In this two and a half hour workshop we will be going over all the info you need to start enjoying your watercolor journey.  Beginner supply recommendations, blending and mixing tips, brush techniques and instruction, and more will be discussed.  We will use our new skills to paint this lovely sunset beach scene.  All materials needed will be provided, and your course fee includes a new watercolor brush, watercolor paper, and supply lists for you to take home. 

Introducing a hands-on watercolor workshop for all!

Do you love the look of watercolor paintings, but don’t know where to start? Have no fear! Come and learn beginning watercolor skills with Carol Natalie Creative. In this two and a half hour workshop, Carol will introduce you to the basics of the fun and versatile medium.  

We’ll be going over supply recommendations, blending and mixing colors, and brush techniques. Then we will use our new skills to complete this darling 7 x 5 houseplant painting. You don’t need any drawing skills - a traceable houseplant print is provided.  

 About Carol Natalie Creative:                                                                                    Carol Trujillo is an artist, educator, and calligrapher living in Centreville, Virginia.  She discovered art later in life after careers in the Air Force, raising a family, and working in the field of special education for Fairfax County Public Schools.  She started Carol Natalie Creative in 2020 with the goal of spreading the joy of creating and gifting beautiful items.  From her first pink cherry blossom painting, her artistic journey continues to expand and grow each day with further exploration, and she’s excited to share what she’s learned with her students. 

• Time & Date: August 26, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. (2.5 hours duration)
• All materials needed will be provided.
• Soft drinks such as soda, water bottles and light snacks are available. 
• Registration fee: $75.00
• Minimum of 6 people and maximum of 10 people.
• The class will be cancelled if the class does not have enough sufficient attendants. 
• Location: The workshop will be held at 312 Commerce Street, Occoquan Virginia 22125
• Parking: Feel free to park at our locations: 307 Mill Street (behind Gift & Gather building) and 312 Commerce Street (one the side of our building and the back.)

Must Read Information: 

Prior Registration is required.
The seat must be reserved to ensure your seat and class materials. Payment is due upon of your ticket purchasing. Please leave a special seating request upon completing your workshop seat purchase. We will do the best we can to accommodate your request. 

Class Time                                                                                                                       Our workshop will start promptly at scheduled time, we recommend that you arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to workshop schedule time. We do not offer a refund or a reschedule in the event that you are late for your session.

Refund/Cancellation Policy                                                                                             A full refund will be made when you request a cancellation within 72+ hours in advance of the event schedule. Any cancellation within 48 hours in advance of the event schedule, we will issued a store credit for the full amount paid. The credit can be used toward a make up session or any merchandised at Gift & Gather store. Any cancellation made with less than 24 hours notice or failure to show at the workshop will not be able to reschedule or receive any store credit.