Megan Swoyer
Watercolor Artist
Sign up for a Class
Most of my beginner and intermediate classes are one, one and 1/2, or two hours long and we typically cover a few fun techniques.
The classes are generally for students ages 14 and up.
I teach both in-person and online.
Once you sign up for a class and process the invoice (pay) I will send you an inspiration photo, supply list, painting inspiration (usually), and sketch inspiration. See current classes below and how to sign up. Times below are Eastern Standard Time.
Online watercolor classes are $15-$30 per person. Power Hour* classes (one hour) are $15 per person. Private online watercolor classes (one and one-half hours) are $55 per person. Various facilities for on-location classes charge different rates depending on their format. You typically receive inspiration photo, pre-class directions, post-class step-by-step, photo, and more. Also, can record per request.
FREE! Students who have taken more than six classes with me, please let me know when your birthday is, as you will receive a free class to celebrate!
FREE! Students who accumulate 9 classes that were full price will get a 10th class free! Two $15/power hour classes count as one full price class.
“Megan is a wonderful teacher. My first class with her was also my first time painting in any medium. I joined on a whim because I wanted the challenge of learning something new, and painting is not something that comes naturally to me. Because of Megan’s encouragement, however, I left that first class feeling accomplished and inspired, eager to learn more. She has a special gift for helping everyone find their inner artist. I have now taken close to 20 of her classes — online and in person — and have always found them to be well-prepared with a good balance between having the freedom to just paint and being coached in a new skill or technique. I recommend her classes to all my friends! —Cynthia
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“Megan is very kind, patient, and attentive. She always makes sure to answer your questions and is very warm and willing to take the extra step with you when you’re having a little trouble understanding an idea or concept. It is well worth your time and effort to take classes from Megan!” — Nancy
Although I appreciate art I would never have considered myself an artist. However, when I retired I began taking Megan’s online watercolor classes. From my first class I was able to follow Megan’s comfortable step-by-step teaching style and create my own art! I learn new techniques, create colors and am the lucky recipient of Megan’s experience and approach to novice painters. And Megan makes it all fun! I recommend highly!” — Alice
”I have taken a number of Megan’s watercolor classes both in person and online. She is a wonderful and engaging teacher, always making her students feel like artists - even if they are first-time painters! Megan encourages creativity and is always ready with lots of positive comments regarding our artwork. Her classes are not only about art and various techniques, but sharing her knowledge of the subject we are painting whether it be bird, flower ,or plant, etc. All levels of experience are welcome and inspired by Megan . Most of all, her classes are fun! Time flies when taking her classes. I highly recommend her classes.” — Sue
”Megan is a very talented artist and teacher. Her love of painting and teaching shines through every one of her classes. She is able to teach painting techniques in a very engaging manner through example and encouragement. Her style of teaching makes her students feel relaxed with the painting process and ultimately the students are able to create something they are proud of. I’ve taken many of her classes and have enjoyed every one.” — Laura
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Classes
Around Michigan
I’ve enjoyed visiting northern Michigan to teach watercolor painting, including subjects that range from monarchs to wildflower bouquets.
For 2025/26 I’m continuing to explore northern Michigan’s beauty and create scenes/vignettes and/or florals inspired by the stunning state. I love to each at sites that are based in everywhere from Oscoda to Charlevoix to Mackinac!
COMING UP:
SUPER EXCITED!! I AM RETURNING TO THE WATERCOLOR CAFE, MACKINAC ISLAND AUG. 26-28, 2026. THE CLASSES AT THE CAFE ARE FROM APPROX. 5:30-7:30 PM, WITH PLENTY OF TIME TO CATCH THE FERRY IF YOU NEED TO GET BACK TO THE MAIN LAND. Those classes will be on the Cafe’s website here around April, 2026 if not sooner. Visit watercolormackinac.com in around April to sign up.
I’m hoping to return to THE CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE OF ARTS in 2026. Also, looking into returning to the lovely Boyne Arts Center, Summer 2026, and Artisan Hall, Oscoda, Spring/Summer 2026. Tawas also is in the works for this spring and summer, 2026. Check here in late 2025/early 2026 to see dates.
Email me if questions at megan@waterloogroup.com.
“Vintage Fishing Bobbers”
Wednesday, November 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy
Spotted at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle, these antiquated fishing bobbers will be the subject of a fun watercolor class for all levels. You can choose their own colors or use a photo for inspiration as I show you how to create an aged, vintage look for the charming fishing accessories. We always go step-by-step. The Village supplies everything you need to create this distinctive painting.
If you’d like to sign up for this class, visit troyhistoricvillage.org or click HERE.
“Art-Journaling through Fall”
Mon. Nov. 10. 6-7 p.m. EST.
$20/per journaling class.
ONE HOUR TO DE-STRESS AND BE WITH LIKE-MINDED FOLKS
Join us as we embark with pen and brush on a watercolor painting “trip” that takes us to whatever moves us, all on ZOOM!
NO DRAWING OR PAINTING SKILLS REQUIRED! Put your heart and soul on paper! Observe and record what moves you and you’ll uncover inspiration for gratefulness. Learn tips about how to express your individuality through a collage of color, words, shapes, ideas, from your fascination with geometric shapes and nature’s beauty to philosophies by which you want to live. Everything that we choose to see, study, or sense that we truly want to observe defines our soul and stirs our heart. Let’s put that in a special journal.
