Waves & Watercolors: Beachside Watercolor Exploration

DESCRIPTION
Soak up the serenity of Port Townsend’s shores in this one-day watercolor workshop with teaching artist Aliina Lahti. Waves & Watercolors is a gentle invitation to explore your inner artist while painting en plein air. All levels are welcome; no prior experience needed.

This workshop will begin with a mindful walk to the beach, followed by grounding, meditation, and quiet observation of the landscape around us. Aliina will offer light, supportive instruction on outdoor watercolor basics — how to choose your focal point, where to begin, and how to lean into your own creative rhythm.

During this relaxed afternoon, you’ll create a few small studies and a larger seascape or landscape to take home — along with a refreshed sense of peace and artistic confidence. 

SUPPLY INFORMATION
Students should bring:

• A sketchbook and pen

Please bring anything you’d like to stay comfortable outdoors: a hat, blanket or beach chair, walking shoes, and any snacks or water you might need.

COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more

ABOUT ALIINA
Aliina is a watercolorist, abstract painter, eco-artist, and a certified yoga and K-12 teacher. Her exploration of art in nature and art with nature began with childhood mud pies in her backyard and continues to be inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. She thrives when teaching classes in the great outdoors, using art as a tool for self-exploration, grounding, meditation, and play. With degrees in visual art and ecology, she deeply appreciates the interconnectedness of all living things. Her teaching encourages playful, whole-body integration and acceptance, incorporating movement, stretch breaks, and the recognition that art can be a practice of both letting go and play.

See more: Other courses taught by Aliina
Artist website: Aliina Lahti

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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).

Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee). 

Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).

Please note that 10% of every course registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted. 

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.