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Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 31 May
Brookstown Ave Ste - Downtown Winston-Salem - 10am - 2 Hours
Abby Davenport
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Do you want to have fun blending colors and drawing out your hidden artistic power? Then join this small class hosted by professional instructor Abby Davenport, specifically designed to assist beginners! You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint, draw out hidden forms, and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
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$49      

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Perspective Drawing

Perspective Drawing

Wednesday 28 May
Indiana Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Winston Salem Art Group
Samantha Wharton
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface

In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$47      
Mandala Art

Mandala Art

Wednesday 04 June
Oak Summit Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Winston Salem Art Group
Samantha Wharton
In this class, we will be learning how to make a Mandala. A Mandala is a figured design that represented the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism.

Mandalas often have a symmetrical design with repeating geometric patterns that are bold and colorful.
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$47      
Urban Sketch

Urban Sketch

Wednesday 11 June
Oak Summit Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Winston Salem Art Group
Samantha Wharton
This meet-up is for people who are interested in sketching urban scenes and capturing the environment around yourself. By using a pen, pencils, and/or color pencils we will learn how to draw the environment and capture what you see surrounding the urban scene.
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$47      

Worldbuilding: Maps

Worldbuilding: Maps

Wednesday 18 June
Marshall St N - 10am - 2 Hours
Winston Salem Art Group
Samantha Wharton
Worldbuilding is the art and process of creating a fictional universe. One of the first things a worldbuilder does is create their own map to get a quick reference to how big the world is. In this class we're going to be creating a world map for your fantasy world. You'll also learn about useful resources to build both digitally and traditionally.
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$47      
Still Life Drawing with Coloured Pencils

Still Life Drawing with Coloured Pencils

Wednesday 09 July
4th Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Winston Salem Art Group
Samantha Wharton
In this class, we're going to be drawing still lives using color pencils! Drawing still lives help an artist notice the finer details of an object or environment that they create in. We will focus on some of the fundamentals of drawing create composition, shape, form, and perspective! and many other skills!
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$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Wednesday 16 July
Patterson Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Winston Salem Art Group
Samantha Wharton
In this class, we will be practicing how to create the human form. We will be drawing easy, dynamic poses with new drawing techniques!
Learning these poses will help the artist begin to understand the human body by breaking it down to its simplest form.
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$49      

ABOUT WINSTON
SALEM
WATERCOLOR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Winston Salem Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
Terrific class! Abby provided us with incredible sketches and for two hours she taught us to use our watercolors to make beautiful paintings. She was very patient and coached all of us along the way.
5/5
Liz
2025-05-04
Fun experience, knowledgeable instructor, pleasant surroundings
5/5
Ellen
2025-04-07
I left messages for Abby that due to having 2 cortisone injections on Friday I would not be able to attend & asked if l could get a refund. I was looking forward to this class as l am a beg& sure could have benefited. Hope it was enjoyed
5/5
Cathy Ossif
2025-03-17

It was a fun relaxing class. Abby was a great instructor
5/5
Isabelle
2025-03-16
I really enjoyed the class and was very informative thank you
5/5
marlies
2025-03-16
Abby is a delightful teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed her guidance. I?m a beginner. Abby helped me understand perspective.
5/5
Carol
2025-02-03

Abby did a great job leading this beginner class. I learned a new trick about perspective layout and they were fun and engaging throughout.
5/5
Clifton
2025-02-02
Loved the venue and the class instructor Well done!
5/5
Jodi
2025-01-19
So much fun. Loved the location. Met new people. Our instructor was wonderful. Just what I needed.
5/5
Kimberley
2025-01-19

The teacher was engaging and offered praise as well as support!
5/5
Tara
2024-04-15
ARTISTS
Abby Davenport
My name is Abby Davenport, I am a new watercolor instructor and my specialties include still life, human and animal portraiture, and cartooning.

