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.
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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:
https://kauaiartinstruction.blogspot.com/
Humpback Whale in Acrylics $75
Thursday, August 6 5 to 7pm
Life Drawing $20 with own materials ($30 if you need drawing materials)
Plumeria in Watercolors $50
No drawing or painting experience needed. Beginners are welcome!
Saturday, August 8 5 to 7pm
Paint & Sip - Ocean Waves in Watercolor $50
Sunday, August 9 1 to 4pm
Leaf Printing in Acrylics $75
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
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
Friday, August 28 11am to 1pm
Morning Kauai Beach in Watercolor $50
Saturday, August 29 5 to 8pm
Paint & Sip - Let It Glow Full Moon in Acrylics $75
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)
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.
Paint & Sip -Tropical Yellow Hibiscus in Watercolor $50
Sunday, September 6 1 to 3pm
Mangoes in Watercolor $50
Friday, September 11 1 to 3pm
Kauai Cottage in Watercolor $50
Saturday, September 12 5 to 7pm
Paint & Sip - Let it Glow - Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree $50
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)
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
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