Each online journaling class is about one hour and students’ work is done between classes
This loose-format hour is sure to de-stress you and put you in the moment as we observe our relationship with a subject — with pen, paint brush, and pretty colors. At each session, I will demonstrate a journaling technique and then we will share (optional) our works from a previous class. We’ll practice writing (optional, can just be a recording of observation, date, etc.) a passage, poem, note, expression that pairs with our art. Each class ends with a homework assignment that you can do for the next class or if you’re not in the next class, a future class.
Once you sign up, I will suggest a few journals (and other simple supplies) for purchase at various local shops or online.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive an easy homework assignment to prep you for the first class, and you’ll receive Zoom login info.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“African Violet Afternoon
Nov. 11, 2025, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy
Velvety violet petals will come to life in this fun watercolor class where students will learn how to create painterly leaves and blooms, along with streaming sunshine. Light and dark values will be the focus as well as a truly painterly technique in which the essence of watercolor will be created. I always goes step-by-step. The Village supplies everything you need to create this pretty plant painting.
If you’d like to sign up for this class, visit troyhistoricvillage.org or click HERE.
“Zinnia Daze”
Thursday, Nov. 13, Wednesday, Nov. 19, and Thursday, Nov. 20, 2026 on Zoom (see times below). Take one, two, or all three classes. If you sign up for all three you receive a 15 percent discount. ($65 marked down to $55)
Thursday, Nov. 13, 4:30-6 p.m. EST, upper left photo, Zinnias from the Cutting Garden. $25
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5-6 p.m. EST, lower left photo, POWER HOUR: Before they Freeze. $15
Thursday, NOV. 20, 4:30-6 P.M. EST, right photo, Farmers’ Zinnias. $25
Zinnias. They’re bright, special, saturated blooms that are single-layered and mult-layered. Old-fashioned, cheery, and choice blooms for containers, garden beds, or arrangements. Let’s capture their beauty with our brightest paints in three different scenarios. I CANNOT WAIT!
These classes welcome all levels. I always go step-by-step.
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are sometimes available.
“Power Hour: M-72’s Autumn”
Sunday, Nov. 16, 5-6 p.m., EST, on Zoom, $15
My head never tires of turning to take in all the beauty of northern Michigan when traveling. And now it’s filled with all the glorious fall scenes of fields, meadows, evergreens, hardwoods, old structures, and cerulean skies. Let’s capture one of those scenes in this class, which is open to all levels watercolorists. We’ll practice distant trees, evergreens and old-structure techniques in this fun POWER HOUR.
No drawing skills needed!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photo.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are sometimes available.
“Mackinac Island Cosmos”
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles, Troy
We’re “going” to beautiful Mackinac Island for this watercolor class for all levels. I’ll show you how to capture cosmos flowers with various pink tones, as well as old vintage buildings, trees, and charming windows. Pure Mackinac! We always go step-by-step. The Village supplies everything you need to create this enchanting painting.
If you’d like to sign up for this class, visit troyhistoricvillage.org or click HERE.
“Flowers at Purple Door”
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 4-5:30 PM, EST, on Zoom, $25
Purple flowers, purple door, bright yellow petals and a yellow/green house … if you’re a color lover and adore sunflowers, this one is for you!
We’ll work on layers, glass, shadows, and more in this fun watercolor workshop.
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Power Hour: Beginner & Beyond Amaryllis Pop!”
Sunday, Nov. 30, 3-4 p.m., EST, on Zoom, special rate — $10
GET OUT YOUR REDS! Wintry bliss in reds, greens, and blues, with a dash of turquoise. This watercolor class is perfect for beginners or for more-seasoned artists who want to contemplate the simple beauty of the season. It’s sure to be a happy, easy, relaxing experience for any level! Holiday vibes aplenty!
(I will provide a sketch for this, too, to make it truly BEGINNER-FRIENDLY; painters will be able to see how simple the shapes and composition are.)
No expert drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Gimlets, Gift Tags & other Goodies”
Dec. 3, 2025, 5:30-8 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy
We’re going to make a ton of creative gift tags just in time for the holidays. Make your own cute trees, snow people, poinsettias, you name it! We’ll have all the supplies you’ll need. Sip and savor craft cocktails (gimlets) and enjoy treats as we snip, glue, paint, and trim to your heart’s content!
If you’d like to sign up for this event, visit troyhistoricvillage.org or click HERE a month or so before the event date.
“BEGINNER FRIENDLY! Power Hour: Petite Poinsettia”
Friday, Dec. 5, 5-6 p.m. EST, on Zoom, $15
1,000% Beginner Friendly
This sweet little poinsettia clipping is growing well in a little pot that features a cool pattern with beaucoup chips of color. Outside, the snow falls softly, providing the “cool” to this warm plant. Quelle Complement!
For 60 minutes, relax, restore, and rejuvenate with watercolor paint and water! We’ll go step by step to create a small, charming, wintry scene. This class is for all levels and is especially great for beginners. Mixing water and paint calm nerves and take the stress out of your day, plus no drawing skills required!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more.
“Mission Holiday”
Monday, Dec. 8, 4:30-6 p.m., EST, on Zoom. $25.
(NOTE: the painting shown here doesn’t portray the entire piece, only a detail, but you can get an idea from the photo). Old walls, colorful exteriors, a petite wreath … it’s all so southwest and so full of holiday charm. We’ll use ink pens (optional) and pay attention to paint colors (these exterior paints are fabulous in the southwest and achieve an antiquated, sun-stressed look over time).