Abby Davenport is available for private bookings

I work remotely so most days and times are available

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PHOTOS
Sydney Watercolour Group
2025-05-20
Winston Salem Watercolor Group
2025-04-24
Title or Location: This is my own watercolor painting, not a photo.
I'm a beginner watercolor artist enjoying learning various techniques as I try to find my own style. I loved the challenge of these bricks, and learned a lot while completing this painting alongside a YouTube tutorial from "Paint with Shiba."
Credit: Kathy Dail
Facebook: Kathy Glover Dail
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-20

Winston Salem Watercolor Group
2025-03-28
Title or Location: Moonglow Flora
Original 9x12 watercolor inspired by flowers illuminated by the moon's reflective glow.
Credit: Amanda Goins
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandagoins44
Instagram: amandagoins_44 LINK: https://www.instagram.com/amandagoins_44/
Kansas City Watercolor Group
2025-05-12
Winston Salem Watercolor Group
2025-03-24
Title or Location: Memories of Maine
This painting began as a watercolor over ten years ago after attending a workshop in Maine on Pemoquid Point. I found it in my ?Starts Stash? about a month ago and decided to finish it using Acrylics because of some major changes to the face and other areas. The painting captures my memories of that trip, such as:- enjoying lots of lobster and fish- painting- sunny days - the ocean- walks on the pier near the lobster shacks- painting every dayI thoroughly enjoyed working on thi
Credit: Judi Russell

Houston Watercolor Group
2025-05-05
Winston Salem Watercolor Group
2025-03-22
Title or Location: Cherry Blossoms
There are two cherry trees in my yard blooming. The blooms do not last long as the March winds carry them away and blankets the ground with a carpet of flowers.
Credit: Leo Alley
Melbourne Watercolour Group
2025-05-05

Winston Salem Watercolor Group
2025-03-10
Title or Location: Hope is the Thing...
9x13 watercolor in Arches 300lb cold pressed paperThis painting was inspired by Art Nouveau poster design and a stanza from one of my favorite poems, "Hope is the thing with Feathers" by Emily Dickinson. It is a reminder that even after the darkest of Winters, Spring will still emerge. Likewise, int he darkest of situations, hope is still on the horizon. The poem is as follows:?Hope? is the thing with feathersBy Emily Dickinson?Hope? is the thing with feathers -That perches in
Credit: Amanda Goins
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandagoins44
Instagram: amandagoins_44 LINK: https://www.instagram.com/amandagoins_44/
Melbourne Watercolour Group
2025-05-05
Winston Salem Watercolor Group
2025-03-07
Title or Location: Winter Beauty
I really enjoy Ellen Crimi Trent?s watercolor tutorials. I was drawn to the colors and whimsy of background. This was the first painting I completed where I was thoroughly happy with the end result. I have only been painting about 3 years and this is still one of my favorites. Loved this so much I used it as our Christmas card last year! A dear friend ended up buying the original to gift to her great aunt?.I didn?t want to let it go, but she insisted it would bring so much joy to her aunt and in
Credit: Kristin Hill Witz
Facebook: Kristin Hill Witz
Instagram: Kristin Hill Witz

Melbourne Watercolour Group
2025-05-05
Cincinnati Watercolor Group
2025-05-23
Title or Location: Bouquet
Just a bouquet of flowers. They were so gorgeous that I had to paint and I love painting in watercolor!
Credit: Julie Sheff
Sydney Watercolour Group
2025-04-24

Denver Watercolor Group
2025-05-23
Title or Location:
Found an image on Unsplash that I liked, and focused on the flowers first. I then decided I liked it without ?finishing? the window and wall. This piece was entered into the Dayton (Ohio) Society of Artists member show and sold opening weekend.
Credit: Cindy Callahan
Instagram: @artbycindyc
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-04-24
Memphis Watercolor Group
2025-05-23
Title or Location: Storm Coming
Once a year my painting sisters and I get together and spend a week painting. We like to try new techniques or tools. This year we tried mineral paper-so I tried an abstract landscape. So fun!
Credit: Mary Couillard
Instagram: @marycouillardart

Houston Watercolor Group
2025-04-21
Albany Watercolor Group
2025-05-22
Title or Location: Grafite pencil art
Grafite pencil art
Credit: Shweta Shubha
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16JJp2McjR/?mibextid=qi2Omg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shweta_shubha7?igsh=MWwyaHZ0NXQzMDU2aA==
Houston Watercolor Group
2025-04-21

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