Half-Day Watercolor Painting Workshops

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

Register now at a venue near you.

Watercolor landscape by a workshop student.

Gouache & Ink Wash Off

Monday, June 22, 2026
(class #AD0502-01S)
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Details and Registration

A technique that combines gouache and waterproof ink to create dramatic results. Explore different surface options. Bring gouache paint if you have. Daniel Smith and Windsor Newton gouache work well. Gouache, ink and other materials will be available for use. Bring your regular watercolor supplies and paper. (supply list available)

Masking and More

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
(class #AD0502-02S)
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Details and Registration

Paint several pieces using masking products and techniques to enhance your watercolor paintings. Try masking fluid with ink outline for an eye-catching effect, highlight with fine line fluid applicator provided or save whites with masking powder. Bring Pebeo drawing gum or masking fluid if you have, other masking supplies will be provided for use. Bring your regular watercolor supplies and paper. (supply list available)

Watercolor Pour Painting

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
(class #AD0502-03S)
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Details and Registration

Come learn various pouring techniques with liquid watercolor. Experiment and incorporate spraying, masking, glazing, and stenciling to create interesting original watercolor paintings. Bring your regular watercolor supplies and paper. (supply list available)

Palette Knife with Watercolor

Monday, July 6, 2026
(class #AD0502-04S)
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Details and Registration

Try a different approach to create unique watercolor paintings using a palette knife. Landscapes, florals, animals, and people paintings are developed with a different application of watercolor.  Bring 1″ 11/2″ palette knife if you have. I have some to share. Bring your regular watercolor supplies and paper. (supply list available)

Gouache & Ink Wash Off

Monday, June 22, 2026
(class #AD0502-01S)
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Details and Registration

A technique that combines gouache and waterproof ink to create dramatic results. Explore different surface options. Bring gouache paint if you have. Daniel Smith and Windsor Newton gouache work well. Gouache, ink and other materials will be available for use. Bring your regular watercolor supplies and paper. (supply list available)

Masking and More

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
(class #AD0502-02S)
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Details and Registration

Paint several pieces using masking products and techniques to enhance your watercolor paintings. Try masking fluid with ink outline for an eye-catching effect, highlight with fine line fluid applicator provided or save whites with masking powder. Bring Pebeo drawing gum or masking fluid if you have, other masking supplies will be provided for use. Bring your regular watercolor supplies and paper. (supply list available)

Watercolor Pour Painting

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
(class #AD0502-03S)
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Details and Registration

Come learn various pouring techniques with liquid watercolor. Experiment and incorporate spraying, masking, glazing, and stenciling to create interesting original watercolor paintings. Bring your regular watercolor supplies and paper. (supply list available)

Palette Knife with Watercolor

Monday, July 6, 2026
(class #AD0502-04S)
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Details and Registration

Try a different approach to create unique watercolor paintings using a palette knife. Landscapes, florals, animals, and people paintings are developed with a different application of watercolor.  Bring 1″ 11/2″ palette knife if you have. I have some to share. Bring your regular watercolor supplies and paper. (supply list available)

Auburn Senior Activity Center

808 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002

Mountains and Trees

Friday, June 26, 2026
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Details and Registration

Learn to paint mountains and trees in different watercolor techniques and styles. Incorporate those into beautiful watercolor landscapes. Paint majestic mountains and nature’s trees.

Bring your regular watercolor supplies and paper. (supply list available)

Painting with Coffee

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Details and Registration

Come experience coffee painting. Experiment and explore different techniques with coffee to create interesting results. Come away with unique coffee paintings. Bring regular watercolor supplies and paper. (supply list available) Coffee and other supplies provided.

Mountains and Trees

Friday, June 26, 2026
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Details and Registration

Learn to paint mountains and trees in different watercolor techniques and styles. Incorporate those into beautiful watercolor landscapes. Paint majestic mountains and nature’s trees.

Bring your regular watercolor supplies and paper. (supply list available)

Painting with Coffee

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Details and Registration

Come experience coffee painting. Experiment and explore different techniques with coffee to create interesting results. Come away with unique coffee paintings. Bring regular watercolor supplies and paper. (supply list available) Coffee and other supplies provided.

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