Make time for creativity this season! | | |
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Celebrate Friday with a glass of wine and paint a Van Gogh-inspired Seattle skyline! Treat yourself, or bring a friend or date for a fun, creative evening.
Beloved artist and instructor Shirley Sakatani will provide all the supplies and guide you step by step as you create a vibrant acrylic painting. Her workshops are perfect for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced artists looking to learn new techniques.
To make the evening even more enjoyable, we'll provide wine, sparkling water, and snacks. You're also welcome to bring your own favorite refreshments or treats to share.
Find out more & sign up!
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Urban Sketching Workshop
w/ Gabriel Campanario
Saturday / October 10 / 10:30-4:30
All Levels Welcome!
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Cole Art Studio is delighted to offer a one-day workshop taught by Seattle’s beloved “Urban Sketcher,” founder of Sketcher Fest Edmonds, Gabriel Campanario. Learn all the best tips and techniques for sketching in watercolor and pen & ink on the go from a master of the art. If it is sunny, Gabi will be taking the class outdoors; if not, bring photos of your favorite travels to work from.
This workshop is aimed at drawing enthusiasts who want to capture their travel experience using a small sketchbook and very few tools. To embrace this minimalist sketching lifestyle, you travel light so you can whip out your sketchbook at any given moment. You learn to draw while standing up, leaning against a wall, or in nearly any circumstances that may arise as you look and wander.
Find out more & sign up!
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Only 3 spots remaining!
Friday Night Art & Wine - Playful Botanical Collage w/ Lisa Snow Lady
Friday / October 16 / 5:00-8:00
All Levels Welcome!
All supplies included & everyone will go home with a finished painting!
Celebrate Friday night and cut, tear, and paste layers of colorful papers to create beautiful collages that can easily be framed or mounted into panels! Taking inspiration from flowers, buds, leaves, and berries in this playful, fun, and explorative class, Lisa will guide you in simplifying the subject matter, creating interesting compositions, and making harmonious color choices. You will learn techniques to create collages on your own with just a few simple materials, Every student will go home with a beautiful collage!
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Playful Portraits in Acrylic
w/ Angela Bandurka
Sat-Sun / Oct 17-18/ 10:30-4:30
All Levels Welcome!
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Ever wanted to paint portraits but felt too intimidated to give them a try? This workshop is here to change that! Portrait painting should be playful, creative, and rewarding—not stressful. You'll learn in a relaxed, supportive environment where experimentation is encouraged, questions are welcome, and perfection is not the goal.
Find out more & sign up!
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Dynamic Watercolor
w/ Kim Caldwell
4 Wednesdays / Oct 21-Nov 18 /
10:30-1:30 PM (No class Nov 11)
In-Person Class All Beginner Levels Welcome!
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To see Kim's online watercolor classes,
scroll down
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Gain Confidence in your brush work and your color-mixing capabilities. Artist and experienced instructor Kim Caldwell will provide you with a fun, encouraging experience in this series of classes for beginners. Kim’s instruction will help beginners paint in watercolor with joy and an adventurous approach.
This beginner’s class is designed to help you build your confidence in handling the beautiful medium of watercolor. Kim loves to teach and encourages her students to use the techniques and skills they learn from her, to develop their own style in their paintings.
Find out more & sign up!
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We are so excited to have our beloved Tracy Felix back teaching with us! Don't miss this opportunity to learn encaustic painting from one of the best!
Renegade & Beyond! Mixed Media Encaustics w/ Tracy Felix
Sat / Oct 24
10:30-4:30
All Levels Welcome!
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Discover the luminous, textural world of encaustic painting in this immersive workshop with Tracy Felix. Using molten wax, students will explore layering, fusing, and expressive mark-making to create rich, contemporary works.
Known for her bold “Renegade” approach, Tracy brings a fresh, experimental style to this versatile medium. This special one-day workshop—her first in six years at Cole Art Studio—is a rare opportunity to learn from a favorite instructor.
