Travel Watercolor Journal Basics
In this 2 hour class, you will learn and practice basic watercolor techniques to
start your own watercolor travel journal for your summer adventures! We’ll
practice line and wash, gradient skies, clouds, and basic water techniques so
you can take your watercolors with you anywhere in the world. All supplies
included to paint 3-4 mini scenes. Skill level: Beginner
Participants ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Middleton Community Center (Hubbard Street Community Center)
Price: $48
You will need to register with the City of Middleton, but you do NOT need to reside in Middleton to take this class
Juicy Strawberries in Watercolors
In this 2 hour class, you will learn how to paint some juicy strawberries using watercolors. We'll use masking fluid and look at how to use an underpainting to add shadows and highlights. This class is great for beginners as the template is printed onto your watercolor paper.
When: Thursday, June 18, 6-8pm
Where: Verona Maker Space (located within ArtHouse 360)
Cost: $45 per person
9+ with participating adult
Paint with Me: Harmon the Rhino (Adult+Child)
It's time to make some art together!
This class is designed for an adult 18+ to paint with their child/grandchild/niece/nephew. Your ticket price will include two spots- one for you and one for your child. Each of you will paint your own portrait of Harmon, Henry Vilas Zoo's White Rhino. Use professional watercolor paper, paints, and supplies while learning basic watercolor techniques.
No drawing is required as the rhino is printed onto your watercolor paper. All supplies included.
Tuesday, June 23, 5:30-7pm
Monroe Street Arts Center
$65 for both adult +Child (Please be sure to REGISTER ONLY the child that will be attending)
Annual Registration fee does NOT apply.
Registration deadline: 6/16/26
Koi Fish in Watercolors (FULL)
This class is FULL. However, there is another Koi Fish Watercolor Class scheduled for August 3, 6-8 pm at Verona Maker Space. Click below for tickets:
Paint your Cat Night at Delta Beer Lab (FULL)
This class is FULL, However, there is a Paint your Cat Night for Wednesday, September 9, 6-8 at Schumacher Farms Park in Waunakee. Check out tickets below:
Swiss Cows Watercolor Class at Schumacher Farm
In this 2 hour class for all levels, you’ll learn how to paint a staple to any Wisconsin walls: some cow art! We’ll look at different techniques to paint: white clouds in a sky, distant tree line, grasses, and bold shadows on your main subjects. All professional supplies included to paint this 8×10 inch painting. The Swiss Cow outline is printed directly onto your watercolor paper, so no drawing is required!
This class will be held at Schumacher Farms Park inside a renovated, climate-controlled barn. There won’t be drinks or snacks for sale during the class, but please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks. The event is held in the Prairie Room inside their Center for Rural History (the large red barn with the barn quilt on the outside). *See image below
Cost: $48 per person
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 6-8pm
Location: Schumacher Farms Park (5682 WI-19, Waunakee, WI 53597)
All supplies included.
Easy Birch Trees in Watercolors
In this 2 hour class, you will learn how to paint an outdoor scene of birch trees using watercolors. This class is packed full of different techniques: using tape, splatter, scraping, layering, and more! All supplies included to paint an 8x10 inch painting.
When: Wednesday, July 15, 6-8pm
Where: Verona Maker Space (located within ArtHouse 360)
Cost: $45 per person
12+ with participating adult
Fireflies Scene in Watercolors
In this 2 hour class, you will learn how to paint a moody scene of fireflies using watercolors. We'll look at two different ways to create this effect: Using masking fluid and gouache. You'll also practice layering to create an atmospheric effect.
