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Course Description

Explore the beauty of the shoreline through the expressive medium of watercolor in this engaging class for artists of all experience levels. Inspired by coastal landscapes, beaches, dunes, marshes, harbors, boats, and changing skies, students will learn how to capture the unique atmosphere and light of seaside environments.

Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and individual instruction, participants will build a strong foundation in essential watercolor techniques, including brushwork, color mixing, layering, glazing, wet-on-wet painting, and creating depth and texture. More experienced painters will have the opportunity to refine their skills and explore advanced approaches to composition, color harmony, and personal expression.

Working from reference images, students will create a series of paintings while gaining confidence in watercolor’s fluid and luminous qualities. Whether you are picking up a brush for the first time or looking to strengthen your watercolor practice, this class offers a supportive and inspiring environment to develop your artistic voice while celebrating the beauty of coastal landscapes.

AAN is able to provide scholarships/tuition aid through the Wellness Through the Arts Program. This program is made possible through funding from the Town of Nantucket Human Services Department. For questions or assistance please contact Elizabeth Buccino, Director of Education

Cancellation Policy

AAN depends upon student tuition to continue to offer classes and workshops. Due to our commitment to small class sizes and the hands-on nature of art education, we are greatly impacted by cancellations. Nevertheless, we do understand that plans change. If you need to cancel your reservation for a class or workshop, please note our cancellation/refund policy here and let us know as soon as possible.

Materials

All materials included in tuition.

Coastal Creations in Watercolor, 18+

Leyah Jensen Marshall

Leyah holds a BFA Honors degree from the Rhode Island School of Design. Studies in fine art have taken her worldwide, from acclaimed institutions like the Danish Design School and Pacific Northwest College of Art to Artist Residencies in India, Haiti, and Nepal. She is the recipient of distinguished awards ranging from a National Gold Medal in Art & Design (VICA) to New York Book Show 1st place winners and #1 bestselling pop-ups (New York Times). Locally she is a recipient of the Chase Plein-Air Award, and enjoys sharing her broad fluency in art mediums through teaching while working as a fine artist and children’s book creator in Nantucket.
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