouache. Topics covered include composition, perspective, atmospheric perspective and more!
ages 18 and up
$150 for five classes, no class on 11/25
Sign up here!
Watercolor Thanksgiving Cards
Create unique hand painted thank you cards using simple watercolor techniques that can be applied to holiday cards throughout the season!
All materials included.
Beginners welcome!
ages 18 and up
$35
Sign up here!
Sketchbook Magic
Join Heather to discover the joy of building a consistent, deeply personal creative practice from the ground up!
Whether you’ve never picked up a sketchbook before, paint purely for your own pleasure, or want to sharpen your artistic skills, this class is for you. A sketchbook is so much more than a book of sketches—it’s a private sanctuary to feed your creative soul, play with new materials without pressure, and gently draw out your own unique style. Over time, it becomes a beautiful living record where you can chart your growth and celebrate your progress as an artist.
In this six-session series, she’ll share low-pressure methods to help you approach the blank page without fear, using your sketchbook as a tangible tool for mindfulness and everyday discovery. To set you up for success, she’ll be providing clear, short tutorials on how to mix and paint with watercolors alongside other incredibly useful sketching tools like ink.
Both absolute beginners and experienced makers are welcome! Come prepared to create, learn, and discover how a sketchbook can transform the way that you see the world around you.
How to Join: Each session is intentionally designed to build seamlessly upon the last, guiding you toward a sustained studio practice. However, every class is also fully self-contained as a standalone workshop. Feel free to immerse yourself in the full six-week journey or drop in for individual sessions as your schedule permits.
Session Syllabus:
Session 1 (November 9): Sketchbook Creation
We begin at the very beginning: the vessel itself. In this first session, you will learn how to design and bind your own custom, lay-flat sketchbook using watercolor paper and foundational bookbinding techniques. Creating a custom book from scratch is a deeply rewarding, grounding skill that allows you to endlessly tailor your creative space to your own tactile preferences for the remaining sessions and your future practice.
Session 2 (November 13): Bypassing the Blank Page
We’ve all been there: you finally carve out a quiet moment, your supplies are laid out, and suddenly your inspiration vanishes—leaving you staring at a daunting, empty white page. In this session, we will quiet the inner critic and learn how to bypass the pressure of perfection. You’ll be guided through gentle, practical sketchbook exercises designed to kickstart your creative flow, whether you’re returning from a long artistic break or just feeling stuck after a busy week. Using simple prompt-based mark-making, intuitive watercolor washes, and quick-start drawing games, you’ll transform blank-page fear into pure, low-stakes creative joy.
Session 3 (November 16): Tiny Worlds & Pockets of Time
You don’t need hours of uninterrupted free time or large, imposing page spreads to make meaningful art. In this session, we’ll explore the liberating power of working small. Dividing your sketchbook page into tiny, playful grids and thumbnail boxes eliminates the overwhelm of blank paper. Using a simple grid-based approach, you’ll learn how to turn open pages into inviting spaces for mindful, five-minute creative pauses. We’ll experiment with warm-up sketches, intuitive color studies, repetitive pattern ideas, and tiny watercolor landscapes—perfect for building a sustainable, daily sketching habit.
Session 4 (November 20): Fearless Color: Mixing with Joy and Intention
If you’ve ever stared at your palette and felt unsure of which colors to combine or how to start, you’re definitely not alone! This session takes the mystery out of color theory by emphasizing practical, joyful experimentation. Through hands-on sketchbook exercises, you’ll learn the fundamentals of building color harmony and mixing hues with confidence. We’ll play with watercolor washes to create personal palette guides, explore how to fix various issues that arise with color, and discover how to capture the vibrancy of the world around us. You’ll leave with pages of rich color explorations and the freedom to fill your sketchbook without overthinking.
Session 5 (November 30): Intuitive Collage: Letting Go of the Plan
Sketchbooks are meant for raw ideas, messy notes, and pure play—not pristine collections of finished masterpieces. In this session, we’ll fully let loose by using collage and mixed media to help us break free from perfectionism and train ourselves to think differently. We’ll practice various challenges designed to train ourselves to think differently—such as adding elements one piece at a time under a gentle time limit to prevent overthinking. You’ll learn how to begin a page intuitively, gathering a diverse collection of paper scraps and letting colors and textures guide your hand rather than a rigid plan.
Session 6 (December 4): The Reflective Sketchbook: Problem-Solving & Layouts
Taking on new concepts in your art can feel challenging, but your sketchbook can be the ultimate tool for navigating those hurdles. This final, inquiry-based session will give you strategies for transforming your pages into dynamic problem-solving hubs. We’ll explore how to design diverse page layouts that combine quick thumbnails with written notes to break down complex ideas and improve your technical skills. You’ll learn how to apply this reflective method to daily warmups, composition planning, and value studies. By mastering this mindful practice, you’ll leave this sketchbook series equipped to explore independently, solve creative problems with confidence, and make more authentic artwork over time.
Sign up here!
Autumn Collage in Watercolor and Ink: Mushrooms
Discover the possibilities of using collage in loose, expressive mixed media art with us as we create a dynamic watercolor and ink painting of autumn botanicals!
In this relaxing, creative class, Heather will share techniques for using watercolor, ink, and collage to create paintings alive with texture. We’ll be inspired by the intermingling of the watercolor pigments on the page, forming our own papers that we will then use for collage. After forming the basic structure of our compositions through collage of these papers, we’ll then use both watercolor and ink to add movement and depth to our mixed media paintings.
Perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists alike, this class will help you loosen up your approach to painting, become inspired by “happy accidents,” and learn how to use texture as a tool for creating compelling pieces. In the process, we’ll also discuss some basic techniques for using watercolor washes, creating color schemes that work, and designing strong compositions using the various materials at our disposal. All necessary materials will be provided, but you’re also welcome to bring your own art supplies to practice if desired. You’ll leave not only with a beautiful finished painting, but also with lots of ideas to continue the fun on your own!
This class can be a standalone course but also works beautifully in tandem with the other “Autumn Collage” class this weekend. Taking both together would enable you to dive deeper into these versatile mixed media techniques in a more comprehensive workshop.
Come join us for a time of joyful creating as we explore exciting ways to combine texture with watercolor and ink!
ages 15 and up
$35
Sign up here!
Sketchbook Magic
Join Heather to discover the joy of building a consistent, deeply personal creative practice from the ground up!
Whether you’ve never picked up a sketchbook before, paint purely for your own pleasure, or want to sharpen your artistic skills, this class is for you. A sketchbook is so much more than a book of sketches—it’s a private sanctuary to feed your creative soul, play with new materials without pressure, and gently draw out your own unique style. Over time, it becomes a beautiful living record where you can chart your growth and celebrate your progress as an artist.
In this six-session series, she’ll share low-pressure methods to help you approach the blank page without fear, using your sketchbook as a tangible tool for mindfulness and everyday discovery. To set you up for success, she’ll be providing clear, short tutorials on how to mix and paint with watercolors alongside other incredibly useful sketching tools like ink.
