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

Saturday, ​June 1, 2024 - ​10:15 a.m. ​to 4:15 p.m. ET

Spend the day learning to capture your travels with flowing lines and painterly colors. This technique is perfect for studies, travel journals, and finished fine art. Learn to simplify a scene and to compose and draw more organically and confidently. Inject captivating, mingling watercolors into your sketch in just minutes. In addition, get useful suggestions on packing watercolors to take along on any adventure. All levels are welcome; a 30-minute break for lunch is included in the class time.

Simply Start Painting Watercolors (3 Session Evening Course) | Smithsonian Studio Arts Workshop

3 sessions from June 4 ​to June 6, 2024​ - ​6:00 p.m. ​to 9:00 p.m. ET

The limitless creative possibilities of watercolor can be a bit intimidating for beginning students. In this series of classes, focus on the basics of watercolor with methods that narrow parameters, without sacrificing your creativity and the artistry of the medium. Learn what supplies make all the difference and how to manipulate your brush to create flowing lines, as well as how to mix, mingle, and control watercolor so you achieve the effects you want. In class, talk about how to make corrections and fine-tune your work. As you build your confidence in each session, create one or more paintings and explore how values create depth, shapes can be defined, and color adds character.

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

Saturday, ​June 8, 2024 - ​10:15 a.m. ​to 4:15 p.m. ET

Spend the day learning to capture your travels with flowing lines and painterly colors. This technique is perfect for studies, travel journals, and finished fine art. Learn to simplify a scene and to compose and draw more organically and confidently. Inject captivating, mingling watercolors into your sketch in just minutes. In addition, get useful suggestions on packing watercolors to take along on any adventure. All levels are welcome; a 30-minute break for lunch is included in the class time.

Watercolor Painting Workshops in Giverny Aug 10-17 and Aug 17-24, 2024 (Wait List Only) | French Escapade

Aug 10-17 and Aug 17-24, 2024

Hosted by: French Escapade

Join Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling for a Watercolor Painting Workshops in Giverny. Paint plein air, simplify subjects, jazz up colors & experiment with techniques. All mediums welcome! You’ll enjoy inspiring locations such as Monet’s garden, daily painting demonstrations, personalized instruction, and encouraging support from Cindy and Theresa.

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