Join me for a watercolor-focused journey through Palermo and the surrounding coastal towns and countryside of Sicily, where each day offers a new setting to observe, sketch, and paint. Designed for artists of all levels, this program combines guided instruction with on-location practice, allowing you to build skills while working directly from the landscapes, architecture, and daily life around you.

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Come celebrate a new season of creativity with us! This is an intimate, intensive Watercolor Sketching program, close to home, with Marni Maree and Ilchiostro.

Our goal is to pamper you with elegant yet cozy accommodations at the charming Fox and Hound Bed and Breakfast, and to delight you with fabulous dining experiences in some of Bucks County’s wonderful local restaurants. Nestled amid rolling countryside, historic villages, covered bridges, river views, and storybook farms, Bucks County offers endless inspiration at every turn. Each day will be devoted to immersive, in-person instruction with Marni, surrounded by the region’s rich textures, luminous light, and timeless beauty

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There are 2 OPTIONS (on ZOOM or LIVE!)

SPRING 2026 DATES

Meet on ZOOM (8 – 2 hour classes for $199)
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19
Wednesdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20

LIVE and in Person! COME TO MY HOME STUDIO IN SPRINGFIELD, VA
$45.00 per (3 hour) class
Wednesdays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20

You do have to register for each class individually.

_{If you cannot make a class in the session you choose, you can come to the other class to make it up.}

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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 a series of creative sketching sessions designed to make the most of your experience. Only 10 students will be in the workshop and there are a few spots still available.

Here’s what you’ll learn onboard and along the way:
🎒 How to decide what materials you really need for a day of sketching—light, portable, and fun!
✏️ Drawing techniques that help you loosen up, stay present, and enjoy the process (no pressure here!)
📖 How to quickly capture a special memory of the day—so each time you return to that page, the feeling comes right back
🎨 How to take your sketchbook ideas and turn them into larger paintings.
💡 And plenty more creative inspiration, tips, and encouragement along the way!

Whether you’re an experienced artist or just getting started, this workshop is about immersing yourself in the moment, connecting with fellow creatives, and building a visual journal you’ll treasure forever.

To read more and to register CLICK HERE.

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Saturday, AUGUST 8, 2026 PAINT ROCKS, TREES and LEAVES
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (16-Adult) Learn to paint nature in some playful ways using unusual tools and techniques.
Register online at  http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes
or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173.

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 FLOWER CLOSE UPS
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (16-Adult) You will take a flower or part of it and paint it very large. You will learn how to enlarge with a grid and create a beautiful composition.
Register online at  http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes
or call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173.

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$30 for 30 minutes of in-depth consultation about your paintings

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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.

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults

6 week Workhouse Arts Center Class class ON ZOOM
NEW DATES TBD
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
$165.00

Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 16 year through adult
REGISTER HERE

Materials Needed: Sketchbook 8×10 or larger, soft pencil (2B or 3B), eraser, ink pen (does not bleed through your paper).

Meets on Zoom. Registrants will receive the Zoom link before class begins.

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