Watercolor Skills: Saturday Workshop
Are you a beginner in watercolors, struggling to control the paint and yet be loose? Have you been painting for some time, but feel that you lack certain fundamental skills? Do you often get frustrated by not being able to control the paint on the paper? Join Peg as she gently teaches you several essential skills and then leads you through two paintings. You will learn skills such as: brush handling, mixing color on the paper and the palette, working on wet and dry paper, laying down large washes, layering color and correcting mistakes. She will also discuss how to use a limited palette. She will offer two step-by-step lessons, so you can learn how to tie it all together. She will also provide color worksheets and individual help. You will go home with two watercolors (you may have to put the finishing touches on at home). Learn why Peg is the most popular watercolor artist in the region, as many of her classes and workshops sell out.
Bring a friend, and have even more fun! A materials list will be provided, or you may buy a kit from Peg for $75. Order by emailing her by June 1, at [email protected], and bring cash to class.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 10 am - 4 pm; bring a bag lunch
Skill Level: Beginner to advanced.
Location: Draime Fine Art Studio School, 1153 South High Street, Harrisonburg, VA.
Cost: $150
Registration: Register, by June 6, online via this link:
https://www.draimefineart.com/workshops
Or call David Draime at (540)324-9909. Space is limited, so don't wait to sign up. Most of my recent classes have sold out.
Night Scenes in Watercolor: Saturday Workshop
You can paint mysterious, moody, wonderful paintings of the evening or night in watercolor. Learn how to plan a night painting, and how to mix rich dark colors. We will practice techniques for painting sunsets, stars, moonlight, lights, and shadows at night. Peg will show you how, through demonstrations, step-by-step color worksheets, and individual help.
Skills to be emphasized include: planning your composition, mixing dark colors, planning values from dark to light, painting shadows, layering paint, and keeping shapes simple. Most students will go home with at least two paintings (you may have to put the finishing touches on at home). Learn why Peg is the most popular watercolor instructor in the region.
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 10 am - 4 pm. Pack a lunch.
Location: Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 416 Main St. , Waynesboro.
Level: Beginner to advanced.
Cost: $150. Please note: cancellations after August 7 will lose a $50 deposit.
Register: Registration is through Peg, and is open from July 7 - August 7. Go back and click on "Registration Form for 'Night Scenes in Watercolor', and follow the instructions on the page. You will find the materials list there, also. Note: Cancellations after August 7 will lose a $50 deposit.
Comments from recent classes and workshops:
- "Watercolor has always been kind of overwhelming to me. But now, having this class and seeing the demonstrations, I feel like I have a much better understanding."
- "I loved learning all the different ways to alter watercolors. You have opened my eyes to so much I didn't know."
- "As a novice painter, I learned so much by taking this class. Every week, I learned tips and techniques that will stay with me. I can't say enough about how great this was!
- Peg provides straight-forward instructions, supportive individual help that is positive and thoughtful, and beneficial demonstrations. Moreover, Peg is very sweet, and has a pleasant personality that makes learning to paint fun."
- This class made me free to experiment with the blending of colors, to let the water and color move. Thank you for pushing me out of my comfort zone. It has been so helpful."
- I learned more from this one day than I have learned in any other workshop or class I have taken."
Questions? Contact Peg: [email protected]
Don't believe the myth that watercolor painting is too hard, and mistakes are forever! I will show you the techniques you need to paint, and how to fix mistakes. You will be surprised how quickly you improve, with good instruction!
