Painting Paradise : 2020

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Kauai Art Classes - Online Watercolor Classes on Zoom

Until things return to "normal" Marionette will be teaching LIVE watercolor classes via Zoom.
Please check each listing for a complete description of the class. Mahalo!

An updated schedule can be found at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/kauaiartist?section_id=28409060

Classes are LIVE at 12noon Hawaii Time (2pm Pacific Time, 5pm Eastern Time) and cost $15 each. See below for dates.

Go to this website to find out more info and to register:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/kauaiartist?section_id=28409060

Poinsettia: Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Pen and Ink Cottage: Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Lotus Flower: Friday, January 8, 2021

Nene Goose: Friday, January 15, 2021

Rainbow Eucalyptus: Tuesday, January 19, 2021

An updated list of classes can be found at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/kauaiartist?section_id=28409060

***To register for a class, please go to the website, click on the class and pay through the website. You will be able to download the reference photo once payment is received. You will also be able to download a PDF with your login info and a detailed art supply list.

Please contact Marionette directly if you have any questions about the classes at

(808) 631-9173 or artbymarionette@yahoo.com Mahalo!

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Kauai Art Classes - Watercolor Classes Live on Zoom

Classes are LIVE at 12noon Hawaii Time and cost $15 each. See below for dates.

Go to this website to find out more info and to register:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/kauaiartist?section_id=28409060

Iiwi and Ohaia Lehua: Friday, November 6, 2020

Turkey: Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Iris: Friday, November 20, 2020

Poinsettia: Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Pen and Ink Cottage: Tuesday, December 15, 2020

An updated list of classes can be found at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/kauaiartist?section_id=28409060

Please contact Marionette directly if you have any questions about the classes at

(808) 631-9173 or artbymarionette@yahoo.com Mahalo!

Saturday, October 3, 2020

Kauai Art Classes Online Watercolor Lessons on Zoom

Shipwreck Beach: Friday, October 9, 2020
Orchids: Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Croton Leaves: Friday, October 23, 2020

Harvest Moon: Friday, October 30, 2020

Iiwi and Ohaia Lehua: Friday, November 6, 2020

Turkey: Tuesday, November 10, 2020

An updated list of classes can be found at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/kauaiartist?section_id=28409060

Please contact Marionette directly if you have any questions about the classes at

(808) 631-9173 or artbymarionette@yahoo.com Mahalo!

Friday, August 21, 2020

Kauai Art Classes Online Watercolor Lessons on Zoom

Classes are LIVE at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time and cost $15 each. See below for dates.

Go to this website to find out more info and to register:

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/shop/28409060/live-online-classes

Na Pali Coast: Friday, August 28, 2020
Hula Dancer: Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Bird of Paraidse: Friday, September 11, 2020
Surfing: Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Rose: Friday, September 25, 2020
Sea Glass: Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Shipwreck Beach: Friday, October 9, 2020
Orchids: Tuesday, October 13, 2020

An updated list of classes can be found at: https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/shop/28409060/live-online-classes

Please contact Marionette directly if you have any questions about the classes at

(808) 631-9173 or artbymarionette@yahoo.com Mahalo!

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Kauai Art Classes

Classes are LIVE at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time and cost $15 each. See below for dates.

Go to this website to find out more info and to register:

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/shop/28409060/live-online-classes

Lady on the Beach at Sunset: Friday, July 17, 2020
Kauai Island Rooster: Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Hummingbird: Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Whimsical Seashells: Friday, August 7, 2020
Swimming Sea Turtle: Friday, August 14, 2020
Single Plumeria: Tuesday, August 18, 2020

An updated list of classes can be found at: https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/shop/28409060/live-online-classes

Please contact Marionette directly if you have any questions about the classes at

(808) 631-9173 or artbymarionette@yahoo.com Mahalo!

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Kauai Art Classes

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/794546014/hawaiian-pineapple-a-live-online

Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list. ***Cost $15.

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/799516136/plantation-cottage-a-live-online

Friday, June 12, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list. ***Cost $15.

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/799520978/hibiscus-close-up-a-live-online
Friday, June 19, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list. ***Cost $15.

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/813404487/white-plumeria-a-live-online-watercolor
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list. ***Cost $15.

An updated list of classes can be found at: https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/shop/28409060/live-online-classes

***To register for a class, please click on the class and pay through the website.

You will be able to download the reference photo once payment is received. You will also be able to download a PDF with your login info and a detailed art supply list.

Please contact Marionette directly if you have any questions about the classes at

(808) 631-9173 or artbymarionette@yahoo.com Mahalo!

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Kauai Art Classes

Aloha and Welcome to Painting Paradise!

Until things return to "normal" Marionette will be teaching LIVE watercolor classes via Zoom.
Please check each listing for a complete description of the class. Mahalo!

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/787307820/kauai-tree-tunnel-a-live-online

Friday, May 8, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list. ***Cost $15.

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/787317024/koi-a-live-online-watercolor-class-with

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list. ***Cost $15.

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/787318466/tunnels-beach-a-live-online-watercolor

Friday, May 15, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list. ***Cost $15.