Both absolute beginners and experienced makers are welcome! Come prepared to create, learn, and discover how a sketchbook can transform the way that you see the world around you.
How to Join: Each session is intentionally designed to build seamlessly upon the last, guiding you toward a sustained studio practice. However, every class is also fully self-contained as a standalone workshop. Feel free to immerse yourself in the full six-week journey or drop in for individual sessions as your schedule permits.
Session Syllabus:
Session 1 (November 9): Sketchbook Creation
We begin at the very beginning: the vessel itself. In this first session, you will learn how to design and bind your own custom, lay-flat sketchbook using watercolor paper and foundational bookbinding techniques. Creating a custom book from scratch is a deeply rewarding, grounding skill that allows you to endlessly tailor your creative space to your own tactile preferences for the remaining sessions and your future practice.
Session 2 (November 13): Bypassing the Blank Page
We’ve all been there: you finally carve out a quiet moment, your supplies are laid out, and suddenly your inspiration vanishes—leaving you staring at a daunting, empty white page. In this session, we will quiet the inner critic and learn how to bypass the pressure of perfection. You’ll be guided through gentle, practical sketchbook exercises designed to kickstart your creative flow, whether you’re returning from a long artistic break or just feeling stuck after a busy week. Using simple prompt-based mark-making, intuitive watercolor washes, and quick-start drawing games, you’ll transform blank-page fear into pure, low-stakes creative joy.
Session 3 (November 16): Tiny Worlds & Pockets of Time
You don’t need hours of uninterrupted free time or large, imposing page spreads to make meaningful art. In this session, we’ll explore the liberating power of working small. Dividing your sketchbook page into tiny, playful grids and thumbnail boxes eliminates the overwhelm of blank paper. Using a simple grid-based approach, you’ll learn how to turn open pages into inviting spaces for mindful, five-minute creative pauses. We’ll experiment with warm-up sketches, intuitive color studies, repetitive pattern ideas, and tiny watercolor landscapes—perfect for building a sustainable, daily sketching habit.
Session 4 (November 20): Fearless Color: Mixing with Joy and Intention
If you’ve ever stared at your palette and felt unsure of which colors to combine or how to start, you’re definitely not alone! This session takes the mystery out of color theory by emphasizing practical, joyful experimentation. Through hands-on sketchbook exercises, you’ll learn the fundamentals of building color harmony and mixing hues with confidence. We’ll play with watercolor washes to create personal palette guides, explore how to fix various issues that arise with color, and discover how to capture the vibrancy of the world around us. You’ll leave with pages of rich color explorations and the freedom to fill your sketchbook without overthinking.
Session 5 (November 30): Intuitive Collage: Letting Go of the Plan
Sketchbooks are meant for raw ideas, messy notes, and pure play—not pristine collections of finished masterpieces. In this session, we’ll fully let loose by using collage and mixed media to help us break free from perfectionism and train ourselves to think differently. We’ll practice various challenges designed to train ourselves to think differently—such as adding elements one piece at a time under a gentle time limit to prevent overthinking. You’ll learn how to begin a page intuitively, gathering a diverse collection of paper scraps and letting colors and textures guide your hand rather than a rigid plan.
Session 6 (December 4): The Reflective Sketchbook: Problem-Solving & Layouts
Taking on new concepts in your art can feel challenging, but your sketchbook can be the ultimate tool for navigating those hurdles. This final, inquiry-based session will give you strategies for transforming your pages into dynamic problem-solving hubs. We’ll explore how to design diverse page layouts that combine quick thumbnails with written notes to break down complex ideas and improve your technical skills. You’ll learn how to apply this reflective method to daily warmups, composition planning, and value studies. By mastering this mindful practice, you’ll leave this sketchbook series equipped to explore independently, solve creative problems with confidence, and make more authentic artwork over time.
Sign up here!
Sketchbook Magic
Join Heather to discover the joy of building a consistent, deeply personal creative practice from the ground up!
Whether you’ve never picked up a sketchbook before, paint purely for your own pleasure, or want to sharpen your artistic skills, this class is for you. A sketchbook is so much more than a book of sketches—it’s a private sanctuary to feed your creative soul, play with new materials without pressure, and gently draw out your own unique style. Over time, it becomes a beautiful living record where you can chart your growth and celebrate your progress as an artist.
In this six-session series, she’ll share low-pressure methods to help you approach the blank page without fear, using your sketchbook as a tangible tool for mindfulness and everyday discovery. To set you up for success, she’ll be providing clear, short tutorials on how to mix and paint with watercolors alongside other incredibly useful sketching tools like ink.
Both absolute beginners and experienced makers are welcome! Come prepared to create, learn, and discover how a sketchbook can transform the way that you see the world around you.
How to Join: Each session is intentionally designed to build seamlessly upon the last, guiding you toward a sustained studio practice. However, every class is also fully self-contained as a standalone workshop. Feel free to immerse yourself in the full six-week journey or drop in for individual sessions as your schedule permits.
Session Syllabus:
Session 1 (November 9): Sketchbook Creation
We begin at the very beginning: the vessel itself. In this first session, you will learn how to design and bind your own custom, lay-flat sketchbook using watercolor paper and foundational bookbinding techniques. Creating a custom book from scratch is a deeply rewarding, grounding skill that allows you to endlessly tailor your creative space to your own tactile preferences for the remaining sessions and your future practice.
Session 2 (November 13): Bypassing the Blank Page
We’ve all been there: you finally carve out a quiet moment, your supplies are laid out, and suddenly your inspiration vanishes—leaving you staring at a daunting, empty white page. In this session, we will quiet the inner critic and learn how to bypass the pressure of perfection. You’ll be guided through gentle, practical sketchbook exercises designed to kickstart your creative flow, whether you’re returning from a long artistic break or just feeling stuck after a busy week. Using simple prompt-based mark-making, intuitive watercolor washes, and quick-start drawing games, you’ll transform blank-page fear into pure, low-stakes creative joy.
Session 3 (November 16): Tiny Worlds & Pockets of Time
You don’t need hours of uninterrupted free time or large, imposing page spreads to make meaningful art. In this session, we’ll explore the liberating power of working small. Dividing your sketchbook page into tiny, playful grids and thumbnail boxes eliminates the overwhelm of blank paper. Using a simple grid-based approach, you’ll learn how to turn open pages into inviting spaces for mindful, five-minute creative pauses. We’ll experiment with warm-up sketches, intuitive color studies, repetitive pattern ideas, and tiny watercolor landscapes—perfect for building a sustainable, daily sketching habit.
Session 4 (November 20): Fearless Color: Mixing with Joy and Intention
If you’ve ever stared at your palette and felt unsure of which colors to combine or how to start, you’re definitely not alone! This session takes the mystery out of color theory by emphasizing practical, joyful experimentation. Through hands-on sketchbook exercises, you’ll learn the fundamentals of building color harmony and mixing hues with confidence. We’ll play with watercolor washes to create personal palette guides, explore how to fix various issues that arise with color, and discover how to capture the vibrancy of the world around us. You’ll leave with pages of rich color explorations and the freedom to fill your sketchbook without overthinking.
