Megan Swoyer
Watercolor Artist
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(If you are looking for classes on ZOOM go to the Classes tab in the menu and there will be a Classes/Online pull-down menu)
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.
I also am available to teach student groups, gardening groups, celebration groups, special programs, non-profits, etc. I have taught Bone Marrow Transplant Patients and Caregivers, Cancer Patients, grade-school students, friends groups, and more.
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 (IN-PERSON) 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 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 2027 I’m continuing to explore northern Michigan’s beauty and create scenes/vignettes and/or florals inspired by the stunning state. I love to teach at sites that are based in everywhere from Tawas to Charlevoix to Boyne City to Mackinac!
COMING UP:
SUPER EXCITED!! I AM HOPEFULLY RETURNING TO THE WATERCOLOR CAFE, MACKINAC ISLAND IN 2027. 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 are listed on the Cafe’s website, WATERCOLORMACKINAC.COM, IN THE SPRING OF 2027.
I’m heading the to the TAWAS BAY ART GALLERY, the BOYNE ARTS CENTER, AND THE CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE OF ARTS IN 2027. Stay tuned!
“Happy Hummingbird Watercolor Class”
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 5:30-7:30 P.M., 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy
Purples, pinks, teals, oh my! Fresh, splashy, pretty colors are the focus of this class as students learn how to paint a resting hummingbird. Details in the foreground, and a more impressionistic background will be topics to explore.
All supplies are provided! We always to step by step!
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org and click on Programs & Classes, or click here troyhistoricvillage.org. Or call (248) 524-3570.
“Zesty Zinnias Watercolor Class”
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy
Gorgeous colors fill a unique vase in this fun watercolor workshop where students will learn everything from wet-into-wet to wet-into-dry painting methods. Impressionism meets a bit of detail work in this cheerful painting.
All supplies are provided! We always to step by step!
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org and click on Programs & Classes, or click here troyhistoricvillage.org. Or call (248) 524-3570.
“Ornaments & Old Fashioneds”
Dec. 2, 2026, 5:30-8 P.M., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy, MI
Cheers to crafting! We’ll mix up a batch of old fashioneds and prepare a plate of goodies for attendees of this special class that puts the spotlight on ornament-making (or gift tags) with paper, watercolors, ribbons, and lots more. Join us as we show you how to whip up a variety of cheerful winter and holiday vignettes to adorn your ornaments. Dream up some of your own subjects, too! All levels are welcome. We always go step-by-step. Supplies provided!
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org and click on Programs & Classes, or click here troyhistoricvillage.org. Or call (248) 524-3570.
“Holiday Pines & Berries”
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026, 5:30-7:30 P.M., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy, MI
Pops of red and verdant greens adorn this pretty, wintry still-life. Join artist and watercolor teacher Megan Swoyer as she shows you a variety of brush strokes and color-mixing techniques to paint this pretty picture. All levels are welcome; no drawing skills required.
All supplies are provided! We always to step by step!
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org and click on Programs & Classes, or click here troyhistoricvillage.org. Or call (248) 524-3570.
“Nuthatch Nuances”
Jan. 12, 2027, 5:30-7:30 PM, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy, MI.
A sweet little nuthatch enjoys his painterly background in this fun class that brings him to life on paper. Join me as we discuss color-mixing techniques to create a lovely bird portrait. All levels are welcome; no drawing skills required. All supplies are provided! We always to step by step!
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org and click on Programs & Classes, or click here troyhistoricvillage.org. Or call (248) 524-3570.
“Coneflower Delight”
Jan. 20, 2027, 4:30-6:30 P.M., Troy Historic Village, Troy, MI
We’ll be getting out or pinks, browns, and greens for this lovely botanical vignette. A special background technique using pencils will also come into play. Join artist and watercolor teacher Megan Swoyer as she shows you a variety of brush strokes and color-mixing ideas for the lovely coneflower plant. All levels are welcome; no drawing skills required. We always go step-by-step. Supplies provided!
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org and click on Programs & Classes, or click here troyhistoricvillage.org. Or call (248) 524-3570.
“Snowy Barn”
Feb. 10, 2027, 4:30-6:30 PM, Troy, Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy
Snow, trees, and a red barn are the highlights of this peaceful landscape. Join me and we’ll use a variety of brush strokes and color-mixing techniques to paint this pretty picture. All levels are welcome; no drawing skills required. We always go step-by-step. Supplies provided!
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org and click on Programs & Classes, or click here troyhistoricvillage.org. Or call (248) 524-3570.
“Pinot, Pizza and Painting!”
Feb. 16, 2027, 5:30-8 P.M., Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Rd., Troy.
Grab a friend or treat yourself to a relaxing evening of painting lovely lavender and pretty roses as you sip delicious wines and nibble great pizza. Join me! I’ll show you a variety of brush strokes and color-mixing techniques to paint these pretty flowers. All levels are welcome; no drawing skills required. We always go step-by-step. Supplies provided!
