Watercolor Classes: Summer Series

Watercolor Classes: Summer Series

Select Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm ǀ Ages 16 & up

THS Member: $40/class | 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. Class begins at 5:30pm sharp, please arrive on time and put your cell phone on silent. Scroll down to see what we'll be painting this summer!

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!

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Summer 2025 Class Schedule:

June 4: Gorgeous American Goldfinch

In this watercolor class, Megan will lead you down a path of bright yellows and earthy branches and terra-cotta pot tones. You will create two small paintings in this class. You’ll focus on creating texture galore as you paint step-by-step.

June 11: Bluebirds Duet

A pair of sweet birdies will land on your watercolor paper as you focus on their pretty shades of blues and browns to create an astonishing mark-making backdrop, too.

June 18: Monarch & Milkweed

This quintessential Michigan sight as more and more areas are left wild, and boy do monarch butterflies appreciate that! This is a fun topic for nature lovers.

August 6: Hibiscus Near Yellow Cottage

A big, bright hibiscus takes center stage in this watercolor class. Megan Swoyer will lead you through various techniques to capture the bloom, its supporting cast of leaves and branches, and a lovely yellow cottage tucked into the background