Kauai Art Classes

Aloha and Welcome to Painting Paradise!  We offer classes in watercolors, acrylics, acrylic pouring, silk painting, gelli printing, encaustics, pastels, reverse acrylics, alcohol inks, Chinese brush painting and more!  Private Lessons and Art Parties are also available.  All supplies are included for every class.  Marionette aims to make each class fun, easy, and relaxing.  She has over 27 years of experience in watercolor painting and has been teaching at her Waimea art studio for over 10 years.  

Please call Marionette at (808) 631-9173 to reserve your space and to confirm your reservation.  Please note my NEW email address:  artbymarionette@yahoo.com  Mahalo!

Wednesday, Oct 3: 1-4pm Watercolors at Lawai Beach Resort, Poipu***
Friday, Oct 5: 11am-2pm Watercolors -  "Rainbow Sea Turtle" (at my studio)
Saturday, Oct 6: 1-4pm Silk Painting (at my studio)
Wednesday, Oct 10: 1-4pm Watercolors at Lawai Beach Resort, Poipu***
Thursday, Oct 11: 1-4pm Reverse Acrylics (at my studio)
Friday, Oct 12: 11am-1pm Watercolors - "Kauai Tree Tunnel" (at my studio)
Friday, Oct 12: 1pm-4pm Watercolors - "Cottage with Sunset" (at my studio)
Saturday, Oct 13: 1-3pm Acrylic Pouring Techniques (at my studio)
Wednesday, Oct 17: 1-4pm Watercolors at Lawai Beach Resort, Poipu***
Friday, Oct 19: 11am-2pm Watercolors - "Tropical Leaves" (at my studio)
Saturday, Oct 20: 11am-2pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio)
Wednesday, Oct 24: 1-4pm Watercolors at Lawai Beach Resort, Poipu***
Friday, Oct 26: 11am-1pm Watercolors -  "Rainbow Bamboo"  (at my studio)
Friday, Oct 26: 1pm-4pm Watercolors - "Hibiscus" (at my studio)
Saturday, Oct 27: 12-2pm Special Halloween Meetup (at my studio)
Wednesday, Oct 31: 1-4pm Watercolors at Lawai Beach Resort, Poipu***

Thursday, Nov 1: 1-4pm Reverse Acrylics (at my studio)
Friday, Nov 2: 11am-2pm Watercolors -  "Rainbow Sea Turtle" (at my studio)
Saturday, Nov 3: 1-4pm Silk Painting (at my studio)
Wednesday, Nov 7: 1-4pm Watercolors at Lawai Beach Resort, Poipu***
Friday, Nov 9: 11am-1pm Watercolors - "Kauai Tree Tunnel" (at my studio)
Friday, Nov 9: 1pm-4pm Watercolors - "Cottage with Sunset" (at my studio)
Saturday, Nov 10: 1-3pm Acrylic Pouring Techniques (at my studio)
Wednesday, Nov 14: 1-4pm Watercolors at Lawai Beach Resort, Poipu***
Friday, Nov 16: 11am-2pm Watercolors - "Pineapple" (at my studio)
Saturday, Nov 17: 11am-2pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio)
Wednesday, Nov 21: 1-4pm Watercolors at Lawai Beach Resort, Poipu***
Saturday, Nov 24: 1-4pm Reverse Acrylics (at my studio)
Wednesday, Nov 28: 1-4pm Watercolors at Lawai Beach Resort, Poipu***
Friday, Nov 30: 11am-1pm Watercolors -  "Rainbow Bamboo"  (at my studio)
Friday, Nov 30: 1pm-4pm Watercolors - "Hibiscus" (at my studio)

*** Please confirm with me by phone if you are coming to the Lawai Beach Resort Watercolor Class because space is very limited.

 Prices and Class Descriptions

ALL MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED FOR EACH CLASS! 

Special Halloween Meetup - Paint Your Own Sugar Skull - Join me on Saturday, October 27 from 12 noon to 2pm for a special Halloween Meetup.  I will be demonstrating step-by-step how to paint a Sugar Skull while everyone paints their own design on an 8"x10" canvas.  Materials fee is $20 per painting.  If you want to bring your own supplies and work on your own craft/art project while talking story with fellow artisans, there is no charge.  Goodies will be provided and costumes are encouraged!!

NEW! - Acrylic Pouring Techniques -  Learn the secrets to making fabulous acrylic pours with lots of "cells" and color.  You will learn what kind of paints and additives to use that really work. We will be exploring several different techniques and everyone will be able to make many exciting pours. $65.

Watercolors - "Cottage with Sunset" -  Paint a lovely, old fashioned plantation cottage surrounded by a tropical garden.  We will be exploring the techniques of masking, sponging, layering, blending, and building a sunset.  You will also learn how to paint colorful and whimsical palm trees. $45.

Watercolors - "Kauai Tree Tunnel" -  Create a one of a kind memory of Kauai as we paint together the famous Kauai Tree Tunnel!   We will be exploring the techniques of  layering, dry brushing, sponging, blending and more.  Great for beginners!  $45.

 NEW! - Watercolors - "Hibiscus" -  Paint along with me as we create a beautiful Hawaiian hibiscus.  You will learn several techniques to create the texture of the hibiscus petals along with shading techniques and colorful backgrounds  $45.

NEW! - Watercolors - "Tropical Leaves" -  Hawaii is full of interesting and colorful tropical leaves. In this class you will learn many watercolor techniques to create vibrant and beautiful leaves and colorful backgrounds.  $45.

NEW! - Watercolors - "Pineapple" -  Take home your own Hawaiian Pineapple as we paint together this fun subject.  We will be exploring the techniques of  layering, dry brushing, blending, popping color and creating interesting backgrounds. Great for watercolorists looking for something a little more challenging. Intermediate level $45.

