Why take a class with Sara?
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All supplies used in class are included! No need to spend money on materials just to take a course (though you'll probably want to get your own to continue at home).
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No two classes are alike! We complete a different painting in each class, so whether you're a repeat student or a newbie, you'll paint something new.
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Classes are customized to your level. I’ll show you how to make each step harder or easier.
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Classes are kept small (max 6 or 7 students) for more one-on-one time.
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Sara is a passionate, encouraging teacher with over 20 years of experience as an art instructor. She will show you the joy of creating, help you prepare for troubleshooting, and teach you the language of watercolour and drawing.
Creativity is inventing experimenting, frowning, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes and having fun.
If you'd like to purchase your own supplies to use at home, here's a list of the supplies we use in class. These are the best-quality supplies I could find at the best prices.
About the Class
A step-by-step approach to learning watercolour
Our first class begins with drawing, building the foundation you’ll use throughout the semester.
For the rest of the semester, each class will focus on completing a step-by-step watercolor painting. As a group, we’ll vote on the paintings we want to explore, and Sara will guide you through each one, step by step.
The goal is to learn as many useful techniques as possible in a short amount of time, while actually putting those techniques into practice. You won’t just watch a demonstration. You’ll create your own painting at every stage.
As you become more comfortable, you’ll have more and more freedom to make each painting your own. You’ll experiment with your own colours, choices, techniques, and style, taking the concepts you’ve learned and using them in your own work.
The step-by-step paintings are a starting point, not the destination. They give you a chance to build skills, gain confidence, and discover what you enjoy. Over time, the goal is for you to become increasingly independent and develop your own artistic voice.
Sara’s Approach to Teaching
Sara is a passionate and deeply knowledgeable teacher whose approach is grounded in the psychology of how we learn and create at our best. She encourages students to shift perspective, let go of pressure, and approach the creative process with openness.
Her philosophy is simple: start with joy. Focus first on having fun and playing with the process. From there, cultivate curiosity and a willingness to learn. Sara intentionally encourages students to notice what is working, because we learn more effectively and create better work when we are in a light, relaxed, and positive state.
Sara also believes that creativity is inherently valuable, regardless of the outcome. While it’s easy to focus on how a painting looks when it’s finished, she emphasizes that the process of creating, learning, experimenting, and discovering is what matters most.
Students are encouraged to discover their own style and to pay attention to what gives them energy, enjoyment, and expression.
Classes are intentionally small, allowing Sara to customize instruction for each student and adjust the level of challenge to suit their needs. The result is a safe, encouraging, and inspiring environment where creativity can truly flourish.
Come learn, experiment, have fun, and discover what you can create.
Watercolour and Drawing
Registration Starts August 11th at 7am
Kids Classes
Sat 9 wk Oct 17th-Dec 19th- No Class October 31
9:30-11:30- Watercolour and drawing ages 6-8
12:30-2:30- Watercolour and drawing ages 6-8
3:30-5:30- Watercolour and drawing ages 9-12
Friday
9 wk -3:30-5:30 Watercolour and drawing ages 9-12- Oct 16th-Dec 18th- No Class October 30
Adult Classes
Friday
9 wk -12:30-2:30 Watercolour and drawing 14 and up -- Oct 16th-Dec 19th- No Class October 30
9 wk -6:30-8:30 Watercolour and drawing 14 and up -- Oct 16th-Dec 19th- No Class October 30
Saturday Sat 9 wk 6:30-8:30 Oct 17th-Dec 19th- No Class October 31
How to Register
1. Visit City of Kelowna Recreation Programs & Registration
2. Create a City account or log into an existing account, then enter the barcode number (registration number) of the class you want in “Keyword Search.” The class description and information will appear in the “Results” section at the bottom of the page.
3. Click on the blue " Register button to complete registration and begin your art adventure!
BY PHONE: 250-469-8800
IN PERSON: Parkinson Recreation Centre