Open to all skill levels. All supplies included — just come ready to create!
Find out more & sign up!
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Celebrate Friday night with creativity, community, and a splash of wine! Join beloved artist and instructor Kimberly Adams and get ready to paint with your fingers in this fun, approachable, three-hour acrylic finger-painting workshop. Kimberly will guide you step by step to create a lush Northwest landscape filled with vibrant foliage, glowing light, and the coastal edge of water beyond the trees.
Discover how to blend, layer, and create expressive textures using your fingers instead of brushes. No experience is necessary—just come ready to play with paint and have fun!
We’ll provide wine, sparkling water, and light snacks. You’re also welcome to bring your favorite beverage or a treat to share.
Find out more & sign up!
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Get ready for the season! Learn an easy, joyful way to paint beautiful holiday cards and miniature winter scenes. Denise will guide you step by step in creating a variety of subjects—from birds in the snow to snowy tree-lined landscapes, cheerful snowmen, and festive decorations. You’ll be amazed at how simple and fun these are to paint!
A beloved favorite for 26 years, this class sends each student home with two to three hand-painted minis—perfect for printing and sharing with friends. Ideal for beginners and intermediate painters alike.
Find out more & sign up!
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Painting Whimsy in the Garden
in Acrylic or Oil with
Michelle Waldele
Sat-Sun / November 14-15
10:30-4:30
All levels welcome, including beginners!
Known for her charming paintings filled with birds, animals, and everyday delights, Michelle will share her favorite techniques for creating whimsical, heartwarming art.
In this fun and encouraging class, you'll paint lifelike chickadees perched near a birdhouse while learning Michelle's step-by-step approach to building a successful painting.
Working in either acrylics or oils, you'll discover how to create depth, texture, and dimension through layered painting techniques. You'll learn color blending, simple methods for painting flowers, foliage, and sky, and tips for adding personality and character to your birds and birdhouse.
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Come paint, learn, and have fun! All levels are welcome!
Find out more & sign up!
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Whether you are new to drawing or want to expand your skills, you’ll love this one-day workshop taught by Seattle’s beloved “Urban Sketcher,” Gabriel Campanario. Gabi’s techniques will help you to grow as an artist and sketcher. If you’ve taken drawing classes before, this class will build upon what you’ve learned and help you develop even more skills. Students new to drawing will get a strong start with the basics of drawing, the foundation of all forms of art.
Find out more & sign up!
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Painting into the Glow w/ Amanda Houston
Wed, Thurs, Fri / December 2-4
10:30-5:00
All levels, some experience helpful
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In this mid-week workshop, students will learn to create luminous paintings through sensitivity rather than strong contrast. Focusing on subtle temperature shifts, transparency, and edge relationships that build a natural inner glow—bringing atmosphere and depth, students will also explore contre-jour painting—working into the light—where forms soften, edges dissolve, and luminosity is revealed rather than added.
Find out more & sign up!
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Immerse yourself in a two-day workshop with Kimberly Adams, inspired by vibrant, colorful reflections. Explore bold color and playful experimentation through expressive fingertip techniques—no brushes required—to build texture, dynamic forms, and luminous layers.
Perfect for all skill levels, this relaxed, hands-on experience invites you to loosen up, embrace the mess, and discover the tactile joy of painting with your hands. Come ready to play, experiment, and create a uniquely expressive work of art.
Find out more & sign up!
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Painting the Glow of Rain in Watercolor w/ Ron Stocke
Fri, Sat, Sun / Feb 5-6-7
10:30-4:30 PM
Confident Beginners & Above
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Join award-winning watercolor artist Ron Stocke for a fun and inspiring three-day workshop! Designed for students with some watercolor experience, this class introduces Ron's simple, direct approach to painting. Learn how to create glowing street scenes with rain reflections while mastering strong values, simplified shapes, and a confident painting process. Ron will guide you through every stage—from the first wash to the finishing touches—so you'll leave with new skills, greater confidence, and a completed watercolor painting.