When: Tue, July 21, 6-8pm
Where: Verona Maker Space (located within ArtHouse 360)
Cost: $45 per person
12+ with participating adult
Blooming Butterflies
Celebrate the opening of the ‘Blooming Butterflies’ exhibit in the Bolz Conservatory by painting your own blooming butterflies using watercolors! In this class, you’ll practice painting colorful butterflies using wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and scrapping techniques. This class is perfect for beginners since the outlines are printed onto your watercolor paper. All supplies included to paint two 5x7 inch paintings. Skill Level: Beginners
Thursday, July 30, 6-8 pm
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison
Registration Deadline: July 23
$72/$58 member
Koi Fish in Watercolors
In this 2 hour class, you’ll practice painting different colored koi fish using a wet-on-wet technique. This class is perfect for beginners since the Koi fish outline is printed onto your watercolor paper. All supplies included to paint two 5x7 inch paintings.
Ages: 9+ with a participating adult
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $45
Location: Verona Maker Space (located on the lower floor of ArtHouse 360
**This class requires a minimum of 4 participants to run. If the minimum isn’t met, you will receive a full refund of your ticket price**
Paint your Dog night at Delta Beer Lab
Learn how to paint using watercolors! In this class, you will paint your own dog! We will start by outlining our pups with a black, waterproof pen and then layer on colors step by step.
But you don't know how to draw? NO PROBLEM! I will come to class with your dog drawn on your paper! That's right- this isn't a drawing class- it's a painting class! Let's not waste time on drawing!
Cost: $65 per person (includes your first drink for free!)
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 6-8 pm
Location: Delta Beer Lab (167 E Badger Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53713)
All supplies included. You will leave the class with a 5x7 inch framed or matted finished piece.
***THE BEST PART?!*** 10% of your class fee will go directly to Dane County Humane SocietyI!
Unfortunately, I cannot allow walk-ins the day of class.
One dog per paper per student.
River Rocks in Watercolors
In this 2 hour class, you will learn specialty techniques to paint a river rock scene using watercolors. We will look at using plastic wrap, negative painting, and charcoal pencils to create this effect. All supplies included to paint two 5x7 inch paintings.
Ages: 9+ with a participating adult
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $45
Location: Verona Maker Space (located on the lower floor of ArtHouse 360
**This class requires a minimum of 4 participants to run. If the minimum isn’t met, you will receive a full refund of your ticket price**
Floral Bouquet Greeting Cards Class at Juniper Hill Flower Farm
Join us for an afternoon of flowers, painting, and sun!
During this 2 hour beginner level watercolor class, you’ll relax and paint two 5×7 greeting cards with floral bouquet designs inspired by Juniper Hill Flower Farm! This class is great for beginners as the template is printed directly onto your watercolor paper- no drawing needed!
Please wear sunscreen, hats, and appropriate clothes for the weather as this class will take place OUTSIDE at picnic tables under large umbrellas for shade. We will be painting among the flowers, so before class, we’ll take a quick walk through the farm and snap some pictures to use as inspiration. Then, we’ll sit under the shade and paint two different floral bouquets. After, you can full up your cup with flowers to take home, if you haven't already
When: Saturday, August 22, 1-3 pm
Where: Juniper Hill Flower Farm, 5012 South Valley Road, Black Earth, WIhttps://juniperhillwi.com/
Cost: $65 per person (cost includes a 2 hour watercolor class, all supplies included, and a small bouquet cup of flowers that you will pick to use for inspiration and get to take home!)
This class is weather dependent and will be cancelled and refunded if there is rain or storms. There isn’t an indoors classroom, so if weather is bad, we will email you all to cancel and refund 100% of your ticket.
Magnolia Bloom in Watercolors (FULL)
In this 2 hour class, you’ll practice controlling your pigment and water to create a blurry background. We’ll also look at how to paint a magnolia bloom using a wet-on-dry technique to help it pop off the page. The magnolia bloom outline is printed onto your watercolor paper. All supplies included to paint an 8×10 inch painting. Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate
Participants ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Middleton Community Center (Hubbard Street Community Center)
Price: $48
You will need to register with the City of Middleton, but you do NOT need to reside in Middleton to take this class
Majestic Moths
Show some love to butterflies' nighttime neighbors, the majestic moths! In this class, you will practice wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques and add white gouache details to your final pieces. All supplies included to paint two 5x7 inch paintings. No drawing involved: the moth outlines are printed onto your watercolor paper. Skill Level: Beginners
Thursday, August 27, 6-8 pm
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Registration Deadline: August 20
$72/$58 member
Gothic Book and Roses in Watercolors
We'll look at painting a muted book and alpine roses using watercolors. We'll look at painting the shadows first and then glazing a light color on top. This class is perfect for beginners as the book and rose template is printed directly onto your watercolor paper.
