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.
Watercolor Workshop
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 Painting and Journaling in Western Sicily | Salinara | In-Person Workshop
SALINARA – Art Farm Contrada Spagnola, Marsala, TP, Italywith 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.
Watercolor Painting and Journaling in Western Sicily | Salinara | In-Person Workshop
SALINARA – Art Farm Contrada Spagnola, Marsala, TP, Italywith 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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