Artist Tina Carchia will be teaching an ink with watercolors class. She uses ink to bring out all of the details and then goes over it with watercolors to add in the color and shading. Unlike oil paint, which dries very slowly, watercolor is a quick drying paint. A traceable pattern is provided so there is no sketching or drawing. Tina will take you at an easy to follow pace, all the way through to a completed project in only four hours! The use of all supplies and an 11"X14" mat are included. Wearing old clothing is suggested. This painting project will be on display in the MTP office a month in advance of this class.
Instructor:Tina CarchiaMembers: $50; General Public: $55
Course #: PAI190 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:M | 1/5/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:8
Paint the treasures represented by our state flowers, birds, and riches from across the U.S. Build confidence using watercolor and composition with each new painting. Follow along with instructor-led projects designed for FUN and ease. Tips, tricks, and techniques will also be included. New projects are planned and every two classes to allow ample time for students to complete his/her paintings. Class will meet every other week.
Instructor:Sue PrimeauMembers: $100; General Public: $105
Course #:PAI516 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time : Th | 1/8/2026 - 2/19/2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM This class meets 4 times Seats Available:12 Class meets: 1/8, 1/22, 2/5 & 2/19
Discover the joy of watercolor in this inspiring series of guided workshops designed for all skill levels. Each class offers a relaxing and creative environment where you'll explore essential watercolor techniques—such as blending, layering, and working with light and color—to bring expressive paintings to life. Through clear, step-by-step instruction, you will gain confidence in composition, brush control, and color harmony, while developing your own artistic voice.
Please refer to the individual class listing for the specific supply list and reference photo. If you prefer not to bring your own materials, a high-quality supply kit—including professional watercolor paper and the use of Daniel Smith paints—is available for an optional fee. To request a kit or for more information, email Elena at elenaron3105@gmail.com.
Whether you're just beginning or looking to deepen your skills, these workshops offer a fun, supportive space to explore the expressive potential of watercolor.
Great Heron
Paint a majestic Great Heron while mastering wet-on-wet blending, layering, and creating soft, natural textures. This class guides you step-by-step in capturing the bird’s grace and elegance through focused color harmony and composition techniques.
Instructor:Elena MahoneyMembers: $50; General Public: $55
Course #:PAI517 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 2/10/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM This class meets 1 times Seats Available:11 Supply Fee: $15. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
Discover the magic of watercolor- even if you've never held a brush before. This beginner-friendly course is designed to gently guide you into the world of watercolor painting with simple techniques, clear demonstrations, and joyful projects that build your confidence from the very first brushstroke. You'll learn how to mix clean, vibrant colors (without making mud), control water and pigment flow, and apply foundational techniques like layering, glazing, and lifting. The class also covers how to use basic composition rules to balance your artwork, build simple still-life scenes, and add depth with light and shadow. With step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on projects- including painting a wine glass, bottle, and fruit-you’ll gain practical skills and creative confidence. No experience needed- just curiosity and the desire to create! If you prefer not to bring your own materials, a high-quality supply kit—including professional watercolor paper and the use of Daniel Smith paints- is available for an optional fee. To request a kit or for more information, email Elena at elenaron3105@gmail.com.
Instructor:Elena MahoneyMembers: $105; General Public: $110
Course #:PAI222 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time : Tu W Th F | 2/24/2026 - 2/27/2026 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM This class meets 4 times Seats Available:1 Supply Fee: $30. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
Artist Tina Carchia will be teaching an ink with watercolors class. She uses ink to bring out all of the details and then goes over it with watercolors to add in the color and shading. Unlike oil paint, which dries very slowly, watercolor is a quick drying paint. A traceable pattern is provided so there is no sketching or drawing. Tina will take you at an easy to follow pace, all the way through to a completed project in only four hours! The use of all supplies and an 11"X14" mat are included. Wearing old clothing is suggested. This painting project will be on display in the MTP office a month in advance of this class.
Instructor:Tina CarchiaMembers: $50; General Public: $55
Course #: PAI190 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:M | 3/2/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:8
Discover the joy of watercolor in this inspiring series of guided workshops designed for all skill levels. Each class offers a relaxing and creative environment where you'll explore essential watercolor techniques—such as blending, layering, and working with light and color—to bring expressive paintings to life. Through clear, step-by-step instruction, you will gain confidence in composition, brush control, and color harmony, while developing your own artistic voice.
