ADULT ART CLASSES
20+ years of teaching in art schools, museums, and studios. Thank you for supporting an independent teaching artist.
FALL | 2023
PNW WATERCOLOR THEMES - In-person
Tuesdays | 9:30am-12:30pm
Sept-Nov at Gage Academy of Art
Paint a menagerie of watercolor Pacific Northwest and Seattle themes with teaching artist Willow Heath. A ferry boat on the Puget Sound, a Space Needle sunset, evergreen trees, local animals, a Mount Rainier landscape, Pike Place in the rain, or perhaps a coffee shop scene. You’ll explore local Seattle themes as voted on by the class, while building your own artistic voice and portfolio. Learn from in-person demonstrations and feedback in a relaxed art studio setting.
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Mondays 4:30-5:30pm | 9 weeks Sept-Nov
A one hour portable watercolor studio course, all on a postcard sized paper. Explore a different theme, style, or watercolor technique each week while strengthening your watercolor skills and watching Willow's live and interactive demonstrations. Color mixing, flowers, feathers, animals, abstract, and more.
*Great for beginners or those wanting an hour of art practice.
NATURE WATERCOLOR POSTCARDS - ONLINE
Wednesdays |Time: 10AM – Noon
6 weeks | Starts NOV 1st (NO CLASS Nov 22nd)
Paint a series of loose nature themed watercolor postcards of landscapes, birds, trees, feathers, skies, and more. Demystify watercolors while learning foundational techniques, color mixing, and watercolor special effects in a relaxed online art studio environment. Follow along with Willow’s live demonstrations and step by step tutorials while receiving answers to your watercolor questions and feedback on your work. Register at SEATTLE ARTIST LEAGUE
EXPRESSIVE WC PORTRAITS - In-person
Thursdays | 9:30-12:30am Pacific Time
Sept-Nov at Gage Academy of Art
Explore loose, realistic, and expressive watercolor portrait techniques with artist Willow Heath. In this class we will demystify portrait painting and imbue your portraits with color and expression. Each week will be a different theme such as expressions, painting eyes, use of color and more. You’ll watch Willow’s live demonstration, hear feedback, and enjoy artful discussions. Level: Intermediate
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Wednesdays | 9am-11:30am Pacific Time |4 weeks
October 4th 11th, 18th, & 25th
Push the limits of watercolor and imbue your work with light and depth. Create a series of realistic watercolor vignettes of reflective surfaces such as water, glass, metal, animals, and gemstones.
Level: Intermediate. Register at Terracotta.art
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
Nov 4 |10am-2pm
Pant your fur babies! Learn Willow's tips, tricks, and techniques for creating expressive watercolor pet portraits.
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Have Willow teach an art class at your next office party or team building event. Please see rates on Private Lessons page. Willow will bring the energy and good vibes to every class, whether it is online or in person.






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