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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Quick-Sketching Watercolor Workshop with Cindy Briggs – Smithsonian Studio Arts
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Celebrate the Smithsonian Studio Arts 60th Anniversary with Cindy Briggs! In this live online workshop, discover how to capture your travels with quick sketches and painterly watercolors. Learn to simplify scenes, sketch confidently, and pack watercolors for any adventure. Perfect for beginners to advanced artists.
Aloha Palette: Watercolor Escape to Hawai’i | Smithsonian Studio Arts Workshop
2 Sessions – November 19–20, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET each evening
Escape to the islands in Aloha Palette: Watercolor Escape to Hawai’i. In this two-session online workshop, Cindy Briggs guides you step by step in capturing Hawai’i’s luminous skies, shimmering seas, and tropical atmosphere with expressive watercolors. Perfect for all levels, this course brings the magic of Hawai’i to your sketchbook.