Ages: 9+ with a participating adult
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $35
Location: Verona Maker Space (located on the lower floor of ArtHouse 360
**This class requires a minimum of 4 participants to run. If the minimum isn’t met, you will receive a full refund of your ticket price**
Great Blue Heron
Living in WI, we can all appreciate the majestic Great Blue Heron. In this class, you will learn how to paint a simple reflection in water and how to paint simplified feathers using watercolors. All supplies included to paint an 8x10 inch painting. No drawing involved: the Great Blue Heron outline is printed directly onto your watercolor paper. Skill Level: Beginners to Intermediate
Tuesday, September 1, 6-8 pm
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Registration Deadline: August 25
$72/$58 member
Paint your Cat Night at Schumacher Farm Park
Learn how to paint your cat using watercolors!
We will start by outlining our cats with a black, waterproof pen and then layer on colors using a wet on dry technique. At the end, we will add a colorful background using a wet on wet technique.
But you don't know how to draw your cat? NO PROBLEM! I will come to class with your cat drawn on your paper! That's right- this isn't a drawing class- it's a painting class! Let's not waste time on drawing! Perfect for beginners.
Cost: $65 per person
Date: Wednesday, August 9, 6-8pm
Location: Schumacher Farm Park (5682 WI-19, Waunakee, WI 53597)
All supplies included. You will leave the class with a 5x7 inch framed or matted finished piece.
***THE BEST PART?!*** 10% of your class fee will go directly to Madison Cat Project.
Unfortunately, I cannot allow walk-ins the day of class.
One cat per person per paper.
Bring your own beverage and snacks!
Waterfalls in Watercolors
In this 2 hour class, you will learn the basics of painting waterfalls using watercolors. This class will teach how to paint a distant tree line, lake, basic waterfall, rocks, and how to mimic moving water. All supplies included to paint an 8x10 inch painting.
Ages: 12+ with a participating adult
Skill Level: Beginner & Intermediate
Cost: $45
Location: Verona Maker Space (located on the lower floor of ArtHouse 360
**This class requires a minimum of 4 participants to run. If the minimum isn’t met, you will receive a full refund of your ticket price**
Vase of Sunflowers at Still Point Flower Farm
Flowers & Watercolors: what a perfect combination! Come join watercolor artist Emily Marie for this 2-hour class on the farm Sunday, September 20, 2-4 pm. You will learn how to paint this beautiful floral bouquet featuring sunflowers. Set on our idyllic flower farm in Brooklyn, WI, we’ll admire the beautiful surrounding as we paint.
This class is perfect for beginners as the outline is printed directly onto your watercolor paper. Once you are done painting, you are invited to enjoy a garden tour with flower farmer, Penny Molina.
Tickets: $60.00 / Professional quality supplies and a flower farm garden tour are included in your ticket price.
A minimum of 12 participants required for this class to run.
Date: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2-4 pm
Location: Still Point Flower Farm
W886 State Road 92
Brooklyn, WI 53521
Fall Pumpkins
In this class, we will use multiple techniques to paint these fall pumpkins including: Wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, splatter, glazing, and white charcoal pencil. All supplies included to paint an 8x10 inch painting. No drawing required as your pumpkin outline is printed directly onto your watercolor paper. Skill level: Beginners
Tuesday, October 13, 6-8 pm
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Registration Deadline: October 6
$72/$58 member
4 Day Watercolor Retreat: Opening the Door to Watercolors
Location: Big Raven Farm, 19315 T-49, Spring Grove, MN 55974 (a 3 hour drive from Madison, WI)
Dates: Thursday, October 22- Sunday, October 25
Spend the weekend exploring the beauty of watercolor in a relaxed, welcoming setting—no drawing skills required. This hands-on retreat guides you through foundational and specialty techniques including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, lifting, glazing, dry brush, splatter, masking fluid, salt textures, gradient washes, and more.
