Discover the beauty and expressive flow of watercolor in this focused workshop, hosted within the creative energy of Dive Studios in Corktown, Detroit. Surrounded by 15 working artists, you'll find the perfect environment to nurture your focus and creative discipline.
This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their technique in the medium. Watercolor requires patience and practice, offering a truly mindful approach to art-making that fosters clarity, control, and self-respect through precision.
What You Will Learn
In this course, you will move beyond basic washes to create depth and light, covering core skills such as:
Water Control: The critical technique for achieving soft edges, sharp lines, and preventing muddy colors.
Layering and Glazing: Building up transparent layers to create rich color intensity and dimension while preserving the white of the paper.
Color Mixing & Theory: Creating a balanced palette and mixing accurate, vibrant hues for landscape, botanical, and abstract work.
Mindful Practice: Developing patience and trusting the "flow" of the water, a key skill that translates directly into everyday self-discipline.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive April 7, Apr 14, Apr 21, Apr 28
$160 - Focus on fundamental techniques: washes, layering, and simple botanical studies.
6-Week Mastery Apr 7, Apr 14, Apr 21, Apr 28, May 5, May 12
$240 - Extends the foundational course into more complex subjects (e.g., portrait or architectural studies) and personal project development.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, providing the specialized materials necessary to begin your watercolor practice:
A quality set of artist-grade watercolor pans
Essential watercolor brushes
Premium watercolor paper
A mixing palette
Other key supplies like masking fluid and general drawing materials
Discover the beauty and expressive flow of watercolor in this focused workshop, hosted within the creative energy of Dive Studios in Corktown, Detroit. Surrounded by 15 working artists, you'll find the perfect environment to nurture your focus and creative discipline.
This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their technique in the medium. Watercolor requires patience and practice, offering a truly mindful approach to art-making that fosters clarity, control, and self-respect through precision.
What You Will Learn
In this course, you will move beyond basic washes to create depth and light, covering core skills such as:
Water Control: The critical technique for achieving soft edges, sharp lines, and preventing muddy colors.
Layering and Glazing: Building up transparent layers to create rich color intensity and dimension while preserving the white of the paper.
Color Mixing & Theory: Creating a balanced palette and mixing accurate, vibrant hues for landscape, botanical, and abstract work.
Mindful Practice: Developing patience and trusting the "flow" of the water, a key skill that translates directly into everyday self-discipline.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26
$160 Focus on fundamental techniques: washes, layering, and simple botanical studies.
6-Week Mastery May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, Jun 2, Jun 9
$240 Extends the foundational course into more complex subjects (e.g., portrait or architectural studies) and personal project development.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, providing the specialized materials necessary to begin your watercolor practice:
A quality set of artist-grade watercolor pans
Essential watercolor brushes
Premium watercolor paper
A mixing palette
Other key supplies like masking fluid and general drawing materials
Discover the beauty and expressive flow of watercolor in this focused workshop, hosted within the creative energy of Dive Studios in Corktown, Detroit. Surrounded by 15 working artists, you'll find the perfect environment to nurture your focus and creative discipline.
This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their technique in the medium. Watercolor requires patience and practice, offering a truly mindful approach to art-making that fosters clarity, control, and self-respect through precision.
What You Will Learn
In this course, you will move beyond basic washes to create depth and light, covering core skills such as:
Water Control: The critical technique for achieving soft edges, sharp lines, and preventing muddy colors.
Layering and Glazing: Building up transparent layers to create rich color intensity and dimension while preserving the white of the paper.
Color Mixing & Theory: Creating a balanced palette and mixing accurate, vibrant hues for landscape, botanical, and abstract work.
Mindful Practice: Developing patience and trusting the "flow" of the water, a key skill that translates directly into everyday self-discipline.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive June 2, June 9, June 16, Jun 23
$160Fundamental techniques: washes, layering, and simple botanical studies.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, providing the specialized materials necessary to begin your watercolor practice:
A quality set of artist-grade watercolor pans
Essential watercolor brushes
Premium watercolor paper
A mixing palette
Other key supplies like masking fluid and general drawing materials
College for Creative Studies - Continuing Ed: Figure Drawing I
College for Creative Studies - Continuing Ed: Non-Toxic Oil Painting
College for Creative Studies - Free Online Workshop: Mastering Color, Light, and Shadow
Join us for an immersive, hands-on oil painting workshop held in the unique and inspiring atmosphere of Dive Studios, a dynamic warehouse space in the heart of Corktown, Detroit, home to a community of 15 working artists.
This workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate artists who want to master the fundamentals of oil paint, from brush handling and color mixing to creating rich, expressive compositions. Whether you’re seeking a creative discipline or a deeply satisfying form of self-expression, this is your studio home.
What You Will Learn
In this foundational course, you will gain confidence in:
Materials Mastery: Understanding the use of brushes, mediums (like solvents and oils), and how to properly care for your tools.
Color Theory: Mixing vibrant, accurate colors and understanding value (light and dark) to create form and depth.
Studio Practice: Establishing a sustainable and safe studio routine within the supportive environment of a working artist collective.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Thursdays from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive: April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30
$220 -Focus on foundational skills and still life painting.
6-Week Mastery : April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14
$330 -Extends the foundational course into deeper concepts, and self-guided projects.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, ensuring you can begin painting immediately. This comprehensive kit features everything you need for the duration of the course:
A curated selection of high-quality oil paint tubes
A set of essential brushes
Painting medium (to thin and manage the paint)
A mixing palette
One prepared canvas to begin your project
Join us for an immersive, hands-on oil painting workshop held in the unique and inspiring atmosphere of Dive Studios, a dynamic warehouse space in the heart of Corktown, Detroit, home to a community of 15 working artists.
This workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate artists who want to master the fundamentals of oil paint, from brush handling and color mixing to creating rich, expressive compositions. Whether you’re seeking a creative discipline or a deeply satisfying form of self-expression, this is your studio home.
What You Will Learn
In this foundational course, you will gain confidence in:
Materials Mastery: Understanding the use of brushes, mediums (like solvents and oils), and how to properly care for your tools.
Color Theory: Mixing vibrant, accurate colors and understanding value (light and dark) to create form and depth.
Layering Techniques: Working with thin washes, building opaque layers, and understanding drying times.
Studio Practice: Establishing a sustainable and safe studio routine within the supportive environment of a working artist collective.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Thursdays from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive: May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28
$220 - Focus on foundational skills and still life painting.
6-Week Mastery: May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, Jun 4, June 11
$330 - Extends the foundational course into deeper concepts, and self-guided projects.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, ensuring you can begin painting immediately. This comprehensive kit features everything you need for the duration of the course:
A curated selection of high-quality oil paint tubes
A set of essential brushes
Painting medium (to thin and manage the paint)
A mixing palette
One prepared canvas to begin your project
Join us for an immersive, hands-on oil painting workshop held in the unique and inspiring atmosphere of Dive Studios, a dynamic warehouse space in the heart of Corktown, Detroit, home to a community of 15 working artists.
This workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate artists who want to master the fundamentals of oil paint, from brush handling and color mixing to creating rich, expressive compositions. Whether you’re seeking a creative discipline or a deeply satisfying form of self-expression, this is your studio home.
✨ What You Will Learn
In this foundational course, you will gain confidence in:
Materials Mastery: Understanding the use of brushes, mediums (like solvents and oils), and how to properly care for your tools.
Color Theory: Mixing vibrant, accurate colors and understanding value (light and dark) to create form and depth.
Studio Practice: Establishing a sustainable and safe studio routine within the supportive environment of a working artist collective.
Workshop Schedule & Pricing
All classes run on Thursdays from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).
4-Week Intensive: June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25
$220 -Focus on foundational skills and still life painting.
All Materials Included (Starter Kit)
Your tuition includes a complete starter kit, ensuring you can begin painting immediately. This comprehensive kit features everything you need for the duration of the course:
A curated selection of high-quality oil paint tubes
A set of essential brushes
Painting medium (to thin and manage the paint)
A mixing palette
One prepared canvas to begin your project