Workshop Information

Wearing masks is optional and based on your personal situation.

All workshop participants 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.

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 if you need assistance 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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Opaque Watermedia - LIVE IN GALLERY WORKSHOP

Instructor: Danny Griego

The goal of this workshop is to help demystify the mediums of casein, gouache, and acrylic. Each medium behaves in a different way and you will learn the process of how to manage the application of paint to get the effect you desire. I will help you to interpret your subject by using color and light to give form. The workshop will focus on shapes, edges and the importance of composition and drawing. There will be a brief demo each day with routine student instruction.  

Experience Level: Beginner to experienced.

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Non Members Fee: $185.00 Members Fee: $165.00

	Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 - Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
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Abstracts in Watermedia - LIVE IN GALLERY WORKSHOP

Instructor: Pat Moseuk

Have you always wanted to know how to begin an abstract painting?

In this workshop you will experience the instructor's hands-on demonstration, fundamental compositional layouts, technique, color, value, line, form, collage and mark making. Imagine painting with a credit card and found objects around your house. We will learn the joy and freedom of abstraction and to tap into our intuition. At the end of each day there will be a group critique.

This class is for all levels. If you make a mistake so what, it's a happy mistake! There are some rules and there are no rules! 

Experience Level: All are welcome.

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Non Members Fee: $400.00 Members Fee: $375.00

	Date: Monday, November 10, 2025 - Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
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