Have you been wanting to get a brush in your hands and learn watercolor? Workshops and classes are a great way to dive in. We have lots of fun and don’t take things too seriously while learning the ins and outs of the medium. Even if you’ve never painted before, I promise, I got you. Whether it’s for some time to yourself or if you want to grab a friend, come on over. I’d love to have you!
*Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at The Studio: 1701 Colley Ave, Norfolk
Classes and Workshops
Current class offerings are listed below.
GROUP WoRkshops
Corporate / Team Building / Birthdays Showers /Group Creative Workshops
Interested in a workshop for your crew? These onetime workshops are great for getting creativity flowing and for connecting with each other in a new creative way.
Kate Loves to structure these events around your needs. Time for you to lead your team in other areas can be built in as welL as time for birthday cake and gifts or whatever it is that your unique event calls for
Contact Kate for more information.
The Painted Pause is a meditative watercolor workshop designed to calm the nervous system and reconnect you to the present moment through a very simple watercolor flow exercise.
We’ll begin with a short guided practice to ground your breath and body in your seat at the table, followed by a simple demonstration of meditative painting that is very easy to follow and let flow. Then, you'll be invited to explore your own quiet flow—soft washes of color, gentle movement, and the freedom to simply be with the paints and the paper.
Lofi music, a peaceful studio, and open time to paint without pressure. No art experience needed—just a willingness to pause for 2 hours and give yourself a reset. It’s simple. It’s calm. It’s a pause.
WHEN: Saturday, June 21st, 4:00 - 6:00
WHERE: The Studio, 1701 Colley Ave, NFK
All supplies are provided. You will leave with some patterned and free flow abstract paintings.
This 4 week, multi level class will explore the scape of water through abstraction. Learn to play with and stretch the scene in different ways. We will explore ways to push out of the comfort zone of a ‘safe’ scape into nonconventional seascapes using nonconventional techniques. We will discuss flow, form, layering and more. There will be a lot of room for self expression and artist interpretation within the guidelines of the lessons.
In short, if you want to push yourself to be more loose and out of the box, this is a class for you.
All supplies are included. Seats are limited. Returning students, use your code for your discount.
TUESDAYS 9:30-11:30
July 1st - July 22nd
Kate Thomas Studio, 1701 Colley Ave, NFK
This multi level, 4 week, watercolor class will hold a specific focus on seascapes. We well learn techniques of building and layering the paint to create water scenes as well as reflection building, brush work, the use of blues and more.
All levels are welcome and all supplies are provided. There is a lot of one on one feedback and catering the lessons to each level participating.
SUNDAYS 2:00 - 4:00
July 6th - July 27th
Kate Thomas Studio, 1701 Colley Ave, NFK
Seats are limited.
The Painted Pause is a meditative watercolor workshop designed to calm the nervous system and reconnect you to the present moment through a very simple watercolor flow exercise.
We’ll begin with a short guided practice to ground your breath and body in your seat at the table, followed by a simple demonstration of meditative painting that is very easy to follow and let flow. Then, you'll be invited to explore your own quiet flow—soft washes of color, gentle movement, and the freedom to simply be with the paints and the paper.
Lofi music, a peaceful studio, and open time to paint without pressure. No art experience needed—just a willingness to pause for 2 hours and give yourself a reset. It’s simple. It’s calm. It’s a pause.
WHEN: Thursday evening, July 16th, 6:30-8:30
WHERE: The Studio, 1701 Colley Ave, NFK
All supplies are provided. You will leave with some patterned and free flow abstract paintings.