Lessons in Watercolor Painting from Charleston’s Historic Women

With its well-preserved architecture, historic streets and stunning landscapes, Charleston has been a quiet reprieve for artists, many of them women, throughout its history. In this class, we will study the techniques of three women artists and apply what we learn.

The class time will be divided into two sections, starting with a brief talk and viewing of original watercolors from the museum archives with Chief Curator Jennifer McCormick, followed by a demonstration with local artist Giselle Harrington.

Students will then practice basic watercolor techniques employed in the paintings. The artists highlighted in each class are Maria Martin (1796-1836) on March 7, Alice Ravenel Huger Smith (1876-1958) on March 14 and Anna Heyward Taylor (1879-1956) on March 21.

Reservations required. Recommended supply list found here. Students should be prepared to bring these or similar supplies.

Cost

Individual workshop: $120 for Museum members or $150 for non-members.

Two workshops: $220 Museum members or $250 non-embers.

Three workshops: $320 for Museum members or $350 for non-members.

Register online or call (843) 722-2996 ext. 235.

Classes with insufficient enrollment may be canceled. Students will be notified in advance and full refunds or the opportunity to transfer to another workshop will be offered. Student cancellations must be requested 48 hours in advance for a refund minus $10 administration fee. Full registration fee may be transferred to a future workshop or other adult program. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will result in a forfeiture of the workshop fee.