New Fall Watercolor Classes 2023

 Although we still have a few weeks of summer weather ahead of us before the leaves change into their autumn colors, our thoughts may already turn to activities we love to do with creative friends and colleagues. Please join us in September either in person or online for fun, stimulating watercolor classes.

Please see other examples of my work on my Instagram and/or Facebook pages. See my YouTube channel for free demonstration videos.

A. Intermediate Watercolor

In person-class size limited

Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland, Washington

A19.23.FA

Michele Cooper

Fridays, September 22 - November 10, 2023 (8 sessions)

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Skylight Studio

Intermediate/Advanced, Ages 14 through adult

$375.00

$337.50 (members)

More Information and Registration 

Michele’s NW Studio Mini Series Live and Interactive on Zoom Starts Sept. 27

Please see other examples of my work on my Instagram and/or Facebook pages. See my YouTube channel for free demonstration videos.

B. Watercolor Online Mini Series

👩‍🎨Live and interactive on Zoom

Series 1

Michele Cooper, Instructor

Wednesdays, September 27 - October 18, 2023 (4 sessions)

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Live from Michele’s NW Studio

All levels,  Ages 14 through adult

$160.00

Tuition: $160 for 4 classes on Zoom

Payable by Zelle, check **

More info and Registration

Series 2

Michele Cooper, Instructor

Wednesdays, November 1 - 22, 2023 (4 sessions)

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Live from Michele’s NW Studio

All levels,  Ages 14 through adult

$160.00

Tuition: $160 for 4 classes on Zoom

Payable by Zelle,  check **

More info and Registration

Please contact me via email (michelec12@gmail.com) if you have any further questions.

Zoom Watercolor Classes with Michele Cooper

👋😃 Hi!

I’m Michele Cooper and Welcome to my live, interactive online watercolor Zoom classes!

Here’s an example of my work. You can watch a video demonstration of how to do it here on my YouTube channel. The video demonstration is very similar to the way I teach on Zoom, except on Zoom it’s live and you can ask questions and make comments in real time.

How do I participate?

After you register with your **tuition, name and email address, I will send you the Zoom link for Wednesday, 6:00pm  on the scheduled class date. Fall 2025

You will need:

A stable Wi-Fi connection 

A laptop with webcam, tablet or smart phone

Optional: AirPods, headset

Materials list sent upon enrollment 

Format and details:

• This is a live online group watercolor class.
• All levels are welcome.
• Live lessons will be recorded and available for replay.
• Among other skills we will be focusing on landscape, seasonal color, rivers, fields, skies, trees & more. Subject matter varies with the seasons.
• Each lesson will be approximately 3 hours including a 1 hour offline assignment.
• You will be able to see a close view of the instructor's workspace.
• You will be able to share your work in a private online notice board with other students.
• You will receive a supplemental email each week with a homework assignment.

• All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.

**Enroll now:
Please send $165 for Sept/Oct or Oct/Nov 2025 watercolor mini series on Zoom (4 weekly classes)

1. Zelle
2. Check to Michele Cooper

Please let me know if you have further questions. Email me at michelec12@gmail.com

New Spring Watercolor Classes - in person and Zoom

Please contact me via email, DM on Instagram or Facebook message below for more information. 

 A. Michele’s NW Studio Mini Series Live and Interactive on Zoom Starts APRIL 19, 2023

See my teaching style—Free tutorial on my YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/d0ZqKv3UbeY

2023 April/May Watercolor Mini Series - 4 watercolor classes live and interactive  online - Replays Available 

Wednesdays 6-9pm PST

4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10-2023

Tuition: $160 for 4 classes on Zoom

Payable by Venmo, PayPal, check **

Format and details:

• This is a live online group watercolor class.
• All levels are welcome.
• Live lessons will be recorded and available for replay.
• Among other skills we will be focusing on spring landscape, barns, tulip fields & more
• Each lesson will be approximately 3 hours including a 1 hour offline assignment.
• You will be able to see a close view of the instructor's workspace.
• You will be able to share your work in a private online notice board with other students.
• You will receive a supplemental email each week with a homework assignment.
• All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.

**Enroll now:

Please send $160 for April/May 2023 watercolor mini series on Zoom (4 weekly classes)

1. Venmo (@Michele-Cooper-49)
2. Paypal (https://www.paypal.me/michelec12)
3. Check to Michele Cooper

Please email me for further assistance michelec12@gmail.com

My Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/michelecooperart

My Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/ArtMicheleCooper

B. Intermediate Watercolor-In person 

A19.23.SP


Michele Cooper, Instructor 


Fridays, April 14 - June 2, 2023 (8 sessions)


10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Kirkland Arts Center, Skylight Studio

https://www.kirklandartscenter.org

Intermediate/Advanced, Ages 14 through adult
$375.00
$337.50 (members)

Register

 

Spring Watercolor Mini Series begins March 8, 2023

Winter 2023 Watercolor Mini Series Live and Interactive on Zoom

 A. Michele’s NW Studio Mini Series Live and Interactive on Zoom Starts Feb 1, 2023

2023 Winter Watercolor Mini Series - 4 watercolor classes live and interactive  online - Replays Available 

Wednesdays 6-9pm PST

2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22-2023

Tuition: $160 for 4 classes on Zoom

Payable by Venmo, PayPal, check **

Format and details:

• This is a live online group watercolor class.
• All levels are welcome.
• Live lessons will be recorded and available for replay.
• Among other skills we will be focusing on brushwork, shadows and reflections 
• Each lesson will be approximately 3 hours including a 1 hour offline assignment.
• You will be able to see a close view of the instructor's workspace.
• You will be able to share your work in a private online notice board with other students.
• You will receive a supplemental email each week with a homework assignment.
• All handouts, links and recordings are found in the course portal.

