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Why take a class with Sara?

 

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • Classes are customized to your level. I’ll show you how to make each step harder or easier.

  • Classes are kept small (max 6 or 7 students) for more one-on-one time. 

  • 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.

Develop a strong foundation by starting with drawing basics in the first class. Then, each session will focus on a new step-by-step watercolor painting, where you'll select your own colors and styles to create unique artwork.
This course is designed to maximize learning in the shortest amount of time. You'll explore a variety of subjects—including landscapes, flowers, and animals—ensuring you gain a wide range of techniques. The small class size (max six students) allows for personalized instruction, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate artists looking to build confidence and skill.

Watercolour and Drawing

Registration Opens Dec 2 at 7am

Winter Classes
 

Adult Classes

Friday Jan 9th- March 13th– 10 weeks

6:30-8:30 Watercolour and drawing 14 and up​


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Kids Classes

Friday Jan 9th- March 13th– 10 weeks

3:30 – 5:30 Watercolour and drawing ages 9-12

Saturday Saturday – 9 weeks – no class the Feb 14th

Jan 10th- March 14th 

     

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


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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

YouTube Art Classes
I recorded 3 free art class videos for further resources for students.

Other Teachers YouTube Art Classes
No one teacher can help you with everything you need to become a great artist. I highly recommend taking many classes from different teachers. 

Mindset Book 
Recommendations
Creating life-giving Art is 50% mindset and 50% technique specialty—the ability to speak the language of the medium you are working on. You may have the best painting technique in the world, but if you don't have the courage to create, and the self compassion to deal with the failure and unexpected you will not get far. If you don't know who you are or what you want to say, the ability to speak is useless. Here are some books I recommend on your journey in the arts.
Self Compassion by Kristin Neff
Power of Vulnerablity by Brene Brown
Emotional Agility by Susan David
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Essentialism by Greg Mckeown
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Art and Fear
by David Bayles and Ted Orland
Play by Stuart Brown

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