Recent comments from my students: 
  • "This was my first class with Peg, and my first art class in 20 years!  She was such a joy, and her approach encouraged me to step out and loosen up.  I guarantee this won't be my last class!"
  • "Peg helps everyone see their strengths.  She provides an encouraging environment and professional instruction.” 
  • "Peg allows you to explore your own creativity, while teaching you new techniques.  She provides guidance when you need it, and lets you explore your own interests and style."

Title: Learning from the Masters II
Dates: Mondays, September 30 - November 4 (six classes)
Time: 9:00 am - 12 noon
Skill Level: Beginner to advanced
Description:
You can learn a lot by studying the methods and paintings of masters in watercolor painting.  Furthermore, they will inspire you to try new techniques in your own work!  Join us as we study the work of artists such as: Winslow Homer, James McNeill Whistler, Charles Demuth, along with more contemporary watercolorists such as Skip Lawrence and Zoltan Szabo.  We will look at each artist's techniques, and try them on our own paintings.  You choose works that inspire you, and either copy them or use what your learned from their work to enrich paintings of your own images.  Each student will also choose a watercolor master to either copy or inform his or her own paintings.  The instructor will offer critiques and one-on-one help.  A materials list will be provided.  
Level: Beginner to advanced
Location:  Beverley Street Studio School, 217 West Beverley Street, Staunton
Cost: Members: $206; Non-members: $236
Register: www.bssschool.org, or call (540) 886-8636.
Note: This class will likely fill up.  Don't wait too long to register! 

Title: Loosen Up in Watercolor
Dates: Tuesday evenings, 6-8 pm
      October 15 - November 19, 2019
Level: Basic skills to advanced
Description: Do you feel like you have stalled in your watercolor painting?  Do your paintings lack excitement and interest?  Would you like to learn more abut color and design?  Then this may be that takes you to a new level!  Get out of your rut, and try new ideas and techniques in watercolor.  You choose your subject matter, and let Peg show you how to paint it in new, more interesting ways!  This class is for those with some experience in basic watercolor techniques.   A materials list will be sent.  Students enrolled at Larkin receive a discount on watercolors in their art store. 
Level: Some experience to advanced
Location: Larkin Arts, Court Square, Harrisonburg
Cost: $190
Register: Call 540 236 4223, or register online at www.larkinarts.com.
Note: This class will likely fill up.  Register now!

Title: The Wonder of Whites in Watercolor
Date: Saturday, November 16
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Skill Level: Beginner to advanced
Description:  
Enjoy a relaxing day learning about watercolor painting.  You don’t have to bring anything, and you do not need experience in watercolor painting. The instructor will provide quality paints, watercolor paper, brushes, a full color lesson, a mat, coffee and tea, and everything else you need to complete two watercolor paintings!  
 
Using whites effectively in watercolor is a mystery to a lot of painters.  This can be especially true for former oil, acrylic, and pastel painters.  If you are going to use the white of the paper, you need to know what spaces to save, and how to save them.  You should also have a plan for connecting them throughout the painting.  If you are going to add whites later, you should know how to use various opaque media.  If you want to lift out color to get whites, you need to know about staining colors and lifting techniques.  With 39 years of experience, Peg can show you all of these things.  By the end of the workshop, your paintings will have improved and your skills will have jumped to new levels!

Location:  Augusta County Government Center, Verona (cafeteria)
Cost: $104, all supplies included
Register: Call 540 245-5727, or sign up online at www.co.augusta.va.us. Register by November 8.


Snow-covered Trees in Watercolor 
Date: Saturday, December 7
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Skill Level: Beginner to advanced: Enjoy a relaxing day learning about watercolor painting. You don’t have to bring anything and you
do not need experience in watercolor painting. The instructor will provide quality paints, watercolor paper, brushes, full color lesson, mat, coffee and tea and everything else you need to complete two watercolor paintings! The valley is especially beautiful after a snowfall. If can be difficult to paint the trees and mountains covered in snow. Peg will show you how to draw out a good winter composition, paint snow-covered trees and beautiful snow shadows and depict snow falling. You will have fun and learn at the same time! Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. Bring photos of your favorite trees and don’t forget a lunch. Register by November 29.
Location:  Augusta County Government Center, Verona (cafeteria)
Cost: $104, all supplies included
Register: Call 540 245-5727, or sign up online at www.co.augusta.va.us. Register by November 29.


​ You can paint in watercolors!  Start with one of these classes, and you will be on your way.
My classes fill up quickly, so don't wait. Keep checking my website, www.pegsheridan.com, as classes will be added.