Upcoming Online Classes
LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
Composing With The Masters
FOR ANY SKILL LEVEL ABOVE BEGINNER
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
ONLINE CLASS : 12 weeks, - Mondays, January 5 - March 23, 2026
3 SEATS AVAILALBLE
Did you ever look at a great painting and wonder how they did that?
This class will show you how they did it and how you can apply composition ideas from the masters to your own work.
Paint Birch Trees In Snow
FOR ANY SKILL LEVEL
ONE DAY WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, November 15, 2025 - 1 to 4pm
There are few subjects that watercolor artists love more than birch trees in winter. The attraction is the drama of bright winter sunlight, shadowed bark and long shadows on snow.
Paint The Winter Landscape
FOR ANY SKILL LEVEL ABOVE BEGINNER
ONLINE CLASS : 4 weeks, - Mondays, November 17 - December 8, 2025
1 SEAT AVAILABLE
Our subjects will be various snow-covered landscape scenes. Most will include both natural and man-made elements.
THIS CLASS HAS A SPECIAL EMPHASIS EMPHASIS ON THE QUALITY AND CHARACTER OF WINTER LIGHT AND SHADOWS ON SNOW.
CLASS INFO, TUTORIALS AND RECORDINGS REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE LAST SESSION.
In-Person Workshops
Cornish Painting Adventure
Sorry - Trip Is Fully Reserved
Join the waitlist to be notified if/when openings become available
LIMITED ENROLLMENTS
ONLY 3 WORKSHOP SEATS AVAILABLE
Plein Air Painting Workshop
Peaks Island, Maine
OCTOBER 14 - 18, 2026
Online Classes
Multi-week online classes that deep dive into interesting topics and subjects for watercolor painting
Learn To Paint With Casein
FOR ANY SKILL LEVEL
DISCOVER THIS TIMELESS, VERSATILE MEDIUM
ONLINE CLASS : 6 weeks, - Mondays, April 13 - May 18, 2026
Learn to paint with casein, a fast-drying, water-soluble medium that's been used for centuries. In this class, you'll discover why casein is a favorite among illustrators and fine artists alike for its versatility and unique characteristics.
Start with the fundamentals - color mixing and important techniques.
This course is suitable for artists of all levels, from beginners looking to try a new medium to experienced painters wanting to add casein to their toolkit.
How To Paint Water In Waterolor
FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS
ONLINE CLASS : 4 weeks, - Mondays, June 22 - July 13, 2026
CLASS LIMITED TO 12
LEARN SECRETS TO PAINTING WATER IN ALL CONDITIONS: SPARKLY, REFLECTIVE, TRANSPARENT
Everything you need to know:
The SINGLE technique that makes anything look like water
Easy technique for sparkling water
Vertical reflections done horizontally (?)
Calm, moving and rough surfaces
Learn through doing! Every class includes an easy paint-along project with explanations the how’s and the why’s.
What Other Students Say
“I’ve taken several watercolor workshops, some taught by prominent and well known artists. Tony’s workshop was by far the best in its quality, approach, and teaching style. The small class format facilitated learning.”
— Jane C. Setauket, NY
“I have learned more in this two-day workshop, than in all other watercolor classes I’ve taken.”
— Rita S. Northampton, MA
“Overall, the three days were amazing. I find myself looking at everything in terms of value.”
— Anne C. Bloomfield, NJ
“Thought there was a perfect balance between theory & practice. The points you wanted to stress were given clearly & concisely. You are so passionate about your work. I have come home energized & enthusiastic – which is exactly what I wanted from the workshop.”
— Susan. H. Saline, MI
“It was an informative, fun and well presented class. The group was lovely and staying onsite made it so relaxing.”
— Mary S. Glens Falls, NY
“Tony is a wonderful, knowledgeable teacher who shares with warmth and humor.”
— Jackie M. New York, NY
About My Classes & Workshops
ONLINE CLASSES
All online classes consist of a variety of works that promote real learning:
a weekly email with info for the upcoming session
some pre-class 'homework'
a recorded critique of the pre-class work
recorded live class sessions
ONLINE CLASS RESOURCES
Online classes include access to multiple learning resources, available during the class and for 60 days after the class finishes
weekly class info sheet
online Class Page
recorded weekly critique
recordings of live classes
It is my earnest desire to help every student to learn quickly and grow into the artist they want to be.
My classes feature ideas and approaches that are different from those that can easily be found elsewhere. We take a step-by-step skill building method that includes weekly critiques with individual feedback.
BASIC WATERCOLOR INFO INCLUDING SUGGESTED WATERCOLOR PAINTING SUPPLIES