Find out more & sign up!
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Nature Sketch- Trees & More in Winter
w/ Kathleen Moore
5 Thursdays / Jan 14- Feb 11 / 10:30-1:00
Beginners & Beyond
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Sharpen your pencils and grab your charcoal!
Join artist and instructor Kathleen Moore for a five-week journey into the magic of drawing the winter beauty of trees. Kathleen will guide you step by step through the essential skills that make artwork come alive — learn to see more clearly, understand form and light, and draw three-dimensional trees and branches with confidence and accuracy.
Whether you’re new to drawing or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, this class will help you build a solid base for all your creative work. During this class, students may use their own photos of favorite trees, or Kathleen will provide photos to sketch from, but feel free to bring your own for inspiration!
Find out more & sign up!
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Adventures in Acrylics & Oil w/ Kathleen Moore
5 Thursdays, Jan 14- Feb 11
2:00 - 4:30
All levels welcome!
| Whether you’re brand new to painting or eager to refine your skills, this five-week course is the perfect chance to explore—or deepen—your work with oils or acrylics. Kathleen’s warm, encouraging style makes her one of our most sought-after instructors and a favorite among beginners and experienced artists alike. | |
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Each student will work on their own projects with one-on-one help and guidance from Kathleen, whose well-rounded approach combines valuable exercises with personalized feedback, equipping every student with the skills and inspiration to paint with confidence and joy.
Find out more & sign up!
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Whether you’re new to drawing or ready to take your skills further, this one-day workshop with Seattle’s beloved “Urban Sketcher,” Gabriel Campanario, will help you draw with greater confidence and freedom. Gabi will share practical techniques and insights to help you see, sketch, and capture the world around you. Beginners will build a strong foundation in the basics of drawing, while those with previous experience will strengthen their skills and take their work to the next level. No matter your experience, you’ll leave with new tools, greater confidence, and a fresh approach to drawing.
Find out more & sign up!
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Capturing Life in Water in Oil
w/ James Swanson
Friday, Sat & Sunday
March 19, 20, 21 / 10:30-5:00
Advanced Beginners - Intermediate +
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Join acclaimed artist James Swanson for a three-day painting workshop celebrating the beauty of water and the charm of dogs and other animals. Using captivating photos of his beloved golden retrievers and other pets, James will guide you step-by-step through creating two stunning paintings.
You’ll learn simple, effective techniques to capture the sparkle of water and the playful spirit of these four-legged friends. Along the way, enjoy painting demonstrations, lively discussions, personalized critiques, and plenty of hands-on painting time. By the end, you’ll have the skills and confidence to bring your own artistic vision to life. All reference photos will be provided.
Find out more & sign up!
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Painting Figures in their World in Watercolor w/ Denise Cole
Sat-Sun / April 10- 11
10:30-4:30
All levels, some experience helpful
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Explore a simple, direct painting style while creating lively, expressive watercolor paintings of children and figures in a variety of settings. From beaches and landscapes to towns and everyday moments, you’ll learn to capture personality, movement, and story while creating loose, splashy, painterly backgrounds.
With step-by-step guidance, Denise will share her favorite tips and techniques for simplifying figures, creating natural poses, and capturing light and atmosphere. With over 26 years of teaching experience, she makes watercolor easy to understand and enjoyable for all skill levels.
Come have fun, loosen up, and discover how rewarding watercolor can be!
Find out more & sign up!
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Online Classes with Kim Caldwell
Prefer to learn from home? Kim Caldwell makes online painting classes engaging, personal, and inspiring. Her interactive Zoom classes include individualized feedback, and students receive access to class videos afterward so they can continue learning at their own pace. Many return session after session, building confidence, skills, and a supportive creative community.