Session 5 (November 30): Intuitive Collage: Letting Go of the Plan
Sketchbooks are meant for raw ideas, messy notes, and pure play—not pristine collections of finished masterpieces. In this session, we’ll fully let loose by using collage and mixed media to help us break free from perfectionism and train ourselves to think differently. We’ll practice various challenges designed to train ourselves to think differently—such as adding elements one piece at a time under a gentle time limit to prevent overthinking. You’ll learn how to begin a page intuitively, gathering a diverse collection of paper scraps and letting colors and textures guide your hand rather than a rigid plan.
Session 6 (December 4): The Reflective Sketchbook: Problem-Solving & Layouts
Taking on new concepts in your art can feel challenging, but your sketchbook can be the ultimate tool for navigating those hurdles. This final, inquiry-based session will give you strategies for transforming your pages into dynamic problem-solving hubs. We’ll explore how to design diverse page layouts that combine quick thumbnails with written notes to break down complex ideas and improve your technical skills. You’ll learn how to apply this reflective method to daily warmups, composition planning, and value studies. By mastering this mindful practice, you’ll leave this sketchbook series equipped to explore independently, solve creative problems with confidence, and make more authentic artwork over time.
Sign up here!
Sketchbook Magic
Join Heather to discover the joy of building a consistent, deeply personal creative practice from the ground up!
Whether you’ve never picked up a sketchbook before, paint purely for your own pleasure, or want to sharpen your artistic skills, this class is for you. A sketchbook is so much more than a book of sketches—it’s a private sanctuary to feed your creative soul, play with new materials without pressure, and gently draw out your own unique style. Over time, it becomes a beautiful living record where you can chart your growth and celebrate your progress as an artist.
In this six-session series, she’ll share low-pressure methods to help you approach the blank page without fear, using your sketchbook as a tangible tool for mindfulness and everyday discovery. To set you up for success, she’ll be providing clear, short tutorials on how to mix and paint with watercolors alongside other incredibly useful sketching tools like ink.
Both absolute beginners and experienced makers are welcome! Come prepared to create, learn, and discover how a sketchbook can transform the way that you see the world around you.
How to Join: Each session is intentionally designed to build seamlessly upon the last, guiding you toward a sustained studio practice. However, every class is also fully self-contained as a standalone workshop. Feel free to immerse yourself in the full six-week journey or drop in for individual sessions as your schedule permits.
Session Syllabus:
Session 1 (November 9): Sketchbook Creation
We begin at the very beginning: the vessel itself. In this first session, you will learn how to design and bind your own custom, lay-flat sketchbook using watercolor paper and foundational bookbinding techniques. Creating a custom book from scratch is a deeply rewarding, grounding skill that allows you to endlessly tailor your creative space to your own tactile preferences for the remaining sessions and your future practice.
Session 2 (November 13): Bypassing the Blank Page
We’ve all been there: you finally carve out a quiet moment, your supplies are laid out, and suddenly your inspiration vanishes—leaving you staring at a daunting, empty white page. In this session, we will quiet the inner critic and learn how to bypass the pressure of perfection. You’ll be guided through gentle, practical sketchbook exercises designed to kickstart your creative flow, whether you’re returning from a long artistic break or just feeling stuck after a busy week. Using simple prompt-based mark-making, intuitive watercolor washes, and quick-start drawing games, you’ll transform blank-page fear into pure, low-stakes creative joy.
Session 3 (November 16): Tiny Worlds & Pockets of Time
You don’t need hours of uninterrupted free time or large, imposing page spreads to make meaningful art. In this session, we’ll explore the liberating power of working small. Dividing your sketchbook page into tiny, playful grids and thumbnail boxes eliminates the overwhelm of blank paper. Using a simple grid-based approach, you’ll learn how to turn open pages into inviting spaces for mindful, five-minute creative pauses. We’ll experiment with warm-up sketches, intuitive color studies, repetitive pattern ideas, and tiny watercolor landscapes—perfect for building a sustainable, daily sketching habit.
Session 4 (November 20): Fearless Color: Mixing with Joy and Intention
If you’ve ever stared at your palette and felt unsure of which colors to combine or how to start, you’re definitely not alone! This session takes the mystery out of color theory by emphasizing practical, joyful experimentation. Through hands-on sketchbook exercises, you’ll learn the fundamentals of building color harmony and mixing hues with confidence. We’ll play with watercolor washes to create personal palette guides, explore how to fix various issues that arise with color, and discover how to capture the vibrancy of the world around us. You’ll leave with pages of rich color explorations and the freedom to fill your sketchbook without overthinking.
Session 5 (November 30): Intuitive Collage: Letting Go of the Plan
Sketchbooks are meant for raw ideas, messy notes, and pure play—not pristine collections of finished masterpieces. In this session, we’ll fully let loose by using collage and mixed media to help us break free from perfectionism and train ourselves to think differently. We’ll practice various challenges designed to train ourselves to think differently—such as adding elements one piece at a time under a gentle time limit to prevent overthinking. You’ll learn how to begin a page intuitively, gathering a diverse collection of paper scraps and letting colors and textures guide your hand rather than a rigid plan.
Session 6 (December 4): The Reflective Sketchbook: Problem-Solving & Layouts
Taking on new concepts in your art can feel challenging, but your sketchbook can be the ultimate tool for navigating those hurdles. This final, inquiry-based session will give you strategies for transforming your pages into dynamic problem-solving hubs. We’ll explore how to design diverse page layouts that combine quick thumbnails with written notes to break down complex ideas and improve your technical skills. You’ll learn how to apply this reflective method to daily warmups, composition planning, and value studies. By mastering this mindful practice, you’ll leave this sketchbook series equipped to explore independently, solve creative problems with confidence, and make more authentic artwork over time.
Sign up here!
Sketchbook Magic
Join Heather to discover the joy of building a consistent, deeply personal creative practice from the ground up!
Whether you’ve never picked up a sketchbook before, paint purely for your own pleasure, or want to sharpen your artistic skills, this class is for you. A sketchbook is so much more than a book of sketches—it’s a private sanctuary to feed your creative soul, play with new materials without pressure, and gently draw out your own unique style. Over time, it becomes a beautiful living record where you can chart your growth and celebrate your progress as an artist.
In this six-session series, she’ll share low-pressure methods to help you approach the blank page without fear, using your sketchbook as a tangible tool for mindfulness and everyday discovery. To set you up for success, she’ll be providing clear, short tutorials on how to mix and paint with watercolors alongside other incredibly useful sketching tools like ink.
Both absolute beginners and experienced makers are welcome! Come prepared to create, learn, and discover how a sketchbook can transform the way that you see the world around you.
How to Join: Each session is intentionally designed to build seamlessly upon the last, guiding you toward a sustained studio practice. However, every class is also fully self-contained as a standalone workshop. Feel free to immerse yourself in the full six-week journey or drop in for individual sessions as your schedule permits.