Can’t wait for this one, featuring an old Mission in the southwest that’s still open for tours.
No drawing skills needed!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photo.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are sometimes available.
“Poinsettia Pop!”
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5:30pm – 7:30 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy.
A gorgeous pink poinsettia takes center stage for this fun watercolor workshop. I’ll lead students down a path of leaves, petals, bracts, and more as students learn to create a gorgeous holiday-themed watercolor painting. We always go step-by-step; this workshop is open to all levels.
All supplies await! You don’t need to bring anything except your adventuresome self! No drawing skills needed!
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org, or click HERE.
“Poinsettia Euphorbia”
Thursday, Dec. 11, 4:30-6:30 PM EST, on Zoom, $30.
The little speckles, the drifts of blush and whites, the cheery shapes … This watercolor class will get us in the spirit of the holidays with the wintry poinsettia vibe going full regalia. Yes, that’s a little ribbon wending its way through, you could keep or delete it, or make it a different color!
No drawing skills needed!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photo.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are sometimes available.
“Santa!”
Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, 4:30-6 p.m. EST, on Zoom, $25
Those blue eyes, that white beard and all those rich reds! This is a fun watercolor portrait that I hope you’ll join me for. Cherub cheeks, a twinkle in the eye, puffy whites, and more will come into play, as well as mixing up a skin tone for Dear Old St. Nick!
Some painting experience is helpful but not required.
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Power Hour: Sou’west Hummer”
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 5-6 p.m., EST, on Zoom, $15
They dip, dive, dovetail, dally, and then zip! I’ve got a great photo of a beautiful hummingbird from a southwest trip and I’m ready to show you how to catch this guy in paint! Our soft and hard edges evoke a bit of movement, and yet a bit of still and calm delight.
.No drawing skills needed!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photo.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are sometimes available.
“Lighthouse on Belle Isle”
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 4:30 pm – 6:30 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy.
Lighthouses in winter take on a special appeal. In this class, students will capture pretty early-winter tones, the Detroit River blues, and the towering William Livingston Memorial Lighthouse on Belle Isle. Bare trees envelop the lighthouse, creating a magical, moody feel. I always go step-by-step; this workshop is open to all levels.
All supplies await! You don’t need to bring anything except your adventuresome self! No drawing skills needed!
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org, or click HERE.
“Sunflower Barn”
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 4:30-6 p.m., on Zoom, $25.
I love when barns feature a quilt pattern. This is one of my favorites, as seen from I-75, and when winter comes, it takes on a hushed appeal.
This watercolor workshop features muted colors (except some of the red). We’ll create a winter mood with touches of field showing, snow on the tree boughs, and empty silhouetted branches and trunks.
No drawing skills needed!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photo.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are sometimes available.
“Adoring Alstroemeria”
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 4:30-6:30 PM EST, on Zoom, $30.
Ahhh … Alstroemeria … it’s a pink flower but has violets, burgundies and often a hint of yellow and peach. The light makes it appear different depending on how much there is. Lovely leaves perk up the plant to no end and we’ll capture it all with watercolor paint!
No drawing skills needed!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photo.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are sometimes available.
“Farmers Market Bouquet”
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy.
Who doesn’t like to see a farmer’s market bouquet in the winter? Create your own painting of vibrant flowers, from zinnias and snapdragons to sunflowers and more in this class. Students will learn how to create glass imagery and improve their composition skills in this class. We always go step-by-step; this workshop is open to all levels.
All supplies await! You don’t need to bring anything except your adventuresome self! No drawing skills needed!
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org, or click HERE.
“Bouquet Moderne”
Thursday, Jan. 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. EST, on Zoom, $30
It’s a little bit of a mixed-media bouquet, complete with some unique tools that I’ll share with you after you sign up. Maybe you can guess, too!
This pretty bouquet is painterly and awash in corals, yellows, golds, and greens and comes to life with lively teal/turquoise brushstrokes. Join us for this beginner-friendly class that’s also great for all levels.
No drawing skills required! I always go step-by-step.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more.
“Lilacs Love”
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, 4:30-6 p.m., EST, on Zoom, $25
I’ll explain why this subject is scheduled for Valentine’s month as we prepare for class.
A little house in northern Michigan gets all the prettier when a huge, vintage lilac tree in the front yard blooms in full regalia come spring. I visit the house regularly in the spring to see the tree and am always taken aback by its age-old beauty and bright, rich blooms. We’ll work on tree skills as a main focus and background foliage, too. Can’t wait!
No drawing skills required.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Beautiful Rooster”
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 4:30 pm – 6:30 p.m. Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy.
A colorful, proud rooster in a barnyard takes center stage in this class that focuses on texture, merging colors, grasses, and a pretty sky. I always go step-by-step; this workshop is open to all levels.
All supplies await! You don’t need to bring anything except your adventuresome self! No drawing skills needed!
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org, or click HERE.
“Heron’s Color Soar”
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, 4:30-6:30 PM EST, on Zoom, $30
He’s taking flight, and so are we, into the world of intuitive watercolor backgrounds that sing with nature’s hues. We’ll think about our colors first, then paint a pretty heron in flight before adding some background flavor. Can’t wait for this class for all levels that focuses on both wet into wet and wet into dry techniques.
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“BEGINNER-FRIENDLY - Power Hour: Mackinac Window”
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, 5-6 p.m. EST, $15.
