Workshop Information

Currently, our San Diego County and the CA Department of Health
recommends wearing masks when indoors and when you are around those 
who may be vulnerable to the virus

All workshop particpants must have an account on our website to register for a workshop. SDWS Members should log in to their account prior to registering. If you are not a member and do not have an account, please click HERE to create a free account.

Premier & Weekend Workshop prices are discounted for SDWS Members.  To receive the discounted price, please log in to your account before registering. If you are not a member or your membership has expired and would like to receive the discounted price, click "Membership" in the main menu to renew your membership or join SDWS prior to signing up.

Please contact our workshops registrar at registrar@sdws.org or the workshops director at workshops@sdws.org with any questions.

In-Gallery Workshops: All in-gallery workshops are held in our beautifully light-filled education center inside the San Diego Watercolor Gallery in The ARTS District of Liberty Station. (Location)

ZOOM Workshops: Virtual workshops will be conducted using Zoom. They will include a combination of live painting demo(s), interactive communication with the instructor, and individual painting time - all from the convenience of your home / studio.

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Click HERE for Workshop Refund Policy

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Premier Workshops

Premier Workshops are typically four days and take place during the week. They are taught by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Workshops are open to artist of all levels.

 

Find Your Flow in Watercolor Portait & Landscape - Live In Gallery

Find Your Flow in Watercolor Portait & Landscape - Live In Gallery

INSTRUCTOR: STEPHEN ZHANG

 

Stephen will share his process of painting both portrait and landscape. He will introduce his
painting technique with loose brush strokes while creating a captivating atmosphere and
personality.

 

Experience Level: Intermediate

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Non Members Fee: $475.00 Members Fee: $450.00

Date: Monday, July 31, 2023 - Thursday, August 3, 2023
Time:
9:00 AM-3:30 PM
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Simplifying Clothed Figures in Sketch Groups - Live In Gallery

Simplifying Clothed Figures in Sketch Groups - Live In Gallery

 

INSTRUCTOR: KEN GOLDMAN

Learn how to simplify drawings or paintings of people in landscapes and interiors.
How to make bold, simple strokes in acrylics, gouache and/or watercolor using as few strokes as possible. You will draw from clothed models.

 

Experience Level:  Intermediate to advanced with some drawing experience. Beginners are welcome since instruction is individual, but the class will definitely be geared towards artists with SOME life drawing experience. 

 

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Non Members Fee: $400.00 Members Fee: $375.00

Date: Monday, September 11, 2023 - Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Time:
9:00 AM-3:30 PM
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People and Animals in Watercolor

People and Animals in Watercolor

Instructor: Lisa Wang - Live in Gallery

Lisa will start with easier subject, gradually move on to more complicated ones. The
demonstration will be step by step, how to start the drawing with basic shapes and at
last finish the painting with fine details touches.

 

Experience: All Levels

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Non Members Fee: $450.00 Members Fee: $425.00

Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - Friday, November 3, 2023
Time:
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
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Master Class with Joseph Zbukvic - Live In Gallery

Master Class with Joseph Zbukvic - Live In Gallery

Instructor: Joseph Zbukvic

A special opportunity to learn from the master!
Learn to see watercolor as a medium, it’s good qualities and limitations. Learn basic rules of
good composition, how to see shapes rather than objects and master basic drawing skills.

Experience Level:  Advanced

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Non Members Fee: $700.00 Members Fee: $650.00

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023 - Monday, November 6, 2023
Time:
9:00 AM-3:30 PM

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