Session Syllabus:
Session 1 (November 9): Sketchbook Creation
We begin at the very beginning: the vessel itself. In this first session, you will learn how to design and bind your own custom, lay-flat sketchbook using watercolor paper and foundational bookbinding techniques. Creating a custom book from scratch is a deeply rewarding, grounding skill that allows you to endlessly tailor your creative space to your own tactile preferences for the remaining sessions and your future practice.
Session 2 (November 13): Bypassing the Blank Page
We’ve all been there: you finally carve out a quiet moment, your supplies are laid out, and suddenly your inspiration vanishes—leaving you staring at a daunting, empty white page. In this session, we will quiet the inner critic and learn how to bypass the pressure of perfection. You’ll be guided through gentle, practical sketchbook exercises designed to kickstart your creative flow, whether you’re returning from a long artistic break or just feeling stuck after a busy week. Using simple prompt-based mark-making, intuitive watercolor washes, and quick-start drawing games, you’ll transform blank-page fear into pure, low-stakes creative joy.
Session 3 (November 16): Tiny Worlds & Pockets of Time
You don’t need hours of uninterrupted free time or large, imposing page spreads to make meaningful art. In this session, we’ll explore the liberating power of working small. Dividing your sketchbook page into tiny, playful grids and thumbnail boxes eliminates the overwhelm of blank paper. Using a simple grid-based approach, you’ll learn how to turn open pages into inviting spaces for mindful, five-minute creative pauses. We’ll experiment with warm-up sketches, intuitive color studies, repetitive pattern ideas, and tiny watercolor landscapes—perfect for building a sustainable, daily sketching habit.
Session 4 (November 20): Fearless Color: Mixing with Joy and Intention
If you’ve ever stared at your palette and felt unsure of which colors to combine or how to start, you’re definitely not alone! This session takes the mystery out of color theory by emphasizing practical, joyful experimentation. Through hands-on sketchbook exercises, you’ll learn the fundamentals of building color harmony and mixing hues with confidence. We’ll play with watercolor washes to create personal palette guides, explore how to fix various issues that arise with color, and discover how to capture the vibrancy of the world around us. You’ll leave with pages of rich color explorations and the freedom to fill your sketchbook without overthinking.
Session 5 (November 30): Intuitive Collage: Letting Go of the Plan
Sketchbooks are meant for raw ideas, messy notes, and pure play—not pristine collections of finished masterpieces. In this session, we’ll fully let loose by using collage and mixed media to help us break free from perfectionism and train ourselves to think differently. We’ll practice various challenges designed to train ourselves to think differently—such as adding elements one piece at a time under a gentle time limit to prevent overthinking. You’ll learn how to begin a page intuitively, gathering a diverse collection of paper scraps and letting colors and textures guide your hand rather than a rigid plan.
Session 6 (December 4): The Reflective Sketchbook: Problem-Solving & Layouts
Taking on new concepts in your art can feel challenging, but your sketchbook can be the ultimate tool for navigating those hurdles. This final, inquiry-based session will give you strategies for transforming your pages into dynamic problem-solving hubs. We’ll explore how to design diverse page layouts that combine quick thumbnails with written notes to break down complex ideas and improve your technical skills. You’ll learn how to apply this reflective method to daily warmups, composition planning, and value studies. By mastering this mindful practice, you’ll leave this sketchbook series equipped to explore independently, solve creative problems with confidence, and make more authentic artwork over time.
Sign up here!
Watercolor Happy Hour
Do you enjoy painting but would like more opportunities to practice your skills? Are you intrigued by watercolor but would appreciate some gentle guidance on how to begin? Or would you just like some time to unwind from the week by exercising your creativity in a supportive environment? Join us for a relaxed, joyful evening of painting!
In this open painting session, a structured lesson won’t be provided, so you’ll be free to follow your own creative inspiration as much as you would like without any constraints. How you choose to use this time is up to you: you could work on a project of your own, gain additional practice in a certain technique, or simply have fun experimenting with pigments on paper. All supplies for watercolor painting will be provided, and you won’t need to bring any additional materials (but are certainly welcome to do so if you would prefer!). Heather will be available to provide one-on-one instructor feedback, targeted instruction if desired, or assistance with any projects or questions that you have. Some seasonal reference photos will be offered if you don’t have your own project and would like some inspiration.
This session is perfect for students who have taken one of Heather’s watercolor classes in the past and would like additional practice, but it would also be a good fit for people wanting one-on-one feedback on their work, complete beginners wanting to dip their toes into watercolor before joining a more structured class, or anyone just wanting to create without any desired outcome.
Come as you are! Uplevel your skills or simply experience the joy of painting and creativity for its own sake among like-minded people. Feel free to bring bevvies!
ages 15 and up
$25
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Watercolor Textures and Mixed Media Collage: Autumn Botanicals
Discover the possibilities of using collage in loose, expressive mixed media art with us as we create a dynamic watercolor and ink painting of autumn botanicals!
In this relaxing, creative two-part workshop, Heather will share techniques for using watercolor, ink, and collage to create paintings alive with texture. In the first class, we’ll start by exploring various methods for creating fun effects with watercolor and common household items, like salt, cling wrap, paper towels, and rubbing alcohol. These experiments will form the papers that we will then use for collage.
After the papers have fully dried, we’ll use them to establish the basic structure of our compositions in the second class. We’ll then apply watercolor and ink to unify these collage elements and create mixed media paintings of autumn botanicals full of movement and depth.
Perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists alike, this workshop will help you loosen up your approach to painting, become inspired by “happy accidents,” and learn how to use texture as a tool for creating compelling pieces. In the process, we’ll also discuss some basic techniques for using watercolor washes, creating color schemes that work, and designing strong compositions using the various materials at our disposal. All necessary materials will be provided, but you’re also welcome to bring your own art supplies to practice if desired. You’ll leave not only with a beautiful finished painting, but with a collection of watercolor texture techniques at your disposal and lots of ideas to continue the fun on your own!
Come join us for a time of joyful creating as we explore exciting ways to combine texture with watercolor and ink!
ages 15 and up
$70 for two Friday night classes (10/2 and 10/9)
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Oil Painting for Everybody! Florals
Learn oil painting in an approachable and organized format. Each week we will paint together in a process that will enable you to take those techniques and paint anything! For each class you will paint and bring home a different original oil painting. This class will be a floral composition based on the reference photo below.
This is a class for people who have never oil painted before, or even people who have never painted before! However, experienced oil painters are also welcome and will learn to further their techniques.
Topics include color mixing, composition, values, simplification, and edges. We will also go over materials and supplies, choosing appropriate reference photos, and setting up your home studio.
This is a stand-alone class but will not be repetitive if you come back again and again! Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty. You can download the image onto your phone or tablet if you would like to have the reference photo in front of you (not mandatory).
