Friday, June 5 5:30 to 7:30pm
Paint & Sip - Fantasy Flowers in Mixed Media $50
Friday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!
Using
a joyful mix of watercolors, acrylics, pens, markers, and more, you’ll
learn how to layer textures, build magical color transitions, and add
enchanting details that make your flowers feel alive with personality
and mana.
No drawing or painting experience needed. Beginners are welcome!
Saturday, June 6 1 to 4pm
Baby Sea Turtles in Acrylics $75
In
this class you’ll paint three baby honu making their first journey to
the ocean. You’ll learn easy blending for a glowing sunset sky, soft
waves, and textured sand, plus step‑by‑step guidance to bring each tiny
turtle to life.
Sunday, June 7 2 to 4pm
Make Your Own Magic Wand Paintbrush $55
✨
Make Your Own Magic Wand Paintbrush is
a joyful, mystical workshop where creativity meets enchantment! In this
hands-on experience, you’ll transform everyday materials into a
one-of-a-kind magical wand. We will infuse it with the radiant energy of
Kaua‘i and the heart-opening spirit of ALOHA. As we create, we’ll
charge our wands with intention, imagination, and island mana, so they
become tools not just for painting, but for creating more magic in the
world. Whether you’re a child at heart or a full-fledged art sorceress,
this is your invitation to craft beauty, joy, and wonder into every
brushstroke. 🪄🔮
Friday, June 12 5:30-7:30pm
Paint & Sip - Pink Hibiscus in Watercolors $50
Friday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!
We’ll paint a soft, glowing pink hibiscus,
capturing its velvety petals and the gentle curves that make this
blossom so iconic. Using flowing washes, subtle gradients, and
expressive brushwork, you’ll learn how to create depth and light to
bring your hibiscus to life.
Saturday, June 13 12-2pm
Plumeria in Watercolors $50
In
this class, we’ll explore how to make these flowers feel luminous on
the page by mastering smooth shading, subtle gradients, and the delicate
transitions that give plumeria its signature radiance. You’ll learn how
to blend warm yellows into soft pinks, how to create velvety shadows
that make each petal curl with life, and how to create a colorful
background.
No drawing or painting experience needed. Beginners are welcome!
Saturday, June 20 Noon to 4pm
Open Studio Painting Day Free
This
is a free event. Just bring your own art supplies and a project to
work on. Spend the afternoon talking story with other artists while you
have fun painting, drawing, or crafting. Light Refreshments will be
served. Only 8 spaces available.
Sunday, June 21 1 to 4pm
Ocean Sunset in Acrylics $75
Paint a serene
Kaua‘i ocean sunset,
blending glowing pinks, golds, and soft blues to create a sky filled
with warmth and movement. You’ll learn easy techniques for shaping
gentle waves, adding reflections, and building the dramatic silhouette
of the mountains along the shore.
Thursday, June 25 12 to 3pm
Baby Sea Turtles in Acrylics $75
In
this class you’ll paint three baby honu making their first journey to
the ocean. You’ll learn easy blending for a glowing sunset sky, soft
waves, and textured sand, plus step‑by‑step guidance to bring each tiny
turtle to life.
Friday, June 26 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Paint & Sip - Watercolor Cottage with Pen and Ink $50
Bring a sweet
plantation cottage and proud Kaua‘i rooster
to life using loose washes and expressive linework. First, we’ll lay in
soft watercolor layers to capture the breezy palms, bright sky, and
lush greenery. Then we’ll add pen‑and‑ink details to define the
cottage’s character, the textures of the palms, and the rooster’s
playful personality.
Saturday, June 27 2 to 4pm
Life Drawing $20 with own materials ($30 if you need drawing materials)
Sunday, June 28 2-4pm
Rock Painting $30
Join
in on this trending fad of painting rocks and then hiding them for
others to find! I will have lots of cool supplies available and will
give you painting tips and suggestions. We will then seal the rocks to
make them weather resistant. I will also suggest what you can do with
your rocks once you are finished.
Easy to do and all ages are welcome!
Friday, July 3 5:30-7:30pm
Paint & Sip - Rooster at the Beach in Watercolors $50
Friday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!
Join
me in painting a cute Kauai Rooster on the beach. Learn the brushstrokes and techniques used to create colorful and
expressive feathers, clouds, ocean, and sand.
Sunday, July 5 10am to 4pm
Paint Your Inner Goddess Workshop - Mixed Media $125
Step into a sacred space of self-discovery and artistic enchantment as
we begin by exploring the Divine Feminine and Goddess Archetypes through
soulful journaling and talking story. We’ll reflect on symbolism, mantras, and the
mystical energies that shape our inner world. After nourishing our
spirits with a light Goddess-inspired snack, we’ll enter a gentle
meditation to awaken our creative flow. Then, with brushes in hand and
hearts wide open, we’ll paint our Inner Goddess—or Goddesses—infusing
each stroke with the mana of Kaua‘i and the magic of our own sacred
stories.
