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watercolor and oil artist, teacher

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2025 Classes and Workshops

Creative Sketch Journaling in South Africa

March 13-21, 2026
Join me for an unforgettable art adventure! We'll explore vibrant Cape Town, spend two magical nights on a Wildlife Reserve (complete with an evening game drive!), and relax in the heart of wine country at a beautiful Stellenbosch winery inn.
Enjoy daily sketching prompts, draw in inspiring, one-of-a-kind locations, and fill your sketchbook with memories that will last a lifetime.

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Studio Time with Marni and Friends

STAY AT HOME AND COME TO CLASS via ZOOM or Come LIVE!
This is a special time to paint with a small group and receive individualized instruction on paintings of your choice. Or you can start a new one!
All mediums are welcome!

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AMA Waterways River Cruise in Colombia!

December 2–9, 2026 How would you like to join me on an unforgettable travel workshop—a river cruise through the vibrant heart of Colombia, South America on an AMA Waterways River Cruise? We’ll be surrounded by rich culture, bold colors, beautiful architecture, lush landscapes, and warm, welcoming people. And while we soak it all in, I’ll guide you through …

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Watercolor Workshops at Green Spring Gardens Park

Various in-person watercolor workshops Saturdays 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
at Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, VA.
4603 Green Spring Rd, Intersection of Braddock Road and Witch Hazel Road, Alexandria, VA

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One on One Critique (on Zoom)

Do you need help knowing what to do next in your painting? You know something is not right but you can't see what it is? We will talk about your paintings in depth so you can move forward with confidence. (on Zoom)

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Drawing For Beginners and Intermediates too!

New Zoom Class on Wednesdays November 12 – December 17, 2025

No Previous Drawing Experience is required. In this class you will learn to SEE better and explore different ways of drawing. You will learn about contours, gestures, light and shadow and many ways to draw what you see.

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Recorded Zoom Lessons

If you missed a past Creativity Challenge, you can get a recording of the Zoom class!

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Marni Maree Art

marni@marnimaree.com
571-499-8272

Studio 509

Workhouse Arts Center
9518 Workhouse Way
Lorton, VA 22079

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Oct 23

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These photos capture some of the joy and connection that unfolded during our travel workshop in Tuscany. Our Il Chiostro host, Michelino, is a wonderful singer who serenaded us more than once. His music added such heart to the experience.

There were smiles all around as we painted, shared stories, and encouraged one another. The creative energy in the studio was full of laughter, color, and friendship. Every photo holds a little spark of that Tuscan magic.

@maryarchambaultart  #MaryArchambault
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Oct 22

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Magical moments from the trip ✨

Dried herbs hanging in the archway of a traditional leather school in Florence meant to mask the street smells, now adding charm to the doorway.

My laundry line makes an appearance again (packing light has its perks!), and our shared studio space is just steps away filled with focus, laughter, and art talk.
Everywhere you turn, there’s history. Ancient stone stairs, an old well covered in greenery, even the hollow trunk of a centuries-old tree.

@maryarchambaultart  #MaryArchambault
@teresatindlebrunson  #Teresabrunson
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#tracyguard
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#ilchiostro #ilchiostroworkshops
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Oct 20

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This is Nora, Michele, and me at the Siena Campo, the famous square where the Palio takes place each summer. The Palio is a centuries-old bareback horse race held twice a year, in July and August, and sometimes for special occasions. Ten riders, each representing a different district of Siena, race through the square in a thrilling burst of tradition and energy.

Standing there, it’s easy to imagine the excitement and history that fill this space. Even without the race, the Campo has its own magic, sunlight, color, and the feeling of being surrounded by stories that have been unfolding for hundreds of years.

@ilchiostroworkshops #ilchiostro #ilchiostroworkshops 

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Oct 18

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On our first evening in Florence, we wandered through the city when everything was closed and still it felt almost like walking through a painting. By morning, the streets had come alive in that unmistakable Florentine way!