Oil painting is more accessible than you think! Come start or expand your creative practice in a casual and fun environment- all are welcome!
ages 14 and up
$45
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Watercolor Happy Hour
Do you enjoy painting but would like more opportunities to practice your skills? Are you intrigued by watercolor but would appreciate some gentle guidance on how to begin? Or would you just like some time to unwind from the week by exercising your creativity in a supportive environment? Join us for a relaxed, joyful evening of painting!
In this open painting session, a structured lesson won’t be provided, so you’ll be free to follow your own creative inspiration as much as you would like without any constraints. How you choose to use this time is up to you: you could work on a project of your own, gain additional practice in a certain technique, or simply have fun experimenting with pigments on paper. All supplies for watercolor painting will be provided, and you won’t need to bring any additional materials (but are certainly welcome to do so if you would prefer!). Heather will be available to provide one-on-one instructor feedback, targeted instruction if desired, or assistance with any projects or questions that you have. Some seasonal reference photos will be offered if you don’t have your own project and would like some inspiration.
This session is perfect for students who have taken one of Heather’s watercolor classes in the past and would like additional practice, but it would also be a good fit for people wanting one-on-one feedback on their work, complete beginners wanting to dip their toes into watercolor before joining a more structured class, or anyone just wanting to create without any desired outcome.
Come as you are! Uplevel your skills or simply experience the joy of painting and creativity for its own sake among like-minded people. Feel free to bring bevvies!
ages 15 and up
$25
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Oil Painting for Everybody! Landscapes
Learn oil painting in an approachable and organized format. Each week we will paint together in a process that will enable you to take those techniques and paint anything! For each class you will paint and bring home a different original oil painting. This class will be a landscape composition based on the reference photo below.
This is a class for people who have never oil painted before, or even people who have never painted before! However, experienced oil painters are also welcome and will learn to further their techniques.
Topics include color mixing, composition, values, simplification, and edges. We will also go over materials and supplies, choosing appropriate reference photos, and setting up your home studio.
This is a stand-alone class but will not be repetitive if you come back again and again! Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty. You can download the image onto your phone or tablet if you would like to have the reference photo in front of you (not mandatory).
Oil painting is more accessible than you think! Come start or expand your creative practice in a casual and fun environment- all are welcome!
ages 14 and up
$45
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Autumn Drawing and Watercolor
Learn and practice the basics of drawing and watercolor painting using autumn as inspiration. Perfect for adult beginners.
ages 18 and up
$240 for 8 Wednesday classes
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Autumn Botanicals in Watercolor and Ink
Celebrate the changing of the seasons as we explore the process of creating a loose, intuitive watercolor and ink painting of autumn botanicals!
In this beginner-friendly workshop, Heather will share techniques for capturing the essence of a vibrant seasonal botanical by emphasizing movement and spontaneity over realism. We’ll explore how changing the way that we begin the creative process offers different ways of approaching our subject. You’ll learn to simplify with ink and be inspired by the intermingling of the watercolor pigments on the page, letting go of the need to depict every detail and yet still conveying the exquisite nature of our subjects.
Starting with some exercises to become better acquainted with our tools, we’ll then create two paintings that showcase the essence of an autumn botanical from different perspectives: one that emphasizes watercolor, and another that displays the beauty of ink. Techniques for simplifying with ink, painting intuitively in loose watercolor, and using background watercolor washes to add texture and interest will help you create a pair of gorgeous paintings that fuse the delicacy of ink with the energy of watercolor.
All materials will be provided in this comprehensive, full-day workshop, and you’ll leave with knowledge of principles that will enable you to create future paintings in this expressive style. If you’re a beginner, you’ll start gaining the confidence necessary to eliminate guesswork and paint intuitively and joyfully. If you have more experience, you’ll be able to uplevel your existing skill set and gain a new perspective on various methods of expressing your artistic vision.
Come enjoy this relaxed time of painting together as we exercise creative intuition and explore the exciting ways that watercolor and ink can interact!
ages 12 and up
$70
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Watercolor Happy Hour
Do you enjoy painting but would like more opportunities to practice your skills? Are you intrigued by watercolor but would appreciate some gentle guidance on how to begin? Or would you just like some time to unwind from the week by exercising your creativity in a supportive environment? Join us for a relaxed, joyful evening of painting!
In this open painting session, a structured lesson won’t be provided, so you’ll be free to follow your own creative inspiration as much as you would like without any constraints. How you choose to use this time is up to you: you could work on a project of your own, gain additional practice in a certain technique, or simply have fun experimenting with pigments on paper. All supplies for watercolor painting will be provided, and you won’t need to bring any additional materials (but are certainly welcome to do so if you would prefer!). Heather will be available to provide one-on-one instructor feedback, targeted instruction if desired, or assistance with any projects or questions that you have. Some seasonal reference photos will be offered if you don’t have your own project and would like some inspiration.
This session is perfect for students who have taken one of Heather’s watercolor classes in the past and would like additional practice, but it would also be a good fit for people wanting one-on-one feedback on their work, complete beginners wanting to dip their toes into watercolor before joining a more structured class, or anyone just wanting to create without any desired outcome.
Come as you are! Uplevel your skills or simply experience the joy of painting and creativity for its own sake among like-minded people. Feel free to bring bevvies!
ages 15 and up
$25
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Tropical Florals and Foliage in Watercolor
Dive into a tropical paradise by learning how to paint exotic botanicals in watercolor!
Tropical plants feature a vibrant array of colors and textures that invite creative experimentation. In this class, we’ll have fun bringing them to life on the page through the dynamic mingling of water and pigments.
We’ll start with some exercises in brushwork and water control to gain confidence with our tools and then explore how to utilize a variety of foundational watercolor techniques to represent tropical flowers and other botanicals. Developing the ability to layer will build depth and texture in our subjects, and understanding how to use fluid brushstrokes to construct leaves and petals will result in more dynamic compositions. Finally, we’ll use these skills to create a vibrant composition of exotic flora with a significant range of color and depth. You’ll leave with a completed painting and a set of techniques to utilize in future work.
Beginners are welcome in this class! No prior watercolor experience is necessary, and you’ll gain a sense of how fun this medium can be through our time together and ways to continue your learning if desired.
Join us in paradise for a relaxing time of exploring the creative versatility of watercolor!
ages 15 and up
$40
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Gilded Watercolor Seashells: An Introduction to Masking Fluid
In this relaxed class, we’ll explore the possibilities of using masking fluid with watercolor as we create a painting of gilded seashells!
Masking fluid enables white paper to be preserved in watercolor, and adding masking fluid to your painting arsenal will open up many creative options. Using seashells as a demo, Heather will guide the class through a series of easy steps that will build your practical knowledge of this essential tool in an approachable way. We’ll wrap up by adding some metallic gold details to our seashells with acrylic ink for a bit of sparkle. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a beautiful seasonal painting and the ability to use masking fluid to enhance your own art.
Beginners are welcome in this class! No prior watercolor experience is necessary, and you’ll gain a sense of how fun this medium can be through our time together and ways to continue your learning if desired. If you have experience with watercolor but are new to masking fluid, or have unsuccessfully tried it previously, this class will provide a solid foundation for incorporating this exciting tool into your practice.
