Kauai Art Classes and Lessons with Marionette at Painting Paradise in Lihue May and June 2026

 If you would like to reserve your space in a class, please email me at artbymarionette@yahoo.com or call or text me 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.

 

 

Thursday, May 14   5:00pm to 7:00pm

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

Thursday, May 21   6 to 8pm

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, May 22   5:30pm to 7:30pm

 Paint & Sip - Kauai Rooster in Acrylics  $50

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

Join me in painting a cute and spunky Kauai Rooster in colorful acrylic paints on canvas. Learn the brushstrokes used to create colorful and expressive feathers and other features.

 

Friday, May 29   5:30pm to 7:30pm

 Paint & Sip - Colorful Tropical Leaves in Watercolor  $50

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

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

 

Sunday, May 31  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. 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. 🪄🔮💖

Thursday, June 4   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, 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!

 

 

 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

https://linktr.ee/artbymarionette 

 

 

Kauai Art Classes

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 27 years of experience in watercolor painting and has been teaching at her Waimea art studio for over 12 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,  May 24: 1-4pm Silk Painting (at my studio)
Saturday, May 25: 1-3pm Encaustics - Painting with melted wax (at my studio)
Friday, May 31: 1-4pm Reverse Acrylics (at my studio)

Saturday, June 1: 1-3pm Alcohol Inks on Yupo Paper (at my studio)
Monday, June 3: 1-4pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio)
Friday, June 7: 11am-1pm Watercolors -  "Hula Girls" (at my studio)
Friday, June 7: 1pm-4pm Watercolors - "Cottage with Sunset" (at my studio)
Saturday, June 8: 11am-1pm Watercolors -  "Rainbow Bamboo"  (at my studio)
Monday, June 10: 1-4pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio)
Friday,  June 14: 1-4pm Silk Painting (at my studio)
Saturday, June 15: 1-3pm Acrylic Pouring Techniques (at my studio)
Friday, June 21: 11am-2pm Watercolors -  "Rainbow Sea Turtle" (at my studio)
Saturday, June 22: 1-4pm Acrylics on Canvas (at my studio)
Monday, June 24: 1-4pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio)
Friday, June 28: 11am-1pm Chinese Brush Painting (at my studio)
Saturday, June 29: 1-3pm Encaustics - Painting with melted wax (at my studio)

Monday, July 1: 1-4pm Acrylics on Canvas - Kalalau Valley (at my studio) 
Friday, July 5: 1-4pm Reverse Acrylics (at my studio)
Saturday, July 6: 1-4pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio)
Thursday,  July 11: 1-4pm Silk Painting (at my studio)
Friday, July 12: 11am-1pm Watercolors -  "Hula Girls" (at my studio)
Friday, July 12: 1-3pm Watercolors -  "Rooster" (at my studio)
Saturday, July 13: 11am-2pm Watercolors -  "Tropical Leaves" (at my studio)
Monday, July 15: 1-4pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio)
Friday, July 19: 1-4pm Acrylics on Canvas (at my studio)
Saturday, July 20: 1-3pm Acrylic Pouring Techniques (at my studio)
Thursday, July 25: 1-4pm Watercolors -  "Hibiscus" (at my studio)
Friday, July 26: 11am-1pm Watercolors -  "Tree Tunnel" (at my studio)
Friday, July 26: 1pm-4pm Watercolors - "Cottage with Sunset" (at my studio)
Saturday, July 27: 1-3pm Alcohol Inks on Yupo Paper (at my studio)
Monday, July 29: 1-4pm Watercolors - Open Theme (at my studio  

Prices and Class Descriptions

ALL MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED FOR EACH CLASS! 

NEW  Watercolors - "Hula Girls" -  In this class we will be doing several quick and easy watercolor "sketches" of hula girls.  Some experience with watercolors is recommended.  $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 - "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.

 

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.

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 - "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.

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 - "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 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".

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.

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 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.  

 

 Reverse Acrylics on Plexiglass

 Acrylics on Canvas

 Silk Painting

 Watercolors