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Dates are Mondays from 6:30p-8:30pMarch 1st, 8th, and 15th with a snow date of March 22nd.
Doors open 15 minutes early. Please arrive early to settle in, get comfy, and we can get started on time! Thank you for helping us keep the flow of classes smooth
Week 1: Moonlight & Snow
Focus: Cool light, values & nighttime landscapes
Build a nighttime palette without relying on black
Create moonlit snow using cool shadows and subtle value shifts
Learn how moonlight affects mountains, trees and the surrounding landscape
Create depth while working within a limited range of colors
Paint reflected moonlight across moving water
Project: A moonlit winter mountain landscape
Week 2: Moonlight & Reflections
Focus: Warm moonlight, silhouettes & glowing water
Create a dramatic glowing moon against a dark night sky
Use silhouettes to frame light and create contrast
Paint warm light filtering through trees and branches
Build believable moonlight reflections across a lake
Learn how broken horizontal strokes create shimmer and movement
Project: A golden moon rising over a quiet lake
Week 3: Lights After Dark
Focus: Artificial light, wet streets & nighttime glow
Create glowing
Week 1: Moonlight & Snow
Focus: Cool light, values & nighttime landscapes
Build a nighttime palette without relying on black
Create moonlit snow using cool shadows and subtle value shifts
Learn how moonlight affects mountains, trees and the surrounding landscape
Create depth while working within a limited range of colors
Paint reflected moonlight across moving water
Project: A moonlit winter mountain landscape
Week 2: Moonlight & Reflections
Focus: Warm moonlight, silhouettes & glowing water
Create a dramatic glowing moon against a dark night sky
Use silhouettes to frame light and create contrast
Paint warm light filtering through trees and branches
Build believable moonlight reflections across a lake
Learn how broken horizontal strokes create shimmer and movement
Project: A golden moon rising over a quiet lake
Week 3: Lights After Dark
Focus: Artificial light, wet streets & nighttime glow
Create glowing windows and streetlights against deep nighttime values
Balance warm artificial light with cool surrounding shadows
Paint halos and reflected light without losing luminosity
Capture wet pavement and colorful broken reflections
Use contrast to create atmosphere, depth and a sense of place
Final Project: A glowing town street after the rain
windows and streetlights against deep nighttime values
Balance warm artificial light with cool surrounding shadows
Paint halos and reflected light without losing luminosity
Capture wet pavement and colorful broken reflections
Use contrast to create atmosphere, depth and a sense of place
Final Project: A glowing town street after the rain
Optional Workshop Starter Kit (+$65)
Over $90 value for just $65!
Take home the same professional-quality supplies used in class and save over $30 when purchased as part of your workshop registration.
*Note: This is an optional kit and not required to attend class. You will be provided all supplies needed. Many students like the idea of having paints to take home, especially at a discounted rate.
Your Workshop Starter Kit includes:
🎨 Dr. Ph. Martin's Hydrus Watercolor Set #1 (Retail: $49)
🖌️ Two professional mop brushes (Retail: $25)
🧵 Happy Painter accessory pouch (Retail: $16)
📄 Five sheets of premium watercolor paper
Simply choose the "Workshop + Starter Kit" ticket option when registering. Your kit will be waiting for you at the workshop.
Workshop Policies
Please be sure you're able to attend all three classes + the snow date before registering. Each week builds upon the previous one, and because workshops are intentionally kept small to provide a personalized learning experience, each seat is reserved specifically for you.
All workshop registrations are final. No refunds, credits, transfers, make-up classes, or rescheduling will be offered for missed classes, schedule conflicts, illness, or other circumstances.
By registering, you acknowledge that you are committing to attend all three workshop sessions.
All supplies are included.
Hosted at my art studio in Portsmouth, NH.
Please note: Tickets are final sale. No refunds, credits, transfers, or exchanges. If you cannot attend, your ticket will be forfeited.
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