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 Mondays from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Dive Studios (Corktown, Detroit).

4-Week Intensive Jan 5, Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26

$160Fundamental techniques: washes, layering, and simple botanical studies.

6-Week Mastery Jan 5, Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9

$240 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