This beginner friendly power hour takes us to a little window on Mackinac Island through which see the Straits of Mackinac, which are major shipping lanes that feature the connection region between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. I love this quiet view. We’ll work on painting white flowers, distant trees, and more.
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up, have questions, or want to learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
COASTAL CONNECTION SERIES (photos above): Feb. 17 (cosmos on ocean) 4:30-6:30 PM EST, $30; Feb. 18 (Power Hour royal tern), 5-6 PM EST, $15; Feb. 19 (yellow legs & wild rosemary), 4:30-6 PM, EST, $25. Sign up for all three classes in this series to receive a $10 discount ($60 instead of $70) on total.
This trip to the West Coast features various sightings from a sweet royal tern to an inquisitive yellow legs to beckoning cosmos and wild rosemary. No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message on which classes you’d like to attend or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
“Great Lakes Landscape”
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, 4:30-6:30 PM, EST, on Zoom, $30.
A relaxing shoreline scene comes to life in watercolors with gorgeous spring greens, rich forest greens, creams, lake blues, and a fair sky with a pop o’ color. We’re going to add a surprise element to this page, so stay tuned!
We’ll also use tools that help resist paint and add texture for grasses and trees.
Some watercolor experience is helpful.
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Magnificent Merganser”
February 25, 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles, Troy.
Students will learn the nuances of the handsome merganser duck. We’ll go wet-into-wet and wet-into-dry for this process and will let a background magically come to life. Each painting will look different as the paint and water do their magic. An intuitive background is so much fun to orchestrate! I always go step-by-step; this workshop is open to all levels.
All supplies await! You don’t need to bring anything except your adventuresome self! No drawing skills needed!
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org, or click HERE.
“Tulip Time!”
A Tulip Time series:
UPPER RIGHT, WHITE TULIPS AT INN, Thursday, April 23, 4:30-6 PM EST, on Zoom, $25
UPPER LEFT, PURPLE POP, Monday, April 27, 4:30-5:30 PM EST, on Zoom, $15
LOWER RIGHT, POT O’ TULIPS, Monday, May 11, 4:30-5:30 PM EST, on Zoom, $15
LOWER LEFT, WHITE PICKET BEAUTIES, Monday, May 18, 4:30-6 PM EST, on Zoom, $25 Sign up for as many as you’d like! Sign up for all four and receive discount ($70 instead of $80)
We attended Tulip Time 2025 in Holland, Michigan, and I was stunned by all the beauty! From along fences and in pots on city streets to out amid farmers’ gardens and adorning churches and homes, the region was one big rainbow of color, thanks to its Dutch heritage and fascinating history. This year, the festival runs May 1-10.
If you would like to sign up for one or more of these watercolor classes or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
“Power Hour: Hotel Mackinac Rose”
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 4:30-5:30 PM, EST, on Zoom, $15
A sweet blush pinky-white rose was sitting on a shelf in a hotel on Mackinac Island in one of the public spaces and I had to try to capture that rich-green, sparkly bottle enhanced by the turquoise bead board and light petals. We’ll use a couple of unique techniques, including a pen (will share more info. when you sign up).
No drawing skills required.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Heron on Beach”
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 4:30-6 p.m. EST, on Zoom, $25
Little pools of water collect on the beach and then meet pretty beach grasses which eventually unfold to golden sands before reaching many-hued waters in a plethora of soothing blues and sunrise oranges that are reflected in the sky.n this watercolor and wax workshop, we’ll work through the grasses and bird carefully and then loosen up for water and sand.
PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS.
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Power Hour: Bird’s Pad”
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 4:30-5:30 PM, EST, on Zoom, $15
This guy found rest on a lily pad. Isn’t he lucky? In this watercolor hour, we’ll look at the contour/shape of the pad, how to create bright whites in watercolor, and random, expressive washes that appear extra artsy/painterly.
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Roses from the Garden”
Monday, June 8, 2026, 4:30-6 p.m., EST, on Zoom, $25
Roses look hard to paint but if you take it one step at a time, they’re pretty simple. It’s about shape and value. Join us for a fun watercolor workshop that puts roses in the spotlight as well as a beautiful vase.
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Poised Peony”
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 4:30-6:30 PM EST, on Zoom, $30.
This watercolor peony (the one shown here is a work in progress) will pop right off your page as we begin to add our various pink values atop pretty petals. Then will venture into a verdant leaf or two before bringing on a background and detailing a center.
No drawing skills required for this watercolor workshop! If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Sweetest House”
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, 4:30-6:30 PM EST, on Zoom, $30
I stumbled upon this house in Clarkston, Mich., and just had to paint it. So much charm. You could go summer or fall with this, depending on how you decide to paint the tree and landscaping. Don’t you love the red door?
We’ll cover things like branch work, muted colors vs. bright, shrubbery values, and more!
Some watercolor-painting experience is helpful.
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Just Peachy!”
Thursday, August. 13, 4:30-6:30 PM EST, on Zoom, $30
For all levels! It's so much fun to capture fruit in watercolor, especially as it's growing. Students will enjoy using peachy colors and lots of water on these round fruits and then enhancing the hues with rich green leaves, stems, and textured branches. Lots of fun techniques will be explored, including lost edges and shading.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
“Northeast Farmhouse”
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, 4:30-6:30 PM EST, on Zoom, $30.
