The Nature of Watercolor
DATE: Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
TIME: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
PLACE: Virtual (registered participants will receive the meeting link closer to the workshop date)
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Find your flow with watercolor painting, especially in expressing and responding to the nature around us. Explore approaches that both give you comfort and familiarity with this medium, while also gathering processes that allow you to integrate it into classroom workshops with ease. The workshop will focus on painting trees, whether the tree in your yard, or trees from photos or your imagination.
Supplies needed for Oct 15:
3-4 watercolor papers (ideally 9x12", This or similar.)
Watercolor paint (Crayola/Prang or other scholastic brands are fine. For personal use, I recommend these.)
Watercolor brush (Preferred in-classroom brushes. / The brush I personally use.)
Pencil
Ultra fine sharpie or other fine permanent marker
Cup for water
Paper towels
PRESENTER BIO:
Maggie Sutrov is a Maui-born artist and educator whose work is rooted in observation, connection to place, and the natural environment. She teaches painting and drawing to students of all ages and experience levels, with an emphasis on making art approachable, building confidence, and developing each student’s individual way of seeing. Her teaching often brings art outside the traditional classroom, using creative practice as a way to slow down, pay attention, and deepen connection to the places we live.