You’ll create a series of paintings—from miniature butterflies and white daisies to dreamy birch trees and a vibrant door scene with bougainvillea—each designed to build your skills and confidence while having fun with the process.
What’s Included
Four days, three nights of optional art instruction, rest, and relaxation.
1 session to create a watercolor journal that you get to take with you at the end of the weekend, and 4 full length watercolor classes that focus on learning a variety of watercolor techniques.
Incredible chef-prepared meals and home-baked desserts!
Delightfully comfortable beds topped with luxurious memory foam mattresses and smooth, silky sheets.
Optional yoga classes accommodating all levels of experience from “never-tried-this-before” to “can-tie-myself-into-a-pretzel-while-standing-on-my-head”!
Optional birding trails for those so inclined. (Deer, turkeys, pheasants, grouse, foxes, raccoons, opossums, and turtles are all commonly spotted, and if you listen closely you’re likely to hear coyotes calling back and forth across the valley after sunset.)
Inky black night skies and fantastic star gazing.
Optional nighttime bonfire experience complete with s'mores, weather permitting!
A variety of outdoor patios and porches for rest and relaxation. We have no mosquitoes! (An odd quirk of the Driftless region in which we’re located.)
Please visit Big Raven Farm’s Event Website below to find out more about this watercolor retreat and to register:
Colorful Doors in Watercolors
Have you ever traveled outside the country and fallen in love with the colorful, old doors you find? In this class, we will learn how to paint a door and window scene using watercolors so that you have some basic skills to try painting your own pictures from vacations! All supplies included to paint an 8x10 inch painting. No drawing required as the door and window outline is printed directly onto your watercolor paper. Skill level: Beginners to Intermediate
Thursday, November 5, 6-8 pm
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Registration Deadline: October 29
$72/$58 member
Winter Barn Class
Turn down any country road in WI and you’ll find an iconic red barn, similar to this one. In this class, we will learn how to paint a winter barn scene with a wooden fence. We’ll use both wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques as well as dry brush and splatter. All supplies included to paint an 8x10 inch painting. No drawing required as the barn outline is printed directly onto your watercolor paper. Skill level: Beginners to Intermediate
Thursday, December 3, 6-8 pm
Location: Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Registration Deadline: November 25
$72/$58 member
Vase of Tulips in Watercolors (FULL)
In this 2 hour class, you will learn how to paint a vase of tulips using watercolors. We'll practice painting a layer of wet-on-wet first and then add some wet-on-dry details. We'll also look at how to paint realistic looking glass with watercolors.
When: Tue, June 9, 6-8pm
Where: Verona Maker Space (located within ArtHouse 360)
Cost: $45 per person
12+ with participating adult
CANCELLED: 90's Nostalgia Watercolor Class: Tamagotchi
This event has been cancelled due to low tickets- we might try bringing it back this winter!
Mushrooms of Wisconsin (FULL)
Are you a fan of fungi? Join Emily Marie as we paint a table of some of the most popular mushrooms found in Wisconsin. In this class, we will dive into studying the difference of when to use wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques. All supplies are included to paint an 8x10 inch painting. No drawing involved: the mushrooms are printed onto your watercolor paper. Skill level: Beginners to Intermediate
Thursday, June 4, 6-8 pm
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Registration Deadline: May 28
$72/$58 member
Travel Watercolor Journal Basics (FULL)
In this 2 hour class, you will learn and practice basic watercolor techniques to
start your own watercolor travel journal for your summer adventures! We’ll
practice line and wash, gradient skies, clouds, and basic water techniques so
you can take your watercolors with you anywhere in the world. All supplies
included to paint 3-4 mini scenes. Skill level: Beginner
Participants ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Middleton Community Center (Hubbard Street Community Center)
Price: $48
You will need to register with the City of Middleton, but you do NOT need to reside in Middleton to take this class
Paint your Cat Night at Delta Beer Lab (FULL)
This Class is FULL
Click below to find tickets for my next Paint your Cat Night on Thursday, July 2
Monstera Leaf in Watercolors
Practice and perfect your wet-on-wet technique in watercolors while painting this Monstera Deliciosa painting. You will learn how to section your paintings and then paint using a wet-on-wet technique. This technique will seamlessly blend whatever colors you choose to use while painting. This class is perfect for beginners as your template is printed onto your watercolor paper. All supplies included.