Please refer to the individual class listing for the specific supply list and reference photo. If you prefer not to bring your own materials, a high-quality supply kit—including professional watercolor paper and the use of Daniel Smith paints—is available for an optional fee. To request a kit or for more information, email Elena at elenaron3105@gmail.com.
Whether you're just beginning or looking to deepen your skills, these workshops offer a fun, supportive space to explore the expressive potential of watercolor.
Horse Portrait
Learn to paint a realistic and expressive horse portrait in this step-by-step watercolor workshop. You’ll explore techniques for layering, blending, and capturing texture, along with tips for creating depth in the eyes and mane. Designed for beginner to intermediate artists, this class offers guided instruction, a reference image, and a completed portrait by the end.
Instructor:Elena MahoneyMembers: $50; General Public: $55
Course #:PAI517 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 3/3/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM This class meets 1 times Seats Available:11 Supply Fee: $15. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
Paint the treasures represented by our state flowers, birds, and riches from across the U.S. Build confidence using watercolor and composition with each new painting. Follow along with instructor-led projects designed for FUN and ease. Tips, tricks, and techniques will also be included. New projects are planned and every two classes to allow ample time for students to complete his/her paintings. Class will meet every other week.
Instructor:Sue PrimeauMembers: $100; General Public: $105
Course #:PAI516 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time : Th | 3/5/2026 - 4/16/2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM This class meets 4 times Seats Available:15 Class meets: 3/5, 3/19, 4/2 & 4/16
Artist Tina Carchia will be teaching an ink with watercolors class. She uses ink to bring out all of the details and then goes over it with watercolors to add in the color and shading. Unlike oil paint, which dries very slowly, watercolor is a quick drying paint. A traceable pattern is provided so there is no sketching or drawing. Tina will take you at an easy to follow pace, all the way through to a completed project in only four hours! The use of all supplies and an 11"X14" mat are included. Wearing old clothing is suggested. This painting project will be on display in the MTP office a month in advance of this class.
Instructor:Tina CarchiaMembers: $50; General Public: $55
Course #: PAI190 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:M | 4/6/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:14
Discover the joy of watercolor in this inspiring series of guided workshops designed for all skill levels. Each class offers a relaxing and creative environment where you'll explore essential watercolor techniques—such as blending, layering, and working with light and color—to bring expressive paintings to life. Through clear, step-by-step instruction, you will gain confidence in composition, brush control, and color harmony, while developing your own artistic voice.
Please refer to the individual class listing for the specific supply list and reference photo. If you prefer not to bring your own materials, a high-quality supply kit—including professional watercolor paper and the use of Daniel Smith paints—is available for an optional fee. To request a kit or for more information, email Elena at elenaron3105@gmail.com.
Whether you're just beginning or looking to deepen your skills, these workshops offer a fun, supportive space to explore the expressive potential of watercolor.
Fruits in Watercolor
Celebrate the vibrant beauty of fruit in this colorful watercolor class. Students will explore wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, color mixing for natural tones, and layering and glazing methods to create volume, shine, and texture. You’ll learn to paint highlights and shadows, improve composition, and complete small fruit studies and a finished still-life.
Ideal for those who’ve dabbled in watercolor before and are ready to improve their control, blending, and confidence with juicy, colorful subjects.
Instructor:Elena MahoneyMembers: $50; General Public: $55
Course #:PAI517 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 4/7/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM This class meets 1 times Seats Available:12 Supply Fee: $15. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
This four-day workshop is designed for advanced artists with a solid foundation in watercolor who want to elevate their skies to the next level. Students will learn how to paint atmospheric clouds with emotion, movement, and subtlety using techniques such as layered washes, wet-into-wet blending, and edge control. The class will explore color mixing for expressive skies, soft and hard edge transitions, glazing for depth and mood, and capturing light, shadow, and atmospheric perspective. Compositional placement of clouds within landscapes will also be covered. Elena will share her personal approach to painting realistic, fluffy clouds using a wet-on-wet method developed through years of experience. Students will complete multiple sky studies and one finished piece, with demonstrations and individual feedback provided throughout.
If you prefer not to bring your own materials, a high-quality supply kit, including professional watercolor paper and the use of Daniel Smith paints, is available for an optional fee. To request a kit or for more information, email Elena at elenaron3105@gmail.com.