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Online Class:
Joyful Watercolor w/ Kim Caldwell
Four Tuesdays/ Oct 20- Nov 17 (No class Nov 10) / 6:00-8:30 PM / PST
Online Class - All Beginner Levels Welcome
Celebrate the luminosity and flow of watercolor while gaining confidence in your brushwork and color-mixing skills. Artist and experienced instructor Kim Caldwell offers a fun, supportive, and encouraging learning experience designed especially for beginners.
This series of live, online watercolor classes invites new painters to explore watercolor with joy, curiosity, and an adventurous spirit.
These are live, online classes via Zoom. These classes provide step-by-step guidance in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
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Online Class:
Pushing the Boundaries in Watercolor w/ Kim Caldwell
Four Tuesdays/ Oct 20-Nov 17 (No class Nov 10) 9:30-12:00 PST
Online Class -Some Experience Helpful
If you have a good foundation and experience with watercolors or have taken previous classes with Kim, you are now ready to use those skills to explore more in-depth techniques in watercolor and gain confidence in your work. Artist and experienced instructor Kim Caldwell will inspire you with her fun and encouraging approach in this online class for intermediate to advanced painters. Come share in her joy of watercolor painting. This new series of classes will allow you to build upon the skills learned previously. Sign up each month to learn something NEW and EXCITING as an intermediate to advanced watercolor painter. These are live, online classes via Zoom.
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| | | Check out one-on-one mentoring sessions with our gifted instructors. | | View all of the classes on the Cole Art Studio website here! | | | | |
Make time for creativity this season! | | |
Sometimes emails become shortened.
To avoid this, simply click View as Webpage on your screen.
| |
| | |
Celebrate Friday with a glass of wine and paint a Van Gogh-inspired Seattle skyline! Treat yourself, or bring a friend or date for a fun, creative evening.
Beloved artist and instructor Shirley Sakatani will provide all the supplies and guide you step by step as you create a vibrant acrylic painting. Her workshops are perfect for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced artists looking to learn new techniques.
To make the evening even more enjoyable, we'll provide wine, sparkling water, and snacks. You're also welcome to bring your own favorite refreshments or treats to share.
Find out more & sign up!
| | | |
|
Urban Sketching Workshop
w/ Gabriel Campanario
Saturday / October 10 / 10:30-4:30
All Levels Welcome!
| | |
Cole Art Studio is delighted to offer a one-day workshop taught by Seattle’s beloved “Urban Sketcher,” founder of Sketcher Fest Edmonds, Gabriel Campanario. Learn all the best tips and techniques for sketching in watercolor and pen & ink on the go from a master of the art. If it is sunny, Gabi will be taking the class outdoors; if not, bring photos of your favorite travels to work from.
This workshop is aimed at drawing enthusiasts who want to capture their travel experience using a small sketchbook and very few tools. To embrace this minimalist sketching lifestyle, you travel light so you can whip out your sketchbook at any given moment. You learn to draw while standing up, leaning against a wall, or in nearly any circumstances that may arise as you look and wander.
Find out more & sign up!
| | | |
|
Only 3 spots remaining!
Friday Night Art & Wine - Playful Botanical Collage w/ Lisa Snow Lady
Friday / October 16 / 5:00-8:00
All Levels Welcome!
All supplies included & everyone will go home with a finished painting!
Celebrate Friday night and cut, tear, and paste layers of colorful papers to create beautiful collages that can easily be framed or mounted into panels! Taking inspiration from flowers, buds, leaves, and berries in this playful, fun, and explorative class, Lisa will guide you in simplifying the subject matter, creating interesting compositions, and making harmonious color choices. You will learn techniques to create collages on your own with just a few simple materials, Every student will go home with a beautiful collage!
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Playful Portraits in Acrylic
w/ Angela Bandurka
Sat-Sun / Oct 17-18/ 10:30-4:30
All Levels Welcome!
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Ever wanted to paint portraits but felt too intimidated to give them a try? This workshop is here to change that! Portrait painting should be playful, creative, and rewarding—not stressful. You'll learn in a relaxed, supportive environment where experimentation is encouraged, questions are welcome, and perfection is not the goal.
