2026 Art Classes

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Painting Plein Air - Thursday, Sept. 17th

Thursday, September 17th, 10 AM - 2 PM at the clubhouse at La Mesa in South Surrey or local spot

$75.00 CAD Quantity

Collage

Thursday, September 24, 10 AM - 2 PM at the clubhouse at La Mesa in South Surrey. All supplies included for this class.

$100.00 CAD Quantity

Leather Bound Book Binding

Friday, September 25th 10 AM - 2 PM at the clubhouse at La Mesa in South Surrey

$100.00 CAD Quantity

Supplies for watercolour classes

If you need supplies for intermediate classes, I can bring all the top quality supplies you will need for class including paper, paints, brushes. $25 per class.

Starting Strong Classes have the supplies included

$25.00 CAD Quantity

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New Space - New Classes

This fall, I’m offering a wonderul series of watercolor classes in a great new space at our new home. The park we are living in has a clubhouse that we can use to paint in. It's an awesome space with great light and lots of room. There is a full kitchen with access to water, fridge, and microwave. With plenty of room to spread out and work on larger sheets of watercolour paper.

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These classes are perfect for anyone looking to loosen up, try something new, or just spend a lovely day painting in great company. Each student will have their own 6 ft table. I will have drawings ready for you to use. If you don't have supplies don't worry for a small fee I will set you up with all the supplies you will need for each class. The Dive Into Watercolours class has everything supplied.

Supply List for Intermediate Watercolour classes:

Paint - Quinacridone Gold, Lemon Yellow, Magenta, Alizarin Crimson, & Phthalo Blue (red shade) and Payne's Grey.
Brushes - #12 and #5 round
Paper - 1 sheet of Arches or Fabriano 140# Cold Press, 22x30 inches
Palette - I use a Robert Wood palette, but there are many different styles out there. You want one with lots of mixing room, don't get too small of a palette. Even plastic plates will work.
Towel - I paint on a towel so you want one that is bigger than 11x15 inches.
Water Container - I use small plastic food container

The supplies are included in Beginner Watercolour classes.

Loose Landscapes & Lively Effects
Friday, January 09, 10 AM to 3 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

$75

Learn how to build a strong landscape while keeping your painting fresh and loose. We’ll explore simple composition, wet-into-wet washes, and special effects that add texture and atmosphere without overworking the paper.

Plein Air Painting for Beginners
Thursdays, September 3rd or 17th, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
IN PERSON and OUTDOORS at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey or we may meet at a central location.

$75

Plein Air Season (painting outside) is here.

In this 4 hour outdoor class you will learn how to choose your subject matter, sketch a simple drawing and then complete it in watercolour. You will also learn basic composition and design to create a more pleasing sketch. We will take a short break at lunch, bring a sack lunch if you would like.

Fridays – Intermediate Watercolour Series
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Friday, May 15th, 22nd and 29th

These classes are for painters who have some watercolour experience or who have taken my Intro to Watercolour classes.

Students will choose their own subject matter, and I will help guide you through:

Developing or refining a drawing (if needed)
Planning your painting
Working through the painting process step by step

Each class will begin with a short demo focused on a specific technique to help strengthen your work. This is very much a hands-on, guided studio-style class.

Students should bring their own supplies - See supply list above.

Cost: $50 each

Beneath the Surface
Saturday, January 03 - 1 PM to 5 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

$75

In this class, we will paint an underwater scene with a focus on creating depth, light, and the feeling of being submerged. You will learn how to use the lifting paint technique to suggest movement, drifting light, and soft underwater forms while keeping the painting loose and fluid.

Born to Run
Saturday, January 10 - 10 AM to 3 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

$75

In this class, we will focus on capturing the energy and movement of a running colt without getting caught in detail. You will learn how to suggest motion through loose brushwork, strong shapes, and confident value choices while keeping the horse lively and expressive.

Ewe and Lamb in Watercolour

Thursday, February 19, 1 PM to 4 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

In this watercolour class, we’ll paint a charming ewe and lamb while exploring soft edges, layering, and negative painting to create the feel of fluffy wool and tender connection. I’ll guide you step-by-step so you can keep your painting fresh, loose, and full of life.