Participants ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Middleton Community Center (Hubbard Street Community Center)
Price: $48
*You will need to register with the City of Middleton, but you do NOT need to reside in Middleton to take this class*
Tulips in a Vase Watercolor Class at Stillpoint Flower Farm (FULL)
Flowers & Watercolors: what a perfect combination! Come join watercolor artist Emily Marie for this 2-hour class on the farm Sunday, May 17th, 2-4 pm. You will learn how to paint this beautiful floral bouquet featuring colorful Tulips. Set on our idyllic flower farm in Brooklyn, WI, we’ll admire the beautiful surrounding as we paint.
This class is perfect for beginners as the outline is printed directly onto your watercolor paper. Once you are done painting, you are invited to enjoy a garden tour with flower farmer, Penny Molina.
Tickets: $60.00 / Professional quality supplies and a flower farm garden tour are included in your ticket price.
A minimum of 12 participants required for this class to run.
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2-4 pm
Location: Still Point Flower Farm
W886 State Road 92
Brooklyn, WI 53521
Paint your Dog Night at Delta Beer Lab
Learn how to paint using watercolors! In this class, you will paint your own dog! We will start by outlining our pups with a black, waterproof pen and then layer on colors step by step.
But you don't know how to draw? NO PROBLEM! I will come to class with your dog drawn on your paper! That's right- this isn't a drawing class- it's a painting class! Let's not waste time on drawing!
Cost: $65 per person (includes your first drink for free!)
Date: Monday, May 11, 6-8 pm
Location: Delta Beer Lab (167 E Badger Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53713)
All supplies included. You will leave the class with a 5x7 inch framed or matted finished piece.
***THE BEST PART?!*** 10% of your class fee will go directly to Dane County Humane SocietyI!
Unfortunately, I cannot allow walk-ins the day of class.
One dog per paper per student.
Floral Bouquet in Watercolors
In this 2 hour watercolor class for beginners, you will learn how to paint a simple floral bouquet. We'll use wet-on-wet and layering techniques to paint Lisianthus, Cosmos, and Delphinium flowers. This class is perfect for beginners.
May 7, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Verona Maker Space, 401 W Verona Ave, Verona, WI (lower floor- inside Art House 360)
$45 per person
Waterlilies at Olbrich Gardens (FULL)
In this class, we will look at how to paint an out of focus reflection of waterlilies in water. We’ll use both wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques to achieve this look. All supplies included to paint an 8x10 inch painting. No drawing required as your waterlily outline is printed directly onto your watercolor paper.
Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
Wednesday, May 6, 6-8 pm
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Registration Deadline: April 29
$72/$58 for Olbrich Garden members
Paint your Dog at Cactus Co. in Monroe, WI (FULL)
Learn how to paint using watercolors! In this class, you will paint your own dog! We will start by outlining our pups with a black, waterproof pen and then layer on colors step by step.
But you don't know how to draw? NO PROBLEM! I will come to class with your dog drawn on your paper! That's right- this isn't a drawing class- it's a painting class! Let's not waste time on drawing!
Cost: $65 per person
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Cactus Co. (1610 11th St, Monroe, WI 53566)
All supplies included. You will leave the class with a 5x7 inch framed or matted finished piece.
***THE BEST PART?!*** 10% of your class fee will go directly to Green County Humane Society.
Unfortunately, I cannot allow walk-ins the day of class.
