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.
Workshops & Classes
Quick Sketch Watercolors | University of Utah (Spring 2025)
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm MST
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm MST
Capture your world with Quick Sketch Watercolors! Join Cindy Briggs' online sketching workshop, Spring 2025. Suitable for all levels. Enroll today!
Fresh Spring Watercolor Tulips Workshop | University of Utah
Celebrate the beauty of spring with my Fresh Spring Watercolor Tulips workshop! 🌷 Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, I’ll guide you through techniques to create soft, sunlit petals and vibrant foliage using watercolor. Learn how to blend colors, layer washes, and bring tulips to life on paper. Join me online for this creative and relaxing class—perfect as a Mother’s Day gift or to frame and enjoy in your home!
Sea, Sun, and Color: A Cindy Briggs Watercolor Workshop with Terracotta.art
Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (PDT)
Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (PDT)
Join me for Sea, Sun, and Color: A Watercolor Journey to the French Riviera, a two-day online workshop where we’ll capture the luminous beauty of the coast. Through live demonstrations and guided instruction, I’ll show you how to simplify complex scenes, harness light and color, and bring your watercolor compositions to life. Perfect for all skill levels!
Quick Sketch for a Day | University of Utah (in Person class)
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!
Depicting the Jefferson Memorial and Cherry Blossoms in Watercolor | Smithsonian Studio Arts Workshop
2 sessions from April 29 to 30, 2025
Join me for Depicting the Jefferson Memorial and Cherry Blossoms in Watercolor, a two-session online workshop where you'll learn to paint the iconic memorial surrounded by delicate, sunlit cherry blossoms. Discover techniques to bring soft petals, reflections, and stately architecture to life in watercolor.
Quick-Sketch for a Day: Celebrating America Watercolor Workshop | Smithsonian Studio Arts
Hosted by Cindy Briggs with Smithsonian Studio Arts
Save the Dates: May 3, 2025
Details coming soon—stay tuned for more information!
Watercolor Painting & Sketching in Bruges-Belgium with Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling (Studio + plein-air) | French Escapade
Aug 25-Sept 1, 2025
Hosted by: French Escapade
Join Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling for a Watercolor Sketching Workshop in Belgium. Paint plein air, simplify subjects, jazz up colors & experiment with techniques. All mediums welcome!
Watercolor Painting & Sketching in the French Alps with Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling | French Escapade
Sept 4-11, 2025
Hosted by: French Escapade
Join Cindy Briggs & Theresa Goesling for a Watercolor Sketching Workshop in French Alps. Paint plein air, simplify subjects, jazz up colors & experiment with techniques. All mediums welcome!