Mondays, January 27 - March 10, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (6 sessions)
Class will not meet on February 17, 2025

Dive into the world of watercolor painting with this fun and accessible beginner’s class. Designed for those with little to no experience, this course introduces you to the fundamentals of watercolor painting in a relaxed, supportive, and fun environment.

What You’ll Learn:

• Essential Tools & Materials: Become familiar with brushes, paints, and paper, and learn how to set up your workspace.
• Basic Techniques: Practice the foundational skills like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, blending, layering, creating textures, hard & soft edges and washes.
• Color Mixing & Value: Explore the basics of color theory and learn to mix beautiful hues.  
• Composition:  Learn to design engaging compositions that leads your eye around the painting.  
• Simple Projects: Each class session will create a small finished painting, like a simple landscape, florals, and abstract designs.

Why Join?
This class is perfect for anyone who wants to explore their creative side and learn something new. With step-by-step guidance and plenty of room for experimentation, you'll leave feeling inspired to continue your watercolor journey.

The program fee does not include materials. Please click here to view the syllabus with the complete list of suggested and required supplies. 

Instructor bio: Mary McHenry earned her degree in Education and Art History from Skidmore College. After teaching in Spain, New Mexico, and California, she spent 20 years pursuing a career in photography. Today, Mary channels her expertise in composition, value, and artistic expression into the art of watercolor. Over the past eight years, she has immersed herself in this medium, studying intensively and participating in workshops with accomplished artists across the United States. Her work is deeply influenced by the diverse places she has called home, particularly the vibrant colors of the Bahamas and the tranquil landscapes of Maine.

To view recent work, please visit: Mary McHenry (@marymchenry_watercolor) • Instagram photos and videos