Discover watercolor painting, a medium celebrated for its transparency and capacity to depict light. In this course, you'll familiarize yourself with key materials and tools, while mastering basic techniques that will lead to a complete painting. Throughout, you'll gain confidence and a solid grasp of fundamental concepts.

This class is ideal for those who are just starting out and anyone looking to revisit and strengthen their foundational skills.

Class Level: Adults and Teens 16+ · Beginner

Tuition includes class instruction, use of all studio equipment, paint, paper, and a limited selection of additional supplies.

Students will need to purchase a few personal items beyond what is provided. A detailed supply list will be shared and reviewed during the first class, along with recommendations for where to purchase materials.

Non-Member Price: $185

Member Price: $160

This class is perfect for artists who are comfortable with watercolor painting but still want some hands-on guidance with the medium. In this class, we'll explore using still life setups in the studio or at home, as well as photographs. Each session kicks off with a brief demo and some tips on color theory, composition, perspective, or specific techniques — or whatever topics the students are excited to explore. It’s a wonderful next step after Watercolor Exploration. This is the in-person part of our hybrid program. You’ll find classmates joining us in the studio, while others attend virtually through Zoom, creating a lively, interactive group.

Class Level: Adult and Teens 16+

Watercolor Studio Supply List

Non-Member Price: $345

Member Price: $320

Students will work from a mix of sources, including photos, still-life setups, plein-air sketches, and live subjects, while exploring a range of oil painting methods and techniques. Artist and instructor Wes Sherman will guide you through approaches that strengthen your understanding of composition, color, and form while also supporting your personal creative direction.

This class welcomes all experience levels. You are encouraged to bring and use the oil or acrylic painting supplies you already have. A suggested materials list is included below for anyone who would like added guidance.

Class Level: Adults and Teens 16+, all levels welcome.

Will you be joining us virtually? Please check your receipt for the zoom link. 

 Painting with Wes Supply List

Non-Member Price: $300

Member Price: $275

This unique painting workshop explores the ideas of metamodernism, a contemporary approach that embraces both sincerity and self awareness. Together we will examine how to care deeply about painting while remaining conscious of the rich history, traditions, and artifice that shape the medium.

Through guided exercises and open studio time, students will strengthen their skills in drawing, surface, color, and composition while engaging with the emotional depth of their work. We will explore the creative “oscillations” that define metamodern painting, moving between hope and doubt, beauty and critique, skill and deconstruction.

Discussions of art history and contemporary theory will support your studio practice, and thoughtful critique will focus on both technical development and conceptual clarity.

This workshop is ideal for artists who want to advance their craft while situating their work within today’s artistic landscape. Participants should have some prior painting experience.

Come ready to think deeply, work seriously, and create paintings that are both technically strong and meaningfully engaged with the present moment.

Will you be joining us virtually? Please check your receipt for the zoom link. 

Meta Modern Workshop Supply List

Non-Member Price: $160

Member Price: $135

Watercolor Exploration is the next step for students who are comfortable with the basics and ready to further develop their skills. In this class, you will build on your foundational knowledge and apply it through guided projects. By working from photographs and still-life arrangements, you will improve your brush control, color mixing, understanding of value relationships, and composition skills. Instruction is tailored to individual needs, allowing each student to grow at their own pace while deepening their understanding of watercolor.

Class Level: Adults and Teens 16+ 

Tuition includes the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, paint, paper and limited number of additional supplies. Please click on the supply list for more information.

Watercolor Exploration Supply List

Non-Member Price: $185

Member Price: $160