Come join us for a relaxing time of painting by discovering the magic of using masking fluid with watercolor!
ages 15 and up
$40
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Watercolor Happy Hour
Do you enjoy painting but would like more opportunities to practice your skills? Are you intrigued by watercolor but would appreciate some gentle guidance on how to begin? Or would you just like some time to unwind from the week by exercising your creativity in a supportive environment? Join us for a relaxed, joyful evening of painting!
In this open painting session, a structured lesson won’t be provided, so you’ll be free to follow your own creative inspiration as much as you would like without any constraints. How you choose to use this time is up to you: you could work on a project of your own, gain additional practice in a certain technique, or simply have fun experimenting with pigments on paper. All supplies for watercolor painting will be provided, and you won’t need to bring any additional materials (but are certainly welcome to do so if you would prefer!). Heather will be available to provide one-on-one instructor feedback, targeted instruction if desired, or assistance with any projects or questions that you have. Some seasonal reference photos will be offered if you don’t have your own project and would like some inspiration.
This session is perfect for students who have taken one of Heather’s watercolor classes in the past and would like additional practice, but it would also be a good fit for people wanting one-on-one feedback on their work, complete beginners wanting to dip their toes into watercolor before joining a more structured class, or anyone just wanting to create without any desired outcome.
Come as you are! Uplevel your skills or simply experience the joy of painting and creativity for its own sake among like-minded people. Feel free to bring bevvies!
ages 15 and up
$25
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Summer Drinks in Watercolor and Ink
Is there anything more refreshing on a hot day than an icy glass of lemonade or a mojito? Come cool off as we explore the process of creating a loose, expressive watercolor and ink painting of a summer drink!
We’ll begin with practicing techniques for depicting form and texture in watercolor, emphasizing intuitive brushwork and spontaneity over strict realism. Depicting a drink in a glass may seem intimidating, but Heather will show how approachable the process can be by breaking it down into a series of steps. After gaining some confidence with creating depth through these simple exercises, we’ll then paint a lively and vibrant glass of a cold drink, finishing with ink details that add structure and character.
You’ll learn how to capture bold colors, textures, and reflections in glass as well as how to use ink to enhance the dynamic vibrancy of watercolor. All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with a completed painting as well as principles that will enable you to create future paintings in this expressive style.
Some experience in watercolor is helpful but not required. Whether you are completely new to watercolor or are seeking to add a new way of working to your skillset, come prepared to experiment, learn a new technique, and have fun bringing to life a piece of art that truly stands out!
Ages 15 and up
$40
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Watercolor Happy Hour
Do you enjoy painting but would like more opportunities to practice your skills? Are you intrigued by watercolor but would appreciate some gentle guidance on how to begin? Or would you just like some time to unwind from the week by exercising your creativity in a supportive environment? Join us for a relaxed, joyful evening of painting!
In this open painting session, a structured lesson won’t be provided, so you’ll be free to follow your own creative inspiration as much as you would like without any constraints. How you choose to use this time is up to you: you could work on a project of your own, gain additional practice in a certain technique, or simply have fun experimenting with pigments on paper. All supplies for watercolor painting will be provided, and you won’t need to bring any additional materials (but are certainly welcome to do so if you would prefer!). Heather will be available to provide one-on-one instructor feedback, targeted instruction if desired, or assistance with any projects or questions that you have. Some seasonal reference photos will be offered if you don’t have your own project and would like some inspiration.
This session is perfect for students who have taken one of Heather’s watercolor classes in the past and would like additional practice, but it would also be a good fit for people wanting one-on-one feedback on their work, complete beginners wanting to dip their toes into watercolor before joining a more structured class, or anyone just wanting to create without any desired outcome.
Come as you are! Uplevel your skills or simply experience the joy of painting and creativity for its own sake among like-minded people.
ages 15 and up
$25
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Watercolor Happy Hour
Do you enjoy painting but would like more opportunities to practice your skills? Are you intrigued by watercolor but would appreciate some gentle guidance on how to begin? Or would you just like some time to unwind from the week by exercising your creativity in a supportive environment? Join us for a relaxed, joyful evening of painting!
In this open painting session, a structured lesson won’t be provided, so you’ll be free to follow your own creative inspiration as much as you would like without any constraints. How you choose to use this time is up to you: you could work on a project of your own, gain additional practice in a certain technique, or simply have fun experimenting with pigments on paper. All supplies for watercolor painting will be provided, and you won’t need to bring any additional materials (but are certainly welcome to do so if you would prefer!). Heather will be available to provide one-on-one instructor feedback, targeted instruction if desired, or assistance with any projects or questions that you have. Some seasonal reference photos will be offered if you don’t have your own project and would like some inspiration.
This session is perfect for students who have taken one of Heather’s watercolor classes in the past and would like additional practice, but it would also be a good fit for people wanting one-on-one feedback on their work, complete beginners wanting to dip their toes into watercolor before joining a more structured class, or anyone just wanting to create without any desired outcome.
Come as you are! Uplevel your skills or simply experience the joy of painting and creativity for its own sake among like-minded people.
ages 15 and up
$25
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Oil Painting for Everybody! Floral Edition
Learn oil painting in an approachable and organized format. Each week we will paint together in a process that will enable you to take those techniques and paint anything! For each class you will paint and bring home a different original oil painting. This class will be a floral composition based on the reference photo below.
This is a class for people who have never oil painted before, or even people who have never painted before! However, experienced oil painters are also welcome and will learn to further their techniques.
Topics include color mixing, composition, values, simplification, and edges. We will also go over materials and supplies, choosing appropriate reference photos, and setting up your home studio.
This is a stand-alone class but will not be repetitive if you come back again and again! Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty. You can download the image above onto your phone or tablet if you would like to have the reference photo in front of you (not mandatory).
Oil painting is more accessible than you think! Come start or expand your creative practice in a casual and fun environment- all are welcome!
ages 14 and up
$45 per class
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Expressive Watercolor and Ink: Butterflies
Come celebrate spring and explore the versatility of loose watercolor combined with ink through the delicate beauty of butterflies!
In this class, Heather will share techniques for capturing the essence of a butterfly by emphasizing movement and spontaneity over realism. We’ll focus on ways to simplify these dainty pollinators in ink and be inspired by the intermingling of the watercolor pigments on the page, letting go of the need to depict every detail and yet still conveying the exquisite nature of our subjects.
Starting with some exercises to become better acquainted with our tools, we’ll then create an ink drawing that conveys the defining qualities of our chosen subject, finishing with evocative touches of watercolor that enhance the effects of the ink. Techniques for depicting movement, enhancing contrast, and using background watercolor washes to add texture and interest will help create a gorgeous final painting that fuses the delicacy of ink with the energy of watercolor.
This class builds on the techniques practiced in Heather’s previous Expressive Watercolor and Ink classes by focusing on ink as the starting point and using watercolor as a support. It is also suitable as a standalone course, however: no prior experience is necessary.
