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.

 

NEW!  Live Online Zoom Classes with Marionette!  Now you can get your art experience from anywhere in the world via Zoom!  For more info go to:

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 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)

 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 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

 

Friday, August 28   11am to 1pm

Morning Kauai Beach in Watercolor  $50

Learn to paint luminous tropical skies, swaying palms, and sparkling ocean waves. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this session guides you through simple techniques that create vibrant color,  and long shadows.

 

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

 

 

Wednesday, September 2   5 to 7pm

With Special Guest - Kauai's Santa Claus!  He will be in full Hawaiian Santa costume. 

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, 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.

Saturday, September 12   5 to 7pm

Paint & Sip - Let it Glow - Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree   $50

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

  We will be using fluorescent glow in the dark paints along with regular acrylic paints to make our rainbow eucalyptus trees illuminate once exposed to black lights.   It's fun to see how the scene changes under the different lights.

 

 

Sunday, September 13   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. 

 

Thursday, September 17   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, September 18   1 to 3pm

Colorful Ocean in Acrylics  $50

 Learn to blend acrylic paint to create a vibrant sky and ocean and then add texture by creating waves and fluffy clouds.  We will be painting on a 9"x12" canvas.  Fun and easy for anyone!

 

 

 

 

Saturday, September 19   5 to 7pm

Paint & Sip - Baby Sea Turtles with Bubbles in Mixed Media  $50

 

Paint these cute swimming baby sea turtles using watercolors, acrylic pens, and bubbles!  That's right, bubbles!  I will show you how to make a fun background using bubbles.  Easy and fun!!

 

Sunday, September 20   1 to 3pm

International Day of Peace Rock Painting Event  -  FREE

Come and paint a rock with a message or image inspired by the International Day of Peace which is tomorrow, September 21.  First rock is free.  You can then use it to start a peace rock garden, gift it to someone who needs peaceful energy, use it as a prompt for a journaling exercise, or pay it forward to a random stranger just to name a few of the ways to celebrate this special day.

 

 Sunday, October 4    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.

 

Saturday, October 24   12 to 2pm

Sugar Skulls in Acrylics  $50  ($40 if you come dressed in your Halloween costume)

Halloween themed snacks and music will add to the fun  🎃💜👻💚🦇💜🍭💚🧟‍♂️ 

Celebrate the season by painting your very own Sugar Skull on canvas with acrylic paints.  I will also have lots of fun ways to accessorize your creation - glitter paint, decorative gems, beads, and more!   Easy and fun!!

 

Saturday, October 31   5 to 7pm

Glow in the Dark Sugar Skulls in Acrylics  $50  ($40 if you come dressed in your Halloween costume)

Paint and Sip!  Halloween themed snacks and music will add to the fun  🎃💜👻💚🦇💜🍭💚🧟‍♂️

Celebrate Halloween Evening by painting your very own Sugar Skull on canvas with glow in the dark acrylic paints.  I will also have lots of fun ways to accessorize your creation - glitter paint, decorative gems, beads, and more!   Easy and fun!!

 

 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.

 

Much Aloha,

Marionette 

808 631 9173 

artbymarionette@yahoo.com

https://linktr.ee/artbymarionette 

 Student work:

 

 

 

 Quick demo videos:

 

 

 

Kauai Art Classes and Workshops with Marionette in Lihue at Painting Paradise - April and May 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.

 

 

Friday, April 24   5:30pm to 7:30pm

Painting Party – Bird of Paradise in Watercolors  $50

 

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

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.

No drawing or painting experience needed.  Beginners are welcome! 

 

Saturday, April 25   4-6pm

Book signing Event with Author, Tari K. Vickery

The Emotional Side of Money 

 

 

Sunday, April 26   12-4pm

Kauai Seascapes Acrylics  $75

 

We’ll capture the drama and beauty of a crashing wave against the majestic Na Pali Coast in this acrylics painting class.  Towering cliffs, swaying palm trees, and the vivid hues of a tropical sky come to life on canvas as we explore expressive brushwork and color blending techniques.

 

 

Friday, May 1   5:30pm to 7:30pm

"May Day is Lei Day" Painting Party – Plumeria in Watercolors  $50

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

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! 

 

These photos are all student work from a previous class using a different reference photo.

 

Saturday, May 2   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. 🪄🔮

 

Sunday, May 3   11am to 2pm

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. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, you’ll leave with a canvas full of aloha and a deeper connection to the tropical paradise we call home.

 

Thursday, May 7   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, May 8   5:30pm to 8pm

Painting Party - Let It Glow Acrylics - Celestial Edition (planets, stars & galaxies)   $75

 

(these photos are from the "Full Moon Edition") 

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

 

Step into a cosmic realm of creativity in Let It Glow - Celestial Edition.  This is a radiant acrylic painting class where your imagination takes flight among stars, planets, and swirling galaxies. Using glow-in-the-dark paints, you’ll craft celestial scenes that shimmer by day and come alive with luminous magic by night. No experience needed.  Just bring your curiosity and let your inner starlight shine. It's fun to see how the scene changes under the different lights

 

Saturday, May 9   2 to 4pm

Leaf Printing in Acrylics  $50

 

Have fun creating a tropical garden by learning how to print using the texture of actual leaves found around the island.  Feel free to bring some of your own leaves that you find.  Just keep them moist in a ziploc bag until ready to paint.

No drawing or painting experience needed.  Beginners are welcome! 

 

Sunday, May 10   2 to 4pm

 Hibiscus in Watercolors  $50

 In this watercolor class, we’ll paint the native Hawaiian hibiscus. This blossom is filled with grace, mana, and quiet radiance. Using soft washes, glowing gradients, and delicate details, you’ll learn how to bring this beloved flower to life on paper, capturing its velvety petals and vibrant stamen against a dreamy, atmospheric background. This class is all about slowing down, tuning into the gentle rhythm of watercolor, and letting the spirit of Aloha guide your brush. 

 

Friday, May 15   5:30pm to 7:30pm

Painting Party - Ocean Sunset in Mixed Media $50

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

 

 In this mixed media class, we’ll paint a vibrant tropical beach on Kaua‘i using the dreamy flow of watercolors layered with the bold, expressive power of acrylics. You’ll learn how to blend soft washes for the sky and ocean, build glowing sunset hues, and add crisp acrylic details to bring the palms, waves, and shoreline to life. 

 

Saturday, May 16  2 to 4pm

Rainbow 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.

 

Sunday, May 17  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.  

 

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

Painting Party - 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

Painting Party - 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. 🪄🔮💖

 PRIVATE LESSONS $75/hour

Private lessons are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.   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