Watercolors - "Rainbow Sea Turtle" -  Learn how to capture the personality of this Kauai sea turtle in a rainbow of colors.  We will be exploring the techniques of  layering, dry brushing, splattering, blending and more.  Great for beginners! $45.

Watercolors - "Rainbow Bamboo" -  In this class we will paint together a colorful bamboo painting.  Marionette will demonstrate several easy watercolor techniques including masking, shading, and blending. Great for beginners! $45.
 

Pupus and Picasso Painting Party! - It's all the rage on the mainland and now it's here on Kauai!  Join Marionette as she guides the whole group in a step-by-step original acrylic painting on canvas.  Any skill level is welcome!  She will also be serving some local style pupus, fruit, and cheese and will have water, juice and soda available to drink.  Feel free to BYOB or BYOW (bring your own wine).  Class fee is $65 per person with food or $55 per person without food. If you would like to book a private painting party with Marionette please contact her at 808-631-9173.  There is a minimum of three people per private painting party and you can choose from one of these subjects: Palm trees, Polihale Beach, Rooster, Bamboo or have Marionette come up with something fun just for you!  Finished painting size is 11"x14".

Watercolors (Open theme) - Choose to paint Hawaiian landscapes, tropical flowers, animals or a lovely plantation cottage. No drawing experience necessary. This class is great for beginners and all other painting levels.  All materials are included for the class.  Marionette aims to make this class FUN & EASY. $45.  

Watercolors at Lawai Beach Resort (Open Theme) Choose to paint Hawaiian landscapes, tropical flowers, animals or a lovely plantation cottage. No drawing experience necessary. This class is great for beginners and all other painting levels.  All materials are included for the class.  Marionette aims to make this class FUN & EASY.  We will meet at the lovely Lawai Beach Resort (right across from the Beach House restaurant in Poipu).  Come to the lobby (around the back) and meet me at the room by the pool which is just past the lobby.  Please confirm with me by phone if you are coming to this class because space is very limited. $45. 

Silk Painting – Discover the secrets to silk painting while we create a lovely, tropical 30”x 30”silk piece to frame or wear. Anyone can do it! Beginners are welcome.  $65.

Reverse Acrylics on Plexiglass -   This is a very fun and challenging technique as you have to paint the details first and work your way to the background last.  Marionette will show you her secrets as she demonstrates the "reverse" way of how you would normally build a painting in acrylics.   $60.

Acrylics - Marionette will introduce this amazing medium as she teaches her technique used to paint very colorful and life-like paintings on canvas.   Beginners are welcome.  Available as a private lesson (1-2 people) or Art Party with 3 or more people.

Plumeria Advanced Watercolor Techniques -  In this class we will paint together the delicate plumeria flowers of Kauai.  Marionette will demonstrate layering, shading, and background techniques necessary to build these colorful flowers.  *This class is only for those who have at least one year of experience in watercolor painting.  No beginners, please.  I am currently only offering this class as a private lesson.

Seascapes Advanced Watercolor Techniques -  In this class we will paint together waves, rocks, sea foam and more.  Marionette will demonstrate layering, shading, and other techniques.   *This class is only for those who have at least one year of experience in watercolor painting.  No beginners, please.  I am currently only offering this class as a private lesson.

Encaustics - Painting with wax - Encaustics is a fun, hot wax painting technique.  You will learn how to create beautiful, tropical designs by painting with pigmented wax with a craft iron and stylus. Several techniques will be explored.   I am currently only offering this class as a private lesson.

Chinese Brush Painting – Learn a modern approach to Sumi-e from Marionette as she demonstrates this beautiful, calligraphy-like art form.  You will learn about the traditional vs. modern materials to use as she guides you step-by-step through her creative and almost meditative process to paint bamboo, the wild orchid, and more.  I am currently only offering this class as a private lesson.

Alcohol Inks on Yupo Paper -  Marionette will show you how to pour and maneuver the brightly colored alcohol inks onto smooth Yupo paper to create fun and exciting effects.  I am currently only offering this class as a private lesson.

Tropical Sunsets in Pastels – Join Marionette as she demonstrates her methods and materials to create a colorful, tropical pastel painting.  Focus will be on composition, drawing, layering, and color.   I am currently only offering this class as a private lesson.

Zen Doodle for Fun & Relaxation  - Learn how to turn doodles into a piece of art with this simple and easy process!   I am currently only offering this class as a private lesson.

Private Lessons - Any of Marionette's classes can be taught as a private lesson for $35 per hour (minimum of 2 hours).  Please call her at 808-631-9173 to check availability and set up an appointment.  Private lessons include all supplies.


About Marionette and Painting Paradise:

Nestled in historic Waimea Town on Kauai’s sunny west side, you will find Painting Paradise Art Gallery a working artist’s studio and gallery where Marionette teaches a variety of art classes. Specializing in watercolors, acrylics, silk painting, pastels, encaustics, and sumi-e, Marionette has discovered her true passion…teaching others that they can be artists too!

With an emphasis on fun, creativity, and relaxation, she makes every class easy for the beginner, intermediate, or advanced artist by providing all of the materials for each class. She will assess your abilities in art and customize the class to your special needs through demonstrations, easy drawing techniques, and will even reveal several artist “secrets”. Marionette will put you at ease as she works with you to explore, inspire, and jump start your creativity while you complete your own “masterpiece” as a special memory of your time on the Garden Island of Kauai.  Marionette has been painting professionally for over 20 years, and her works can be found in private and public collections around the world.  

 Reverse Acrylics on Plexiglass

 Acrylics on Canvas

 Silk Painting

 Watercolors