Bring an old vase, bottle, candle stick, bowl, or box and we will bring it back to life!
Glass, pottery, plastic, concrete, paper, or wood, it doesn’t matter.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

Bring an old vase, bottle, candle stick, bowl, or box and we will bring it back to life!
Glass, pottery, plastic, concrete, paper, or wood, it doesn’t matter.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

Bring an old vase, bottle, candle stick, bowl, or box and we will bring it back to life!
Glass, pottery, plastic, concrete, paper, or wood, it doesn’t matter.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

Bring an old vase, bottle, candle stick, bowl, or box and we will bring it back to life!
Glass, pottery, plastic, concrete, paper, or wood, it doesn’t matter.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

Bring an old vase, bottle, candle stick, bowl, or box and we will bring it back to life!
Glass, pottery, plastic, concrete, paper, or wood, it doesn’t matter.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

This study will focus on the rigid geometric structure of the windmill against the wild, colorful sunset sky.

We will create 8 x 10" compositions on stretched watercolor paper. Students are allowed to trace the images onto the surface using transfer paper that is supplied. The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the entire composition.

Bring an old vase, bottle, candle stick, bowl, or box and we will bring it back to life!
Glass, pottery, plastic, concrete, paper, or wood, it doesn’t matter.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

I painted this abandoned home in Waxahachie years ago and still enjoy looking at the contrasting angles and values.  We will focus on the strong linear qualities of this piece as well as the rich textures and contrasting warm and cool neutral colors in the aged siding of the house.

We will create 8 x 10" compositions on stretched watercolor paper. Students are allowed to trace the images onto the surface using transfer paper that is supplied. The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the entire composition.

With this image, we will use a photograph instead of one of my watercolor reproductions.  The bright red of the diesel engine will pop beautifully against the complementary green of the tree behind it.  The intricate details on the locomotive are also a delightful accent.  Trains are among my favorite subjects to teach in watercolor.

We will create 8 x 10" compositions on stretched watercolor paper. Students are allowed to trace the images onto the surface using transfer paper that is supplied. The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the entire composition.

Bring an old vase, bottle, candle stick, bowl, or box and we will bring it back to life!
Glass, pottery, plastic, concrete, paper, or wood, it doesn’t matter.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

Bring an old vase, bottle, candle stick, bowl, or box and we will bring it back to life!
Glass, pottery, plastic, concrete, paper, or wood, it doesn’t matter.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

This abandoned structure I painted on a dark and rainy day. The contrast of cold sheet metal against the rich green trees is fun to render.  I also enjoy teaching new techniques in rendering the folded sheet metal, rust and stains that adorn the structure. 

We will create 8 x 10" compositions on stretched watercolor paper. Students are allowed to trace the images onto the surface using transfer paper that is supplied. The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the entire composition.

This will be an exercise in texturing as we learn new ways of creating the effects of grit, sand, and debris.  The folding form of the sea shell will provide exciting challenges as well.

We will create 8 x 10" compositions on stretched watercolor paper. Students are allowed to trace the images onto the surface using transfer paper that is supplied. The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the entire composition.

We will create 8 x 10" compositions on stretched watercolor paper. Students are allowed to trace the images onto the surface using transfer paper that is supplied. The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the entire composition.

I painted this en plein air while vacationing in Big Bend.  I found the atmospheric colors of the landscape hypnotic and have always wanted to teach a watercolor class with this composition.

We will create 8 x 10" compositions on stretched watercolor paper. Students are allowed to trace the images onto the surface using transfer paper that is supplied. The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the entire composition.

This ghost town near the Big Bend region features an abandoned church perched atop a scrappy hill. The late afternoon sun created a warm environment worthy of reproducing on paper.

We will create 8 x 10" compositions on stretched watercolor paper. Students are allowed to trace the images onto the surface using transfer paper that is supplied. The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the entire composition.

My home town of High Ridge, Missouri includes this scenic bluff carved out by Highway 30.  The rock textures combine with rich foliage to create a scintillating scene for the painter's brush. 

We will create 8 x 10" compositions on stretched watercolor paper. Students are allowed to trace the images onto the surface using transfer paper that is supplied. The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the entire composition.

Celebrate the season of renewal with a peaceful, hands‑on dotting class inspired by Easter’s message of hope and grace.

In this relaxing workshop, you’ll paint a beautiful wooden cross (9½” tall × 7” wide) using mandala dot painting techniques. Choose your own color palette and learn how to place dots with intention—building patterns that reflect both artistry and meaning.

Each cross can be hung above a doorway to bless those who enter and exit, or placed anywhere in your home as a reminder of God’s promise and the sacrifice that brings us peace.

All supplies and dotting tools are provided, and no experience is needed. Whether you’re new to dot art or returning for another joyful session, this class is all about reflection, creativity, and connection.

Come as you are, and let your colors speak.

Here is a chance to loosen up and create a "southwest art" style bison in brilliant color, accented by dark outlines reminiscent of prehistoric cave paintings which also featured bison.

We will create 8 x 10" compositions on stretched watercolor paper. Students are allowed to trace the images onto the surface using transfer paper that is supplied. The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the entire composition.

This abandoned store beside the Mississippi River in Winfield, Missouri offers a chance to render rich warm colors of yellow, red and green to contrast with cold dark shadows. 

We will create 8 x 10" compositions on stretched watercolor paper. Students are allowed to trace the images onto the surface using transfer paper that is supplied. The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the entire composition.

This eye-catching ghost-sign on the side of a store, along with the weathered stonework, is the watercolorist's delight! We will work together in building a simple composition that will capture attention without overworking the painting. Too many artists haven't yet figured out the principle of "Less is More" in watercolor.

We will create 8 x 10" compositions on stretched watercolor paper. Students are allowed to trace the images onto the surface using transfer paper that is supplied. The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the entire composition.