One dog per paper per student.
Lady Fern in Watercolors
In this 2 hour watercolor class for beginners, you'll learn how to paint a jewel-toned lady fern frond. A basic outline is printed onto your watercolor paper, so no drawing is required! All supplies included to paint an 8x10 inch painting using professional quality supplies.
Apr 27, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Verona Maker Space, 401 W Verona Ave, Verona, WI (lower floor- inside Art House 360)
$45 per person
Field of Flowers Watercolor Class (FULL)
In this 2 hour class for beginners, you'll explore two different techniques for painting a field of flowers- using masking fluid and gouache paint. You'll paint 2 5x7 inch paintings. All supplies included.
Apr 17, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Verona Maker Space, 401 W Verona Ave, Verona, WI (lower floor- inside Art House 360)
$45 per person
Tulips in a Vase at Olbrich Botanical Gardens (FULL)
This class is currently FULL.
But, Good News! I opened a second Tulips in a Vase class at Still Point Flower Farm on Sunday, May 17 from 2-4pm (the perfect gift for your moms!). Spots are limited. Sign up below:
Paint your Cat Night at Delta Beer Lab (Full)
Tickets are for Monday, April 13, 6-8 pm
Learn how to paint your cat using watercolors!
We will start by outlining our cats with a black, waterproof pen and then layer on colors using a wet on dry technique. At the end, we will add a colorful background using a wet on wet technique.
But you don't know how to draw your cat? NO PROBLEM! I will come to class with your cat drawn on your paper! That's right- this isn't a drawing class- it's a painting class! Let's not waste time on drawing! Perfect for beginners.
Cost: $65 per person
Date: Monday, April 13, 6-8 pm
*Your first drink is FREE! * Alcoholic and mocktail options available
Location: Delta Beer Lab, 167 E Badger Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53713
All supplies included. You will leave the class with a 5x7 inch framed or matted finished piece.
***THE BEST PART?!*** 10% of your class fee will go directly to Madison Cat Project.
Unfortunately, I cannot allow walk-ins the day of class.
One cat per person per paper.
Wooden Barn in Watercolors at Schumacher Farm Park
In this 2 hour class for all levels, you’ll explore using a fun, new technique for painting wooden texture. We’ll also look at painting a simple sky and some background trees. All professional supplies included to paint this 8×10 inch painting. The barn outline is printed directly onto your watercolor paper, so no drawing is required!
This class will be held at Schumacher Farms Park inside a renovated, climate-controlled barn. There won’t be drinks or snacks for sale during the class, but please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks. The event is held in the Prairie Room inside their Center for Rural History (the large red barn with the barn quilt on the outside). *See image below
Cost: $48 per person
Date: Thursday, April 9, 6-8pm
Location: Schumacher Farms Park (5682 WI-19, Waunakee, WI 53597)
All supplies included.
Paint with Me! (Adult + Child) Sea Otter
It's time to make some art together!
This class is designed for an adult 18+ to paint with their child/grandchild/niece/nephew. Your ticket price will include two spots- one for you and one for your child. Each of you will paint your own Sea Otter floating in the Ocean. We'll use salt, plastic wrap, cutting, and wet-on-dry techniques to paint this scene. Use professional watercolor paper, paints, and supplies while learning basic watercolor techniques. No drawing is required as the sea otter is printed onto your watercolor paper.
All supplies included.
$65 per couple (kid+adult)
Wednesday, April 8, 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: Monroe Street Arts Center, Madison, WI
Please be sure to REGISTER ONLY the child that will be attending.
Annual Registration fee does NOT apply.
Registration deadline: 4/1/26
Red Panda Watercolor Class
Time & Location
Mar 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Verona Maker Space , 401 W Verona Ave, Verona, WI 53593, USA
About the event
In this 2 hour class, you will learn the basic watercolor techniques to paint one of Henry Vilas Zoo's Red Pandas. We'll go over wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques as well as specialty techniques like plastic wrap and white gouache. This class is perfect for beginners as the red panda template is printed directly onto your watercolor paper. All supplies included. Suggested age: 12+ with a participating adult.
