Plein Air Nature Watercolor – Saturday, September 6th and 13th, 2025

Students will choose an area outdoors to first sketch, then paint. 

Students will be directed to catch the important parts and exclude things that clutter your scene.

Each student will paint one or two watercolors, 11×14 or larger, on 140 lbs watercolor paper.

Boards of attaching watercolor paper are provided for class to use. 

Your instructor will provide the following:

• Board for attaching the watercolor paper
• Tape
• Teacher will sell students: watercolor paper, paints, brushes, and boards.

Students are asked to bring:
Students can bring their own materials, if approved by the teacher. All students bring an apron to wear over your clothes or just wear an old shirt.

Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring a lunch or click here to learn about local eating opportunities.

Skill Level
Students will get more out of the class if they can do some sketching. Painting level: beginner.

Age Requirement
Students ages 18 and older are welcome to attend this class.  

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $92
Materials Fee: $45 if you are wanting to keep supplies after taking class (paints, brushes, board and watercolor paper). If students have watercolor supplies, then bring them to the first class and show instructor. Students that do not want to keep supplies and just want a one time experience, materials fee: $15
Total Cost: $107 or $137

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.