Whether you are completely new to watercolor or are seeking to add a new way of working to your skillset, you’ll be able to enjoy this relaxed time of drawing and painting together as we exercise creative intuition and explore the exciting ways that watercolor and ink can interact.
Ages 15 and up
$40
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Oil Painting for Everybody! Landscape Edition
Learn oil painting in an approachable and organized format. Each week we will paint together in a process that will enable you to take those techniques and paint anything! For each class you will paint and bring home a different original oil painting. This class will be a landscape composition and we will paint the pictured desert landscape.
This is a class for people who have never oil painted before, or even people who have never painted before! However, experienced oil painters are also welcome and will learn to further their techniques.
Topics include color mixing, composition, values, simplification, and edges. We will also go over materials and supplies, choosing appropriate reference photos, and setting up your home studio.
This is a stand-alone class but will not be repetitive if you come back again and again! Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty. You can download the image above onto your phone or tablet if you would like to have the reference photo in front of you (not mandatory).
Oil painting is more accessible than you think! Come start or expand your creative practice in a casual and fun environment- all are welcome!
ages 14 and up
$45 per class
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Expressive Watercolor and Ink Florals: Tulips
Are you ready to get started in loose watercolor or uplevel your existing skills in a relaxed, supportive environment? Join this class and start gaining the confidence necessary to eliminate guesswork and paint intuitively and joyfully!
In this full-day workshop, we’ll explore ways to achieve the fresh, spontaneous quality of loose watercolor that gives this style its unique beauty. Heather will share insights and techniques for relaxing your approach to this challenging but compelling medium as well as key techniques for gaining control over the painting process.
Beginning with warm-up exercises to become more comfortable with our tools and the behavior of water, pigments, and ink, we’ll then delve into principles that will enable us to capture the essence of our floral subject. Principles involving shape, value, and color mixing will develop your compositional skills with any subject that you would like to paint, and hands-on practice in these areas will prepare you to create an expressive watercolor and ink painting of tulips showcasing your own individual vision. You’ll leave with a knowledge of best practices drawn from Heather's experience, strategies for continuing this intuitive style of painting on your own, and a new (or renewed) sense of joy in the creative process.
This extended course is perfect for both complete beginners and those with some experience who are looking for more targeted practice with this approach to expressive painting. If you’re new to loose watercolor, this immersive workshop will provide a supportive foundation that will help you bypass many frustrations. If you’re a returning student, you’ll be able to deepen your skills and receive more insight on your own process. (Students from Heather’s Color Mixing class series will be able to use the split-primary palettes from those classes to continue to hone their mixing abilities.)
Come enjoy a relaxed day of painting together as we exercise creative intuition and explore the exciting ways that watercolor and ink can interact!
ages 15 and up
$70
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Beginning Watercolors: Spring Florals
During this five week session beginning watercolorists will learn techniques to create a beautiful spring paintings of and dogwoods and lilacs. We will practice different watercolor techniques as well as discussing on botanical drawing, composition and use of light and shadow and highlight.
ages 18 and up
$150 for five weeks, no class on 5/13
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Oil Painting for Everybody! Still Life Edition
Learn oil painting in an approachable and organized format. Each week we will paint together in a process that will enable you to take those techniques and paint anything! For each class you will paint and bring home a different original oil painting. This class will be a still life composition and we will paint the pictured citrus fruit.
This is a class for people who have never oil painted before, or even people who have never painted before! However, experienced oil painters are also welcome and will learn to further their techniques.
Topics include color mixing, composition, values, simplification, and edges. We will also go over materials and supplies, choosing appropriate reference photos, and setting up your home studio.
This is a stand-alone class but will not be repetitive if you come back again and again! Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty. You can download the image above onto your phone or tablet if you would like to have the reference photo in front of you (not mandatory).
Oil painting is more accessible than you think! Come start or expand your creative practice in a casual and fun environment- all are welcome!
ages 14 and up
$45 per class
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Expressive Watercolor and Ink Florals: Spring Daffodils
Do you love the fluid beauty of loose watercolor florals but aren’t sure how to begin? Or are you looking for a way to relax your approach to watercolor and achieve a fresher, more intuitive style? If so, this class is for you!
In this class, Heather will share techniques for capturing the essence of a floral subject by emphasizing movement and spontaneity over realism. We’ll focus on ways to simplify the subject and be inspired by the intermingling of the watercolor pigments on the page, letting go of the need to depict every detail.
Beginning with some warm up exercises to become more comfortable with our tools and the behavior of water, pigments, and ink, we’ll then create a vibrant floral painting that combines loose watercolor with the structure of ink. All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with a completed painting as well as principles that will enable you to create future paintings in this expressive style.
Whether you are completely new to watercolor or are seeking to add a new way of working to your skillset, you’ll be able to enjoy this relaxed time of painting together as we exercise creative intuition and explore the exciting ways that watercolor and ink can interact.
Ages 15 and up
$40
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Color Mixing with Confidence in Watercolor: Mixing Greens
Are you new to watercolor and unsure how to create a usable palette of colors? Or do you have a painting practice but are frustrated by not being able to consistently mix the exact colors that you want? Does color theory intimidate you? If so, this class is for you! This course series is designed to demystify the essential elements of color theory as applied to watercolors and equip you with the ability to use these principles confidently in your own painting. In this class, we will focus on mixing different shades of one of the trickiest but most important color families: greens!
Following an overview of the basic concepts covered previously in the color mixing series, we will begin our deep dive into greens by using various combinations of primary colors to mix a range of natural landscape and botanical greens from a limited palette. After experimenting with the greens that can be achieved from a few base primaries, we will expand our green repertoire by learning how to alter some premixed green pigments to achieve an even greater range of options and to save time. Finally, we will put this new knowledge to use by painting a simple spring landscape showcasing the range of natural mixed greens that you will be able to create. You will leave with a range of strategies for mixing the specific color that you want every time, best practices to integrate into your own painting, and a solid foundation on which to refine your mixing skills.
Some experience in watercolor is helpful, but beginners are welcome! If you are just starting out, the knowledge that you gain from this course will accelerate your learning by helping you feel better prepared to mix any colors you need (not only greens!). And if you are a more experienced painter, this course is a wonderful opportunity to level up your practice by improving your color mixing skills. While each class in the series is designed to function as a standalone, taking the classes together offer the most learning benefits as the concepts covered build on each other.
Come join us as we explore the world of creative possibilities made possible through a deeper understanding of how to mix gorgeous greens!
ages 15 and up
$40
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Oil Painting for Everybody! Landscape Edition
Learn oil painting in an approachable and organized format. Each week we will paint together in a process that will enable you to take those techniques and paint anything! For each class you will paint and bring home a different original oil painting. This class will be a landscape composition and we will be painting the image below.
This is a class for people who have never oil painted before, or even people who have never painted before! However, experienced oil painters are also welcome and will learn to further their techniques.