Pouring Paint and using 300# watercolour paper
Friday, September 18th, 10 AM - 2 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

Painting BIG & WET on 300 lb Watercolour Paper
Have you ever wanted to experience the richness of 300 lb watercolour paper and see what happens when you really let the paint flow? This is the class for you!

We are going to get the hoses out and get that paper good and wet! Then we will pour rich, beautiful colour onto the surface and let the water and pigments begin to do some of the work for us.

Working very wet-into-wet, I will show you how to build a painting from those first exciting washes, how to encourage the colours to mingle without becoming muddy, and several different directions you can take your painting as it develops.

This is a wonderful opportunity to loosen up, experiment, and discover just how much fun it is to work on the heavier 300 lb paper.

Come join in, you are going to enjoy the heck out of this one!

For this class you will need to purchase a 22x30 piece of 300# watercolour paper, I prefer Arches or Fabriano.

You will also need these supplies on hand:

Paint - Quinacridone Gold, Lemon Yellow, Magenta, Alizarin Crimson, & Cerulean Blue and Phthalo Blue (red shade)
Brushes - #12 and #5 round
Paper - 1 sheet of Arches or Fabriano 300# Cold Press, 22x30 inches
Palette - I use a Robert Wood palette, but there are many different styles out there. You want one with lots of mixing room, don't get too small of a palette. Even plastic plates will work.
Towel - I paint on a towel so you want one that is bigger than 11x15 inches.
Water Container - I use small plastic food containers

I will supply pouring cups as I have got the perfect shot glasses for this. :)

Painting Turtles Underwater
Friday, August 7th 10 AM - 2 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

Come learn how to paint these amazing animals in watercolour. In this class I will teach you how to use masking fluid effectively and paint a turtle underwater in a rich, loose background.

Painting Trout Underwater in Watercolour
Friday, August 14 10 AM - 2 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

I have been painting trout this summer and have really enjoyed this interesting subject matter. In this class I will teach you how to paint a trout underwater using a rich, loose background and lots of colour in your fish. You will learn how to work with wet paint and wet paper.

In this class you will also learn the all important technique of going dark enough with your painting. You really need those darks to make all your light colours pop.

Sunflowers up close

Friday, August 21 - 10 AM to 2 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

Bright, cheerful, and full of character, sunflowers make the perfect watercolour subject! In this beginner to intermediate class, you'll learn how to create a strong composition while exploring one of the most important watercolour techniques, negative painting. You'll discover how painting around shapes can add depth, define petals and leaves, and make your sunflowers really stand out.

Whether you're looking to build your confidence or expand your watercolour skills, you'll leave with a beautiful painting and new techniques you can use in future artwork.

Painting Elephants in Watercolour
Thursday, September 4th, 10 AM - 3 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

In this class I will have several drawings of elephants that you can choose from. As you paint you will learn how to work wet-into-wet using a limited palette and big brushes, and retaining the whites of your paper for lit areas.

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Lively Florals in Watercolour
Friday, September 26th, 10 AM - 3 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

In this class I will walk you through the steps to create lively florals in a glass vase. In this class I start you out with a vase shape and then help you fill it with beautiful flowers using different brush strokes and colours. Let you imagination run wild in this class as we get the big brushes out and work on larger sheets of paper.

Acrylic

Thursday, September 18th

10 AM – 3 PM (Short lunch break at noon)

IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

Join me in learning a few new tips and tricks in this one-day Acrylic Class. In this class I will show you how to simplify your paintings by working with a toned canvas with a limited palette. I will also show you how to sketch in your initial drawing and help you get started on the right note.

Bring the acrylics you have, I will have other supplies you can use if needed.

This class is perfect for all levels, I look forward to painting with you.

Painting Colourful Roosters

Friday, September 19th, 10 AM - 3 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

If you are struggling with keeping your watercolours nice and fresh join me painting this handsome fellow. As you paint you will learn how to work with lots of water and pigment to create rich textures and light. I will also have several other rooster drawings to choose from. Come have a fun day painting watercolours with a great group of artists in a wonderful location.

