Workshops

watercolor & acrylic classes for all ages and experience levels

Our Workshops

  • Person painting with watercolor on paper surrounded by brushes and paint palettes.

    Watercolor Techniques

    An introduction to 12 techniques to paint with watercolors, and an opportunity to techniques with sketched illustrations and blank watercolor paper provided.

  • Grid of pastel watercolor circles on white background

    Watercolor Meditation

    This relaxing workshop focuses on the wet on wet color gradient technique to create a beautiful art piece. This class is perfect for any age or experience level.

  • Illustration of a blue house with ornate architectural details and floral decorations, featuring window boxes and a lush garden with vines and flowers climbing up the facade.

    Petite House Portraits

    Learn how simple lines and shapes can create a whimsical portrait of loved locations. Incorporates sketching & watercolors.

  • Child's hand decorating a blue outline drawing of a bird with colorful pressed flowers on white background.

    Heirloom Finger Painting

    Create a masterpiece inspired by Picasso, Matisse or Degas. For 12 months and up.

  • Abstract floral drawing with pastel colors and ink lines

    Mixed Media Florals

    This mixed media workshop uses watercolor, acrylic, and oil pastel to create whimsical floral artworks.

  • Colorful abstract artwork in the shape of Virginia

    Acrylic States

    An introduction to acrylic through creating an art piece that shows off your state pride while exploring painting with texture and patterns.

Meet the Teacher

Lindsay Sheldon is the artist behind The Paper Darlings and a teacher with over fourteen years of experience. She has taught individuals of all ages and abilities, and approaches teaching art workshops recognizing that each person comes in with a different comfort level when it comes to creating, but knowing art at its heart should be a fun outlet for self-expression and creativity. Therefore, Lindsay provides the tools to meet each individual where they are to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Lindsay has led classes and workshops ranging from infants to adults and holds a Masters in Special Education. She applies her experience in Special Education to differentiate instruction for every individual, setting aside time in each workshop to meet 1:1 with each participant.