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Teaching Philosophy

 

Much of my teaching philosophy is based on what students have taught me:

 

• That the creative process is an intuitive and very personal process to be encouraged and also carefully respected and protected.

• That creating Art takes you to a whole different realm where age is not important.

• That, in fact, Art often becomes a bridge between generations.

• That every piece of Art has value, even our 'reject' Art, which we have learnt from, since this is an important step without which we cannot evolve as artists.

• That good artwork almost always reflects who we really are.

 

 

 

Watercolor Classes at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro

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Intermediate Watercolor Magic

For five sessions starting on 6/18/2026, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

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This intermediate level class applies basic watercolor techniques to a variety of painting styles and interpretations. Students will practice more advanced skills like negative painting, skies, landscapes, flowers, painting in different triads, and more. Handouts to paint from will be used throughout the course. This class will focus on painting small scale people in an environment. Drawing experience will help but is not mandatory as transfers can be used. We will also focus on learning the wide variety of mixing subtile greens as we are seeing all around us this season. Weekly feedback on students' work and demos are an integral part of this course. Watercolor is a fine line between making it happen and letting it happen!

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To sign up, learn more, and view the required supplies, please visit this page.

 

 

​​​​​​​Beginning Watercolor Magic

For five sessions starting on 6/16/2026, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you have always wanted to learn how to paint in watercolor, this is your chance to learn it from a seasoned and experienced watercolor teacher! Wait until you see how watercolor flows with water and will always show unexpected little miracles. Watercolor is a fine line between making and letting it happen! This watercolor course is broken down into simple steps especially for beginning students. We'll explore and experiment while learning how to mix beautiful colors with a limited palette from primary to secondary to neutral colors with simple and fun exercises. Students will learn about values, brushstrokes, washes, composition, contrast, focal points and more and will be able to walk away with some frameable art. Weekly demos, artistic handouts and feedback on students' work will help gain confidence and inspiration. Let's create beautiful watercolors together!   

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To sign up, learn more and view the required supplies, please visit this page.​​​