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org and click on Programs & Classes, or click here troyhistoricvillage.org. Or call (248) 524-3570.
Tulips Galore!
Saturday, May 1, 2027, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dow Gardens, 1809 Eastman Ave., Midland.
I can’t ‘wait for this fun class, taking place at gorgeous Dow Gardens in Midland, Michigan! We’ll observe tulips growing indoors and/or in our class setting and paint several works, studying brush strokes and color mixing first before delving in to painting our masterpieces.
This class if for all levels. No drawing skills required. I will have hand-outs and supplies! All you need to bring is your adventurous self! This class is for adults. (Note, there’s a beautiful gift shop and cafe for those wishing to grab a bite or beverage or do a little shopping.)
To register for the class, call the Gardens beginning in January of 2027 and let them know you want to sign up. Call (989) 631-2677.
“Crane!”
TBD
For all levels! We’re painting the coolest sandhill crane.
“Monarch & Milkweed”
TBD
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”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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.
“Island Vibes!”
TBD
will lead students down a fun Mackinac-themed path that features many pots of cheery geraniums complemented with spiky purple beauties, as seen along a cottage-lined side street on the island. A yellow backdrop will make these quintessential island flowers pop! This class is perfect for all levels; I always teach step-by-step. No drawing experience necessary. All supplies provided. Ages 14 and up.
Marsh Series: Flower Flow
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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.
“Setting Sail on Mackinac”
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Watercolor students will cruise right through this fun sailboat-themed lesson, as I showcase various techniques. This class is great for all levels. I alwayhere s goes step-by-step; no drawing skills are required. The boats are compherelemented with a pretty skyline and gorgeous geraniums, inspired by a scene righheret on Mackinac Island! All supplies provided. Ages 14 and up.
“Michigan Summer” Watercolor
Workshop
TBD
Join us as we embark on a watercolor workshop that focuses on lavender, blanket flowers, and pines … a Pure Michigan trio! Our goal will be to paint three small works, focusing on everything from values and lights-to-darks to creating texture. This workshop is for all levels how — perfect for beginners to the more seasoned painter. The class will have all the supplies you need. (You are welcome to bring your own supplies, too).
“Paint ‘n’ Pick: Lavender Farm! Rain or Shine!”
TBD . Oakland Hills Farm & Garden just west of 3265 Stoney Creek Road, Oakland Township. If it rains, there is a covered area where we can paint :)
I’ll meet you in the field for this fun watercolor lavender class. Bring your own lawn chair and a cardboard/board for your lap to paint on. I’ll supply the rest!
This wonderful, low-key farm grows herbs, lavender, vegetables, and more and volunteers harvest and deliver food to local food pantries in the Pontiac region. You’ll learn more about it from the woman who started the farm before we begin to paint.
This class is great for anyone, beginners, newbies, and advanced.
After class, if you wish to pick lavender, it’s $5 per bundle, and of course the funds go toward an excellent cause!
If interested in attending this fun watercolor class, email me at megan@waterloogroup.com to sign up and I’ll send you an invoice and more information.
See you in the field!
“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.
“Michigan Summer” Watercolor Workshop
TBD
Join us as we embark on a watercolor workshop that focuses on lavender, blanket flowers, and pines … a Pure Michigan trio! Our goal will be to paint three small works, focusing on everything from values and lights-to-darks to creating texture and color-mixing. This workshop is for all levels — perfect for beginners to the more seasoned painter. We’ll have all the supplies you need. (You are welcome to bring your own supplies, too).
“Hydrangea in the Spotlight”
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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
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!”
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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”
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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.
“Inspiration Charles Reid”
TBDSome 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”
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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!”
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“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”
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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!”
TBD
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.
“Pathway Pretties”
TBD
I will show students how to paint beautiful cosmos growing along the island’s Main Street, as well as a sweet path that leads to an inn. Other posies in the background will add to the pretty scene. This class is perfect for all levels; I always teach step-by-step. No drawing experience necessary. All supplies provided. Ages 14 and up.
Cosmos & Color Creations
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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
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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
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.
“Tulips & Lilacs”
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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
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
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”
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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!”
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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
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!”
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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
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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
”
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”
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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!
“Pumpkin Vignette Watercolor Class”
TBD
Three fresh-from-the-field pumpkins star in a lovely fall scene, as does a pot of bright autumn mums. Some loose architectural brush strokes, a beckoning window, and a charming sign round out the painting Student will learn to create various values for the pumpkins and mum as well as create reflective colors in the window.
We always go step by step.
All supplies provided.
To register, visit troyhistoricvillage.org and click on Programs & Classes, or click here troyhistoricvillage.org. Or call (248) 524-3570.