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/804462007/rainbow-seahorses-a-live-online

Friday, May 22, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list. ***Cost $15.

***To register for a class, please click on the class and pay through the website.

You will be able to download the reference photo once payment is received. You will also be able to download a PDF with your login info and a detailed art supply list.

Marionette will be adding more watercolor classes, so check back soon!

Please contact Marionette directly if you have any questions about the classes at

(808) 631-9173 or artbymarionette@yahoo.com Mahalo!

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Kauai Art Classes

Aloha and Welcome to Painting Paradise!

Until things return to "normal" Marionette will be teaching LIVE watercolor classes via Zoom.

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/781806910/plumeria-a-live-online-watercolor-class
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list. ***Cost $15.

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/784599750/hula-girl-a-live-online-watercolor-class
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.
Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list. ***Cost $15.

***To register for a class, please click on the class and pay through the website.
You will be able to download the reference photo once payment is received. You will also be able to download a PDF with your login info and a detailed art supply list.

Marionette will be adding more watercolor classes, so check back soon!

Please contact Marionette directly if you have any questions about the classes at

(808) 631-9173 or artbymarionette@yahoo.com Mahalo!

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Kauai Online Art Classes

Aloha and Welcome to Painting Paradise!

Until things return to "normal" Marionette will be teaching LIVE watercolor classes via Zoom.

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/778582700/rainbow-bamboo-a-live-online-watercolor

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list. ***Cost $15.

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/780210084/hibiscus-a-live-online-watercolor-class

Friday, April 17, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list. ***Cost $15.

https://www.kauai-fine-art.com/listing/792795213/crazy-kauai-rooster-a-live-online

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 12noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time.

Please click on the link to see class description, requirements, and supply list. ***Cost $15.

Please contact Marionette directly if you have any questions about the classes at

(808) 631-9173 or artbymarionette@yahoo.com Mahalo!

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Kauai Art Classes

Due to the coronavirus social distancing guidelines, all classes are cancelled until further notice. Stay Safe and Healthy!
Aloha,
Marionette

Aloha and Welcome to Painting Paradise! We offer classes in watercolors, acrylics, acrylic pouring, silk painting, 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 28 years of experience in watercolor painting and has been teaching at her Waimea art studio for over 13 years.

MAP TO STUDIO

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!

Friday, March 6: 1-4pm Watercolors - "Cottage with Sunset" (at my studio)
Saturday, March 7: 1-3pm Watercolors - "Rainbow Bamboo" (at my studio)
Monday, March 9: 1-4pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio)
Friday, March 13: 1-4pm Watercolors - "Pineapple" (at my studio)
Saturday, March 14: 1-4pm Reverse Acrylics (at my studio)
Monday, March 16: 1-4pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio)
Friday, March 20: 1-4pm Acrylics on Canvas (at my studio)
Saturday, March 21: 1-3pm Watercolors - "Rooster" (at my studio)
Monday, March 23: 1-4pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio)
Friday, March 27: 1-4pm Silk Painting (at my studio)
Saturday, March 28: 1-3pm Tropical Sunsets in Pastels (at my studio)

Due to the coronavirus social distancing guidelines, all classes are cancelled until further notice. Stay Safe and Healthy!
Aloha,
Marionette

Friday, April 3: 11am-1pm Watercolors - "Hula Girls" (at my studio)
Friday, April 3: 1-4pm Watercolors - "Hibiscus" (at my studio)
Saturday, April 4: 1-3pm Watercolors - "Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees" (at my studio)
Monday, April 6: 1-4pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio)
Friday, April 10: 1-4pm Acrylics on Canvas (at my studio)
Saturday, April 11: 1-3pm Acrylic Pouring Techniques (at my studio)
Monday, April 13: 1-4pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio)
Friday, April 17: 1-4pm Silk Painting (at my studio)
Saturday, April 18: 1-4pm Watercolors - "Rainbow Turtle" (at my studio)
Monday, April 20: 1-4pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio)
Friday, April 24: 1-4pm Reverse Acrylics (at my studio)
Saturday, April 25: 1-3pm Tropical Sunsets in Pastels (at my studio)

Prices and Class Descriptions

ALL MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED FOR EACH CLASS!

NEW! Watercolors - "Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees" - Yes, these trees really are this colorful! Let Marionette guide you to paint the colorful rainbow eucalyptus trees of Kauai. We will be exploring several fun and easy watercolor techniques. This class is great for beginners! $45.

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.

NEW Watercolors - "Hula Girls" - In this class we will be doing several quick and easy watercolor "sketches" of hula girls and will learn how to capture movement in the hula dance. Some experience with watercolors is recommended. $45.

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.

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. $65. Please confirm with me by phone if you are coming to this class because space is very limited.

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.

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. $45.

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. $65.

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.

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 on Canvas - Marionette will introduce this amazing medium as she teaches her technique used to paint very colorful and life-like paintings on canvas. $55.

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.

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 - "Rooster" - Paint your very own "Kauai Rooster" to take home. Marionette will demonstrate some loose watercolor brush strokes to add movement and fun to your watercolors. $45.

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.

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 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.

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. $65.

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".

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.

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 per person (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.