**Enroll now:

Please send $160 for Feb 2023 watercolor mini series (4 weekly classes)

1. Venmo (@Michele-Cooper-49)
2. Paypal (https://www.paypal.me/michelec12)
3. Check to Michele Cooper

Please email me for further assistance michelec12@gmail.com

My Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/michelecooperart

My Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/ArtMicheleCooper

B. Intermediate Watercolor-In person 

A19.23.WI

Michele Cooper

Fridays, January 27 - March 17, 2023 (8 sessions)

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Kirkland Arts Center, Skylight Studio

https://www.kirklandartscenter.org

Intermediate, Ages 14 through adult

$375.00 $337.50(members)

This class is full.

Join the waitlist 

 

Free Zoom—Sketch and Paint Watercolors — December 28

 

Join us Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:30pm PST

Ready to have a fun hour with other creatives painting watercolor? We had a great time last month so let’s do it again! Live online and interactive. Free.

Join me as the days get a little bit longer this Wednesday, Dec 28 at 6:30pm PST

Paint along, ask questions about watercolor materials, methods, etc. Get some unique tips and hacks from experienced artists.

Message me on my Instagram/Facebook or email me (michelec12@gmail.com) with YOUR NAME AND EMAIL to get free access to our live interactive watercolor tutorial on Zoom.

You may leave the comment, “Sketch and paint, yes!” if I already have your email address and I will send you the details and links.

What’s your favorite water soluble pen/ink?

What’s next?

After I get your name and email address, I will send you the Zoom link for Wednesday, 6:30pm PST

You will need:

A stable Wi-Fi connection 

A laptop with webcam, tablet or smart phone

Optional: AirPods, headset

About 5 minutes early on Wednesday, you may join the free Zoom meeting. I will let you in from the waiting room. Make sure your video is on and your audio is off until you want to speak. Smile and wave to greet your art friends. Text where you’re from in the Chat.

For approximately the next hour:

1. Enjoy the demonstration by Michele
2. Paint along (have paper, paint, brushes and water ready)
3. Ask questions about watercolor
4. Try using a water brush. Pentel Japan Aquash Water-Brush set of 3 types   https://a.co/d/5NhBF0d

If you want to paint along you will need:

Two pieces of paper, one mixed media and one 140# CP watercolor 

Water soluble  Ink—either a fountain pen, dip pen, or office type pen

Watercolor paints and brushes (see #4 above)

Just use what you already have. Here are some options. 

My Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/michelecooperart

My Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/ArtMicheleCooper

Can’t wait to see you Wednesday!

Snow Day Watercolor - November 30

 

Join us Nov. 30, 2022 at 6:30pm PT

Ready to have a fun hour with other creatives painting watercolor? Live online and interactive. Free.

Join me on what is predicted to be a rare PNW snow day this Wednesday, Nov 30 at 6:30pm PT

Paint along, ask questions about watercolor materials, methods, etc. Get some unique tips and hacks from experienced artists.

Comment or email me (michelec12@gmail.com) with YOUR NAME AND EMAIL to get free access to our live interactive watercolor tutorial on Zoom.

You may leave the comment, “Snow day, yes!” if I already have your email address and I will send you the details and links.

What’s next?

After I get your name and email address, I will send you the Zoom link for Wednesday, 6:30pm PT

You will need:

A stable Wi-Fi connection 

A laptop with webcam, tablet or smart phone

Optional: AirPods, headset

About 5 minutes early on Wednesday, you may join the free Zoom meeting. I will let you in from the waiting room. Make sure your video is on and your audio is off until you want to speak. Smile and wave to greet your art friends. Text where you’re from in the Chat.

For approximately the next hour:

1. Enjoy the demonstration by Michele
2. Paint along (have paper, paint, brushes and water ready)
3. Ask questions about watercolor
4. Give us your live snow report

Can’t wait to see you on Wednesday!

New Fall Watercolor Classes, 2022

How has your summer painting experience been this year? Are you ready to take your watercolor skills to the next level? Get your creative energy going with an appointment to paint with Michele Cooper at Kirkland Arts Center.

The Skylight Room promises to resound with welcoming expressions and extra creative energy on Friday mornings this Fall. Barring any unforeseen setbacks, with *health protocols in place, we will meet in person for 8 weeks of stimulating watercolor classes. We can’t wait to see you!

“Connection” - Original watercolor by Michele Cooper

Currently on display at Kirkland Arts Center
Exhibition:”Figure of Speech”

Intermediate Watercolor

A19.22.FA

Michele Cooper

Fridays, September 23 - November 11, 2022 (8 sessions)

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Skylight Studio

Intermediate/Advanced, Ages 14+

*COVID Protocols: Masks are currently required in the Peter Kirk Building for all individuals over age 5. Please only enter the building while healthy; click here for a detailed health screening. In compliance with King County guidance, Kirkland Arts Center currently requires proof of vaccination for onsite teaching artists, staff, and students over age 12. In lieu of proof of vaccination, individuals over age 12 may provide a negative test administered by a provider within 72 hours of each class date. Please email health@kirklandartscenter.org with any questions, concerns, or disability accommodations. KAC is committed to equitable and inclusive policies.

Please find me on YouTube and my other social media https://www.linktr.ee/michelecooperart