Women of Watercolor:
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
All workshop attendees must have paid their dues
Summer Classes & Workshops
The Joy of Outdoor Painting with Anita Winter - 2-day plein air workshop
Workshop 1: Tuesday-Wednesday, July 14-15, 2026
Workshop 2: Thursday-Friday, July 16-17, 2026
Bring joy into your plein air painting. Learn to simplify a scene, value control and variation in edges in
this 2-day plein air workshop in watercolor. Demonstrations and individualized instruction will be
provided Each two-day class is limited to max 12 students, minimum 6. Cost is $150/member
$175/non-member. Classes run from 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. with a half-hour lunch.
Classes & Mini Classes
Our mini-classes often involve our own members sharing their ideas/techniques. We pay $20 for half day and $50 for a full day. Barbara likes having our members teaching some of these classes and encourages anyone willing to share, to let her know. Ideas/topics that you would like to learn, will also be appreciated.
June 25 (Thursday)
The Journey Continues with Karen Ramsey - Full day class
9:00am-3:00pm $50 at CMC Dillion
We'll continue our watercolor journey within the pages of our sketchbooks-capturing scenes from both
our everyday surroundings and our travels, near and far. These pages become a visual record of
where we've been, filled with personal memories and impressions.
Our day will begin with a series of tips and techniques to support sketching on location. We'll explore
how to simplify a scene, experiment with cropping, develop a cohesive color palette, and work with
values, shapes, and page layout. We'll also touch on adding lettering and incorporating people into
your sketches. After lunch, we'll head outdoors to put these ideas into practice. I'll work with each
participant one-on-one, offering guidance and encouragement. At the end of the day, we'll gather to
share our work and reflect on what we've captured together.
Instagram: Klrwatercolor
Website: www.karenramsay.net
August 6 (Thursday)
Creating Variety with a Limited Palette with Kate Kiesler
9:00-noon Limited Palette $20 at CMC Dillon
Learn to create bold and visually interesting paintings using a limited palette. With just a few tubes of
paint, students will apply the basics of color theory to create light and variety in their subjects. Please
bring your own photo reference and usual materials to class.
August 20 (Thursday)
Painting Tiny Treasures! with Linda Marr
9:00-Noon $20 at CMC Dillon
Let’s have fun painting tiny treasures. I’ll show you how tiny painting is different than our usual sizing,
and we’ll explore a number of ways to display your treasures.
I’ll have some unique items for purchase, that will determine what size you’ll be painting. The smallest
being stamp size, up to 6x6. Bring your regular painting supplies. Brush size 4 and 10, ruler, scissors
or sharp blade, and bring a cutting mat if you have one.
WOW Mini Class Policy
Registration, Replacements, Refunds
Registration form to be copied and mailed to me post-marked June 1 or later. Barbara Brandt will confirm attendance as soon as she compiles all the registrations. It takes about a week to receive all of them. As in previous years, a minimum class size will be 6 students with a maximum 12 students.
Registration form (Word Doc)
Registration form (PDF)
WOW Classes 2026
Registration:
Replacements:
Refunds:
Barbara will send out a registration sheet which includes summer classes and Guest Artist Workshop, in May. Postmarks must not be dated before June 1, and the class lists will be created according to when she receives them.
The Joy of Outdoor Painting with Anita Winter - 2-day plein air workshop
Workshop 1: Tuesday-Wednesday, July 14-15, 2026
Workshop 2: Thursday-Friday, July 16-17, 2026
Bring joy into your plein air painting. Learn to simplify a scene, value control and variation in edges in
this 2-day plein air workshop in watercolor. Demonstrations and individualized instruction will be
provided Each two-day class is limited to max 12 students, minimum 6. Cost is $150/member
$175/non-member. Classes run from 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. with a half-hour lunch.
Classes & Mini Classes
Our mini-classes often involve our own members sharing their ideas/techniques. We pay $20 for half day and $50 for a full day. Barbara likes having our members teaching some of these classes and encourages anyone willing to share, to let her know. Ideas/topics that you would like to learn, will also be appreciated.
June 25 (Thursday)
The Journey Continues with Karen Ramsey - Full day class
9:00am-3:00pm $50 at CMC Dillion
We'll continue our watercolor journey within the pages of our sketchbooks-capturing scenes from both
our everyday surroundings and our travels, near and far. These pages become a visual record of
where we've been, filled with personal memories and impressions.
Our day will begin with a series of tips and techniques to support sketching on location. We'll explore
how to simplify a scene, experiment with cropping, develop a cohesive color palette, and work with
values, shapes, and page layout. We'll also touch on adding lettering and incorporating people into
your sketches. After lunch, we'll head outdoors to put these ideas into practice. I'll work with each
participant one-on-one, offering guidance and encouragement. At the end of the day, we'll gather to
share our work and reflect on what we've captured together.
Instagram: Klrwatercolor
Website: www.karenramsay.net
August 6 (Thursday)
Creating Variety with a Limited Palette with Kate Kiesler
9:00-noon Limited Palette $20 at CMC Dillon
Learn to create bold and visually interesting paintings using a limited palette. With just a few tubes of
paint, students will apply the basics of color theory to create light and variety in their subjects. Please
bring your own photo reference and usual materials to class.
