Painting Paradise - Art Experiences with Marionette - February 2026 Art Class Schedule

 

 

 

My new Art Class Schedule!

 

Friday, February 6   5:30pm to 7:30pm

Painting Party - Ocean Sunset 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 learn how to create a fun and exciting sunset over the ocean using watercolor paint.  

No drawing or painting experience needed.  Beginners are welcome! 

 

 

 

Saturday, February 7   12pm to 4pm

Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree in Acrylics $85

 Paint your own rainbow eucalyptus tree on a large 8"x24" canvas.  

We will learn how to create the shapes and colors of this visually striking tree using acrylic painting techniques such as color mixing and layering.   When finished, you will have your own rainbow eucalyptus tree for your home! 

 

 

Sunday, February 8   10am to 1pm

Textured Ocean Wave and Honu in Acrylics $75

We will learn how to build an ocean wave in acrylics and add texture so that it looks almost 3D!  And of course, we will paint a cute, Kauai honu, because, let's face it...who doesn't love our precious honu?

 

 

 

Friday, February 13   5:30pm to 7:30pm

Painting Party – Hibiscus in Watercolors  $50

 

 

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

Learn how to paint a cheerful hibiscus blossom using watercolors.  I will show you how to layer and shade to make your hibiscus come to life!

No drawing or painting experience needed.  Beginners are welcome! 

 

 

Saturday, February 14  12pm to 4pm

Paint YOUR Pet Portrait in Acrylics  $85

 Email me a photo of your pet, and I will help you paint your own pet portrait using acrylic painting techniques.  We will learn how to make realistic eyes, paint fur (if your pet has fur) and much more!  Some acrylic painting experience is helpful.

 

 

Sunday, February 15  11am to 1pm

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!

 

 

Saturday, February 21  4pm to 6pm

Official Blessing and Opening of the new Painting Paradise!

Please join us for a formal Studio Blessing as we set our intentions for the space, followed by a celebratory reception.  Come and talk story as we fill this space with light, color, creativity, and laughter.  

Rev. Kohtoku Hirao of the Waimea Shingon Mission will lead the blessing.  

 

 

Sunday, February 22  10am to 1pm

Surfing Chickens in Acrylics  $75

We will certainly have a lot of fun with this whimsical acrylics painting class as we learn to paint an ocean wave and a few chickens too! 

 

 

Friday, February 27  5:30pm to 7:30pm

Painting Party - Leaf Printing in Acrylics  $50

 

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

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! 

 

 

Saturday, February 28  12pm to 4pm

Upcycling Kauai Beach Debris into Abstract Art  $85

 I will show you how to transform beach plastics and netting collected by Kauai's Surfrider Foundation into functional abstract art.  Help clean up our beaches and create art at the same time!

 

 

Friday, March 6   5:30pm to 8pm

Painting Party - Let It Glow Moon in Acrylics   $75

 

 

 

 

Friday 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

 

 

I am so excited to announce my first Guest Art Instructor!!! Erika is our island's Yoga Fairy Godmother! She will be guiding you on a spiritual journey with lots of exciting and inventive ways to incorporate art, aromatherapy, music, meditation and more for a fun transformational experience! To book a class with her, please text her at the phone number in the flyer. 

 

  

 

    PRIVATE LESSONS $75/hour

Private lessons are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.   Please contact me by 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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Painting Paradise - Art Experiences with Marionette Opening Soon!!

 

New Art Studio Update:  Well things are starting to come along nicely!  I have just about everything moved in and am starting to design and put together some new workshops and classes.  Soon I will have the new schedule up.  Hope you can join me!!  Here is a little sneak peak:

If you are interested in updates, please email me at artbymarionette@yahoo.com or call or text me at 808-631-9173.  Look for the new art "experiences" schedule at kauaiartclasses.blogspot.com sometime in January.

Hope to see you there!

Aloha,
Marionette
kauaiartclasses.blogspot.com
 

Coming Soon! New Art Studio in Puhi Featuring Art Experiences with Marionette

 

After nearly four years away from teaching, I am delighted to announce my return to the classroom at a brand-new art studio in Puhi. Beginning in February 2026, I will be offering a variety of workshops, classes, and special events designed to inspire creativity and community.

I am deeply grateful for the 14 years of teaching experience at my previous location, and I look forward to continuing this journey — creating new opportunities for artistic exploration, imagination, and connection.

If you are interested in updates, please email me at artbymarionette@yahoo.com or call or text me at 808-631-9173.  Look for the new art "experiences" schedule at kauaiartclasses.blogspot.com sometime in January.

Hope to see you there!

Aloha,
Marionette
kauaiartclasses.blogspot.com

Marionette Taboniar Fine Art

Aloha from the beautiful, tropical island of Kauai!  I am still painting and creating art every day, but due to circumstances beyond my control I am unable to teach art classes at this time.  However, I continue to sell my original art, prints, and products.  To see where you can purchase my art, please visit my Link Tree at https://linktr.ee/artbymarionette

Aloha and Mahalo,

Marionette

P.S.  Here are some of my latest creations.  Enjoy!

Kauai Art Classes - Online Zoom Classes with Marionette

 

Marionette is currently teaching LIVE art classes via Zoom.  Please check each listing for a complete description of the class and materials list.  Mahalo! 

Do the class LIVE or by Recorded Video at your leisure.  See below for dates and times.

Go to this website to find out more info and to register:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/kauaiartist?section_id=28409060

Kauai Seascape - Acrylics: Friday, February 11, 2022 

and Friday, February 18, 2022 $45

12 noon Hawaii Time, 2pm Pacific Time, 5pm Eastern Time 

Seascapes & Waves - Advanced Watercolor: 

Tuesday, March 1 and Tuesday March 8, 2022  $45

12 noon Hawaii Time, 2pm Pacific Time, 5pm Eastern Time 

 

Baby Sea Turtles - Acrylic Painting Class:  

Friday, April 8 and Friday April 15, 2022  $45

12 noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time 

 

Poppies - Modern Sumi-e: Tuesday, May 3, 2022  $20

12 noon Hawaii Time, 3pm Pacific Time, 6pm Eastern Time 

You can paint along with me or you can just join in and watch. I will record the class and post it on Youtube with a private link (only those that have the link can see the video) so you can re-watch the video as many times as you want. 

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 a PDF with your login info and a detailed art supply list and a reference photo if needed. 

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

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