Find out more & sign up!
| | | |
|
Dynamic Watercolor
w/ Kim Caldwell
4 Wednesdays / Oct 21-Nov 18 /
10:30-1:30 PM (No class Nov 11)
In-Person Class All Beginner Levels Welcome!
| |
To see Kim's online watercolor classes,
scroll down
| | |
Gain Confidence in your brush work and your color-mixing capabilities. Artist and experienced instructor Kim Caldwell will provide you with a fun, encouraging experience in this series of classes for beginners. Kim’s instruction will help beginners paint in watercolor with joy and an adventurous approach.
This beginner’s class is designed to help you build your confidence in handling the beautiful medium of watercolor. Kim loves to teach and encourages her students to use the techniques and skills they learn from her, to develop their own style in their paintings.
Find out more & sign up!
| | | |
|
We are so excited to have our beloved Tracy Felix back teaching with us! Don't miss this opportunity to learn encaustic painting from one of the best!
Renegade & Beyond! Mixed Media Encaustics w/ Tracy Felix
Sat / Oct 24
10:30-4:30
All Levels Welcome!
| | |
Discover the luminous, textural world of encaustic painting in this immersive workshop with Tracy Felix. Using molten wax, students will explore layering, fusing, and expressive mark-making to create rich, contemporary works.
Known for her bold “Renegade” approach, Tracy brings a fresh, experimental style to this versatile medium. This special one-day workshop—her first in six years at Cole Art Studio—is a rare opportunity to learn from a favorite instructor.
Open to all skill levels. All supplies included — just come ready to create!
Find out more & sign up!
| | | |
| | |
Celebrate Friday night with creativity, community, and a splash of wine! Join beloved artist and instructor Kimberly Adams and get ready to paint with your fingers in this fun, approachable, three-hour acrylic finger-painting workshop. Kimberly will guide you step by step to create a lush Northwest landscape filled with vibrant foliage, glowing light, and the coastal edge of water beyond the trees.
Discover how to blend, layer, and create expressive textures using your fingers instead of brushes. No experience is necessary—just come ready to play with paint and have fun!
We’ll provide wine, sparkling water, and light snacks. You’re also welcome to bring your favorite beverage or a treat to share.
Find out more & sign up!
| | | |
| | |
Get ready for the season! Learn an easy, joyful way to paint beautiful holiday cards and miniature winter scenes. Denise will guide you step by step in creating a variety of subjects—from birds in the snow to snowy tree-lined landscapes, cheerful snowmen, and festive decorations. You’ll be amazed at how simple and fun these are to paint!
A beloved favorite for 26 years, this class sends each student home with two to three hand-painted minis—perfect for printing and sharing with friends. Ideal for beginners and intermediate painters alike.
Find out more & sign up!
| | | |
|
Painting Whimsy in the Garden
in Acrylic or Oil with
Michelle Waldele
Sat-Sun / November 14-15
10:30-4:30
All levels welcome, including beginners!
Known for her charming paintings filled with birds, animals, and everyday delights, Michelle will share her favorite techniques for creating whimsical, heartwarming art.
In this fun and encouraging class, you'll paint lifelike chickadees perched near a birdhouse while learning Michelle's step-by-step approach to building a successful painting.
Working in either acrylics or oils, you'll discover how to create depth, texture, and dimension through layered painting techniques. You'll learn color blending, simple methods for painting flowers, foliage, and sky, and tips for adding personality and character to your birds and birdhouse.
| | |
Come paint, learn, and have fun! All levels are welcome!
Find out more & sign up!
| | | |
| | |
Whether you are new to drawing or want to expand your skills, you’ll love this one-day workshop taught by Seattle’s beloved “Urban Sketcher,” Gabriel Campanario. Gabi’s techniques will help you to grow as an artist and sketcher. If you’ve taken drawing classes before, this class will build upon what you’ve learned and help you develop even more skills. Students new to drawing will get a strong start with the basics of drawing, the foundation of all forms of art.