Clouds That Feel Alive
Friday, January 30, 10 AM - 3 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

Discover how to paint clouds with depth, softness, and light. We’ll look at different cloud types and practice timing, edges, and layering so your skies support the rest of the painting instead of overpowering it.

Figures in Watercolour

Thursday, November 13th

10 AM – 3 PM (Short lunch break at noon)
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

Learn to paint expressive human figures in watercolor. We’ll simplify shapes, nail basic proportions, and use light, shadow, and lost-and-found edges to suggest movement. Expect quick gesture warm-ups, wet-into-wet passages, and layering rich darks so your lights pop. All levels welcome.

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Herons in Watercolour

Thursday, Febuary 5th

1 PM – 4 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

Let’s celebrate the stillness and strength of the heron through watercolour. With flowing brushwork and gentle layering, we will paint this elegant bird surrounded by light, water, and sky, capturing both its grace and quiet power. All levels welcome.

Bear in the Woods

Thursday, April 16th

10 AM – 1 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

In this class you will learn how to create a light background and then add a bear poking out of the forest. You will learn how to work wet-into-wet, and how to add to your watercolours after you have added colour.

Perspective Made Easy in watercolours
Thursday, April 30th
10 AM – 1 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

Do you struggle with getting your structures looking correct in watercolour? In this class we will work on basic perspective in watercolour. Come learn the basics of 1 pt and 2 pt perspective as you sketch out basic buildings, you will also learn how to use colour to create perspective in your paintings.

Paint this stunning Kingfisher in Watercolour!
Saturday, November 29th
1 PM – 5 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

In this class, we’ll capture the jewel-like blues and warm golden tones of this beautiful bird using loose, layered washes and vibrant transparent colour. You’ll learn how to balance soft backgrounds with crisp feather details and bring this little character to life on your paper.

Whales Tail

Thursday, Febrary 26
1–3 PM
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

In this watercolour class we will paint a striking whale tail and dive into one of the most important (and often avoided!) skills in watercolour: going dark enough. I will show you how to build strong, juicy darks so your lights pop and your painting has real impact. We will focus on contrast, water control, and layering to create depth and movement in the sea, a confidence-boosting class that will strengthen all your future paintings.

Collage

Thursday, September 24, 10 AM – 2 PM

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Get ready for a day of intuitive creating and artistic exploration in this one-day Collage Class. You'll dive into color, texture, and layers, piecing together personal materials to make something deeply expressive and uniquely yours. It's a relaxed, creative space where you can experiment, play, and discover unexpected beauty in the torn edges and overlapping images.

What to bring: tissue paper, maps, old magazines, photos, letters, envelopes, napkins, anything flat and personal that inspires you. The more meaningful the material, the more powerful your piece will be. All other materials will be provided for you to complete your pieces.

This class is perfect for all levels, just bring a playful spirit!

Taking your watercolours to the next level
Friday, July 17th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Do you have a watercolour that’s almost there - or completely stuck? Bring it to my Friday afternoon February classes, and I’ll help you figure out the next steps and guide you through finishing your painting.

Mounting Watercolours to Cradle Boards and other surfaces
Thursday, April 23rd and Friday, April 24th
10 AM – 1 PM (both days)
IN PERSON at the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

I like to mount some of my watercolours to cradle boards for a different effect, and then I don't have to use a mat board, glass and frame, they are ready to hang.

In this class I will be providing all the supplies you will need to mount your watercolour to a board. I work with a couple of different sizes of boards - 10x14, 5x7, 4x6 and 16x20. I will help you get your watercolour mounted and then we will press them overnight to dry. On the second day I will show you how to trim your watercolour and also how to put a finish on it for protection.

This is a fun class, and a great technique to learn how to finish your watercolours a different way.

Leather Bound Book Binding
Friday, September 25th
10 AM – 2 PM
At the clubhouse at La Mesa, South Surrey

In this popular class I will show you how to sew together a leather bound journal for your painting/sketching journey. All materials supplied and many options of colours to choose from. These make perfect travel journals, or the perfect gift for your artist friends this holiday season.

2026 Art Classes

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