Ah, the frost will soon be on the pumpkin, the trees will turn and corn fields will exude a crisp, fall feel. Sweet farmhouses will pop amid this new palette beckoning us to paint paint paint! I can’t wait to paint this with you. It features distant trees, some still green and others popping with blazing shades. A sweet farmhouse seems to rise out of the field that’s brimming with violets, browns, siennas, olives, and more.
No drawing skills needed! Some painting experience is helpful, but we go step by step and are very patient so if you’re a newbie, and a bit brave, join us!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photo.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are sometimes available.
“Clever Crow”
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, 4:30-6 p.m. EST, on Zoom, $25
This watercolor workshop focuses on color, watery splashes, texture, and more. Put on your loose caps for this one, as it’s full of fun, textural, carefree mark-making! Ready? Set? Go!
No drawing skills required.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Pumpkin Pile-up”
Thursday, October. 1, 4:30-6 p.m. EST, on Zoom, $25.
There are many colors to pumpkins and gourds and we’ll catch them all in this big stack o’ pumpkins atop a haystack and against a pretty blue wall that complements the oranges perfectly. Let’s get in the autumn spirit with this fun, whimsical piece!
No drawing skills required.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“8x8 Monday Series: Power Hour Pumpkin Solo”
THE SERIES IS Monday, Oct. 5, 12, 19, we’re painting 3 8 x 8’s. You can take one, two, or all three classes. If you take all three you get a discount. Oct. 5 is $15, Oct. 12 is $25, Oct. 19 is $25. If you sign up for all three it’s $55 ($10 discount).
On Zoom, 4:30-5:30 and 4:30-6 p.m.
THIS CLASS IS Monday, October. 5, 4:30-5:30 PM, EST, on Zoom $15.
This lovely, just-out-of-the-patch pumpkin makes for a fun class, especially for beginners or those who are curious how to capture the pumpkin and its neat attributes.
No drawing skills required.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Power Hour: The Round Door”
Tuesday, October. 8, 2026. 5-6 p.m. EST, on Zoom, $15.
Northern Michigan pops with autumn this time of year and the blazing red/orange/gold trees look fabulous against this little blue house with the round door. If you’d like, bring a Pigma ink pen to class and we’ll add some ink to definite fence slats and more. The big lesson here is less is more, and values, going from very light to dark on the trees. A happy, cheerful vignette!
GREAT FOR THOSE WHO’VE NEVER PAINTED, BUT OPEN TO ALL. No drawing skills required.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“8 x 8 Monday Series: Pumpkin Market”
The SERIES is Monday, Oct. 5, 12, 19, we’re painting 3 8 x 8’s. You can take one, two, or all three classes. If you take all three you get a discount. Oct. 5 is $15, Oct. 12 is $25, Oct. 19 is $25. If you sign up for all three it’s $55 ($10 discount). On Zoom, 4:30-5:30 and 4:30-6 p.m.
THIS CLASS IS Monday, Oct. 12, 4:30-6 PM, EST, on Zoom $25.
A stop at the market and we’re immediately enthralled by all the rich colors, many of which are so unique! We’ll capture them in this vignette painting, including gourds, mums, a random pot, and more!
No drawing skills required.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Leaf Motif, and a Surprise!”
THURSDAYS, Oct. 15, 22, and 29, 2026, 4:30-6 p.m. EST, on Zoom, $25 each class. Sign up for one or all three. If you sign up for all three you receive discount rate of $65.
This is going to be one fun class! Elm, Maple, American Beech, Boxelder Maple, Poplar, Cotoneaster, Dogwood, Bigtooth Aspen. We’ll tackle two to three leaves per class as studies, on singular, small pieces of paper. I’m also going to provide an optional writing exercise that I’ll explain during class about the leaf that you can incorporate onto your painting or separately or even on the back during or after class.
No drawing skills required.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“8 x 8 Monday Series: Bluejay & Berries”
THE SERIES IS Monday, Oct. 5, 12, 19, we’re painting 3 8 x 8’s. You can take one, two, or all three classes.
If you take all three you get a discount. Oct. 5 is $15, Oct. 12 is $25, Oct. 19 is $25. If you sign up for all three it’s $55 ($10 discount).
On Zoom, 4:30-5:30 and 4:30-6 p.m.
THIS CLASS is Monday, Oct. 19, 4:30-6 PM, EST, on Zoom $25.
I snapped this bluejay in a crouch as he enjoyed lunch! We’ll capture all his pretty blues wet onto dry and wet onto wet, his striations and also bright berries and leaves! he may be loud and have some bold attributes but he deserves his day in the spotlight … exquisite little visitor, isn’t he?
No drawing skills required.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Crane!”
TBD on Zoom
For all levels! We’re painting the coolest sandhill crane.
“Monarch & Milkweed”
This quintessential Michigan sight (as more and more areas are left wild, and boy, to monarch butterflies appreciate that!) is a fun topic for nature lovers in this watercolor class.
We always goes step-by-step. Open to all levels! All supplies are provided.
To register for this fun class,
Marsh Series: Landscape and a bird
TBD This class features the bottom left and bottom right paintings shown here. We are looking at marshlands from the midwest to the northeast and beyond. This class focuses on blocks of color, timing, and a bit of detail work. The American Oystercatcher will have us working on wet-into-dry, and a more intuitive background.
No drawing skills required.
Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Power Hour American Gold Finch En Purple”
TBD
I spotted this guy high in a tree. No, he was’t surrounded by purple, but he deserved a little purple, I sensed. You can make your backgrounds however you wish in this class. We can even add some leaves if we’d like! We’ll capture his colors and personality with watercolor paints, and work on painting a truly textural tree branch!
This class is for all levels watercolorists. We go step by step and no expert drawing skills are required!
“Pansies & Blanket Flowers”
TBD, on Zoom
For all levels! These richly hued flowers that color early-autumn gardens come to life with bold purples and violets and bright, warm yellows. Painters will paint wet-into-wet and wet-into-dry to create these vivid plants.A watery, free-flowing background complements the pansies!
“Lilac Impressions”
TBD
We can dream about — or paint — lilacs now, right? They may be about three months or so away, but let’s start channeling them in a beautiful watercolor painting! How cool is it when a vase complements its inhabitants? Purple lilacs and verdant green foliage add zest to this vignette, replete with a vase featuring purple and green tones as well!
We always go step-by-step. No drawing skills required. All supplies included for your use!
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“Power Hour: Piping Plover”
TBD
This is the cute piping plover, which has been observed and studied a lot recently! The fresh, watery shore’s edge complements the birds watery appeal, as we use a lot of wet-into-wet for this style. The background in this little vignette-style painting is purely intuitive and each participant’s painting is guaranteed to look different from the others!
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation/supply details.
“Pot O’ Geraniums”
TBD on Zoom
We’ll paint a pot full of bright-red geraniums against a Mackinac Island backdrop. Students will learn about wet-into-wet techniques as well as wet-into-dry tips. An impressionistic feel is the goal for these beautiful and iconic Mackinac flowers. All levels are welcome.
We always go step-by-step.
Marsh Series: Flower Flow
TBD
Part 1 features two paintings (top paintings); part 2 features two or three paintings (bottom paintings). Each class (July 24 and 25) is a 90-minute class). You can sign up for one or both. Each class is $25. Subjects range from forget-me-nots to wild lake iris to violets to wild geranium.
We are looking at marshland flowers, and this class focuses on shapes and values.
No drawing skills required.
“Power Hour: Lilac Bouquet”
TBD
it’s NOT lilac season in my neck of the woods, but painters and artists can bring on seasons any time they want with watercolor paint and paper! We’re returning to a spring day when the lilacs are popping in this class. In approx. one hour, we’ll create impressionistic (focusing on mood and values/light) paintings that evoke a lush bouquet of lilacs! Why lilacs in September? Why not! I want to look at lilacs every day of the year, don’t you?
This class is for all levels watercolorists. We go step by step and no expert drawing skills are required!
“Yellow House on Mackinac”
TBD
Don’t you love old houses? They’re so fun to paint. There’s something about their colors, their unevenness, their quirks. In this watercolor workshop, we’re going to paint this beauty while focusing on how to capture ”bright” with less painting and more light! No drawing skills required.
This is for all levels! We always go step-by-step. If you’d like, you can change the color of the flowers, the house, etc. to suit your taste!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
“Hydrangea in the Spotlight”
TBD
Throughout the summer and early fall, hydrangeas take on different colors during their growth cycle. Some colors are from soil attributes, while others are from age. I love when my white ones take on a pink shade! We’ll use a few fun techniques to capture the definition of these cuttings and also focus on leaf techniques.
This class is for all levels watercolorists. We go step by step and no expert drawing skills are required!
“Birdhouses Galore”
TBD 2025
Isn’t this the cutest little vignette? Love all those colorful birdhouses. We’ll focus on how to paint a white structure, along with cast shadows, plus adding and eliminating whatever we’d like to make a strong composition.
It helps to have a little bit of experience with watercolor. We do go step-by-step and no drawing experience is required.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos, and more!
“Geranium Pop!”
TBD
Ahhhh Mackinac! So many yellow buildings and bright, pretty geraniums … how to paint them all? Let’s tackle at least one vignette in this fun watercolor workshop.
“Power Hour: Solo Geranium”
TBD
Sometimes just a simple sprig of geranium can be breathtaking on its own in a clear glass, especially when captured with translucent watercolors! I can’t wait to lead this class that takes us through a watery wonderland of paint, lost edges, and simple glass reflections. You can make your geranium bloom whatever color you’d like! Let’s paint a geranium bloom together before fall arrives!
This class is for all levels watercolorists. We go step by step and no expert drawing skills are required!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
“Power Hour: Summer’s Tiny Bouquet”
TBD
This exquisite little bouquet of white roses, purple something or others (what do you want them to be?) and light blue hydrangea is such eye candy, I couldn’t help but paint it. That little ribbon/bow is the icing on the cake! We’ll whip through this and not over think it, but always go step by step.
No drawing skills required. I
“Inspiration Charles Reid”
Some watercolor painting experience is helpful.
American watercolorist Charles Reid’s style will be discussed and studied as we paint our way through several paintings in various sizes.
My paintings shown here are my interpretation of his works after reading one of his books and several articles on him over the years.
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Sweet Pea & Monarch”
TBD
Are you ready to paint one of the prettiest summer scenes out there? A monarch has landed on sweet pea in a field of sweet pea. We’ll learn to create a star and co-stars and a gestural background suggestion more beauty!
This class is for all levels watercolorists. We go step by step and no expert drawing skills are required!
