Watercolor Classes: Fall Series

Watercolor Classes

Select Days & Times ǀ Ages 16 & older
THS Member: $40/class ǀ Non-member: $48/class
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Watercolor teacher and artist Megan Swoyer will guide students in using watercolor techniques to create colorful scenes. No experience is necessary; all supplies will be provided. Please arrive on time and put your cell phone on silent. Scroll down to see what we'll be painting this fall!

Watercolor classes are held inside Niles-Barnard House on our site. If you have any questions about accessibility, please visit our Accessibility page or contact info@thvmail.org and we will be happy to help!

Summer 2025 Class Schedule:

Wednesday, September 10, 5:30pm – 7:30 pm
Watercolor Basics for Beginners

If you’ve always wanted to try watercolor-painting and are nervous about taking a class, start here! You will learn various techniques and complete exercises, from painting a sky to practicing leaves to creating a value study so that you can create a beautiful bouquet. Scroll down to register.

Tuesday, September 23, 4:30 pm – 6:30pm
Bird & Bloom

A shimmery grackle finds a nice perch atop a pretty autumn sunflower and provides painters with a lovely subject! Students will create the bird’s pretty colors and the flower’s eye-catching texture and palette. Scroll down to register.

Wednesday, October 15, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Historic Home in Autumn

We’re painting the Niles-Barnard House and old 1800s building with lots of autumnal vibes. You will create a pure fall beauty, including an orange-scarlet tree, a vintage/classic building, and more. Scroll down to register.

Wednesday, November 5, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Vintage Fishing Bobbers

Spotted at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle, these antiquated fishing bobbers will be the subject of a fun watercolor class for all levels. Scroll down to register.

Tuesday, November 11, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
African Violet Afternoon

Velvety violet petals will come to life in this fun watercolor class where students will learn how to create painterly leaves and blooms, along with streaming sunshine. Scroll down to register.

Tuesday, November 18, 4:30 pm – 6:30pm
Mackinac Island Cosmos

We’re going to beautiful Mackinac Island for this watercolor class. You will capture cosmos flowers with various pink tones, as well as old vintage buildings, trees, and charming windows. Pure Mackinac! Scroll down to register.