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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.

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Watercolor Figures from Gesture to Detail | University of Utah | In-Person Watercolor Workshop

Discover the power of the human figure in painting! This class will help you build confidence in capturing people within a scene, starting with simple sketches and progressing to detailed compositions. Through a painterly approach, you'll learn to mix skin tones, depict light and shadow, paint fabric, and seamlessly integrate figures into a background. With guided instruction and reference images provided, you'll develop the skills to add life, scale, and storytelling to your artwork.


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Wailea Watercolors: Painting Island Atmosphere with Cindy Briggs

Thursday, July 17, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT)

Join Cindy Briggs for Wailea Watercolors: Painting Island Atmosphere, a live workshop inspired by the serene shores of Maui. Learn to paint soft clouds, luminous skies, and tranquil seaside scenes using blending and layering techniques. Perfect for all levels, this class helps you simplify landscapes and capture the island’s natural beauty with ease.


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Quick Sketch for a Day | University of Utah | In-Person Watercolor Workshop

Join me for Quick Sketch for a Day, a fun and inspiring in-person workshop where you'll learn to capture everyday moments and travels with expressive lines and vibrant watercolor washes. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, you'll develop sketching confidence, simplify shapes, and create beautiful compositions. Each session is unique, so you can take this class again and enjoy a new experience every time!


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Spacious Skies in Watercolors┃Smithsonian Associates

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. to Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – 9:00 p.m. ET

Hosted by: Smithsonian Associates

Discover how to paint expansive skies and open landscapes in this inspiring workshop designed for all skill levels. Explore techniques for capturing the beauty of nature with fluid brushstrokes and radiant colors, and learn how to depict a range of skies—from bold cumulus clouds to delicate wisps of cirrus—with a minimalist landscape approach.


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Watercolor Quick-Sketch for a Day: Expressive Florals | Smithsonian Studio Arts Workshop

Saturday, ​July 26, 2025 - ​10:15 a.m. ​to 3:00 p.m. ET

Capture the vibrant beauty of summer florals in this full-day watercolor workshop with flowing lines and expressive color. Perfect for all levels, you'll learn to simplify scenes, sketch confidently, and infuse your work with vivid, mingling hues—ideal for travel journals, studies, or finished art. Plus, get practical tips for packing your watercolor kit on the go.


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Watercolor Painting and Journaling in Western Sicily | Salinara | In-Person Workshop

SALINARA – Art Farm Contrada Spagnola, Marsala, TP, Italy

with Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling
September 20 – 27, 2025

Join Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling for their 2nd workshop at the stunning Salinara Art Farm on the west coast of Sicily.

Sicily is a unique island that has been shaped by many cultures over many thousands of years. Salinara is a 10 minute walk from the Sea, close by are salt pans with windmills, lined vineyards and olive groves.

Come to paint en plein air or just to enjoy the company of fellow artists.


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Vibrant Watercolor and Journaling Retreat with Artists Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling in Scotland | July 15 – 22, 2026

July 15 – 22, 2026

Join internationally acclaimed watercolorists Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling for an unforgettable watercolor journaling retreat set in the majestic landscapes of Scotland. With over 25 years of experience teaching workshops together around the world, Cindy and Theresa offer a warm, uplifting, and nurturing environment where artists of all levels can grow, explore, and express their creativity.


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Watercolor Painting and Journaling in Western Sicily | Salinara | In-Person Workshop

SALINARA – Art Farm Contrada Spagnola, Marsala, TP, Italy

with Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling
September 19 – 26, 2026

Join Cindy Briggs and Theresa Goesling for an unforgettable watercolor workshop in Sicily at the stunning Salinara Art Farm. Paint en plein air, explore historic villages, and capture the beauty of salt pans, vineyards, and Mediterranean beaches. Enjoy expert instruction, Sicilian cuisine, and the inspiration of Italy’s breathtaking landscapes.

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Christmas Markets River Cruise & Watercolor Workshop

December 15 - 22, 2026

Set sail on a magical 7-night Christmas Markets River Cruise Watercolor Workshop with Cindy Briggs from December 15–22, 2026. Explore and paint charming holiday towns along the Rhine through the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland.


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