Watercolor Painting Classes and Workshops
Art brings people together, and creativity opens hearts. Attend a class or workshop and discover the joy of watercolor painting.
As an artist with professional training, I teach various watercolor painting techniques to beginner and intermediate students of all ages. I focus on fundamental watercolor applications and working with students to develop their style. Classes are fun and informative. Come join us!
2026 Classes
Kent Commons
525 4th Ave N
SESSION 1:
Mondays 1:00p – 3:00p
Feb 2 – Mar 2: 5 weeks (closed 2/16, class Thur 2/19)
Tuesdays 1:00p – 3:00p
Feb 3 – Mar 3: 5 weeks
SESSION 2:
Mondays 1:00p – 3:00p
Mar 16 – Apr 27: 6 weeks (No class 4/6)
Tuesdays 1:00p – 3:00p
Mar 17 – Apr 28: 6 weeks (No class 4/7)
SESSION 3:
Mondays 1:00p – 3:00p
May 11 – Jun 15: 6 weeks (closed 5/25, class Thur 5/28)
Tuesdays 1:00p – 3:00p
May 12 – Jun 16: 6 weeks
Auburn Senior Center
808 9th St. SE
SESSION 1:
Wednesdays 2:00p – 4:00p or 6:30p-8:30p
Feb 4 – Mar 4: 5 weeks
SESSION 2:
Wednesdays 2:00p – 4:00p or 6:30p-8:30p
Mar 18 – Apr 29: 6 weeks (No class 4/8)
SESSION 3:
Wednesdays 2:00p – 4:00p or 6:30p-8:30p
May 13 – Jun 17: 6 weeks
Use new mediums and techniques to take your watercolor painting to the next level in these fun and engaging half-day workshops with Jo Anne Iwasaki.
- Abstracts and Watercolor
- Gouache & Ink Wash Off
- Koi on Masa Paper
- Painting with Coffee
- Surfaces and Paper
- Watercolor on Rives
Half-day watercolor workshops are taught at:
Kent
Commons
Auburn
Senior Center
About the Artist
I have always been fascinated with watercolor paintings. I love the wet, uncontrolled, self mixing effects created with just paint and water. It is the perfect medium for my loose free flowing style.
For the past 30 years I’ve been painting and selling my work at various art festivals and local shows. The last 20 years I have been sharing my experience by teaching adult watercolor painting classes through the City of Auburn Parks Dept., City of Kent Parks Dept., and other local venues. I have over 100 students a week of all levels and painting styles. It’s so fulfilling to see my students showing and selling their work.
Whatever your style, detailed and representational, or loose and impressionistic, I encourage you to do what you do and I will help you develop your style. I would enjoy being a part of your watercolor journey.
I believe anyone can paint and that I can bring out the Artist within….!