AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 20 ... CLASS SUPPLY KITS! Get everything you need for this class at a great price while supporting a local business! Supply kits will be available for an additional fee through Artfully GVL for pickup at 407 Augusta Street within 3 business days of purchase. The supply kit link will be listed separately.

Instructor: Lisa Pope

Skill Level: Beginner

Ages: 16+

Total Class Hours: 15

Description: This class is tailored for beginning painters who want to learn to paint with watercolor. Those with prior art experience are also welcome. Students are encouraged to bring images they would like to paint. I will offer one-on-one guidance to help. We will also do one painting together using my reference photo of a glass subject. Together, we will paint transparent glass with vibrant shadows in a realistic, detailed style. Students will explore how complementary color harmonies, value ranges, edge control, and intentional design improve their paintings. During each class, I will conduct demos to illustrate various techniques.

My goal for this class is to share techniques that work for me when painting transparent glass and shadows. I hope you’ll have fun and pick up ideas to use in your own paintings.

Website: https://www.lisapope.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_pope_art 

Facebook: Lisa Girouard Pope Fine Art

Instructor: Stacey Peters

Skill Level: Any Level

Ages: 15+

Total Class Hours: 6

Supplies: All supplies are included … just bring your creativity!

Description: Discover how one simple autumn leaf can inspire a season of creative exploration. In this three-session series, students will revisit the same subject through mindful drawing, expressive watercolor, and a final mixed-media exploration that brings both practices together.

The series begins with mindful drawing, using repeated patterns and the simple shape of a leaf to encourage slow observation and relaxed mark-making. In the second session, students will explore watercolor through color mixing, flowing pigments, shimmering Aurora colors, and the unexpected textures created by water and salt. The final session combines these experiences, pairing expressive watercolor leaves with mindful drawing in the surrounding negative space.

Designed for all skill levels, this series emphasizes curiosity, observation, and enjoying the creative process rather than creating a perfect finished piece. With gentle guidance and plenty of opportunities to experiment, students will discover how revisiting a familiar subject can spark new ideas, build confidence, and deepen appreciation for both drawing and watercolor. Participants will take home artwork from each session along with creative approaches they can continue exploring long after the series ends.

Website: www.StaceyReneeArt.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyreneeart/

Instructor: Michael Lechlitner

Skill Level: Beginner

Ages: 16+

Total Class Hours: 1.5 hours

Description: Line & Wash Watercolor combines the expressive qualities of pen and ink with the fluid beauty of watercolor. In this class, students will begin with a pencil sketch, build confidence through loose ink work, and then bring their piece to life with watercolor. We’ll finish with additional ink details to enhance depth and character.

This class emphasizes a relaxed, free-flowing approach rather than tight, meticulous rendering—making it an ideal introduction for beginners or anyone looking to loosen up their style.

Supplies: All supplies are provided … just bring your creativity!

Website: michaellechlitner.com

Instagram: @lechlitnerart

Facebook: Michael Lechlitner

Instructor: Stacey Peters

Skill Level: Any Level

Ages: 15+

Total Class Hours: 2

Description: Nature creates remarkable beauty through layers, texture, and time. In this relaxed watercolor class, students will explore the colors, organic patterns, and quiet beauty of ocean jasper while experimenting with a variety of watercolor techniques inspired by these fascinating gemstones.

Using simple stone shapes as a starting point, we'll explore granulating watercolor, Aurora pigments, salt textures, alcohol effects, lifting techniques, white paint, and metallic accents to create richly textured, gemstone-inspired paintings. Rather than trying to recreate ocean jasper exactly, students will be encouraged to observe, experiment, and discover how watercolor naturally creates beautiful and unexpected effects.

This class is open to all skill levels and emphasizes curiosity, exploration, and process over perfection. Students will have the opportunity to observe pieces from the instructor's personal collection of ocean jasper while discovering how nature's patterns can inspire their own creative practice. Participants will leave with several watercolor studies, a printed techniques handout, and a collection of watercolor techniques they can continue exploring long after class.

Supplies: All supplies are included … just bring your creativity!

Website: www.StaceyReneeArt.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyreneeart/

Instructor: Stacey Peters

Skill Level: Any Level

Ages: 15+

Total Class Hours: 2

Description: Life can feel busy and overstimulating, and sometimes it helps to slow down with something simple and repetitive. In this process-based watercolor class, students will explore painting stone shapes as a way to relax, focus, and reconnect with the creative process.

Using a limited color palette, we’ll experiment with paint consistency, water control, and soft color blending. Students will create a small painting of stones, allowing colors to flow and interact naturally on the page.

This class is open to all skill levels and focuses on exploration rather than creating a perfect finished piece. With gentle guidance and plenty of space to experiment, students are encouraged to follow their curiosity and notice what feels calming and enjoyable. 

Participants will leave with a small 4” x 6” painting on 140 lb watercolor paper, created with professional-quality paints, along with a better understanding of watercolor and a simple practice they can return to anytime.

Supplies: All supplies are included … just bring your creativity!

Website: www.StaceyReneeArt.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceyreneeart/

Instructor: Michael Lechlitner

Skill Level: Beginner

Ages: 18+

Total Class Hours: 2

Description: Tis the season for joy, laughter, and whimsy. Come make your own original Holiday greeting cards to give, keep, or both. We will be using Ink and Watercolors on heavy paper. Bring your holiday cheer, bring a friend, bring a beverage, and let's create art! All supplies are included in the price.

Supplies: All supplies will be provided … just bring your whimsical holiday spirit!

Website: michaellechlitner.com

Instagram: @lechlitnerart

Facebook: Michael Lechlitner