Painting Classes in Chicago, IL

In this class you will learn the techniques to create an abstract watercolor painting using “wet on wet” technique. This process can be a source of relaxation and creativity in stressful times. By building up layers of paint and allowing the medium to flow, you will create a beautiful piece of art. The techniques you will learn can be applied...

Join us for a relaxing evening of fun and painting mandalas the intuitive way. This class is all about painting dot mandalas to create a "mini universe of our inner selves." Jung described mandalas as a true representation of our unconscious selves and dot mandalas are an easy way to get started on this ancient art form. It's not only creative, but...

Learn how to draw and paint beautiful botanicals in a fun, stress-free environment where absolutely no experience is necessary. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. We will cover line drawing, and basic as well as more advanced watercolor techniques to create beautiful flowers...

There's always something new to learn in this popular weekly class - sign up for one, or two, or a few and take you watercolor skills to a whole new level in no time! This class is beginner-friendly and no previous experience is required! You’ll learn how to choose the best materials and the basic techniques for painting gorgeous florals and how...

In this fast paced class we will discover the many possibilities of watercolor painting. Students will experiment with how to apply unconventional materials to watercolor to create a variety of results. Perfect for all levels looking to play with watercolor and try new things! Materials Needed to Fully Participate: Watercolor paint, Lots of watercolor...

This class is a continuation of my Watercolor Florals, and if you're ready to learn more and take your watercolor flowers to the next level, look no further! This is the class you need! In this intermediate installment of my watercolor floral classes, we'll review how to choose the best materials and learn advanced techniques for painting gorgeous...

Watercolor is the easiest, most fun, and versatile medium and it is perfect for making free-flowing artwork combined with super chill Bohemian Botanicals and metallic accents.  This workshop is all about the sheer joy you can experience during the process of creating without worrying about the final result.   In this beginner-friendly,...

This class is a continuation of my Watercolor Florals Series so having taken the Beginner and Intermediate classes is recommended. Now that you’ve learned the basics and intermediate techniques of watercolors, let’s take your watercolor flowers to the next level! In this Advanced installment of my Watercolor Floral classes, we'll review previously...

If you've ever wanted to learn how to paint, this is the class for you! Using the easy medium of acrylics, learn the basic techniques and processes of painting  as you work from photographic subject matter.  In this beginner friendly, no experience necessary class, you will: Explore the basics of painting a variety of subjects including...

In this class we will dive deeply into color. Mixing colors is one of the most important of making art and if you find yourself guilty of using paint straight from the tube, don’t worry it’s not a bad thing, but knowing how to mix will take your paintings to a whole new level. You will have full control of the colors on the page and will make...

Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this intermediate class, we’ll create the illusion of warm sunlight bathing a lovely scene in the countryside,  complete with water reflections, distant trees, and flowers. I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the essential techniques needed to complete a landscape...

Virtual Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way - Paint Water Reflections in a Bluebell Woods Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic scene with trees, water, grass, flowers, and a serene sky.  I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the essential techniques needed to complete...

Enjoy painting botanical illustrations in the super easy to learn and forgiving medium of gouache, also known as opaque watercolor. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. We will cover basic as well as more advance gouache techniques to paint a beautiful flower in a style I like to call "soft...

This class is the first in our Virtual Landscapes the Easy Way series. Though it can be taken on its own, we recommend you also take Session 2 to benefit the most from the learning experience Virtual Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way - Session 2 Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic...

This class is the second class in our Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way Series. Though it can be taken on its own, we recommend you first take Virtual Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way - Session 1 Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic scene with trees, water, grass, flowers, and a...