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.
Cindy Briggs
Fresh Spring Watercolor Tulips Workshop | University of Utah | Online Class
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 | In-Person Class
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 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!
Depicting the Jefferson Memorial and Cherry Blossoms in Watercolor | Smithsonian Studio Arts | Online 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 | Smithsonian Studio Arts | Online Watercolor Workshop
Hosted by Cindy Briggs with Smithsonian Studio Arts
Save the Dates: May 3, 2025
Details coming soon—stay tuned for more information!
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.
Watercolor View from Cortona, Italy | University of Utah | Online Workshop
Capture the beauty of Cortona, Italy, in this online watercolor workshop with Cindy Briggs. Learn to paint rustic Tuscan buildings, rolling hills, and majestic mountains with flowing brushwork and vibrant color mixes.
Watercolor Sketching and Journaling in Western Sicily | Salinara | In-Person Workshop
SALINARA – Art Farm Contrada Spagnola, Marsala, TP, Italywith Theresa Goesling and Cindy Briggs
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.