August 20 (Thursday)
Painting Tiny Treasures! with Linda Marr
9:00-Noon $20 at CMC Dillon
Let’s have fun painting tiny treasures. I’ll show you how tiny painting is different than our usual sizing,
and we’ll explore a number of ways to display your treasures.
I’ll have some unique items for purchase, that will determine what size you’ll be painting. The smallest
being stamp size, up to 6x6. Bring your regular painting supplies. Brush size 4 and 10, ruler, scissors
or sharp blade, and bring a cutting mat if you have one.
WOW Mini Class Policy
Registration, Replacements, Refunds
Registration form to be copied and mailed to me post-marked June 1 or later. Barbara Brandt will confirm attendance as soon as she compiles all the registrations. It takes about a week to receive all of them. As in previous years, a minimum class size will be 6 students with a maximum 12 students.
Registration form (Word Doc)
Registration form (PDF)
WOW Classes 2026
Registration:
- Members will register for all mini classes through the registrar.
- Registration forms will be emailed out in May and must be returned with a postmark no earlier than June 1. (If you are not available to mail your registration, find someone who can mail it for you.)
- Classes will be filled based on the postmark date.
- Waiting lists will be compiled for classes that have more registrations than the 12 slots available.
- No walk ins will be allowed in classes.
- No one can ask an instructor if they can attend a class.
Replacements:
- If a member is unable to attend a class, she must notify the registrar that she is unable to attend the class.
- The registrar will then notify the first person on the waiting list of the class opening. That person will then send the required class fee to the treasurer.
- If there is no waiting list, the registrar will notify the membership of the class opening via an email alert.
Refunds:
- If a member does not show up for a class, she forfeits the class fee.
- If a member drops out of a class and the class is not full, she forfeits the class fee.
- If a member drops out of a class, but the class is filled, she gets her check returned.
- If the instructor cancels the class and it is not rescheduled, members will be refunded class fees.
- If a cancelled class is rescheduled, but the member cannot attend, her class fees will be refunded.
Barbara will send out a registration sheet which includes summer classes and Guest Artist Workshop, in May. Postmarks must not be dated before June 1, and the class lists will be created according to when she receives them.
Winter Paint-Ins
Kay Masek
2026 Winter "Paint-Ins" have started! Join your fellow artists inside at CMC Dillon on Tuesdays at 9AM-1PM, thru mid April. In case of bad weather, each artist should decide whether they attend, the paint-in is automatically cancelled if CMC classes are cancelled. Bring your own supplies, photos/subjects and a sack lunch. There is a bathroom available in the room. Sometimes we will paint to a video or decide on a particular theme.
Plein Air Summer Workshop
Lish Schaetzel
Our guest artist this year will be Anita Winter. Her fee for a 2 day workshop will be $150. Anita has contracted with us for Workshop 1 on July 13 & 14, and a possible Workshop 2 on July 15 & 16. Joey McKenna volunteered to host our artist for the nights she will be with us. Pre-workshop dinners will be July 12 and July 14. Elycia will be looking for two people to host our pre-workshop dinners and for volunteers to provide sack lunches on the plein air days
Summer Paint-Outs
Gini Bradley, Beth Thompson
Beth stated that she is open to suggestions for 2026 summer painting locations, and that they like to schedule some old favorites along with something new. Suggestions were Black Lake, Shrine Pass, Betty Ford Garden, and 2 different member homes. They would also like to schedule more painting locations at homes. Please contact Beth at [email protected] or Gini at [email protected] with your ideas for painting locations.
Kay Masek
2026 Winter "Paint-Ins" have started! Join your fellow artists inside at CMC Dillon on Tuesdays at 9AM-1PM, thru mid April. In case of bad weather, each artist should decide whether they attend, the paint-in is automatically cancelled if CMC classes are cancelled. Bring your own supplies, photos/subjects and a sack lunch. There is a bathroom available in the room. Sometimes we will paint to a video or decide on a particular theme.
Plein Air Summer Workshop
Lish Schaetzel
Our guest artist this year will be Anita Winter. Her fee for a 2 day workshop will be $150. Anita has contracted with us for Workshop 1 on July 13 & 14, and a possible Workshop 2 on July 15 & 16. Joey McKenna volunteered to host our artist for the nights she will be with us. Pre-workshop dinners will be July 12 and July 14. Elycia will be looking for two people to host our pre-workshop dinners and for volunteers to provide sack lunches on the plein air days
Summer Paint-Outs
Gini Bradley, Beth Thompson
Beth stated that she is open to suggestions for 2026 summer painting locations, and that they like to schedule some old favorites along with something new. Suggestions were Black Lake, Shrine Pass, Betty Ford Garden, and 2 different member homes. They would also like to schedule more painting locations at homes. Please contact Beth at [email protected] or Gini at [email protected] with your ideas for painting locations.
Mini Classes
Barbara Brandt
Our mini-classes often involve our own members sharing their ideas/techniques. We pay $20 for half day and $50 for a full day. Barbara likes having our members teaching some of these classes and encourages anyone willing to share, to let her know. Ideas/topics that you would like to learn, will also be appreciated.
Barbara Brandt
Our mini-classes often involve our own members sharing their ideas/techniques. We pay $20 for half day and $50 for a full day. Barbara likes having our members teaching some of these classes and encourages anyone willing to share, to let her know. Ideas/topics that you would like to learn, will also be appreciated.