Find out more & sign up!
| | | |
|
Painting into the Glow w/ Amanda Houston
Wed, Thurs, Fri / December 2-4
10:30-5:00
All levels, some experience helpful
| | |
In this mid-week workshop, students will learn to create luminous paintings through sensitivity rather than strong contrast. Focusing on subtle temperature shifts, transparency, and edge relationships that build a natural inner glow—bringing atmosphere and depth, students will also explore contre-jour painting—working into the light—where forms soften, edges dissolve, and luminosity is revealed rather than added.
Find out more & sign up!
| | | |
| | |
Immerse yourself in a two-day workshop with Kimberly Adams, inspired by vibrant, colorful reflections. Explore bold color and playful experimentation through expressive fingertip techniques—no brushes required—to build texture, dynamic forms, and luminous layers.
Perfect for all skill levels, this relaxed, hands-on experience invites you to loosen up, embrace the mess, and discover the tactile joy of painting with your hands. Come ready to play, experiment, and create a uniquely expressive work of art.
Find out more & sign up!
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|
Painting the Glow of Rain in Watercolor w/ Ron Stocke
Fri, Sat, Sun / Feb 5-6-7
10:30-4:30 PM
Confident Beginners & Above
| | |
Join award-winning watercolor artist Ron Stocke for a fun and inspiring three-day workshop! Designed for students with some watercolor experience, this class introduces Ron's simple, direct approach to painting. Learn how to create glowing street scenes with rain reflections while mastering strong values, simplified shapes, and a confident painting process. Ron will guide you through every stage—from the first wash to the finishing touches—so you'll leave with new skills, greater confidence, and a completed watercolor painting.
Find out more & sign up!
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|
Nature Sketch- Trees & More in Winter
w/ Kathleen Moore
5 Thursdays / Jan 14- Feb 11 / 10:30-1:00
Beginners & Beyond
| | |
Sharpen your pencils and grab your charcoal!
Join artist and instructor Kathleen Moore for a five-week journey into the magic of drawing the winter beauty of trees. Kathleen will guide you step by step through the essential skills that make artwork come alive — learn to see more clearly, understand form and light, and draw three-dimensional trees and branches with confidence and accuracy.
Whether you’re new to drawing or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, this class will help you build a solid base for all your creative work. During this class, students may use their own photos of favorite trees, or Kathleen will provide photos to sketch from, but feel free to bring your own for inspiration!
Find out more & sign up!
| | | |
|
Adventures in Acrylics & Oil w/ Kathleen Moore
5 Thursdays, Jan 14- Feb 11
2:00 - 4:30
All levels welcome!
| Whether you’re brand new to painting or eager to refine your skills, this five-week course is the perfect chance to explore—or deepen—your work with oils or acrylics. Kathleen’s warm, encouraging style makes her one of our most sought-after instructors and a favorite among beginners and experienced artists alike. | |
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Each student will work on their own projects with one-on-one help and guidance from Kathleen, whose well-rounded approach combines valuable exercises with personalized feedback, equipping every student with the skills and inspiration to paint with confidence and joy.
Find out more & sign up!
| | | |
| | |
Whether you’re new to drawing or ready to take your skills further, this one-day workshop with Seattle’s beloved “Urban Sketcher,” Gabriel Campanario, will help you draw with greater confidence and freedom. Gabi will share practical techniques and insights to help you see, sketch, and capture the world around you. Beginners will build a strong foundation in the basics of drawing, while those with previous experience will strengthen their skills and take their work to the next level. No matter your experience, you’ll leave with new tools, greater confidence, and a fresh approach to drawing.
Find out more & sign up!
