Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 PM

September 17 - Perspective and Depth

Learn how to use perspective drawing to create a landscape en plein air! In this class we’ll focus on techniques for creating a composition, as well as how to enhance your foreground, middle ground, and background. Please note: This class will meet at Rose Hill Cemetery and Little Spring Studio.

October 1 - Still Lifes

Still life painting returns! In this workshop, we will paint a true classic – a single piece of fruit. Attendees will learn about reflection and shadow, color mixing, and backgrounds.

October 15 - Water and Reflections

Let’s talk about water! This class will focus on painting transparent water droplets as well as reflections on water.

October 22 - Self-Portraits

This workshop will focus on techniques for drawing self-portraits, creating values, and hard vs soft edges. Attendees will then paint a monochrome self-portrait.

November 12 - Finding Your Style

Finding your style can be a challenge. But once you do, it opens up a world of possibilities and creates confidence as an artist. In this workshop, we’ll walk through several exercises to help you find your artistic style.

Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 PM

January 14 - Artist Studies

In this class, we’ll make artist studies (duplicates of famous paintings) using watercolor. We’ll start with learning how to replicate a composition and propositions accurately with drawing. Then, attendees will focus on using watercolors for color-matching, layering, and details.

January 28 - Reflective Objects

In this class, we’ll learn how to paint shiny objects and reflective surfaces. Attendees will focus on creating highlights and shadows in their paintings.

February 4 - Art + Gratitude

In this class, we’ll reflect on art as a way to show gratitude to another. Attendees will create a watercolor painting to give to a loved one. We’ll also create watercolor cards inspired by Victorian Valentines.

February 25 - Still Lifes

Still life painting returns! In this workshop, students will bring a single object to paint. We’ll start by making monochrome paintings of our objects, then we’ll paint them in full color. Attendees will learn about reflection and shadow, color mixing, and backgrounds.

March 18 - Values

Let’s focus on values! We’ll start by painting a single fruit in black and white. Then, we’ll paint it in color. This class will focus on gradients, light and shadow, and depth.

April 8 - Experimenting with Materials

Let’s experiment with materials! We’ll learn how to create unique effects and add details with the use of pen and ink, colored pencil, and other materials in our paintings.

April 22 - Abstract Pet Portraits

Pet Portraits returns! But this time, we’re making abstract portraits. In this class, we’ll focus on different abstract techniques to create a unique portrait of your favorite four-legged pal. Each attendee will bring an image of a pet to paint.

Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM

Interested in getting feedback on your watercolor painting? Or maybe you have a specific question? Open Studio Hours are a chance to meet with Emily while working casually on your watercolor painting alongside others.

A still life or prompt will be provided for each session. This autumn, open studio hours meet on:

• September 30

• October 21

• November 18

• December 2