“Fall Pumpkin Patch”
TBD
Layers or yellows, oranges, greens, and you name it will be the focus of this fun painting. Well even play with a bit of purple to make the oranges pop!
“Umbrella Days”
TBD
We’re going to paint a splendid Lake Huron scene (complete with a cute Great Lakes Gull), as seen from a spot along the coast. This fun workshop is for all levels and runs for 90 minutes.
No drawing skills required.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Whimsical Wren”
tbd 4:30 EST, on Zoom
This cute little wren sits atop a textured nest with hints of surprising colors and energetic strokes. Lots of techniques will be used to provide this wren with a cheerful backdrop and home!
All levels are welcome. No drawing skills are needed!
We always go step-by-step.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review before class, as well as inspiration photos. I always send out a follow-up document so that if you’d like you can follow the steps you learned and try it again!
“Glorious Geraniums”
TBD
Traditional watercolor techniques meet a few unique methods to create this vibrant pot of pink geraniums. We’ll head down a path of fun learning and new explorations that lead to a painterly, loose, head-turning pot o’ beauty! All-levels watercolorists welcome. No drawing skills required.
“The Chicken” & “The Wren!”
TBD
“Cockadoodle Tweet!” Let’s start the month of December with two painterly paintings in watercolor. Ink is optional, too.
First, participants of all levels will warm up with a cute lil Carolina Wren painting, and then jump into Ms. Chicken’s domain. We’ll learn about creating personality in the animal/bird world, and easy-peasy backgrounds that make your star sing!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Watercolor for Beginners”
Watercolor Basics for Beginners. If you’ve always wanted to try watercolor-painting, here’s your chance! All you have to do is bring your adventurous self! We supply everything you’ll need for this newbie watercolorist class. I’ll lead you down a step-by-step path that includes various techniques and exercises, from painting a sky to practicing leaves to creating a value study so that you can create a beautiful bouquet.
No drawing skills required. We always go step-by-step.
“TulipTime!”
Ahhh, the first ZOOM tulip lesson of the season! I can’t wait to dive into this and I know workshop participants will enjoy painting these pretty tulips (make them the color of your choice!). We’ll cover values for all those leaves, sunlight and shadow, and more as we delve into this little vignette, spotted at a regional nursery this year. We might even add a background (optional)!
We always go step-by-step, and this class is for all levels, even those who’ve never painted. I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Power Hour: May Walk”
TBD
Shown here is the first and second stage of an impressionistic painting featuring a white wooden fence and branches full of flowering crabapples on a May day. We’ll do the whole painting in this class.
For 60 minutes, relax, restore, and rejuvenate with watercolor paint and water! We’ll go step by step to create a small, charming spring-day scene. This class is for all levels and the focus is on painterly, expressive marks and brushstrokes that are sure to calm nerves and take the stress out of your day (aka, lots of water will be used as well as expressionistic strokes!). No drawing skills required!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
Cosmos & Color Creations
TBD, Troy Historic Village
Have you noticed that some colors are difficult to work with? We’ll share some tips for creating great colors and at the same time turn out a gorgeous cosmos painting. This watercolor workshop is for all levels! No expert drawing skills required!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
“Tufted Tweet”
TBD
For 60 minutes, relax, restore, and rejuvenate with watercolor paint and water! We’ll go step by step to create a small, charming Tufted Titmouse among berries (the image shown here shows just the first few steps, but we will create a full painting!). This class is for all levels and the focus is on painterly, expressive marks and brushstrokes that are sure to calm nerves and take the stress out of your day (aka, lots of water will be used as well as expressionistic strokes!).
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Let’s Help California” Poppy Workshop
DONE
Jan. 19, 2024 1-2 p.m. EST, on Zoom.
Pasadena, California Humane has taken in hundreds of animals from the Eaton Fire. They are in desperate need of monetary donations to help purchase medical supplies and other resources as they assist burned and injured animals coming to the shelter. They’re helping as quickly as they can.
This fun workshop is a fundraiser for the facility. If you’d like to donate for this workshop as little as $10, it will help! Just let me know by clicking below if you’d like to attend the workshop and what your donation is. I’ll donate the total amount from workshop attendees to the organization after our class Jan. 19.
This is for all levels! We’ll go step by step and it will be lots of fun! I painted this poppy in California just two weeks ago! We’ll paint something similar.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photo, and more!
“Sturgeon Point Light”
TBD on Zoom
Completed in 1870, the Sturgeon Point Light Station on Lake Huron is quite a charming facility. Known as a historic example of a Cape Cod-style Great Lakes lighthouse, this little beamer is a beauty. Join me as we capture its snappy red trim, verdant surroundings, and more with watercolor paint and unique techniques.
We always go step-by-step. No drawing skills required. All supplies included for your use!
“Grand Porch View”
TBD
In this fun workshop, we can start dreaming of warmer weather and a visit to charming Mackinac Island, MI. Students of all levels will learn how to paint the quintessential blooming red geraniums on the Grand Hotel’s porch as well as a stunning panoramic vista beyond, including a simple tree line, vast blue waters, and the ever-so-quaint Round Island lighthouse. A loose, impressionistic feel is the goal for this fun workshop!
All levels watercolor students are welcome to this workshop.
“Chickadee Springs”
TBD
An impressionistic painting featuring a sweet little chickadee is on tap for this fun watercolor workshop for all levels. Olives, browns, gorgeous blues, tans, and blacks mingle on paper with other techniques and a few secrets to create a textural, springy mood!