Instructor:Elena MahoneyMembers: $105; General Public: $110
Course #:PAI518 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time : M Tu W Th | 4/20/2026 - 4/23/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM This class meets 4 times Seats Available:10 Supply Fee: $30. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class. This class meets: 4/20, 4/21, 4/22 & 4/23.
Artist Tina Carchia will be teaching an ink with watercolors class. She uses ink to bring out all of the details and then goes over it with watercolors to add in the color and shading. Unlike oil paint, which dries very slowly, watercolor is a quick drying paint. A traceable pattern is provided so there is no sketching or drawing. Tina will take you at an easy to follow pace, all the way through to a completed project in only four hours! The use of all supplies and an 11"X14" mat are included. Wearing old clothing is suggested. This painting project will be on display in the MTP office a month in advance of this class.
Instructor:Tina CarchiaMembers: $50; General Public: $55
Course #: PAI190 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:M | 5/4/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:13
Discover the joy of watercolor in this inspiring series of guided workshops designed for all skill levels. Each class offers a relaxing and creative environment where you'll explore essential watercolor techniques—such as blending, layering, and working with light and color—to bring expressive paintings to life. Through clear, step-by-step instruction, you will gain confidence in composition, brush control, and color harmony, while developing your own artistic voice.
Please refer to the individual class listing for the specific supply list and reference photo. If you prefer not to bring your own materials, a high-quality supply kit—including professional watercolor paper and the use of Daniel Smith paints—is available for an optional fee. To request a kit or for more information, email Elena at elenaron3105@gmail.com.
Whether you're just beginning or looking to deepen your skills, these workshops offer a fun, supportive space to explore the expressive potential of watercolor.
Plumeria in Watercolor
Capture the delicate beauty of the plumeria flower in this guided watercolor workshop designed for artists with some prior experience. Students will explore petal structure and floral composition, mix fresh tropical colors, and use wet-on-wet techniques for smooth transitions. The class also introduces negative painting to define shapes and create contrast, along with glazing methods to add soft shadows and luminous depth. You'll learn how to enhance realism using light, space, and layering, and finish the day with a completed plumeria painting. Step-by-step demos and individual guidance are provided throughout.
Ideal for those with basic watercolor experience who are ready to grow their skills with a serene, beautiful subject.
Instructor:Elena MahoneyMembers: $50; General Public: $55
Course #:PAI517 | Room:Studio 9
Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu | 5/5/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM This class meets 1 times Seats Available:11 Supply Fee: $15. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
Artist Tina Carchia will be teaching an ink with watercolors class. She uses ink to bring out all of the details and then goes over it with watercolors to add in the color and shading. Unlike oil paint, which dries very slowly, watercolor is a quick drying paint. A traceable pattern is provided so there is no sketching or drawing. Tina will take you at an easy to follow pace, all the way through to a completed project in only four hours! The use of all supplies and an 11"X14" mat are included. Wearing old clothing is suggested. This painting project will be on display in the MTP office a month in advance of this class.
Instructor:Tina CarchiaMembers: $50; General Public: $55
Course #: PAI190 | Room:Studio 9 Day of Week | Date | Time:M | 6/1/2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Seats Available:13
Topic: Magnolia
Paint the treasures represented by our state flowers, birds, and riches from across the U.S. Build confidence using watercolor and composition with each new painting. Follow along with instructor-led projects designed for FUN and ease. Tips, tricks, and techniques will also be included. New projects are planned and every two classes to allow ample time for students to complete his/her paintings. Class will meet every other week.
Discover the magic of watercolor- even if you've never held a brush before. This beginner-friendly course is designed to gently guide you into the world of watercolor painting with simple techniques, clear demonstrations, and joyful projects that build your confidence from the very first brushstroke. You'll learn how to mix clean, vibrant colors (without making mud), control water and pigment flow, and apply foundational techniques like layering, glazing, and lifting. The class also covers how to use basic composition rules to balance your artwork, build simple still-life scenes, and add depth with light and shadow. With step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on projects- including painting a wine glass, bottle, and fruit-you’ll gain practical skills and creative confidence. No experience needed- just curiosity and the desire to create! If you prefer not to bring your own materials, a high-quality supply kit—including professional watercolor paper and the use of Daniel Smith paints- is available for an optional fee. To request a kit or for more information, email Elena at 
Topic: Bunny
Topic: Beach Day
Topic: Shy Flamingo
