Painting Paradise : Painting Paradise Kauai Art Classes and Art Experiences with Marionette in Lihue August and September 2026 Schedule

Aloha and welcome to the "NEW" Painting Paradise!!

If you would like to reserve your space in a class, please email Marionette at artbymarionette@yahoo.com or call or text her at 808-631-9173 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.

Sunday, August 2 1 to 4pm

Humpback Whale in Acrylics $75

Paint a breaching whale bursting from vibrant ocean waves beneath a dreamy Kaua‘i sky. You’ll learn easy blending techniques for water, movement, and sunset colors while building confidence with expressive brushstrokes.

Thursday, August 6 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, August 7 2-4pm

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, August 8 5 to 7pm

Paint & Sip - Ocean Waves in Watercolor $50

Saturday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!

This watercolor class invites students to capture the rhythm of the ocean with flowing washes, soft gradients, and expressive brushwork. You’ll learn to blend turquoise, blues, and sea‑foam greens into luminous waves beneath a breezy island sky.

Sunday, August 9 1 to 4pm

Leaf Printing in Acrylics $75

Have fun creating a tropical garden by learning how to print using the texture of actual leaves found around the island to make a colorful and exciting acrylic painting.

Friday, August 14 2 to 4pm

Colorful Tropical Leaves in Watercolor $50

We’ll explore how to blend luminous washes of color to create soft transitions and glowing layers that feel alive with Kaua‘i sunshine. Participants will learn techniques for shaping bold, overlapping leaves, capturing movement through expressive brushwork, and letting water and pigment mingle to create unexpected magic

Saturday, August 15 5 to 8pm

Paint & Sip - Makana Sunset in Acrylics $75

Saturday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!

Learn how to blend radiant purples, pinks, oranges, and golds into a dreamy sky, create soft wave textures in shimmering blues and peach tones, and shape the dramatic silhouette of Mt. Makana during the sunset.

Sunday, August 16 1 to 4pm

Colorful Hibiscus in Acrylics $75

Paint a vibrant hibiscus and learn bold color blending and expressive brushstrokes to bring this exotic flower to life. You’ll learn easy techniques for layering, creating lush leaves, and building a colorful background.

Thursday, August 20 5 to 7pm

Life Drawing $20 with own materials ($30 if you need drawing materials)

Friday, August 21 2 to 4pm

Leaf Printing in Mixed Media $50

This mixed media leaf printing class uses real leaves to create colorful prints with watercolor washes and acrylic pen accents. It’s an easy, playful process where students experiment with layers, shapes, and bright island-inspired colors to make vibrant nature‑themed artwork.

Saturday, August 22 5 to 7pm

Paint & Sip - Ocean and Beach in Mixed Media $50

Saturday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!

Blend soft watercolor washes with lively acrylic details to create a vibrant coastal scene. You’ll explore flowing gradients, foamy textures, and expressive brushwork.

Sunday, August 23 2 to 4pm

Bird of Paradise in Watercolors $50

In this class, we will explore luminous washes, confident brushstrokes, and the playful dance between water and pigment that gives watercolor its irresistible charm to create the colorful and exotic Hawaiian bird of paradise flower.

Thursday, August 27 2 to 4pm

Sunset and Palm Tree in Watercolor $50

This easy watercolor class invites students to paint a dreamy tropical sunset with a leaning palm tree, glowing sky, and gentle ocean. We’ll explore simple washes, soft blending, and playful color layering to create a vibrant, relaxing beach scene

Saturday, August 29 5 to 8pm

Paint & Sip - Let It Glow Full Moon in Acrylics $75

Saturday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!

Unleash your inner artist as we explore the allure of the full moon over a Kauai seascape in this unique painting class. We will be using fluorescent glow in the dark paints along with regular acrylic paints to make our scene illuminate once exposed to black lights. It's fun to see how the scene changes under the different lights

Thursday, September 3 5 to 7pm

Life Drawing $20 with own materials ($30 if you need drawing materials)

Friday, September 4 1 to 3pm

Rainbow Bamboo in Watercolor $50

In this watercolor class, students paint radiant bamboo in a rainbow of hues, learning to balance color harmony and light.

Saturday, September 5 5 to 7pm

Paint & Sip -Tropical Yellow Hibiscus in Watercolor $50

Saturday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!

Discover the luminous beauty of Kaua‘i’s hibiscus in this gentle watercolor session. You’ll learn how to blend warm yellows, oranges, and reds into soft petals that glow against a breezy blue sky.

Sunday, September 6 1 to 3pm

Mangoes in Watercolor $50

Learn wet‑into‑wet blends, build sun‑kissed gradients, and practice shaping plump, glowing forms that feel ready to pick. This is a relaxed, tropical class perfect for anyone who loves vibrant color and island mangoes.

Friday, September 11 1 to 3pm

Kauai Cottage in Watercolor $50

In this class, you’ll learn how to blend warm sky gradients of orange, pink, and violet for a glowing backdrop, layer lush greens with loose brushwork to capture the feeling of tropical foliage, and paint soft washes and crisp edges to define the house’s structure while keeping a relaxed watercolor flow.

PRIVATE LESSONS $75/hour for one student or $50/per hour per person for 2 students.

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.