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Intro to Watercolor Landscapes: Autumn in the Hudson Valley

Learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting in a joyful, welcoming studio at That Creative Space in Beacon, NY.

Celebrate the beauty of autumn by capturing the vibrant colors and peaceful landscapes of the Hudson Valley in watercolor. Inspired by local mountains, winding rivers, historic farms, and brilliant fall foliage, this beginner-friendly workshop offers a relaxing introduction to landscape painting.

Through step-by-step instruction, you'll learn simple watercolor techniques including color mixing, creating depth, layering washes, and painting trees, skies, and reflections.

Laura Leigh's teaching style encourages creative expression over perfection, making this a welcoming experience for all skill levels. Along the way, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the Hudson Valley landscape while enjoying a peaceful, mindful creative experience.

All watercolor supplies included.
No experience necessary. All skill levels welcome. Adults &16+

About the Teaching Artist: Laura Lee Lanchantin is a fine artist and maker of organic watercolor paints based in New Paltz, NY. Laura blends the line between abstraction and landscape in her plein air oil paintings. After completing her BFA in Painting and Drawing from SUNY New Paltz in 2014, she has completed several artist's residency programs, many in national parks. Laura has created her own earth pigment library made from Ochre minerals and clay from around the country, and now spends most of her time teaching online and in person classes. She believes that painting is therapeutic and wants to help heal and connect people through creative expression.

Registration Information (Adults & 16+ Beginner-Friendly)

Workshop registration generally closes 2 days before the class
Sliding scale options are available for those that need it—please reach out to hello@thatcreativespace.org to inquire
For one-time workshops, cancellations made within 7 day will receive a class credit. We determine whether a class will run and purchase materials based on enrollment numbers at that time. As a small studio, every seat in our workshops/classes matters. No refunds or credit for no-shows. Please read our full refund/cancelation policy before checkout.

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Adult & 16+

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We retain the right to cancel any workshop or class that does not meet the minimum enrollment requirement. Should a cancellation occur due to insufficient enrollment, a full refund will be issued to registered participants. For one-time workshops, cancellations will result in a class transfer or credit. For classes spanning multiple sessions, you may withdraw from a class and receive a full refund, minus 4% processing fees, up to one week before class begins. After that time, refunds will be issued as credit for future classes. No-shows are not eligible for refunds or class credit. If a class is canceled due to instructor illness or inclement weather, we will make every effort to reschedule. If we can't reschedule we will issue you a refund. Refunds, transfers, or application fee reimbursements will not be provided on or after the date of the first class.

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WORKSHOP PARCIPATION For ALL workshops inside the classroom, you must: Have sufficient vision to be able to see and perceive instructions and demonstrations by a workshop instructor independently or with the assistance of a designated companion. We offer a complimentary ticket for anyone that needs a companion for both our adults and youth programs. Be able to remain adequately fed, hydrated, and properly manage all personal medications, including dosing and administration, independently or with the assistance of a designated companion. Be able to participate in a group setting without negatively impacting or jeopardizing the health or safety of the other participants or instructors. Be able to maintain your own safety in an environment where allergen exposure and cross- contamination may occur. For our OUTDOOR or RETREAT WORKSHOPS you will be required to sign a liability waiver to participate. PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE By participating in any classes, workshops, or events at That Creative Space, you grant permission for photographs and/or video footage of you and/or your artwork created during the class to be used by That Creative Space for promotional purposes. This may include—but is not limited to—use on the studio’s website, social media platforms, printed materials, and other marketing outlets. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify a staff member in writing prior to the start of the class or event.

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Intro to Watercolor Landscapes: Autumn in the Hudson Valley

Event $55.00