$45 per person, all supplies included
Magnolia Flower at Olbrich Gardens
In this class, you will learn how to paint a magnolia branch with an out of focus background. We will discuss and practice various watercolor techniques including: masking fluid, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and glazing. All supplies included to paint an 8x10 inch painting. No drawing involved: the magnolia branch outline is printed onto your watercolor paper. Skill Level: Beginners to Intermediate
Tuesday, March 17, 6-8 pm
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Registration Deadline: March 10
$72/$58 for Olbrich members
Paint your Cat Night at Delta Beer Lab
This class is FULL.
There is another Paint your Cat Class at Delta Beer Lab on Monday, April 13 from 6-8 pm. You can find tickets in the link below.
Paint your Dog Night at La Grotta Wine Bar in Lodi, WI
Learn how to paint using watercolors!
In this class, you will paint your own dog! We will start by outlining our pups with a black, waterproof pen and then layer on colors step by step.
But you don't know how to draw? NO PROBLEM! I will come to class with your dog drawn on your paper! That's right- this isn't a drawing class- it's a painting class! Let's not waste time on drawing! You’ll be asked to send reference photos of your pup to the instructor upon registering for the class.
Cost: $65 per person
Location: LaGrotta Wine Bar, Lodi, WI
Thursday, March 12, 6:30-8:30 pm
All supplies included. You will leave the class with a 5x7 inch framed or matted finished piece.
***THE BEST PART?!*** 10% of your class fee will go directly to Albert’s Dog Lounge Dog Rescue
Unfortunately, I cannot allow walk-ins the day of class.
One dog per paper per student.
Included in your ticket price: 1 free alcoholic or N/A drink from LaGrotta
Snowdrops in Watercolors
The first signs of spring are always the most beautiful! In this class, you will
paint two different snowdrop arrangements- changing up the background
color splash with each painting. This class is perfect for beginners since the
snowdrop outline is printed onto your watercolor paper. Learn to use masking
fluid and salt to create these masterpieces. All supplies included.
Participants ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Middleton Community Center (Hubbard Street Community Center)
Price: $48
*You will need to register with the City of Middleton, but you do NOT need to reside in Middleton to take this class*
Conservation Paint Night: Harmon the Rhino
Paint and Sip Conservation Series at Delta Beer Lab to benefit Harmon the Rhino!
Learn to paint Harmon the Rhino using watercolors. This class is perfect for beginners- your design will be printed on your watercolor paper, so all you need to focus on is painting and having fun! As an added bonus, 10% of your ticket price will be donated to the International Rhino Foundation to help support conservation efforts around the globe.
You can learn more about the International Rhino Foundation Here.
Want to meet the cute model for this class? Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison has a majestic rhino named Harmon- and he was the model for this class!
Monday, March 2
6:00- 8:00 pm
$55 per person
All supplies included plus your first drink for FREE!
Location: Delta Beer Lab
167 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713
Waterlilies Class at Art Hub, Cambridge
In this 2 hour class, we will look at how to paint an out of focus reflection of trees in water. We’ll use both wet-on-wet and wet-on- dry techniques to achieve this look. All supplies included to paint an 8x10 inch painting. No drawing required as your waterlily outline is printed directly onto your watercolor paper. Skill level: Beginners to Intermediate
Date: Thursday, Feb 26
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Age: Adults, 12+ if participating with an Adult
Instructor: Emily Marie Watercolors
Min/Max: 7/12
Cost: $55.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SATURDAY, FEB 7 OR UNTIL FILLED
Paint with Me! (Adult + Child) Kuza the Tiger
For children ages 9+ and an adult
Wednesday, February 25, 5:30 - 7 pm
Location: Monroe Street Arts Center
It's time to make some art together! This class is designed for an adult 18+ to paint with their child/grandchild/niece/nephew. Your ticket price will include two spots- one for you and one for your child.
