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Course Description

Bring your favorite memories, travels, and everyday moments to life through the expressive medium of watercolor. In this inspiring class, students will learn how to capture the unique character of people and places while creating paintings that tell a story.

Through demonstrations, guided instruction, and personalized feedback, you’ll explore essential watercolor techniques including composition, color mixing, value, perspective, and brushwork. Special attention will be given to simplifying complex scenes, suggesting figures with confidence, and creating a sense of atmosphere and place.

Working from photographs, students are encouraged to bring their own reference images—whether from travels, family gatherings, favorite neighborhoods, or cherished landscapes—to create meaningful and personal works of art. The instructor will also provide a variety of photographs for those who prefer additional inspiration.

Perfect for beginner and intermediate students looking to strengthen their skills while exploring the art of visual storytelling.

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.

Watercolor: People & Places, 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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