Friday, July 10 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Paint & Sip -Ocean Sunset in Watercolor $50
Friday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!
We will paint a vibrant tropical beach on Kaua‘i
using the dreamy flow of watercolors You’ll learn how to blend soft washes for the sky and
ocean, build glowing sunset hues, and add crisp details to
bring the palms, waves, and shoreline to life.
Saturday, July 11 1 to 4pm
Kalalau Valley in Acrylics $75
This
class invites you to step into the breathtaking beauty of Kaua‘i’s most
iconic lookout. With vibrant island colors and expressive
brushstrokes, you’ll paint the
majestic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast. This class
is all about capturing the rhythm, serenity, and mana of the islands
while letting your creativity flow freely.
Thursday, July 16 5 to 7pm
Life Drawing $20 with own materials ($30 if you need drawing materials)
This
is an exciting opportunity to practice your drawing and sketching
skills with a live model! Instruction will be limited as I need to
brush up on my drawing skills too, but I will provide some ideas and
pointers for beginners.
Friday, July 17 4 to 6pm
Sea Turtle in Watercolors $50
In
this watercolor class, we’ll bring a sea turtle to life in a radiant
rainbow of colors, celebrating the joy, movement, and aloha that honu
symbolize. We will learn about painting flowing washes, layering, and
experimenting with unexpected hues. By the end, you’ll have a rainbow
honu that glows with heart, harmony, and pure artistic fun.
Saturday, July 18 1 to 4pm
Tropical Na Pali Coast in Acrylics $75
This
class invites you to step into the breathtaking beauty of Kaua‘i’s most
iconic shoreline. With vibrant island colors and expressive
brushstrokes, you’ll paint swaying palms, turquoise waves, and the
majestic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast bathed in sunset light. This class
is all about capturing the rhythm, serenity, and mana of the islands
while letting your creativity flow freely.
Sunday, July 19 2-4pm
Rock Painting $30
Join
in on this trending fad of painting rocks and then hiding them for
others to find! I will have lots of cool supplies available and will
give you painting tips and suggestions. We will then seal the rocks to
make them weather resistant. I will also suggest what you can do with
your rocks once you are finished.
Easy to do and all ages are welcome!
Friday, July 24 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Paint & Sip - Cottage on the Beach Watercolor $50
Paint a tropical shoreline complete with swaying palms, turquoise waves, and a charming island beach cottage. Students will explore flowing washes, gentle gradients, and expressive brushwork to capture the warmth, light, and aloha spirit of this peaceful coastal scene.
Saturday, July 25 1 to 4pm
Trashy Goddess - Recycled Beach Trash and Acrylics $75
The vibe of this class is eco-chic, and unapologetic fun! We will give beach trash a glamorous glow-up while channeling our inner divine Goddesses. Using beach debris found by the Kauai Surfrider foundation (or bring some you have collected for that personal touch), we will create a silhouette of a goddess and then adorn her with colorful beach plastics and netting. The final touch will be to add some eco-friendly, empowering affirmations!
Sunday, July 26 2 to 4pm
Lobster Claw Heliconia in Watercolors $50
Paint a bold heliconia while exploring flowing washes, bold tropical color, and techniques for capturing the dramatic shapes and luminous contrasts of this island bloom.
Thursday, July 30 5 to 7pm
Life Drawing $20 with own materials ($30 if you need drawing materials)
This
is an exciting opportunity to practice your drawing and sketching
skills with a live model! Instruction will be limited as I need to
brush up on my drawing skills too, but I will provide some ideas and
pointers for beginners.
Friday, July 31 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Paint & Sip - Hibiscus in Watercolor $50
Friday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!
In this watercolor class, students will paint a vibrant hibiscus bursting with tropical color and island warmth. Together we’ll explore soft blending, luminous washes, and expressive brushwork to capture the glowing petals, bold stamen, and rich background hues.
PRIVATE LESSONS $75/hour
Please contact me by text or email to set yours up!
I
will be adding more classes as supplies come in and/or I finish
experimenting with new class ideas. Let me know if there is a
particular kind of class you would like to do by sending me an email.
If you would like to reserve your space in a class, please email, call,
or text me (info below) because seating is limited. Payment will be
handled during the class.
Painting Paradise is located in Lihue at the Puhi Industrial Center at 1824 Haleukana St. - front unit.
Much Aloha,
Marionette
808 631 9173
artbymarionette@yahoo.com
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