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Pastel Painting w/ Janis Graves
4 Tuesdays /
10:30-1:30
All levels welcome!
| Discover the rich color and expressive beauty of pastel in this inspiring, hands-on class with Janis. Whether you’re brand new to the medium or looking to deepen your skills, Janis offers personalized guidance as you explore everything from landscapes to lively animal subjects. | | |
Students will learn essential techniques, including surface preparation, thoughtful composition, and confident color choices that make your paintings glow with life.
Choose from a selection of inspiring reference images provided by Janis, or bring your own favorite photos to create artwork that’s uniquely yours. Come ready to experiment, learn, and leave with new skills and beautiful pastel paintings you’ll be proud to share.
Find out more & sign up!
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Capturing Life in Water in Oil
w/ James Swanson
Friday, Sat & Sunday
March 19, 20, 21 / 10:30-5:00
Advanced Beginners - Intermediate +
| | |
Join acclaimed artist James Swanson for a three-day painting workshop celebrating the beauty of water and the charm of dogs and other animals. Using captivating photos of his beloved golden retrievers and other pets, James will guide you step-by-step through creating two stunning paintings.
You’ll learn simple, effective techniques to capture the sparkle of water and the playful spirit of these four-legged friends. Along the way, enjoy painting demonstrations, lively discussions, personalized critiques, and plenty of hands-on painting time. By the end, you’ll have the skills and confidence to bring your own artistic vision to life. All reference photos will be provided.
Find out more & sign up!
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Painting Figures in their World in Watercolor w/ Denise Cole
Sat-Sun / April 10- 11
10:30-4:30
All levels, some experience helpful
| | |
Explore a simple, direct painting style while creating lively, expressive watercolor paintings of children and figures in a variety of settings. From beaches and landscapes to towns and everyday moments, you’ll learn to capture personality, movement, and story while creating loose, splashy, painterly backgrounds.
With step-by-step guidance, Denise will share her favorite tips and techniques for simplifying figures, creating natural poses, and capturing light and atmosphere. With over 26 years of teaching experience, she makes watercolor easy to understand and enjoyable for all skill levels.
Come have fun, loosen up, and discover how rewarding watercolor can be!
Find out more & sign up!
| | | | |
Online Classes with Kim Caldwell
Prefer to learn from home? Kim Caldwell makes online painting classes engaging, personal, and inspiring. Her interactive Zoom classes include individualized feedback, and students receive access to class videos afterward so they can continue learning at their own pace. Many return session after session, building confidence, skills, and a supportive creative community.
| |
|
Online Class:
Joyful Watercolor w/ Kim Caldwell
Four Tuesdays/ Oct 20- Nov 17 (No class Nov 10) / 6:00-8:30 PM / PST
Online Class - All Beginner Levels Welcome
Celebrate the luminosity and flow of watercolor while gaining confidence in your brushwork and color-mixing skills. Artist and experienced instructor Kim Caldwell offers a fun, supportive, and encouraging learning experience designed especially for beginners.
This series of live, online watercolor classes invites new painters to explore watercolor with joy, curiosity, and an adventurous spirit.
These are live, online classes via Zoom. These classes provide step-by-step guidance in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
| | | | |
|
Online Class:
Pushing the Boundaries in Watercolor w/ Kim Caldwell
Four Tuesdays/ Oct 20-Nov 17 (No class Nov 10) 9:30-12:00 PST
Online Class -Some Experience Helpful
If you have a good foundation and experience with watercolors or have taken previous classes with Kim, you are now ready to use those skills to explore more in-depth techniques in watercolor and gain confidence in your work. Artist and experienced instructor Kim Caldwell will inspire you with her fun and encouraging approach in this online class for intermediate to advanced painters. Come share in her joy of watercolor painting. This new series of classes will allow you to build upon the skills learned previously. Sign up each month to learn something NEW and EXCITING as an intermediate to advanced watercolor painter. These are live, online classes via Zoom.
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| | | Check out one-on-one mentoring sessions with our gifted instructors. | | View all of the classes on the Cole Art Studio website here! | | | | |