Each of you will paint your own portrait of Kuza, Henry Vilas Zoo's Tiger. Use professional watercolor paper, paints, and supplies while learning basic watercolor techniques. No drawing is required as the tiger is printed onto your watercolor paper. All supplies included.
Please be sure to REGISTER ONLY the child that will be attending.
Conservation Paint Night: Amur Tiger
Paint and Sip Conservation Series at Delta Beer Lab to benefit Tiger Conservation Campaign!
Learn to paint Kuza the Amur Tiger using watercolors. This class is perfect for beginners- your design will be printed on your watercolor paper, so all you need to focus on is painting and having fun! As an added bonus, 10% of your ticket price will be donated to the Tiger Conservation Campaign to help secure a future for wild tigers around the world. Sadly, Amur tigers are critically endangered — there are fewer than 500 left in the wild. Learn more about the Tiger Conservation Campaign Here.
Want to meet the cute model for this class? Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison has a beautiful tiger named Kuza- and she was the model for this class!
Monday, February 16
6:00- 8:00 pm
$55 per person
All supplies included plus your first drink for FREE!
Location: Delta Beer Lab
167 E Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713
Flower Bookmarks at the PBS WI Garden Expo
Learn some basic watercolor techniques as you paint your own floral bookmark using watercolors. Emily Marie will guide you step by step in painting 2-3 bookmarks each. See how fun painting your garden can be!
All levels are welcome and no previous experience is necessary.
Please Note: Participants 9-16 years old must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult. Workshops are not suited for persons aged 8 or under.
When: Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10am and 1pm
Duration: 60 minutes each
Cost: $25 includes all workshop materials.
Admission to the Garden & Green Living Expo is not included. Admission to the Garden Expo is required in order to take this workshop. Please contact wigardenexpo@pbswisconsin.org with any questions.
*PLEASE NOTE: You will need to purchase an entrance ticket to the PBS Garden Expo to take this class. You can save $5 by purchasing your entrance ticket online before the event. Visit: https://store.wigardenexpo.com/collections/tickets
Koi Fish in Watercolors at Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Do you love watching the Koi fish swim around the Bolz Conservatory? Then why not learn to paint them using watercolors! In this class, you’ll practice painting different colored koi fish using a wet-on-wet technique. This class is perfect for beginners since the Koi fish outline is printed onto your watercolor paper. All supplies included to paint two 5x7 inch paintings. Skill Level: Beginners
Thursday, February 12, 6-8 pm
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Registration Deadline: February 5
$72/$58 for Olbrich members
Axolotl Valentine's Day Watercolor Class
In this 2 hour class, you will learn the basic watercolor techniques to paint 2 "I love you axolotl" 5x7 notecards. This class is perfect for beginners as the axolotl template is printed directly onto your watercolor paper. All supplies included. Suggested age: 9+ with a participating adult.
Feb 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Verona Maker Space , 401 W Verona Ave, Verona, WI 53593, USA
$45 per person, all supplies included
Paint your Dog Night at Schumacher Farms Park
Learn how to paint using watercolors. In this class, you will paint your own dog! We will start by outlining our pups with a black, waterproof pen and then layer on colors step by step.
But you don't know how to draw? NO PROBLEM! I will come to class with your dog drawn on your paper. That's right- this isn't a drawing class- it's a painting class. Let's not waste time on drawing.
This class will be held at Schumacher Farms Park inside a renovated, climate-controlled barn. There won’t be drinks or snacks for sale during the class, but please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks. The event is held in the Prairie Room inside their Center for Rural History (the large red barn with the barn quilt on the outside).
Cost: $65 per person
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 6-8 pm
Location: Schumacher Farms Park (5682 WI-19, Waunakee, WI 53597)
All supplies included. You will leave the class with a 5x7 inch framed or matted finished piece.
***THE BEST PART?!*** 10% of your class fee will go directly to Dane County Humane Society
Unfortunately, I cannot allow walk-ins the day of class.
One dog per paper per student.