Later, in Siena, I spent time inside the Duomo, taking in the intricate marble floors, the grand architecture, and the exquisite trompe l’oeil paintings that draw your eye into imagined spaces. Every corner of the church feels like an artwork in itself.

@maryarchambaultart  #MaryArchambault
@teresatindlebrunson  #Teresabrunson
@pathafkemeyer  #Patriciahafkemeyer
@terryholmanartist 
@ohohsandyo  #sandyolszowy
@michelemontalbano 
@noramccmcc 
@brensacct 
#PegBayne
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Oct 16

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We Made It to Tuscany!

When you think of Tuscany, you probably think of wine, and you’d be right! Our group had the joy of visiting the beautiful vineyards of Dievole Winery and Vineyard in the Chianti region. Dievole produces exquisite wines and olive oils, which we enjoyed each evening. Every meal felt like a celebration for the senses, with delicious flavors, breathtaking views, and endless inspiration.

We spent our days painting and sketching on the grounds, surrounded Mary Archambaultncient olive trees, anTeresa Brunsonover the vines. I ePatricia Hafkemeyersketchbook with vineyard Terry Holmanlater become paintings. AlthougMichele Montalbanoa Nora McCloskeyainter, these views are changing my mMariAnn Seyboldat sunrise! Look at those grapes!

Our group photo was taken in the charming walled town of Monteriggioni, known as the “Crown on the Hill.” It’s the kind of place where every corner begs to be drawn, painted, or admired (and yes, there’s some great shopping too).

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@teresatindlebrunson  #Teresabrunson
@pathafkemeyer  #Patriciahafkemeyer
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#TracyGuard
#Pegbayne
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Oct 11

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Suitcase packed and ready to roll! After two beautiful days in Verona, we’re off to Bolzano and then Cortina in the Dolomites. More beauty to come. ✨

One of the highlights here was visiting the Verona Arena, where the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremonies will take place — watch for it on TV! Our wonderful Il Chiostro host, Michelino, brought the history of this site to life.

And yes… I’ll definitely miss the food. There is no food like Italian food. Pizza and pasta will always have my heart. 🍕🍝❤️

Next week, many in our group will follow me to Tuscany. We’ll meet more sketchbook friends, enjoy new scenery, and collect fresh views and memories to draw.

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@dlandi006  #Deebarneslandi
#LynnMartin
@ohohsandyo  #sandyolszowy
@lynnsords  #lynnmccaffreysords
#RonMaree
#JohnSingley
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Oct 10

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We’ve been visiting so many beautiful cathedrals and historic sites — I’ve lost track of all the names! Each one has its own magic, and I really should get better at recording them all.

One of the highlights of the day: a playful drawing exercise where we sketched each other four different ways — Blind Contour, Modified Blind Contour, Continuous Line, and with our Non-Dominant Hand. After so much concentration, the results were hilariously wonky yet still recognizable. Plenty of laughter filled the room! ✏️😂

And of course… what’s that drink on the table? Aperol Spritz — my favorite in Italy. Somehow, it always tastes better here. 🍹✨

@ilchiostroworkshops  #ilchiostro

@maryarchambaultart  #MaryArchambault
@cobentley124 
@teresatindlebrunson  #Teresabrunson
@pathafkemeyer  #Patriciahafkemeyer
@sherryhawkins4698  #sherryhawkins
@terryholmanartist 
@dlandi006  #Deebarneslandi
#LynnMartin
@ohohsandyo  #sandyolszowy
@lynnsords  #lynnmccaffreysords
#RonMaree
#JohnSingley
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Oct 8

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We enjoyed breathtaking views from above as we rode a gondola to charming mountain-top towns around Bolzano. Every turn offered something new to take in.
One of the most magical stops was a lake called Carezza A Lago, “The Caresses on the Lake.”

Our @ilchiostroworkshops  guide, Michelino, described it as a healing caress. I couldn’t agree more. My painting doesn’t capture it fully, but it will always remind me of the rich, heavenly colors that surrounded me that day.

My sketchbook pages are more than memory joggers—they record where I’ve been and sometimes become inspiration for larger paintings down the line.
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