Learn Watercolor With Me
Paint With Me!Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to grow your skills, I offer relaxed, encouraging instruction designed to meet you where you are.
Join me for a private lesson, gather a few friends for a small group class, or bring watercolor to your community or organization.
In-Person Watercolor Lessons
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Private Lesson
1 PERSON
90 minutes - $75
2 hours - $95Perfect for learning the basics, improving a skill, exploring animal and nature subjects, or getting help with a painting you’re working on. Your lesson can be tailored to your interests and experience level.
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Semi-Private Lesson
2 PEOPLE - 2 HOURS
$110 total
Bring a friend and learn together while still receiving plenty of individual instruction. We can tailor the lesson to your shared interests and experience levels.
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Private Group Class
3-15 PARTICIPANTS - 2 HOURS
$45 per person
Gather your friends, family, or small group for a relaxed private watercolor class. Choose from a selection of approachable projects with step-by-step instruction. All basic supplies are provided. No experience necessary.
More Ways to Paint Together
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Kids Watercolor Classes
AGES 8–13 · 90 MINUTES
$20 per child · $120 minimumGather a group of young artists for a fun, beginner-friendly watercolor class. We’ll work through an approachable project step by step, with plenty of room for creativity and individual expression.
All basic watercolor supplies are provided. No experience necessary.
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Community & Organization Workshops
Bring a creative watercolor experience to your community, club, organization, or other group. Workshops are designed around your group’s size, experience level, and available time, with an approachable project and step-by-step instruction.
One-time and recurring workshops are available, with pricing customized to your group.
Planning to book an in-person lesson, class, or workshop? Please review my [Lesson & Workshop Policies] before submitting your request.
Where Lessons Happen
Private and small-group lessons are available seasonally at my outdoor home teaching space in Nampa, Idaho.
Enjoy a relaxed watercolor lesson around my patio table with all of your basic supplies ready for you.
Exact location details are provided after booking.
Come Paint With Me
Prefer to host your class at your home or another location? Mobile lessons and group classes are available throughout the local area.
For larger gorups, the host will need to provide an appropriate space with tables and seating.
Additional travel fees may apply depending on location and will always be confirmed before you book.
I’ll Come to You
What Will We Paint?
Group classes are designed around approachable projects that can be completed during our time together.
I’m happy to provide a list of suggestions.
Private students have even more flexibility. We can focus on watercolor fundamentals, specific techniques, or another area you’d like help with.
Upcoming Public Workshops
Watercolor Pumpkin Trio Workshop
October 23rd at the Nampa Art Guild
10am-3pm | Nampa, Idaho
Learn Watercolor Online
Prefer to learn at home?
Paint along with me from wherever you are.
Visit my online watercolor lessons for step-by-step tutorials, painting demonstrations, watercolor tips, and projects you can try at your own pace.
New watercolor projects and lessons are in the works, with more coming soon!
Ready to Paint?
Fill out the form below and I’ll be in touch to confirm availability, pricing, location, and lesson details before your booking is finalized.
Submitting a request does not reserve your date. I’ll contact you to confirm availability, pricing, location, and lesson details before your booking is finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all! Lessons and classes are designed to meet you where you are, whether you’ve never picked up a watercolor brush or already have some experience. I’ll guide you through the process and adjust the instruction to your skill level.
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Yes! All watercolor supplies are provided for private lessons and classes unless we arrange otherwise. Just come ready to paint. Supply arrangements for community and organization workshops may vary depending on the group and workshop format and will be confirmed in advance.
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Private and small-group lessons are available seasonally at my outdoor teaching space in Nampa. I can also travel to your home or another local location for select group classes and workshops. Location details will be confirmed before your booking is finalized.
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Yes! Kids watercolor classes are designed for ages 8–13 with approachable projects created especially for younger artists. Teens ages 14 and up are welcome to participate in my regular private, semi-private, and group lesson options.
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Yes! I offer a selection of approachable projects that work well for group classes, and I’m happy to help you choose one that fits your group. If you have something specific in mind, let me know and we can talk about whether it will work well for your class.
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Yes! I offer both one-time and recurring watercolor workshops for community groups, clubs, organizations, and other groups. Workshops can be customized around your group size, experience level, available time, and location. Send me a workshop request and I’ll be happy to discuss the possibilities.
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My Nampa teaching space is outdoors, so lessons there are weather dependent. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll work together to reschedule or discuss another available option.
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I’m available for select private group classes and community workshops throughout the local Treasure Valley area. Travel availability and any additional travel fee will depend on the location and will always be confirmed before booking.
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Yes. A deposit is required to reserve your date and is applied toward your total. Deposits are non-refundable, but may be transferred to a new date with at least 48 hours’ notice. Additional payment details will be provided when your lesson or class is confirmed.
Yes. A deposit is required to reserve your date and is applied toward your total. Deposits are non-refundable, but may be transferred to a new date with at least 48 hours’ notice. Full booking and payment details will be provided when your lesson or class is confirmed.
View Lesson & Workshop Policies
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Current pricing for private, semi-private, group, and kids classes is listed above. Community and organization workshops are individually priced based on the needs of the group. Any applicable travel fees will be confirmed before you book.
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Fill out the lesson request form with a few details about what you’re looking for, your preferred timeframe, group size, and location. I’ll follow up to confirm availability, pricing, location, and lesson details. Submitting a request does not reserve your date.
Still have questions about booking?
View my Lesson & Workshop Policies for complete details about deposits, payments, cancellations, group classes, weather, and more.
Why I TeachI believe anyone can learn to paint with watercolor.
I love helping people move past the fear of getting it “wrong” and discover what they can create. My lessons are relaxed, encouraging, and designed to meet you where you are, so you can build your skills while actually enjoying the process.