Topics include color mixing, composition, values, simplification, and edges. We will also go over materials and supplies, choosing appropriate reference photos, and setting up your home studio.
This is a stand-alone class but completion of the four Sunday classes in January is most beneficial to learn the fundamentals of oil-painting. Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty.
Oil painting is more accessible than you think! Come start or expand your creative practice in a casual and fun environment- all are welcome!
ages 14 and up
$45 per class
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Oil Painting for Everybody! Still Life Edition
Learn oil painting in an approachable and organized format. Each week we will paint together in a process that will enable you to take those techniques and paint anything! For each class you will paint and bring home a different original oil painting. This class will be a still life composition and we will paint the pictured pomegranates.
This is a class for people who have never oil painted before, or even people who have never painted before! However, experienced oil painters are also welcome and will learn to further their techniques.
Topics include color mixing, composition, values, simplification, and edges. We will also go over materials and supplies, choosing appropriate reference photos, and setting up your home studio.
This is a stand-alone class but completion of the four Sunday classes in January is most beneficial to learn the fundamentals of oil-painting. Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty.
Oil painting is more accessible than you think! Come start or expand your creative practice in a casual and fun environment- all are welcome!
ages 14 and up
$45 per class
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Color Mixing with Confidence in Watercolor: Working with Neutrals
Are you new to watercolor and unsure how to create a usable palette of colors? Or do you have a painting practice but are frustrated by not being able to consistently mix the exact colors that you want? Does color theory intimidate you? If so, this class is for you! This course will demystify the essential elements of color theory as applied to watercolors and equip you with the ability to use these principles confidently in your own painting.
This second class in the color mixing series will explore how to neutralize bright colors while still maintaining their beautiful dimensionality. We will cover methods for mixing neutrals with a limited palette, how to darken colors effectively without deadening them, and how to mix chromatic blacks and darks without using black pigment. We will practice these concepts in a simple winter landscape painting by mixing a range of neutral colors and learn how best to avoid unintentionally creating “mud.” You will leave with a range of strategies for mixing the color that you want every time, best practices to integrate into your own painting, and a solid foundation on which to refine your mixing skills.
Some experience in watercolor is helpful, but beginners are welcome! If you are just starting out, the knowledge that you gain from this course will accelerate your learning by helping you feel better prepared to mix any colors you need. And if you’re a more experienced painter, this course is a wonderful opportunity to level up your practice by improving your color mixing skills. While each class in the series is designed to function as a standalone, taking the classes together offers the most learning benefits as the concepts covered build on each other.
Come join us as we explore the world of creative possibilities opened by a deeper understanding of color mixing!
ages 15 and up
$40
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Color Mixing with Confidence in Watercolor: Foundations of Color Theory
Are you new to watercolor and unsure how to create a usable palette of colors? Or do you have a painting practice but are frustrated by not being able to consistently mix the exact colors that you want? Does color theory intimidate you? If so, this class is for you! This course will demystify the essential elements of color theory as applied to watercolors and equip you with the ability to use these principles confidently in your own painting.
This first class in the color mixing series explores the relationships between primary, secondary, and tertiary color models, the way that color temperature affects these connections, and how to use a color wheel as a tool for mixing. We will discuss the importance of understanding the pigments included in paints and will learn how to make mixing decisions based on these pigments. Using a limited palette as a starting point, we will practice these concepts in a simple floral painting by mixing a range of pure, saturated colors and learn how best to avoid unintentionally creating “mud.” You will leave with a range of strategies for mixing the color that you want every time, best practices to integrate into your own painting, and a solid foundation on which to refine your mixing skills.
Some experience in watercolor is helpful, but beginners are welcome! If you are just starting out, the knowledge that you gain from this course will accelerate your learning by helping you feel better prepared to mix any colors you need. And if you’re a more experienced painter, this course is a wonderful opportunity to level up your practice by improving your color mixing skills. While each class in the series is designed to function as a standalone, taking the classes together offer the most learning benefits as the concepts covered build on each other.
Come join us as we explore the world of creative possibilities opened by a deeper understanding of color mixing!
Ages 15 and up
$40
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Oil Painting for Everybody! Floral Edition
Learn oil painting in an approachable and organized format. Each week we will paint together in a process that will enable you to take those techniques and paint anything! For each class you will paint and bring home a different original oil painting. This class will be a floral composition.
This is a class for people who have never oil painted before, or even people who have never painted before! However, experienced oil painters are also welcome and will learn to further their techniques.
Topics include color mixing, composition, values, simplification, and edges. We will also go over materials and supplies, choosing appropriate reference photos, and setting up your home studio.
This is a stand-alone class but completion of the four Sunday classes in January is most beneficial to learn the fundamentals of oil-painting. Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty.
Oil painting is more accessible than you think! Come start or expand your creative practice in a casual and fun environment- all are welcome!
ages 14 and up
$45 per class
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Oil Painting for Everybody! Landscape Edition
Learn oil painting in an approachable and organized format. Each week we will paint together in a process that will enable you to take those techniques and paint anything! For each class you will paint and bring home a different original oil painting. This class will be a landscape composition.
This is a class for people who have never oil painted before, or even people who have never painted before! However, experienced oil painters are also welcome and will learn to further their techniques.
Topics include color mixing, composition, values, simplification, and edges. We will also go over materials and supplies, choosing appropriate reference photos, and setting up your home studio.
This is a stand-alone class but completion of the four Sunday classes in January is most beneficial to learn the fundamentals of oil-painting. Please wear comfortable clothing. Smock or apron suggested if you do not wish to get painty.
Oil painting is more accessible than you think! Come start or expand your creative practice in a casual and fun environment- all are welcome!
ages 14 and up
$45 per class
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Watercolor Florals: A Guided Painting Experience
Join us for a relaxing and creative watercolor class where you’ll paint a beautiful vase of flowers—no prior experience needed! Each student will receive a pre-drawn outline of the vase and florals, allowing you to focus on learning watercolor techniques rather than worrying about drawing. Think paint-by-number, but more expressive and creative.
We’ll explore basic watercolor skills such as color mixing, layering, wet-on-wet, and brush control while you bring your painting to life in your own unique style. This class is perfect for beginners, anyone looking to unwind, or those wanting to build confidence with watercolor in a supportive, low-pressure environment. You’ll leave with a finished floral painting and a better understanding of watercolor basics.
Ages 12 and up
$30
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Watercolor Florals: A Guided Painting Experience
Join us for a relaxing and creative watercolor class where you’ll paint a beautiful vase of flowers—no prior experience needed! Each student will receive a pre-drawn outline of the vase and florals, allowing you to focus on learning watercolor techniques rather than worrying about drawing. Think paint-by-number, but more expressive and creative.
We’ll explore basic watercolor skills such as color mixing, layering, wet-on-wet, and brush control while you bring your painting to life in your own unique style. This class is perfect for beginners, anyone looking to unwind, or those wanting to build confidence with watercolor in a supportive, low-pressure environment. You’ll leave with a finished floral painting and a better understanding of watercolor basics.
Ages 12 and up
$30
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