We’ll go step by step to create a charming painting! This class’ focus is on painterly, expressive marks and brushstrokes. No drawing skills required!
“Intuitive Watercolor: Sandhill Crane”
TBD
We’ll paint a gorgeous sandhill crane in this workshop and then move to the background where it’ll be an intuitive wonderland of colors, brush strokes and mark-making to see what appears for this pretty bird’s environs.
We’ll go step by step to create a beautiful painting! This class’ focus is on painterly, expressive marks and brushstrokes. No drawing skills required!
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Power Hour: Red-White-and-Blue”
This watercolor class runs for just 60 minutes — there’s no overthinking as we splash on colors and let the magic of watercolor happen.
Great for all levels and no drawing skills required.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as an inspiration photo.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Tulips & Lilacs”
TBD
Just in from the garden, this bouquet of mingling beauty conveys pure spring! Students of all levels will learn various tulip techniques and easy-as-pie brush strokes for vibrant lilacs.
We always go step-by-step. No drawing skills required. All supplies included for your use!
“Kitty & Dog”
TBD, On Zoom
With many requests to learn how to paint more animals and pets, watercolor artist and teacher Megan will show students of all levels how she creates her furry friends in a step-by-step process. Students are welcome to bring photos of their pets, too, for painting pointers. Megan suggests students take a photo of their pet and print it out on a full sheet of paper so you can see subtleties, form, and values.
We’ll go step by step in this special class that focuses on your favorite furry friends!
Beginners Class: “Learn to Paint with Watercolors”
TBD 2025 at 5 p.m. EST. ON ZOOM. You can sign up for one, two or all three. Each Class is Different. $30 per class.
With many folks asking to learn watercolor basics or to review the foundations of watercolor, I’m offering a three-class series that will showcase various techniques. If you took the earlier beginner class series (three classes in each series) you can continue and learn even more in this February/March session. EACH CLASS COVERS DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES AND NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. We’ll cover wet-into-wet, wet-into-dry, found edges, lost edges, and intriguing mark-making.
Each class will run up to two hours. Each class is $30. The series is $90.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation/supply details.
“Signs of Spring: House Sparrow & Forsythia”
TBD
This watercolor workshop showcases a sweet House Sparrow that’s happily soaking up the beauty of spring forsythia, which is just starting to bloom.
This class is for all levels. It’s about painting loosely and also letting colors pour for a unique and springy background.
No drawing skills needed!
If you would like to sign up or learn more, click here to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Power Hour: Hibiscus Hurrah!”
TBD
Take an hour to relax, restore, rejoice as we paint these beautiful hibiscus and white picket fence. Micron Ink pen is optional! These 60-minute classes are focused on not overthinking our subjects. We’re creating painterly, pretty, vignettes in nature!
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more, click “here” to send me a message or email me at megan@waterloogroup.com. Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Northern Michigan Lighthouse”
TBD ZOOM
A favorite Michigan lighthouse comes to life on paper when students of all levels create this guardian of the Great Lakes. Step-by-step is the name of the game; wet and dry techniques will be applied.
We always go step-by-step. No drawing skills required.
“Lavender Pots!”
TBD
Take an hour to relax, restore, rejoice as we paint these charming lavender pots, meaning pots and flowers are both lavender! These 60-minute classes are focused on not overthinking our subjects. We’re creating painterly, pretty, vignettes that showcase some of watercolor’s most appealing attributes — flow, free, transparent!
No drawing skills required.
“Poppy Pop!”
The essence of a poppy is captured in this class, where we’ll show a bud and a bloom and the interesting leaves that are so tell-tale of a poppy!
Ethereal, sunny, and oh-so-summery is what we’re after in this fast, 60-minute class where we won’t overthink a thing!
All levels welcome. Let me know if you have questions about supplies.
No drawing skills needed!
Marsh Series: Birds
TBD
The focus is on the sweetest of birds! I’d like students to have watercolor pencils for this (optional but will add texture, and they’re fun to use) as well as, of course, watercolor paints. (I like to use Derwent Inktense pencils but any watercolor pencil set is fine).
I always follow up with an emailed document with step-by-step directions, observations, and more. Recordings are often available, upon request.
“Power Hour: Ford House Rose
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TBD
My goodness, it looks difficult to paint a rose, but it’s not! We’ll catch all the rose-y nuances in this fast 60-minute class. You can choose the strengh of your values if you wish it to be brighter than the example shown. The idea is to create lots of light, med, dark values, pay attention to shapes, and have fun!
This class is for all levels watercolorists. We go step by step and no expert drawing skills are required!
Once you sign up, you’ll receive Zoom login info. and preparation details to review/complete before class, as well as inspiration photos.
“Cheery Bluebird”
TBD
Oh, those Blues!
Relax, restore, and rejuvenate with watercolor paint and water! We’ll go step by step to create a lovely, cheerful bluebird among an intriguing backdrop. This class is for all levels and the focus is on painterly, expressive marks and brushstrokes.
No drawing skills required. If you would like to sign up or learn more,
“Anthurium Study”
TBD
Okay, there’s a lot of green here! But we know how to work this, with our favorite watercolor shades! We’ll add yellows, pinks, golds, blues, and more to complement the unique anthurium red-pink blooms. An abstract background of white tiles provides a contemporary feel to this composition.
Can’t wait!
This class is for all levels watercolorists. We go step by step and no expert drawing skills are required!