Cindy Briggs’ workshops are focused on developing your own style and building confidence as you develop a deeper understanding of design and watercolor techniques. She creates an enriching and positive atmosphere for all levels of artists. Discover her process from start to finish to create paintings with dramatic light, jazzed up harmonious colors, and captivating compositions.
April 2022
Mentoring Program – Paint Captivating Color & Light
Discover how to create Captivating Color and Light.
Dates to be announced.
This self-paced program will have rolling admission; you can join anytime and start from the beginning of the curriculum. The program will begin with a series of videos to introduce you to Cindy's language of painting watercolors. We'll explore new topics every month; no matter when you join the continuous program, you'll begin at the start and receive insightful, creative prompts that you can experiment with and join a vibrant community of painters.
Find out more »June 2022
Cinque Terre Watercolor Workshop | Smithsonian Studio Arts Course
Thursday, June 2, 2022 - 6:30 p.m. to
Thursday, June 9, 2022 - 9:30 p.m. ET
Join Cindy Briggs in this Cinque Terre Watercolor Painting Workshop from Smithsonian Studio Arts. Discover how to capture the Italian seaside villages of Cinque Terre.
Find out more »University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT – Lifelong Learning Center
See all online painting classes & watercolor workshops taught by Cindy Briggs in University of Utah Lifelong Learning Center. Classes are great for all levels of experience. Subjects change each time the class is taught so you can sign up as often as you'd like!
Find out more »Quick Sketch Watercolors Workshop | University of Utah Online Class
June 4 and June 11 at 10:00 am -3:00 pm PST
Capture your travels and daily life with flowing lines and flowing colors. Using fine-point markers and transparent watercolor, you will see how quickly you can create exciting, spontaneous small paintings with a range of selected subjects--from still-life and architecture to landscapes and beautiful skies. This class is great for all levels of experience. Subjects change each time the class is taught so you can sign up as often as you'd like! Participants are encouraged to bring a selection of reference photos or use those provided by the instructor.
Find out more »Blooming Watercolors Watercolor Workshop | University of Utah Online Class
June 7 & June 14, 2022 at 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm PST
Inspired by the colors of summer, we'll zoom in on a dramatic flower and capture the shapes within it using flowing, mingling watercolors. This class is great for all experience levels.
Find out more »September 2022
Paint in Spain – Plein Air Watercolor Workshop | French Escapade
September 17-24, 2022
Join us on the Costa Brava of Spain and experience daily demonstrations, personalized instruction, and, encouraging support with Theresa and Cindy. “We show you how to design and simplify your subject, draw confidently, jazz up your colors, paint with serendipity and experiment with new techniques. Enjoy creating colorful paintings with an emphasis on your own unique point of view.
Find out more »April 2023
Sketching and Journaling in Watercolor with Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling
April 1-6, 2023 in Pasadena, CA
Enjoy a California painting getaway and start your summer early as we paint in Pasadena. Old Pasadena with its Victorian and art deco buildings, palm trees and flowers, awaits your paintbrush. Theresa and Cindy will guide you through painting experiences with daily demonstrations, personalized instruction, and encouraging support.
Find out more »June 2023
Glowing Flowers Watercolor Workshop with Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling
June 6 & 7 from 10am-1pm Pacific Time
Join Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling in a 'Glowing Flowers' Watercolor Sketching Painting Workshop. Cindy will take you through painting an intimate view of an Iris with layered mingled colors. You’ll create the effect of captivating sunlight, colorful shadows, and the delicate rhythm of the petals. You’ll discover how to create a variety of blues and violets as we mix flowing colors and try techniques that add depth and dimension to your floral portrait. Tracing provided along with bonus reference photos.
Find out more »Watercolor Sketching in the South West of France with Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling
June 14-21, 2023
Join Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling in a Watercolor Sketching Painting Workshop in the South West of France. The highlights of this tour will be to paint all the vignettes at the exquisite luxurious estate you will be staying at, the visit of Albi with its cathedral and Toulouse-Lautrec museum, the plein air painting locations in hilltop villages and vineyards, and walking on colorful markets in medieval towns.
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