Painting the Luminous Winter Landscape

About this event

Ages 18+

Winter scenes in watercolor come down to a few specific challenges: keeping paper whites clean, avoiding muddy shadows, and capturing bright light and colorful shadow without losing contrast. In this four-hour workshop, we will break down the practical techniques for painting a Wisconsin winter landscape from start to finish.

We will focus on the core skills every watercolorist needs for winter subjects:

• Preserving paper whites while shaping soft snow contours

• Laying down clean, luminous winter skies without harsh streaks

• Mixing rich, colorful shadows so snow reads as bright and cold rather than gray

• Controlling water-to-pigment ratios to balance sharp details with soft edges

Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided to keep us going through the morning. All professional-grade watercolor materials are supplied, so you can focus entirely on learning the methods, tips, and tricks. You will leave with a finished painting and techniques you can apply to all your future landscapes.

Class Details

• Time/Day: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 10

• Cost: $54

• Materials: All professional-grade art supplies are provided (bring an apron if you like)

• Refreshments: Coffee, tea, and light snacks provided

• Takeaway: One completed, ready-to-hang winter landscape painting

• Ages 18+

• Class size up to 14 participants